Call: Labspace Studio seeks artworks in a variety of media for "Chemical Nation" exhibition

OPEN CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

Labspace Studio Presents

The Lab Sessions 3.0: Chemical Nation
Saturday, April 12, 2008

The Lab Sessions are a series of themed interactive art parties
hosted and curated by Labspace Studio.

Labspace Studio is looking for artists to present their work(s) for
the third installment of
The Lab Sessions 3.0: Chemical Nation.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:

³Chemical Nation² is a show about dependency and control. Submissions
should explore the relationship between the human body and its
dependency on chemicals and/or pharmaceuticals. Some examples: our
dependency on pills to kill headaches, control pregnancy, ease
anxiety, and induce sleep; our dependency on pesticides, plastics and
synthetics.

In a Chemical Nation, are we in control of our bodies? What have we
gained? What have we lost? What are you on?

SUBMISSION CATEGORIES:

-Painting, Collage, Photography, Drawing
-Video, New Media
-Writing, Spoken Word, Text
-Performance
-Dance
-Installation
-Music, Sound

Work will be displayed at Labspace Studio on the night of April 12,
2008. All artists are expected to financially support their projects.
We will facilitate required technologies and assist in the
installation process to the best of our ability. Keep in mind that
The Lab Sessions is a party environment! Artwork may need to be
tailored to suit the atmosphere.

To submit your work please email a brief description of your proposed
piece(s) along with supporting/portfolio material of the described
work or other work recently completed in a similar media to
info@labspacestudio.com.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE:
February 23, 2008

For more details or to submit contact:
Labspace Studio
276 Carlaw Ave (Suite 202)
Toronto, ON
info@labspacestudio.com
www.labspacestudio.com

Call: Quickdraw Animation society seeks scholarship competitors

Hello Animators !


Quickdraw Animation Society is pleased to announce the 15th Annual NFB - QAS
Production Scholarship Competition. This Scholarship is intended to assist
individuals over the technical hurdles towardsmaking their first animated
movie. The Scholarship is a non-cash award open to all QAS members and the
general public. All applications will be reviewed by a jury of QAS Producing
Members. Two Scholarships will be awarded. The value of the Scholarship
exceeds $1500.00.


Scholarship consists of:
*enrollment in QAS animation courses*enrollment in QAS workshops*Producing
Membership for one year
*Equipment access for one year
*Technical assistance All applications must include the following:*completed
application form
*a cover page
*one page proposal
*current CV or Resume
* storyboards and/or pre-production art and/or description of
concept.(please do not submit original artwork)
- send copies onlyApplication Forms are available at QAS office or can be
down loaded fromthe QAS website at http://qas.awn.com
Application Deadline: Friday August 31. 2007 at 5:pm


Applications can be dropped off at the QAS Office or sent by mail
to:Quickdraw Animation Society
351-11th Ave. SW, Suite 201
Calgary Alberta Canada
T2R-0C7


DEADLINE: August 31, 2007
Info: (403) 261 5767 - qas@shaw.ca - www.awn.com/qas

Call: Biore offeres $20 000 to emerging female artist

From Blog "Art Fag City"

http://www.artfagcity.com/2007/03/30/biore-announces-20000-grant-to-go-to-top-female-emerging-artist/

"I suppose you’ll just have to get past the fact that Biore titles
their new grant program for women artists the “Uncover Discover
Program“, as they’re offering $20,000 and a trip to New York to the
winners in each category film, fashion, music, and art. According to
the entrance requirements, artists can not be represented by a major
gallery in a top five U.S. market, (so for example, those who show in
New York, Chicago, Miami, San Francisco and LA at a major gallery do
not qualify,) and must make wall mountable work in the mediums of
photography, painting or mixed-media. This unfortunately eliminates
sculptors and most new media artists, a common problem for those
working in the field. For the rest of you wishing to apply, I
encourage it, but note two potential caveats. One, I spoke to their
publicist and asked them who was on their review panel, and was told
it wouldn’t be confirmed until after the submissions had been
received. This doesn’t make much sense to me since most artists want
to know who will be looking at their work prior to applying. It
indicates the level of seriousness of the competition, and helps
applicants put together submissions. Two, upon entering, artists must
agree to give Biore the right to cut, edit, and reformat their work.
I suspect this clause was meant to be applied to those entering the
film category, but I can’t help but be wary of anyone who wants to
edit a painting for the purposes of presentation.

With that said, the competition looks like a great opportunity for
emerging female artists. $20,000 can really make a lot of difference,
particularly early on in a career, so my advice is to apply."

More info about the contest:
http://www.bioregenart.com/