Job: Common Weal Community Arts, Inc. seeks a Community Consultant

Common Weal Community Arts Inc., in partnership with the North Central Community Association, is seeking an energetic, self-motivated and experienced individual for the contract position of Community Consultant.

The candidate will assist in creating new opportunities for the community of North Central Regina that will help facilitate, encourage and increase community and cultural involvement and development. The project will promote diversity and support the strengthening of individual and collective identity.

The individual will work with the community to do a cultural inventory and community needs assessment, which will lead to the identification of the community’s wants and needs regarding a prospective artist in residence project and will include detailed goals and objectives. The candidate will also research and determine the financials, support, administrative and artistic mediums needed to support the residency based on the needs of the community.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have excellent communication, organizational and research skills, the ability to work both independently and cooperatively with a diverse group of people and to be culturally sensitive. Understanding of the arts and arts issues in Saskatchewan and experience with grant writing is preferred.

Duration: April to June 2008

Application closing date is 4:00 p.m., Friday, April 4, 2008

Apply in writing stating experience and qualifications to:

Common Weal Community Arts Inc.
2431 8th Avenue
Regina, SK
S4R 5J7
Email: ac@commonweal-arts.com

Common Weal Community Arts Inc. is committed to workplace diversity.

Common Weal Community Arts links artists and communities to animate long term and positive social change. Common Weal facilitates the production of participatory arts projects, based on creating partnerships between communities and artists, through a philosophy of inclusion and cooperation, and in order to create opportunities and choices for individuals and communities.

The North Central Community Association’s mandate is to work together with the community of North Central Regina to enhance the quality of life by representing, promoting, developing partnerships and unifying our community and its image through effective communication, programs and services.

This project would not be possible without the support of the Saskatchewan Arts Board, SaskCulture Inc., and the Saskatchewan Lotteries. “The Artist in Residence program provides Saskatchewan communities with access to arts programming, activities, new ideas, and allows artists the opportunity to practice their craft and share their knowledge in communities across the province.” SAB

Call: "Northern Bound: Video Art of Northern Ireland" seeks video art submissions

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
NORTHERN BOUND: VIDEO ART OF NORTHERN IRELAND


Impending, Kerry Plummer


Northern Bound is a video screening focusing on works from Northern
Ireland, or on the subject of Northern Ireland. The program will be
formed around single-channel videos answering to political, and or
religious, identity issues of Northern Ireland, or works concerning
matters of borders and boundaries of Northern Ireland. Experimental
video approaches only.

Videographe is an artist-run center devoted to the creation,
dissemination, and distribution of independent media art. For over 35
years Videographe has felicitated new practices in media art, video
documentary and short films locally and internationally.

ENTRY CRITERIA
Submissions must be produced in Northern Ireland or on the subject of
Northern Ireland.
Length: 15-20 min MAX

SUBMISSION DEADLINE
All material must arrive in Belfast or Montreal by WEDNESDAY AUGUST 1, 2007

All entries may be sent to:
Queen Street Digital Studios
Ruth McCullough
Digital Studios
37-39 Queen Street
Belfast Northern Ireland
BT1 6EA in Belfast


Videographe in Montreal, QC
Allison Moore
Curator
460, rue Sainte-Catherine W. local 504
Montréal (Québec), CANADA
H3B 1A7


*There will be a small compensation for works selected

PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL
Please include synopsis and any available stills, press kits, bios,
and clippings with your entry.

SELECTION
The Videographe Curatorial Committee will make selection of all video works.

HOW TO ENTER
Formats accepted: DVD and Mini DV (NTSC or PAL). Artist may submit
more than one entry compiled on a DVD and all submissions must be
accompanied by a signed entry form (photocopies acceptable). Cassettes
must be clearly labeled with the title of entry and the entrant's
name.

SHIPPING
Cost of Shipping must be prepaid and is the responsibility of the
entrant. All cassettes/discs must be labeled with the title of entry
and the entrant's name. All entries must be clearly marked, on the
outside of package: NO COMMERCIAL VALUE - FOR CULTURAL PURPOSES ONLY.
Customs declarations must indicate a minimum value ($5). Entries
arriving with duty/tax owing will be refused.

Return of Video/Promotional Material
Preview Cassettes/discs and promotional material will not be returned.

Disclaimer
While all due care and attention will be exercised, the committee
cannot accept or assume responsibility for damage or lass of materials
submitted.

More INFO:

Contact:Allison Moore, Curator 01-514-278-7801
Email: allisonmoo@gmail.com
WEB: www.videographe.org



ENTRY FORM
NORTHERN BOUND: VIDEO ART OF NORTHERN IRELAND

Contact information
Name___________________________________________________________
Address__________________________________________________________
City___________________________Province/State______________________
Country________________________Postal/ZIP_________________________
Telephone______________________Email_____________________________

Entry Information
Title_______________________________________________________________
Country of Origin__________RunningTime______Year Completed___________
Category
____ narrative ____ documentary ____ experimental ____ other

Original Production Format
Indicate original production format(s), i.e. Super 8, 16mm, analog
video, DV, etc.
__________________________________________________________________
Screening Format
____ Mini DV (NTSC) ____ DVD (NTSC or PAL) ____ VHS (NTSC or PAL)
This Will Be a Premiere for
____ Montreal ____ Canada ____ US ____ The World
Production Credits
Director_______________________Producer____________________________
Screenwriter___________________Cinematographer_____________________
Editor_________________________Music______________________________
Screenings/Awards/Festivals_________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
Brief Synopsis:

Notification of Receipt
____ Please notify me of receipt of my entry, I've included an email address
Touring Program (If selected, would you be willing to have your work
included in a touring package that will travel to other
cities/countries?)
____ Definitely ____ no, I'd rather not

Acceptance of Regulations
I have read, understand and accept all entry regulations and
guidelines. Signature____________________________________________________________________________

Job: Nunavut Film seeks Cheif Executive Officer

Please circulate to your contacts and colleagues.

Employment Opportunity

Chief Executive Officer
Nunavut Film
Iqaluit, Nunavut
Salary- $75,000.00 per annum


The mandate of Nunavut Film is to foster and promote growth of the
Film, Television and New Media industry in the Territory of Nunavut,
across Canada and globally.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the successful candidate will be
responsible for: implementing Business and Strategic Plans; managing
funding processes; promoting growth of the film, television and new
media industry; managing the Nunavut Film office; establishing
effective partnerships; and marketing Nunavut as a viable filming
location to producers worldwide.

To be considered for this position you must have a solid working
knowledge of the film, television, and new media industry, be outgoing,
and highly organized with strong public relation skills. Experience
evaluating projects and budgets; knowledge of funding agencies related
to the industry, with the ability to write proposals, seek grants and
manage program funds and budgets would be an asset. Ideally you would
have a degree in film, media studies, communications or other related
degree with experience working in a cross-cultural environment.

Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated
abilities will be given equal consideration.

Closing Date: February 28, 2007

Conditions of Employment:

• Willingness to travel
• An acceptable criminal records check
• Nunavut Film is committed to employment equity
• Preference will be given to those who speak Inuktitut/Inuinnaqtun

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected
for further consideration will be contacted.

Please apply in writing, including a recent resume to:
Nunavut Film
P. O. Box 4216
Iqaluit, Nunavut
X0A 0H0
E-mail: nunavut_film@yahoo.ca
Fax #: 867-979-3013

Job description available on request.