Call: aceartinc is accepting gallery proposals

aceartinc. is accepting proposals to be considered for the our 2009 -2010 programming year.
Running July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010.
Please review submission guidelines before submitting your proposal.

Regular Programming is created through submissions that seek the support of aceartinc's facilities and services for public presentation.

aceartinc. is dedicated to cultural diversity in its programming and to this end encourages applications from contemporary artists and curators identifying as members of GLBT (gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered), Aboriginal (status, non-status, Inuit and Metis) and all other culturally diverse communities. aceartinc encourages proposals from individuals, groups and collectives in all visual arts media.

Regular Programming submissions are solicited through a general annual national call with a deadline of August 1st. The Selection Committee reviews submissions within the context of aceartinc's mandate and goals and makes recommendations to the board within 4 weeks of the deadline. [The Selection Committee is comprised of the Programming Coordinator, 1-2 Board Members, and 2 Community Members.]

Submission Deadline : AUGUST 1st, 2008 before 5pm.

Regular Programming Proposals must include:

When preparing your proposal, please keep in mind that each jury member receives and reviews a photo-copy of your written materials before they view your visual support material. It is to your advantage to provide written materials that are easily readable after being photocopied. Submissions that do not follow the below will be edited as such for jury to review (ie. CVs going over 2 pages).

We advise for those who do not know our establishment, to get a sense of what we've done, visit our web archives.

1. a current CV with current contact info(no more than 2 pages)
2. an artist and or curatorial statement (no more than 1 page)
3. a project proposal. note: if project is in development, please present support about the development as well as related past work
4. schedule of activities (if applicable)
5. an equipment list or itemization of special technical needs if applicable
6. image list (no more than 1 page)
7. Self- Addressed Sufficiently-Stamped Envelope (S.A.S.E.): Due to excessive costs for the gallery, your submission will not be returned without one. For return of Slides/CD-R/DVD only, please ensure correct postage for those items. Dossiers that are not claimed or pre-stamped will not be kept.
8. Support materials: up to 20 images (inc. total of 20 for group submissions)

**CD-R images must be as jpegs 72dpi, 1024 x 768 pixel, 500k (.5 MB) RGB or SRGB only. NO POWER POINT PLEASE!

other:
*video NTSC compatible or DVD max 10 minutes long and cued up
* CD-R video must be accessed only with one of the following plug-ins: Quicktime, RealPlayer, Shockwave, Windows Media Player or Flash.
*audio cassette or cd
*no more then 2 printed matter (may include essays, reviews, non-original documents of artworks that cannot otherwise be described in slide or video format. NO BOOKS PLEASE)
*NO laser-copied images, thumbnails, or original artwork.
*NO binders, folders or staples. (Paper clips only please)
*At this time we are unable to accept applications over the internet (NO URL's) or by Fax

Submission Deadline : AUGUST 1st, 2008 before 5pm.

Call: ACE Art seeks member's artwork for group "Winter Warmer" show/sale

WINTER WARMER: Members' Art Show & Sale
CALL TO MEMBERS...

Deadline for entries: November 17th before 5pm.

Winter Warmer is an all member show, where we will exhibit your work of any medium. There are no artist fees
paid for artists in this show, however all artists will have an opportunity to sell their work and will receive 100% of the sale.

Some specifications to enter artwork (details avail. on our web):

> You must be a member of aceartinc. to participate. The Winter Warmer Special, member’s fee $10.00.
> One large (no larger then 5ft x 5ft) or three small (no larger then 1ft x 1ft ea.) work of any medium.
> Artists should include their name, email & phone number, title, date of the piece made and sale price with their work whenhanded in.
> Note to out of town members: ace does not provide delivery of artwork to or from gallery.
> If special equipment for the presentation of your work is needed or work is outside size specs
please call ASAP Liz Garlicki 944-9763 gallery@aceart.org.
> Late submissions are very difficult for the gallery to accommodate. Please make sure to bring your work in before 5pm, 17th November, 2006.
> This sale will open on December 8 at 7pm - late, and runs til December 14th.


aceartinc. gratefully acknowledges the generous support of the board of directors, associate members & donors, our volunteers, The Manitoba Arts Council, The Canada Council for the Arts, The Winnipeg Arts Council, The Winnipeg Foundation, WH and SE Loewen Foundation, The Family of Wendy Wersh, The Sign Source, Kromar Printing Ltd., and Mike Carroll Design.

Call: VideoPool is seeking submissions for a touring screening

Call for Submissions:
Video Pool is now accepting curatorial proposals for a touring screening

Deadline: October 1, 2007
Video Pool is accepting proposals for a 60 - 90 minute thematic package of
single channel videos. This opportunity is open to
established, emerging or first-time curators in Winnipeg and beyond. All
thematic approaches will be considered, however, special
consideration will be given to projects that present the work of Aboriginal
and culturally diverse artists.

The purpose of the package is to unify artworks with an engaging theme and
to provide theoretical context for Video Pool's media arts
holdings. The package is intended to promote independent media artists
distributed by Video Pool, with a focus on developing
international audiences.

The curator is responsible for selecting the works to be included in the
package, writing a 2000 word contextual essay, overseeing the
design of discursive and promotional materials, the creation of summary
reports and contacting host venues for the tour of the
package. The curator may also choose to travel with the package, dependent
on funding, in order to introduce the package.
The successful curator will work with Video Pool Distribution Department,
reporting on a monthly basis, to coordinate and execute
the tour.

Pending funding approval, the curator will receive a total of $3000 for
creating the package, submitting an essay and arranging the
tour. Video Pool will also support the curator's travel as required.
Proposals will be reviewed by a jury made up of Video Pool Staff,
Board and Producers Group Members.

How to Apply:
All submissions must be received by October 1, 2007 and must include:

A statement of curatorial intent, including how the package will promote the
purchase/rental of Video Pool titles internationally
A proposed list of titles for inclusion in the program
A professional resumé or CV

Please address your submission to :
Video Pool Media Arts Centre
Re: Curated Package
300 - 100 Arthur Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Canada R3B 1H3

For more information, to view previous successful applications, or screen
full length works from Video Pool's vault, contact Distribution Coordinator
Gabriel Schroedter at 204-949-9134 ext 2. Short clips and descriptions of
over 1400 works are available through the online catalogue at
www.videopool.org .

Job: PLATFORM seeks a Director

PLATFORM Centre for Photographic and Digital Arts
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
DIRECTOR

PLATFORM; a dynamic artist-run centre for photographic and digital art,
seeks candidates for the position of Director to begin as soon as possible.

The ideal candidate will have a strong and committed relationship to
artist-run culture, a sophisticated understanding of contemporary
lens/photo/digital based arts practices, and will be responsible for the
overall leadership, management and public representation of the
organization. The Director will build on PLATFORM's history as one of the
oldest artist run centres in Western Canada, developing the organization's
profile locally, regionally and nationally.


The Director reports to the Board of Directors and will work in tandem with
a part-time Administrative Coordinator.


The responsibilities of the Director include:


Implementation of PLATFORM's mandate and vision in conjunction with Board of
Directors and committees
Management and administration of the organization

Grant-writing with the support of Administrative Coordinator

Fundraising and resource development in collaboration with the Board of
Directors

Representation of the organization to arts institutions, community
organizations and funders

Direction of communications, visual identity, web presence and media profile

Membership liaison and development

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:


Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational, interpersonal and supervisory skills

Management and administrative experience in artist-run centres and/or
cultural organizations

Experience with grant-writing, budgeting and financial statements in
non-profit organizations

Familiarity with artist-run culture, contemporary art and independent
photo/digital art practice

Experience working with Boards of Directors, member-based organizations and
volunteers

A salary of $27,000 will be offered for this position, based on a 30-hour
workweek.

Please submit applications in writing by 5:00 p.m., August 7, 2007
including:


A current Curriculum Vitae
A letter of introduction discussing your experience, qualifications and
motivations for seeking the position

The names, titles, addresses and daytime telephone numbers of three
professional references

A sample of writing: essay or grant application
Emailed or faxed applications will not be accepted. If you wish any support
materials returned, please include a self-addressed, postage-paid envelope.
Applications will be held in confidence. We thank all applicants in advance
for their interest. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Address applications to:

The Hiring Committee, PLATFORM: Centre for Photographic and Digital Arts
121 - 100 Arthur Street, Winnipeg Manitoba, R3B 1H3

PLATFORM: Centre for Photographic and Digital Arts, was incorporated in 1981
as The Winnipeg Photographers' Group/ Floating Gallery and is an
incorporated, non-profit organization with charitable status. PLATFORM is an
artist run centre for the exhibition, promotion, and production of
photo-based art that fosters an environment of critical discourse for the
regional, national and international arts community. For more information on
PLATFORM, please visit our web site at www.platformgallery.org. PLATFORM is
an equal opportunity employer.


Questions about the position of Director or the application process should
be directed to Lisa Wood, Director at (204) 942-8183 or
info@platformgallery.org

Jobs: Video Pool seeks two new staff members

Position Available: Membership Coordinator/Administrative Assistant
Video Pool is an artist-run centre and as such is committed to employing
artists in a
variety of positions throughout the organization. Video Pool aims to
represent and
reflect the diversity of its community in its staff. Applicants from
underrepresented
communities are encouraged to self-identify.
POSTING DATE: June 18, 2007
CLOSING DATE: July 9, 2007
START DATE: August 2007
LOCATION: Video Pool Media Arts Centre, Winnipeg
This is a part-time position at 15 hours (10 hours accounting, 5 hours
administration)
per week.
Video Pool’s starting wage is $15/hour.
PURPOSE:
To maintain communication with members regarding their accounts, membership
status
and Video Pool news, procedures and events.
CONTEXT:
The Membership Coordinator is responsible for maintaining contact with Video
Pool’s
members regarding their membership status, accounts and Video Pool news,
events
and meetings and working with all of Video Pool’s departments to communicate
with
the members. The Membership Coordinator is also responsible for conveying
information about Video Pool’s policies, procedures and services to new and
returning members.

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Position Available: Programming Coordinator
Video Pool is an artist-run centre and as such is committed to employing
artists in a
variety of positions throughout the organization. Video Pool aims to
represent and
reflect the diversity of its community in its staff. Applicants from
traditionally
underrepresented communities are encouraged to self-identify.
POSTING DATE: June 18, 2007
CLOSING DATE: July 9, 2007
START DATE: August 2007
LOCATION: Video Pool Media Arts Centre, Winnipeg
This is a part-time contract position at 20 hours per week.
Video Pool’s starting wage is $15/hour.
PURPOSE:
To coordinate a minimum of six public programming events per year that
reflect a
diversity of media arts practices and artists across Canada.
CONTEXT:
Working in collaboration with the Programming Committee and Director, the
Programming Coordinator will seek out exciting and diverse media artworks
for
presentation as a cohesive programming season. The Programming Coordinator’s
expertise, experience and knowledge of contemporary Canadian media arts will
assist Video Pool in presenting diverse and provocative examples of media
arts
practice that will generate dialogue and stimulate the practice of local
artists.

Call: WNDX New Prairie Cinema Showcase seeks innovative cinema

WNDX New Prairie Cinema Showcase: Open Call
> Deadline for Submissions: Friday, June 15, 2007
>
> Download submission forms at: www.wndx.org
> ** There is no submission fee **
>
> WNDX is an on-going curatorial effort designed to
> highlight the new, living cinema being created on
> the Canadian prairies today - contextualized to the
> greater Canadian and international stage - and to
> foster the creation of new works.
>
> The cornerstone of WNDX's programming efforts is our
> New Prairie Cinema Showcase, developed via an open
> call for recent avant-garde film and video works by
> prairie artists (those currently living and working
> in Manitoba, Saskatchewan or Alberta, or who lived
> in the prairies for a significant period of time).
>
> The guiding principals our programming jury use to
> select works for inclusion in the program are:
> innovation in form, technique and / or in the
> treatment of the media.
>
> WNDX 2007 will be held October 4 - 7, 2007 in
> Winnipeg. Along-side our New Prairie Cinema
> Showcase, we will once again be featuring a variety
> of curated programs, visting artist talks and
> workshops, and the very popular One Take Super 8
> Event.

Call: Mentorship Opportunity at Urban Shaman

Unique opportunity available at Urban Shaman: Contemporary Aboriginal Art


Urban Shaman: Contemporary Aboriginal Art (located in Winnipeg, MB) is
looking for an early?to mid career arts professional to mentor as Assistant
Director with the organization, leading
(after a year) to the full time, permanent position of Executive
Director.??The intent of this program is to provide experience and training
in cultural sector management?through an intensive hands-on mentorship for
an Assistant Director at Urban Shaman, thereby?facilitating long term
stability and growth for the organization and professional development
for?the participant (Assistant Director).??The Assistant Director will work
closely with the current Gallery Director in all facets of
gallery?administration, programming and governance.? This is not an entry
level position.? This is an?advanced mentorship intended for an Aboriginal
early career professional with a demonstrated?knowledge of Aboriginal
artistic practice and a strong desire to be an arts manager in a not
for?profit setting.??


Urban Shaman Gallery is an Aboriginal artist run centre dedicated to meeting
the needs of?artists by providing a vehicle for artistic expression in all
disciplines and at all levels by taking a?leadership role in the cultivation
of Indigenous art.?Urban Shaman is dedicated to the Aboriginal arts
community and communities at large.? Its?mandate is the promotion,
dissemination and expansion of discourse relating to contemporary?Aboriginal
art on a local, national and international level.??Urban Shaman holds an
important position as one of only three Aboriginal artist run centres in?the
country and a key voice in the discourse of contemporary Aboriginal art
regionally,?nationally and internationally. From its in-house and-off site
programming (12 exhibitions in?2006/07), to its cyber presence
(urbanshaman.org, stormspirits.ca, conundrum.ca), and its community based
initiatives, Urban Shaman seeks to represent the wide diversity of
Aboriginal art in all its?forms and manifestations. Its priorities
constitute programming artists whose work hinges on?experimentation in form
and content. This includes artists at all levels of professional practice?in
all mediums, whose work shows a high degree of professionalism, aesthetic
maturity and?rigour.


Info:? (204) 942 2674 - inquiries@urbanshaman.org - www.urbanshaman.org
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