CALLS FOR ENTRY

Have your say!! Fill out the Victoria Arts Scan survey and let the City know your vision for the arts in our community. Survey closes on March 12th. Please take the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DFML2JT. Want to know more about the Victoria Arts Scan? Go to http://www.victoriaartsscan.ca

Call for Artists in the Country ~ Studio Tour in Saanich West, May 8 & 9, 11-4. This is the formal & final call for artists to register for the upcoming annual Studio Tour in the area of Prospect, Elk & Beaver Lake, West of the Pat Bay Highway & around Camosun College/Interurban Campus/Wilkinson/Helmcken to W.Burnside Rd. Artists can invite students or guest artists from outside the area to show in their studios. Cost: $45 per artist & $45 for each guest. $15 per art student. To register: Mail or drop cheque at 4696 W.Saanich Rd./entrance on Markham St. More info: Susanne: 250-744-2244 or mailto:artaccess@shaw.cahttp://www.gobc.ca/suda

Printmakers ~ International art event, see: http://www.lessedra.com/annual.php If you would like to be a part of the upcoming 9th World Art Print Annual 2010 with one year presentation on the web, 3 months exhibition & printed full colour catalogue, see conditions for participation: http://www.lessedra.com/entry.php?d=conditions

2010 International Juried Fine Art Competition ~ Cash & Awards Valued Over $10,000. Includes Artists Haven Gallery Representation Contract/Solo Exhibition/Internet Exposure/Website Hosting/Book Publishing/Magazine Publicity/Sponsorship Prizes. Fee: $25 first entry / $10 each additional. No Entry Limit. Submissions on CD or DVD. Entry Deadline: March 8, 2010.
Guidelines/Entry Form: http://www.artistshavengallery.com

Call to artists ~ New Chilliwack Cultural Centre - Opening show. For artists who have lived at one point in Chilliwack in the past 25 years but may have moved. Chilliwack Visual Artists Association: PO Box #312 Chilliwack,BC. V2P 6J4
Contact Person: Judy Hurley: 604-824-1206 mailto:hurleyaj@telus.net

Laundromat, 1309 Cook St ~ seeks art for walls. Large scale, landscape colours, nature. Info: 250-386-1799 mailto:kerri@gmail.com

Ongoing Calls:

Call for Artists in the Country ~ Studio Tour in Saanich West, May 8 & 9, 11-4. This is the formal & final call for artists to register for the upcoming annual Studio Tour in the area of Prospect, Elk & Beaver Lake, West of the Pat Bay Highway & around Camosun College/Interurban Campus/Wilkinson/Helmcken to W.Burnside Rd. Artists can invite students or guest artists from outside the area to show in their studios. Cost: $45 per artist & $45 for each guest. $15 per art student. To register: Mail or drop cheque at 4696 W.Saanich Rd./entrance on Markham St. More info: Susanne: 250-744-2244 or mailto:artaccess@shaw.ca http://www.gobc.ca/suda

Andy Lou from A & A Gallery in Victoria is organizing a cultural tour to China ~ Aug 31-Sept 13
Specially designed for artists interested in Chinese painting, history & culture. Cost $3300 (double occupancy) includes:
•Round trip airfare from Vancouver to Beijing; •Ground transportation in China; •English speaking tour guides; • First class accommodation; •Meals and baggage handling; •Cultural and entertainment events.
**Information meeting: Sat March 20, 2-4 pm at A & A Gallery, 920 Falaise Crescent
Call Andy: 250-658-9381 or aalou@shaw.ca to reserve a seat. Detailed information: http://www.aagallery.ca/China-tourIndex.html

Call for portfolio submissions ~ Island Illustrators Society Call for portfolio submissions for Full Juried Membership. Time to build your portfolio! Deadline: April 30. Info, leave message at 250-413-3224 or see guideline info at http://www.islandillustrators.org

Inter-Cultural Association 'Tapestry' newsletter: http://inter-culturalassociationofgreatervictoria.createsend4.com/T/ViewEmail/r/2FAF46759878175F/5971018214E15E02C67FD2F38AC4859C

Call to Young Playwrights ~ Kaleidoscope’s 2010 Young Playwrights Competition & Festival
Festival – April 21–25, Victoria High School: Workshops & Rehearsals; Public Performance on Sun April 25 (Time TBC)
Info: 250-383-8124, http://www.kaleidoscope.bc.ca, info@kaleidoscope.bc.ca

Call for inspiring young actors in training (Ages 6-16) Kaleidoscope Performing Arts Studio (1303 Fairfield Rd at Moss). Acting Basic’s (9-11), Advanced Acting (9-11), Acting Up! (12-15), Intro to Musical Theatre (6-8), Junior Musical Theatre (9-11), Senior Musical Theatre (12-16). Registrations: 250-383-8124 http://www.kaleidoscope.bc.ca    mailto: theatre@kaleidoscope.bc.ca

Video artists ~ go to http://www.magmart.it/competitions.php for an international video competition!

Do you have mystic spiritual art? Would you like more exposure? If so join us and share your art and healing art message at http://architectsofanewdawn.ning.com/group/merinarael. Merina Rael: http://www.raelstudios.com

Call ~ The Balcony Gallery at Xchanges invites all artists, musicians, and performers to come and make art for our balcony. Info: http://thebalconygallery.blogspot.com/

Artist Call, Surrey, BC ~ The Cloverdale Recreation Centre's budget available for art work has been reviewed and raised to
$166,500. See the updated call at http://www.arts.surrey.ca under Artist Calls. Surrey Arts Centre: 604.501.5561 | F 604.501.5581

Call to Visual Artists ~ Griffin Gallery at http://www.griffengallery.biz welcomes artists to their new web-based art gallery. Their goal is to provide artists in the Victoria area a place to sell their work, without all the hassles. There is no limit to the number of pieces artists can submit. Owners Melinda and Jenny Urquhart feel artists need the peace of mind to focus on their work and not the issues around selling. Once the artist has opted to contact them, they will meet you at your studio to review and photograph your works to place on their site.No risk! The artist keeps their work until sold. Griffen Gallery even does the shipping. Info: 250-220-5829 http://www.griffengallery.biz

Federation of Canadian Artists (FCA) ~ is seeking new members. There are 4 levels of membership, *not all of them juried memberships! A 'Supporting Membership' gives you the opportunities to participate in monthly professional critiques & demos for only $50 annually. Info: 250-386-7858 http://www.victoriafca.com

The Victoria Brain Injury Society (102-651 Queens Ave) ~ needs a space w/ a dance floor for their 'Movement and Dance' program. Criteria are: Wheel chair accessible, at least 15 x 20 feet, preferably a sound system, wood or dance floor, & close to the bus routes. Date & time the space is required: Mondays 3-5pm from March 1-April 26. Please call: 250.598.9339 Fax: 250.598.9363 http://www.vbis.ca

Calling All Artists, Artisans, Creative Crafters and Dog Lovers ~ exciting new business showcasing Vancouver Island artists and artisans. We sell artworks on-line & the theme is the canine world. No other creatures please! Criteria: http://www.diggindogs.ca/invite.htm
All artwork will be considered. Set your own price & Diggin’ Dogs sells your artwork at a price of Diggin’ Dogs’ discretion. Payments to artists will be remitted at month-end in the month of when the consigned artworks are sold. A consignment agreement including an inventory list will be maintained by both the artist and Diggin’ Dogs for full accountability. f you are interested in selling your canine-themed artwork on consignment, contact Bonnie Reszel at: 250.590.2141 or mailto:diggindogs@shaw.ca   http://www.diggindogs.ca

Call for Pipers and Drummers ~ Vancouver Island Pipers' Club (Bagpipes) - New members needed, young or old! The Club is held monthly at the Bay Street Armory; seasonal 'drop-in' fee of $10 for 2 hours of entertainment. Bring your instruments and play, children are welcome. Info: Lorraine at 250-474-2759

Boucherat Internship Program: Currently accepting applications for interns, to build experience in curating, event co-ordination & administration in a gallery environment. This is a temporary, part-time volunteer position, ideal for artists new to Victoria, students pursuing art education, or anyone wishing to be more active in the Victoria art community. Approx. 4 - 6 hours a week for a few months, please submit a resume and/or CV via email: mailto:info@boucheratgallery.com

Artists in Motion ~ Artists in Motion is a supportive group that welcomes all and any level of visual artist. Our mission statement is to support, nurture & inspire visual artists to move forward with their art as a business. Contact is welcomed: karen@khartist.com or http://www.khartist.com/aim.htm or 250-858-1918

Call to artists ~ An art & poetry gala/exhibit is being planned to showcase the work of the Mental Health Community of Victoria, to be entitled 'On the Journey: hope and recovery towards mental health'. Open to artists & poets. Displays will include foam core backed poems. It seems certain a chapbook of the work will be produced. Musicians will perform at the gala. To take place either late in March/April. The BC Schizophrenia Society: 941 Kings Road, 250-384-4225. Info: 250-477-1809

Parents, visit this great new site! http://www.childsplay101.com

Exhibition Space Available ~ Victoria Truth Centre, 1201 Fort St. Seeking artists to exhibit on consignment.
Subject: outdoors (sea/landscape/florals). Photos of work to mailto:info@truthcentre.com or 250-661-5350.

Wearable Arts Awards:  http://www.wearableartawards.com
fifty fifty arts collective ~ applications for shows Info: thefiftyfifty@gmail.com
Call for Submissions ~ Pick & Shovel Gallery Info: Jill Margo: 250.388.5739 info@pickandshovelgallery.com
Craft Fairs in BC:http://ashkai.com/BCCraftFairs.html

Island Blue Print has brought its window back! Call to put your art in the front window: 250-385-9786

WOOL in 2010 Challenge Seeking submissions in wool items for the the 2010 Pacific National Exhibition.
(604) 702-9897 shadesofnarnia@hotmail.com

Cafe Fairfield is held monthly in the Garry Oak Room at 1335 Thurlow Road.Writers, performers and musicians are invited to get in touch: 592-9340 bookartproject@mail.fairfieldcommunity.ca

THE ARTIST'S JOURNAL ~ A listing of art competitions and exhibiting opportunities for B.C. artists
who paint or draw. NEWS IS PUBLISHED FREE OF CHARGE: includes Art Competitions, Art Exhibit,
Art Show & Sale. Art classes, lessons or workshops are considered paid advertising. 604-581-8653;
Fax 604-582-4035 evelees@telus.net   eve@artnews-healthnews.com www.artnews-healthnews.com
Info: Eve Lees - 604-581-8653evelees@telus.net

New & Emerging Artists ~ Looking for new and emerging artists to exhibit. 10% commission.
Clive Beal at 383-0936, the Fernwood Community Association at 598-4470 or Pam at 744-1623.

Ministry of Casual Living ~ 1442 Haultain Street: Submissions for projects or exhibitions, all media.  MOCL receives no operational grant funding and is unable to provide even minimal artist fees.
Please enclose a SASE with adequate postage for all materials you wish to be returned. There are no other guidelines for the form or content of submitted work. FMI: ministerofcasualliving@hotmail.com
250-519-0113  www.ministryofcasualliving.ca