CALLS FOR ENTRY
Call to
artists ~ Abstractions, September 23 - October 10. Coast
Collective is calling for submissions for a special showcase
for abstract and semi-abstract art this fall. All media are accepted.
Each artist is limited to 4 pieces less than 36" in any
dimension, or contact us for possible exceptions. Jurying done
with digital images.
Info: 250-391-5522 mailto:gallery@coastcollective.ca http://www.coastcollective.ca Deadline:
Sept. 2,2010
Call to
artists ~ Our Living Harbour - art show in the office
of Victoria MP Denise Savoie. Victoria’s harbour is a place
of natural beauty, a world-class paddling venue and a community
gathering place. It is also a busy working harbour that co-exists
with a vulnerable marine ecology, and is threatened by a proposal
to build a marina for luxury yachts. Victoria artists are invited
to paint, photograph and create works of art depicting aspects
of a place that is integral to our city’s identity and
heritage. This work will be on display throughout the fall in
the office of Victoria Member of Parliament Denise Savoie. Deadlines:
Notice of intention to submit (by phone) - Aug. 31, drop-off
date at 970 Blanshard St. - Sept. 14, 3-5pm. Opening: Sept. 18th,
3-5pm, office of Denise Savoie.
Info: 250-363-3657 250-598-7541 http://www.denisesavoie.ca
Call to
performers ~ Greater Victoria
Public Library is participating in “Culture Days” (nationwide
initiative to showcase arts & culture) this fall by offering
amateur local talent a chance to perform & get known in Victoria’s
community. More info available at http://www.gvpl.ca/news-events/introducing-culture-days-at-gvpl-more-information-and-application-form/
We’re available for interviews and can set-up a photo-op.
Info: 250-413-0370; Mobile: 250-858-0319; mailto:awass@gvpl.ca
13th ROMP!
Festival ~ Sept 18-Oct
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ROMP! is seeking Program Sponsorships to help support the city's
'Favourite Multi-Media Event". ROMP! is the city's established
dance festival & your timely support helps ensure continuance & the
growth of our new programs such as Dancewalk & Fountain of
Youth. Info: 250-389-6059 mailto:info@suddenlydance.ca
Call to
Writers ~ The Victoria
Writers' Society welcomes submissions of fiction, creative non-fiction,
poetry & articles on the writing life from writers on Vancouver
Island & Gulf Islands for inclusion in the next edition of
Island Writer magazine. Deadline for electronic submissions:
Sept 1. For further submission details: http://victoriawriters.ca/?page_id=22
Call to
Artists ~ The Sunshine
Coast Arts Council asks you to visit our website: http://www.suncoastarts.com/profiles/scartscouncil/ to apply for consideration for an exhibition of your work in
the Doris Crowston Gallery in the Sunshine Coast Art Centre in
Sechelt, BC. Deadline for the jury for 2011 Exhibitions: Aug
31. Info: 604 885 5412 http://www.scartscouncil.com
ONGOING____________________________________________________________________________________________
Call to
artists ~ 2011 Call for Entries, Solo, Partnered or Grouped
Exhibitions: The Chilliwack Visual Artists Association
invites artists to submit prints or CD’s of recent work,
in any medium, for consideration in the 2011 Exhibition year.
An exhibition must comprise 20 or more pieces of work. Subject
to approval of an application, exhibition space will be allocated
in one of the venues we utilize. Deadline: July 30. Artists will
be informed of the jury’s decision before Oct 10. Download
Application Form: http://www.chilliwackvisualartists.ca & look
under 2011 Call for Entries – Application
Form.
Info: Marilyn Goodridge – (604) 824-0563
Call to
artists ~ Sidney Fine Art Show: entries will be selected up
to July 15 or when we have received 1,250 entries, whichever
comes first. No last call will be issued. Info: 250-656-7412.
Call to artists ~ 2010 Sidney Plein Air
Paint Out, Sat July 31, 9 am-1 pm. Bring your creativity,
art supplies, comfort items, chairs etc, and your artwork for
sale to create a display in your area: 8:15am: Sign-in/Register;
9am-1pm painting session; 1pm: frame paintings, lunch, awards,
relaxation; 3pm: Awards. Provide easel. Paintings will be on
display until Aug 30 at Mary Winspear Centre (2243 Beacon Ave,
Sidney). Fee: $25 incls. lunch, $15 for partner. Prizes: First:
$300; Second: $200; Third: $100; Hon. Mention: Buffet lunch at
Theo's Greek Restaurant. Info: 250-655-8278 http://www.odettelarochegallery.com
Call to
performers ~ Street Festival in Shawnigan Lake: Shawnigan
Lake Arts & Multi-Culture (SLAM) Street Fest will have entertainment & activities
through the afternoon of Sat Sept 18 (2-6 pm). At 5:45pm it will
culminate with a mainstage activity & our
vision for this portion is to have artists of different genres
and different cultural backgrounds/specialities come together
in one piece. The term artist is used loosely. This is not just
for professional artists, but everyone (all ages). Commitment
required: 3 rehearsals + performance: tentative rehearsal dates
(can change but ideally 1 in July, 1 in Aug, 1 in Sept): Wed
July 14 (SLCC); Wed Aug 4 (SLCC); Wed Sept 15 (Art House, Shawnigan
Village) (back-up date: Thurs Sept 16). This is not pre-choreographed,
bring your thoughts, visions, & ideas to the first rehearsal!
It will very much be a product of the people and cultures involved.
Info: http://www.SLAMStreetFest.blogspot.com mailto:moondancearts@yahoo.ca
Call to
artists ~ Art Market Project ~ This competition is
open to area artists 18 years or older. The drawing must represent
your vision of an art market with space for 50 artists. The artworks
will be presented to City Council at the end of July. Our blog
with more info:http://travelingart.wordpress.com Contact: Margarita
Dominguez at 2075 Otter Point Rd: 250-664-7045. Petition to create
an artist association in Sooke is also available at my gallery.
Call to
Poets ~ Fairfield Gonzales Community Association 4th
Annual Poetry Contest. $50 First Prize & Book & gift
prizes for runners-up. Prize-giving poetry gala with music at
Rock of Pages (Fairfield Community Place) on Aug 21, 2 pm. All
poets welcome, experienced and new. Deadline: July 30. Fee: $5
per poem, or 3 poems for $10. One page each or shorter, include
name & contact information on a separate page & bring
or mail to: FGCA, 1330 Fairfield Rd. Info: 250 888 7326 mailto:naturalreviews@hotmail.com
Call for
UNODANZ & Romp! dancers ~ Suddenly Dance Theatre seeks submissions til Aug 31 for UNODANZ (2011) & 14th ROMP!
Festival (2011). (Also accepting applications for 13th ROMP!
Festival, Sept 18-Oct 2, for DANCE/WALK + PRESENT/TENSE + BODY
LANGUAGE. Application & info: http://www.suddenlydance.ca/call_submissions/submissions.htm
Call to
Photographers ~ Home Grown Photography Contest - Part
of a 4 month “Home Grown” exhibition at the Museum
of Vancouver this fall. Submit images: http://www.flickr.com/photos/homegrowncontest/.
Info: Brian Harris: 604-877-0022 mailto:brian@brianharrisphotography.net http://www.brianharrisphotography.net
Call to
Artists ~ Artists of all & mixed media to enter
Oceanside Community Arts Council (OCAC) Juried Torso Art Exhibit
taking place Aug 2-14. Works to be shown in Joe Cunningham Ford
Gallery at the OCAC in conjunction with Body+Mind+Soul, from
Aug 2-14. Theme: Urban vs. Rural, use as catalyst in decorating
the plastic torso. Note: this is family orientated exhibition & blatant
nudity should be omitted. Entry forms on website http://www.oceansideartscouncil.com or picked up from the OCAC office.
Originals
Only Summer Show 2010 - Comox Marina Park, Aug 7 & 8.
Artists show/sell their work. Work must be original; artist must
be present in booth for entire show. Open to: Vancouver Island & surrounding
outer islands. Info: http://www.originalsonly.ca/index.html
Call to artists, artisans, craftspeople ~ The Sunshine Coast
Arts Council announces 23rd Hackett Park Summer Arts & Crafts
Fair cover letter & application are available now on the
website at http://www.scartscouncil.com [download,
print, fill out, mail.] Fair is outdoors in a beautiful park
in centre of Sechelt BC, Sat & Sun, Aug 14 & 15. In '09
we had 5,000 visitors to the Fair. Info: 604-885 5412. Postal
Address: Box 1565, Sechelt BC V0N 3A0. Courier Address: 5714
Medusa Avenue at Trail in Sechelt.
Inter-Cultural Association
'Tapestry' newsletter: http://inter-culturalassociationofgreatervictoria.createsend4.com/T/ViewEmail/r/2FAF46759878175F/5971018214E15E02C67FD2F38AC4859C
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
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/
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
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. If 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
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
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
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
