The City of Toronto’s Public Art Office (Cultural Services, Economic Development and Culture) works with staff across City of Toronto divisions and agencies, boards and commissions to identify exciting new opportunities for commissioning innovative contemporary artworks in the City’s public spaces.

A public art opportunity has been generated by the creation of a new park in the Rivertowne Neighbourhood (Toronto Danforth – Ward 30), a project led by the Toronto Community Housing Corporation and the City’s Parks, Forestry & Recreation Division. Located in downtown Toronto, east of the Don River and Don Valley Parkway and north of Queen Street East, the new two and a half acre park is bound by Davies Street on its west flank, Thompson Street on its south, Munro Street on its east and Matilda Street on its north.

Designed by the renowned Toronto-based landscape architectural firm, Janet Rosenberg + Associates, its theme of “Urban River” is a nod to the geographical and cultural heritage of the Don River that historically defined the area. To be completed in July 2012, the park includes pathways lined by river plantings, sinuous benches, a shady tree grove area, grassed mounds, a water feature and children’s play space, a community planting area, a market space, multi-functional courts and various soft surface areas.

Cultural Services views the context and parameter of this new park project as an opportunity to commission an artist or artist team to create an outdoor public art work concept scheme, which further animates the landscape as a community green space and activity space for children, families and the public at large.

For the public art component, to be installed by Spring 2013, a specially convened independent Selection Panel made up of practicing arts professionals and community representatives will select the winning concept scheme through a two-stage open competition. The art production budget, including all fees, materials, technologies, fabrication and installation costs, is $149,000.00 (excluding HST). Continue reading →

JOB POSTING: Programmer (Film/Video + Installation + Live events)
The Images Festival, Toronto
Deadline: Friday 17 August 2012, 5:00 PM

The Images Festival, North America’s largest annual exhibitor of independent media art is seeking a Programmer of film and video works, installation projects and live performance events. The Programmer will work in a collaborative environment to plan and execute a successful 26th festival in April 2013 involving multiple exhibition sites, events and partners. The Programmer is responsible for executing a portion of programming, general assistance to the Artistic Director (AD), and activities related to catalogue production, artist relations, outreach and publicity while strengthening relationships with exhibition venues throughout the GTA. This hourly position is a mixture of part time and full time hours with flexible scheduling.

Responsibilities include:

* Programming, in collaboration with the AD and Executive Director (ED) of screenings, gallery-based installation works, live performances and related events with presentation partners for the 2013 Images Festival;
* Writing curatorial statements, program descriptions and descriptions of individual works and assembling images, artist biographies and logos for festival catalogue production;
* Soliciting single channel film and video work from local, Canadian and international distributors, artists/directors/producers;
* Maintaining communication with participating artists, exhibition venues, and community partners: including arranging film rentals and negotiating fees with exhibiting artists and/or distributors, developing exhibition contracts, coordinating details for exhibition openings, receptions, parties and talks, gathering written information and photos as well as technical and logistical installation requirements and costs; Continue reading →

DETOUR 2012
30 November–16 December, 2012

Submission deadline: 6 August 2012

Ex-Wan Chai Police Married Quarters (WCPMQ)
and Old Wan Chai Police Station
123 Gloucester Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong

www.detour.hk

Hong Kong Ambassadors of Design is seeking a curator to lead DETOUR 2012. We invite the local and international design community to participate and submit a proposal for curatorship and artistic direction. The proposal should include thematic concept, suggestions for brand identity, and promotional strategies. Proposal should illustrate your vision with prospective exhibitions, workshops, lectures, and supporting documentation. Please submit your proposal in A3 format, maximum of 4 pages written + 10 pages visuals.

Scope of workDevelop curatorial theme/approach relating aspect(s) of contemporary design/creative culture to Hong Kong and/or to the exhibition site. Construct a rich program of exhibitions, lectures, workshops, and other related events to engage and inspire the public. Develop PR/marketing strategies and work with appointed vendors on implementation. Recruit local and international exhibitors/participants and act as liaison for the project. Closely manage relevant project/exhibition budgets. Manage on-site events and programs for the duration of festival

Consultancy fees: The curator will receive a competitive consultation fee as well as travel expense to Hong Kong for foreign applicants Continue reading →