The focus of these workshops will be to engage Indigenous, ethno-racial/culturally diverse, and other marginalized arts organizations and artists in learning how to develop collaborative practices to support their artistic growth and development. To do this, the workshops will focus on collaborative work involving:
– Artist-to-Artist: Aluna Theatre PanAmerican Routes; and COBA/KasheDance;
– Working with Presenters: Flato Markham Theatre; Oakville Centre for the Arts;
– Learning Circle: CPAMO Executive Director.

CPAMO will begin this project with peer-to-peer learning to demonstrate work already underway by Indigenous and ethno-racial arts organizations. It is essential to start with these to illustrate what is already underway within these communities as models of evidence-based success stories with resource expertise that have much to share.
CPAMO has invited two presenters to participate to illustrate the differences presenters take in approaching their projects and in connecting with their very different communities.

Enrolment is limited to 20 per session and you may enroll in either one, several or all sessions. However, for maximum benefit, it would be important to participate in all workshops. Dates for the workshops will be announced shortly.

For more information please view the 2015 CPAMO Workshops Brochure and the Registration Form.

When: September 25-27, 2015

Where: The Citadel, 304 Parliament St., Toronto, ON

Come explore the geographies of this age-old storytelling form in a three-day creative seminar geared  to kathak dancers/choreographers who seek innovative ways of working, a safe place to experiment, guided workshops under experienced mentors and performance opportunities. As Kathak is katha, so are its many stories – the story of time, of movement, of emotion, and of thought. Join us and discover the depths of this ancient dance form as it is being transformed through new bodies into our contemporary world.   See our website for more details: www.angikamdance.com.

Call to Artists

Participants of the three-day Seminar are invited to submit a short piece (5 to 15 minutes in length) to showcase during one of three evening performances. The piece can be a finished work, an excerpt from a larger piece or a work in progress, and should demonstrate an innovative or experimental approach to choreography in Kathak. Performance of traditional repertoire will not qualify. This curated event will be moderated by a senior Canadian dance professional who will lead a discussion between choreographers and audience. A performance fee will be provided for choreographers presenting their work. Please see our website for more details: www.angikamdance.com.

The Faculty of Native Studies at the University of Alberta is looking for an artist or group of Indigenous artists (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) to create a total of 4-6 original works to be purchased for use as backgrounds and associated merchandise for the massive online open course (MOOC) we are developing.

The Faculty of Native Studies at the University of Alberta is looking for an artist or group of Indigenous artists (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) to create a total of 4-6 original works to be purchased for use as backgrounds and associated merchandise for the massive online open course (MOOC) we are developing.

These highly detailed illustrations (in the form of, but not limited to paintings, drawings, digital, or multimedia) will be used in two ways: first, they will be used as overall backgrounds for ‘green-screened’ video lecture presenters; second, the illustrations will contain smaller detailed scenes of historical periods to teach the course, Indigenous Canada.

Simply put, imagine you are teacher in a classroom. The curriculum and stories are already provided, and your role is to create what will be put up on the walls to aid in the learning process. Each illustration will incorporate a scene that depicts several important ideas/facts/events all at once. For example, in one painting, three different lecture topics may be represented eg. Worldview, Fur Trade, and Treaties. One image may depict the signing of Treaty Six at Fort Pitt, a portrait of Big Bear, and the Treaty Six medal, while another could illustrate scenes of the fur trade, a beaver, Métis red river cart hunting scene, or trading parties, etc.

Artists who apply must:

• have experience in large-scale illustrations with great detail and precision
• be able to take direction well and meet regularly with MOOC leads
• begin October 1, 2015, and complete project by February 29, 2016
• have their own studio space
• have a professional art portfolio with relevant works relating to the MOOC project to share with MOOC jury
• have three references

A working knowledge and experience with Aboriginal Peoples and communities is an asset.

Proposal Deadline: September 15, 2015
Deliverables: up to six large scale illustrations – approx. 38″ x 24″ (digital reproductions at a minimum of 300 dpi)
Budget: $4,000–$6,000 total

Please send an electronic version of your proposal, portfolio, CV and references to:

Email: nsmooc@ualberta.ca

Re: Artist Proposal – MOOC
2-31 Pembina Hall
Faculty of Native Studies, University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB T6G 2H8