Job posting: Curator for CANSCAIP art exhibit

Posted on August 7, 2014 by CPAMO

CANSCAIP (Canadian Society of Children’s Authors, Illustrators and Performers) is seeking quotes for a part-time curator for two artwork exhibits. This is a part-time contract from August to November 2014.

Please send cover letter with fee quote, resume, and summary of curatorial experience as it relates to this contract to:

Helena Aalto
Administrative Director
CANSCAIP
office@canscaip.org
416 515-1559

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS WITH QUOTES: August 15, 2014

Responsibilities of Curator

SELECTING AND EVALUATING ARTWORK
– evaluate and select art for two exhibits, and participate in exhibits as outlined

October 1 to October 19, 2014 (installation September 30)
L Space Gallery
Humber College Lakeshore Campus
“Capturing Your Imagination: The Art of Story Telling”
NOTE: This exhibit leads up to and includes the dates of CANSCAIP’s Packaging Your Imagination conference (October 18 and 19) at Humber College; open to the public

November 13 to 16, 2014 (installation November 12)
INSPIRE: Toronto International Book Fair
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
NOTE: This event will be open to the public; CANSCAIP will have a booth at this event

–  exhibits will include about 40 pieces of original art, sketches and storyboards; many pieces will be in both exhibits; selections will be made from pdf submissions from CANSCAIP members
–  evaluate work submitted for suitability for publication and not just on artistic merit; book publishers, children’s book art directors and literary agents will attend these exhibits and artwork should appeal to their professional interest; final selection must also have cross-country representation (not just GTA)
–  provide guidance to artists about pricing their works
–  gather, coordinate and edit artist statements and other information from artists for exhibit; write and edit descriptions for artwork labels to use in exhibits

LOGISTICS
–  inspect artwork submitted, and fix any problems found with glass, wiring, framing, etc.
–  provide guidance to artists about framing/mounting their works
–  provide guidance for packing and moving works
–  contact individual illustrators to request artwork, artist statements or other information, and/or to coordinate return of materials (including reminding illustrators to pick up their work)
–  modify Humber release form to also cover CANSCAIP; ensure that all digital and physical submissions are covered by release, and that CANSCAIP office has physical and digital copy of all signed release forms

INSTALLATION & TAKE DOWN OF EXHIBITS
–  plan layout and design of exhibits: positioning of works, traffic flow, input/sourcing of banners, window and wall decals, and other decor
–  direct and supervise installations, working with Humber College work study students and CANSCAIP volunteers
–  be present during most/all of Toronto International Book Fair exhibition (November 13 to 16)
–  be present during Humber College L Space Gallery exhibition (October 1 to October 19) some of the time (as available)
–  attend reception at Humber L Space Gallery on Friday, October 17; during reception, liaise with art directors, editors, agents, etc. at the reception, and introduce them to the illustrators
–  be present at installation and take down of exhibits; direct and supervise Humber work study students and CANSCAIP volunteers

PROMOTION
– liaise with art directors, editors, agents, etc. (and curator’s own contacts) to invite them to the exhibition and reception, and introduce them to introverted illustrators hiding in the corner
– assist Humber and CANSCAIP in planning and executing interactivity opportunities that encourage visitors to connect and participate with the exhibits, especially Humber students

OTHER
– if CANSCAIP decides to pursue this: explore options for creation of online version of exhibition and obtain releases from artists for same and/or recommend software or techniques for CANSCAIP to pursue in the future, such as a virtual gallery on our website, behind the members only wall

John Hobday Awards in Arts Management

Posted on August 1, 2014 by CPAMO

Established through a donation of $1 million from The Samuel and Saidye Bronfman Family Foundation to the Canada Council for the Arts, the awards recognize outstanding established and mid-career arts managers in Canadian professional arts organizations. Arts managers from any artistic discipline supported by the Canada Council may apply for the awards, which are intended for professional development, mentoring and related purposes.

There are two distinct awards:

The Professional Development and Renewal award allows an outstanding established or mid-career arts manager to take part in a short-term, recognized program, seminar or workshop for professional renewal and revitalization.
The Mentorship award allows an exceptional mid-career arts manager who is seeking to acquire different knowledge, experience and skills to be mentored by an outstanding established or mid-career arts manager.

The John Hobday Awards in Arts Management are intended for professional development of individual arts managers and not for direct assistance to arts organizations.

Deadline(s)

30 September, 2014

If this date falls on a weekend or statutory holiday, the deadline moves to the next business day.

Prize Amount

Two awards of $10,000 each may be given annually.

Eligibility

Note that meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee that you will receive an award.

General eligibility criteria for both awards

Organizations are not eligible to apply for these awards. To be eligible, you must:

be a Canadian citizen or have permanent resident status, as defined by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. You do not need to be living in Canada when you apply.
have a minimum of 10 years’ experience (not necessarily continuous years) as a professional arts manager
have significant expertise in arts management in one or more of the seven disciplines funded by the Canada Council (dance, music, theatre, media arts, visual arts, writing and publishing, and/or inter-arts)

Specific eligibility criteria for the Mentorship award

For the Mentorship award, you and your mentor must be employed by different Canadian, professional arts organizations. In addition, the mentor must:

be a Canadian citizen or have permanent resident status, as defined by Citizenship and Immigration Canada
have significant expertise in arts management in one or more of the seven disciplines funded by the Canada Council (dance, music, theatre, media arts, visual arts, writing and publishing, and/or inter-arts)
- be working full time in a Canadian, professional arts organization
- be an established or mid-career arts manager
- have submitted all overdue final reports to the Canada Council.

Further Information

Janet Riedel Pigott
Program Officer, Prizes Section

1-800-263-5588 (toll-free) or 613-566-4414, ext. 6004

TTY: 1-866-565-5559

SAVAC-MAWA Residency Program

Posted on July 24, 2014 by CPAMO

Deadline: 5 September 2014

Presented in partnership with Mentoring Artists for Women’s Art (MAWA) in Winnipeg, this residency opportunity is open to woman-identified* SAVAC Member artists. Become a SAVAC Member for $30/year here.

The residency takes place in MAWA’s urban, loft-style apartment for a self-directed residency of 2-4 weeks in duration between January 1 & December 31, 2015. The selected artist will be granted use of this space free of charge, for research, reflection, networking and/or production.

The SAVAC-MAWA Residency Program is intended to increase dialogue between SAVAC’s membership and the Winnipeg arts scene, to create networking opportunities for women-identified artists, and to provide an opportunity for artists to move their artistic practices forward in a self-structured environment.

The MAWA apartment is fully furnished and includes a kitchen, a bathroom with shower, a queen bed, a double futon/couch and a designated parking space. All linens and cooking utensils are provided. The apartment is located on the second floor of 611 Main Street, in downtown Winnipeg. The apartment is a clean space that is not conducive for painting and many forms of sculpture. Please note, it is a walk-up building and is not wheelchair accessible.

If the selected artist needs specific facilities outside of what is offered, MAWA staff will connect them to other Winnipeg art centres to assist in gaining access to spaces and resources as required. These could include a rough studio, printmaking, video and darkroom facilities, or introductions to like-minded artists and curators.

MAWA also asks that the selected artist present their work to MAWA members in a form of their choosing (screening, talk, performance, showcase of work-in-progress, etc.). The artist will be paid CAD$300 for this presentation.

Women-identified artists at all stages of their careers are encouraged to apply. Equal consideration will be given to emerging and established artists.

To Apply

Applications must be received by email or post by 5 September 2014 at 5 pm, and should include:

A cover letter explaining why you would like time in the MAWA apartment, articulating your goals and rationale (max. 500 words)
A detailed description of what you will need while you are in Winnipeg, such as access to other facilities or equipment (max. 500 words)
Your first and second choice of preferred dates, including start and end dates (between January 1 – December 31st, 2015)
An artist’s CV (max. 3 pages)
Up to 10 images as jpgs, 72 dpi at 1024 X 768 pixels, not embedded in a program such as PowerPoint.
Up to two videos on playable DVD, in QuickTime or as a web link.

If applying online, please format your application so that the text documents are in one PDF file but the images are not embedded (individual jpg files, please).

Please include the line “SAVAC-MAWA Residency Program” as the subject header and send applications to submissions@savac.net

If applying by mail, please send applications to:

SAVAC-MAWA Residency Program
SAVAC (South Asian Visual Arts Centre)
401 Richmond St. West, #450
Toronto, ON
M6P 1P7
Canada

If you would like application materials to be returned to you, please enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope with your application.

Questions can be directed to Sharlene Bamboat, Artistic Director at SAVAC:
sharlene@savac.net
416-542-1661

*Mawa’s Summer 2014 newsletter addresses the ways in which the organization defines the term ‘woman identified’: “By women, we mean anyone (cisgendered, transgendered, two-spirited or of any plural gender identification) who uses the word “woman” or “female” to describe herself.”

Read the full article here