CANADIAN ARTS ORGANIZATIONS, etc.
CALLS FOR ENTRY
Kickstart Festival - Sept (for people with disabilities)
Exhibition Opportunities in 2005
The Arts Council of New Westminster is accepting proposals from individual artists or art groups for exhibitions for the period of February to November 2005. The deadline for submitting proposals is January 15, 2004. For details call 604-525-3244, email artscouncilnewwestminster@telus.net or write to the Arts Council of New Westminster's Selection Committee, PO Box 16003, New Westminster, BC V3M 6W6.
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Richmond Art Gallery: Call for Proposals
The Richmond Art Gallery is accepting proposals for the 2005-2006 exhibition
period. Work in all mediums will be considered. The deadline for submissions
is March 1, 2004. All submissions must include application form, a maximum
of 8 slides, a letter of intent, an artist statement, curriculum vitae and
a self-addressed stamped envelope with sufficient postage for return of materials.
For details or to receive an application by mail, write to the Richmond Art
Gallery at 180 - 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R9, call 604-231-6457,
fax 604-231-6423 or email: gallery@city.richmond.bc.ca
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Surrey Call for Entry
The City of Surrey invites artists or artists teams to submit credentials for the inclusion of public art in a new Surrey Museum in Cloverdale. The selected artist(s) will work in cooperation with the Design Team and in consultation with relevant community members. The total designated budget for this project is $40,800. Submissions are due January 23rd. For details visit www.arts.city.surrey.bc.ca and follow the links to the Public and Community Art Program, or contact Lianne Payne at 604-502-6422
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Bring Your Creativity out of the Closet
Express Yourself, Be Courageous, Take Risks! Wednesdays are "Multi-Media-Open-Mic-Jams"
at the Piccadilly Pub at 622 West Pender St, Vancouver. The organizers of
this event are looking for artists, musicians, poets, comedians, and more
to showcase their works at this unique weekly event. Cover is only $2. For
details and to join their email list, email Leela at pic_openmic@yahoo.ca.
Be a part of this supportive and collaborative venue!
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Call for Exhibitions 2005
The Campbell River & District Public Art Gallery is calling for proposal
for its 2005 programming year theme, The Interplay of Space and Form. Proposals
in all media are welcome, from individuals, groups and curators. For details
call 250-287-2261, email art.gallery@crcn.net
or visit www.crartgal.ca. Proposals
should be send to Kristen Scholfield-Sweet, Campbell River & District
Public Art Gallery, 1235 Island Hwy, Campbell River, BC V9W 2C7. Deadline:
March 31, 2004.
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Strathmore Art Contest 2004
Strathmore, a maker of fine art papers since 1897, are once again holding
the Strathmore Art Contest. Entries can be any subject and any 2-dimensional
medium. The only requirements are that they be original and on Strathmore
brand papers. There are three categories: General Artist, Student Artist and
Digital Artist. Entries must be submitted in the form of 35mm slides, except
for Digital Art entries, which must be printed on Strathmore paper. All entries
must be postmarked by March 31, 2004. Maximum three entries. Entry is free
and cash prizes will be awarded. For more information visit www.strathmoreartist.com
Entries can be mailed to 2004 Strathmore Art Contest, Strathmore Artists Papers,
39 South Broad Street, Westfield, MA 01085
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