Call for Applications: Saari Residence 2018

The Saari Residence, maintained by Kone Foundation, is a residence located in Mynämäki, Southwest Finland, for artists of all disciplines and nationalities

The Saari Residence offers artists a peaceful working environment in the historical and scenic surroundings of an old, rural manor house, as well as excellent opportunities for interaction with other residents. The application period for 2018 residency positions begins on 1 August, 2017 and ends on 15 August, 2017 at 4 p.m. Finnish time.

Residencies are available to individual artists working in various artistic fields; translators, curators and critics; and artistic groups (working groups and organisations with a business ID) of all disciplines. It is open to all nationalities.

Residency places are intended for artistic work. Priority is given to fresh, multidisciplinary, marginal, or non-mainstream themes and fields of art. Applicants must present in their application a project proposal or a work plan for their residency.

A two-month individual residency includes accommodation, workspace, and a monthly grant. The grant is awarded to cover living and travel expenses.

Groups may apply for support for travel and living costs if their residency is of a shorter duration (2–4 weeks).
 

Click HERE for application guidelines and criteria

 

More information:

Residency Coordinator Pirre Naukkarinen, pirre.naukkarinen@koneensaatio.fi, tel, +358 (0)2 431 4204, +358 (0)44 031 4201

Vancity-Squamish Savings Call to Artists

Art 4 Life – Call for Submissions

Art 4 Life

September 30 – November 1, 2017

Submission Deadline: Sunday August 13, 2017

There is still time to submit artwork for our annual exhibition for the young and the young at heart.  Art 4 Life is meant to inspire and engage children while raising opportunities for active participation, discussion, cultural awareness and lessons on art appreciation.  The deadline for submissions is coming up soon.  Check it out!

Apply here. 

Contact Information

t: 604.931.2008 x116

website: pomoarts.ca

email: submissions@pomoarts.ca

Call for Artists! Vancouver Civic Theatres

Vancouver Civic Theatres (VCT) has unveiled a new program offering local artists the opportunity to show work at two of its theatres. VCT has created gallery spaces in the Queen Elizabeth Theatre and Annex, and is now looking for artists to display work at both venues for 3 month installations over the next two years.

The VCT Call for Visual Artists welcomes emerging, mid-career and/or established Vancouver-based artists and collectives to apply.  These unique exhibition venues will be available to one artist or collective per venue on a quarterly basis. The exhibition will be available for viewing during show times for ticket holders, which can exceed over 20,000 patrons in any given week. There will also be opportunities for community engagement activities such as artist talks pending venue availability.

Deadline for submission: September 29th 2017 at 5:00pm

You can submit via email to vctinfo@vancouver.ca with “ANNEX and/or QET Gallery Proposal – Your Name” for the subject line

OR

You can submit in person to 650 Cambie Street Vancouver BC
Attn: Marketing Department
Drop off between 9am-7pm Monday-Friday

 

Click HERE for a link to the Call for Proposal to apply

The West Fine Art Show

The West Fine Art Show is a popular event, featuring 17 of Canada’s finest artists at The Glass House Estate Winery in Langley, B.C. A portion of the proceeds will go to benefit the Langley Hospice Society. Beautiful art set in a local winery is a wonderful place to pass the time.

Participating FCA members are:

Fran Alexander AFCA, Carmel Clare, Catherine Traynor, Joyce Trygg, Judy Vanderveen, Ken Nash, Neil Hamelin SFCA, Rick Pennell, and Grazyna Wolski, AFCA.

Exhibition Dates and Times

September 8   7- 9 p.m , Opening Reception

September 9  11-7 p.m

September 10 11- 6 p.m

www.westart.ca

Free parking and admission

23449 0 Avenue, Langley BC

Zoominescence: Festival of Light – Call for Artists!

In Edmonton this December, the Festival of Light, hosted by the Valley Zoo Development Society, will stage a spectacular exhibition of artistic light installations within the unique setting of the Edmonton Valley Zoo. The festival’s vision is to celebrate light, artistry, imagination and the strong spirit of the community in the winter. It will run every Friday, Saturday and Sunday beginning on December 1st and from December 26th to December 31st. They are inviting imaginative people to come and be a part of the festival by creating art in the form of light installations that all of Edmonton can enjoy!

Zoominesence is currently seeking organizations or individuals (local artists, architects, designers) with a passion for the arts and the environment to share their vision with the local community. This year they are opening the floor to anyone with an artistic vision, who is interested in designing an exhibit for the up and coming festival.

The theme of the competition is “Canada 150 & Our Energy Future”. This theme allows artists to show their creative side with few restrictions, so individuals or teams are able to work with different light materials, ice sculptures or any other creative ideas to come up with a winter light themed exhibit. Keep in mind, many of these exhibits will also include the stars of the Edmonton Valley Zoo themselves, the animals!

A few things to keep in mind regarding the competition application is:

• Chosen projects will be provided with a budget of $3,500.00. Your use of the funds is discretionary as long as the project approved is the project built.
• Power will be provided by the Edmonton Valley Zoo, you just need to ensure the exhibit is maintained, keep in mind harsh winter conditions. Your project must include power needs and specifications…keeping mind alternative energy
  sources are the preferred manner. They require artists to use timers to minimize the power used during the 31 day festival period
• Be creative: anything goes here with materials, this can be ice, lights, anything! Just let them know what they can help provide to you!
• It is a city wide festival, so people from all over Edmonton will be able to view your submission, so it is a great way to gain awareness about your work
• This is fun! So keep it light hearted and enjoyable! We want energetic people with a love of the arts to share in this experience.

 

For more details and application form click HERE

For Site Layout Package click HERE

Project Submission Deadline: August 15 2017

 

The Chelsea International Photography Competition

The Chelsea International Photography Competition (CIPC) is organized by Agora Gallery in New York City.  This competition provides a great opportunity for the exposure of work by amateur as well as professional photographers alike.  With a distinguished panel of jurors and prizes valued at more than $55,000, the Chelsea International Photography Competition is an excellent opportunity for photographers seeking the possibility of national and international acclaim.

The work of selected artists will be presented at Agora Gallery, an elegant street-level space located in the heart of the Chelsea arts district next to the High Line in New York City.

Deadline for submissions: September 13 2017 

Click HERE for more details and to enter the competition