Toronto Arts Coalition is grateful to TAPA - The Alliance for Performing Artists - for providing the information for some of these opportunities.

Volunteer Opportunities

Click here for studio/gallery/performing space

Calls for Nominations/Submissions

Workshops/Training/Conferences

 

JOB OPPORTUNITIES


 

Call to Artists for the 2009 WychCraft Outdoor Market

Artists applications are now being accepted for The 2009 season of The WychCraft Market in Toronto.

The WychCraft Market offers consumers the magical hand made creations of Ontario’s artists, and professional craft and food artisans, as well as live music, kids activities, and community. Applying to become a vendor is free.

The WychCraft market is suitable to Artist Vendors seeking opportunities to sell small works that are inexpensive. The suggested price is $50 and under as patrons are likely those either strolling by, or looking for small gift items, unique little treasures, and impulse purchases.

The 2009 WCM operates from May 24th weekend to the last weekend in October, on Saturdays, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm., in Toronto, at the corner of St. Clair Ave., W., and Wychwood Ave., S., on the lawn of St. Michael & All Angels Church, at 611 St Clair Avenue West.

Please visit our website to learn more about the Market and to download a Vendor Application Package. Please follow directions for submission and mail to the Market Manager. Vendors who meet acceptance criteria are accepted first come, first serve.

Thanks for your interest!

Tracy Call, Market Manager,
The WychCraft Market

Offering magical handmade creations and unique gifts from Ontario's Craft & Food Artisans.

Saturdays, 11am-4pm, at Wychwood Ave., & St. Clair Ave., W., Toronto. On the lawn of St. Michael & All Angels Church, 611 St Clair Avenue West, Toronto

416-653-6928; www.wychcraftmarket.com


VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

go to http://www.torontoarts.org/volunteer_bulletin.htm for further volunteer opportunities with our partner organizations

 

 


ARTWALK, The St. Clair Arts Festival and Studio Tour, is the annual celebration of all forms of art in the St. Clair West area of Toronto. The mission of ARTWALK, is to celebrate our diverse and vibrant community through the arts. We will engage, inspire, and transform our community through inclusive, creative alliances amongst local businesses, artists, volunteers, and neighbours.

We are looking for volunteers who have 2-3 hours a week to help us in preparing for the upcoming festival being held on September 26-27, 2009.

Board Positions:

The Board meets on a monthly basis to provide strategic leadership and to ensure the vision and mission of the organization are being met. This is a working board that seeks creative approaches and oversees the various program areas.

Coordinator, Fundraising:

To plan, direct, and coordinate the management of our Spring fundraiser planned for
the early part of June 09.

Accountant:

To assist us in preparing annual statements including balance sheets and income statements.

Lawyer:

To prepare papers of incorporation for our not-for-profit organization.

Director, Outdoor Market:

To plan and coordinate with the artists and City of Toronto in organizing our Outdoor Art Market.


We are looking for enthusiastic people to help with these various positions within ARTWALK. If you're interested in having fun and working with great people please call or email your resumé to:

Mary Renner-Dray
Board Member & Recruitment Coordinator
(416) 654-4954
mdray@sympatico.ca

http://www.stclair-artwalk.org/


Volunteers Needed!

We are looking for volunteers who enjoy dealing with the public in the following capacities:

Shop: retail experience desirable, comfortable with computers

Front Desk: comfortable with computers and with handling cash

Coat Check: some moderate lifting required

For more information about volunteering or obtaining an application form - please contact 416.408.5071 or e-mail: volunteer@gardinermuseum.com


 

HERITAGE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT CENTRE (HSDC)

Community Announcement


HSDC has Job Placements, Internship and Volunteer Opportunities in the following areas:

Administrative Assistant & Clerical Assistant

Computer Tutor

Computer Technical Assistant / I. T. Trouble Shooter

Creative Writing Assistant / Newsletter Editor

Database Assistant

Document Editing Assistant

Event Coordinator / Volunteer Coordinator

Fashion Designer / Dress-Making Tutor

Fundraising Assistant

Marketing / Communication Assistant

Program Development Assistant

Proposal Writing Assistant

Research Assistant

Website Development Assistant

Note: We are very flexible on days and time, this could be arranged to suit your needs.

Who we are:

HSDC is a not-for-profit charitable organization established in 1993, with a mission to promote the health, social, cultural and economic self-sufficiency and well-being of refugees, new immigrant women, at-risk youth and other marginalized individuals, so that they and their families can enjoy and contribute to the opportunities that Canada offers. Our programs and services include: Basic Sewing & Fashion Design, Computer & Internet Training, Employment Preparation, and a host of social programs.

The benefits of volunteer participation with HSDC:

Will receive reference letter, enabling you to get employment

Knowledge of potential employers, jobs and other valuable information

Opportunities to network, make new friends, share ideas of common interest and concerns

Opportunities to participants in our numerous training programs

Opportunities to acquire Canadian work experience

Intake Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

For more information, please call (416) 345 1613

or Visit us at

400 McCowan Road, Ground Floor

(McCowan Rd. & Eglinton Ave. E. / Danforth E.)


CALLS FOR SUBMISSION/NOMINATION

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Gallery 1313 is an artist run centre celebrating 11years of contemporary art programming.

We are currently accepting submissions for:

o Main Gallery for the weeks of July 8-19, 2009
o Process Gallery for the weeks of June 24-July 5, 2009


Main Gallery:

1300 ft of running wall, 1200 sq ft.
Exhibitions are two weeks in duration. The Gallery will promote the exhibit, assist with installation, and monitor the gallery during the week. Exhibitors may have to monitor the gallery on weekends. The Gallery takes no commission on sales. Proposals for Solo or Group shows may be submitted.
Rental fee: $1,000 for 2 weeks

Process Gallery:

130 ft. of running wall. Exhibitions coincide with main gallery exhibitions for opening receptions. The Gallery takes no commission on sales.
Rental fee: $500 for 2 weeks

Please contact:

Graham Curry, Interim Director
Gallery 1313
1313 Queen St. West
Toronto, ON M6K 1L8


Exhibitors should send in or drop off an artist package with CV, CD of 10-12 images and an artist statement. Hard copy preferred.


For more information please call 416-536-6778 or email director@g1313.org

Gallery 1313 is also available for events and book launches.


Nominations are open to the public

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Nominations are open to the public for

GOVERNOR GENERAL'S PERFORMING ARTS AWARDS

Get involved! Nominate someone today for lifetime artistic achievement or voluntarism in the performing arts.

Deadline: June 15, 2009
www.ggpaa.ca

The Governor General's Performing Arts Awards recognize lifetime artistic achievement in the fields of theatre, dance, classical music, popular music, film, and radio and television broadcasting as well as for voluntarism in the performing arts.

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2010 Awards.

All it takes is:

· a nomination form (find it at www.ggpaa.ca )
· a strong supporting letter (maximum two pages) and
· a biography of the artist.

It can then be submitted by email, mail or fax.

Get involved and nominate a deserving Canadian in the performing arts or arts volunteerism to honour their lifelong commitment and contribution to the arts. Or share and distribute this call for nominations to others in your community.

Find out more about who can be nominated, how the nominees are selected and the criteria for recipient selection. Visit www.ggpaa.ca today.



Le public est invité à soumettre une candidature

 

 

 

Le public est invité à soumettre une candidature aux

Prix du Gouverneur général pour les arts de la scène

Impliquez-vous! Soumettez la candidature d'un artiste ou d'un bénévole canadien du domaine des arts de la scène.

Date limite des mises en candidature : le 15 juin 2009
www.pggas.ca

Les PGGAS soulignent l'œuvre de toute une vie d'artistes qui se sont distingués en théâtre, en danse, en musique classique, en musique populaire, en cinéma ou en radiotélédiffusion et d'individus qui se sont consacrés au bénévolat dans les arts de la scène.

Les candidatures sont présentement acceptées pour les PGGAS 2010.

Procédures :

· compléter un formulaire de mise en candidature (disponible à www.pggas.ca )
· écrire une lettre passionnée de mise en candidature (deux pages au maximum)
· joindre une biographie de l'artiste

Vous devez ensuite acheminer les documents par courriel, par la poste ou par télécopieur.

Impliquez-vous et soumettez la candidature d'un artiste ou d'un bénévole canadien du domaine des arts de la scène afin que ses réalisations exceptionnelles et sa contribution soient honorées. Ou encore, partagez et distribuez cet appel de candidatures auprès des membres de votre communauté.

Pour en savoir davantage sur les critères d'admissibilité, le processus de sélection et les critères d'évaluation, consultez le site www.pggas.ca.


 

THE 2009 JUNCTION ARTS FESTIVAL

SENDS OUT THE CALL TO ARTISTS

The invitation includes Toronto, national and international artists and vendors

Toronto, ON, April 28, 2009 – Calling all artists and vendors to the 2009 Junction Arts Festival; September 9 to 13 in Toronto. Creative producer Michael Menegon is now accepting applications and proposals for the 17th annual celebration.

Junction Forum for Art and Culture chair Councillor Bill Saundercook announces, “On behalf of the JFAC board, I am pleased to welcome Michael Menegon back for the third time as creative producer. We also welcome all 2009 applications and look forward in anticipation to this year’s cultural extravaganza.”

The Junction Arts Festival invites artists and vendors to apply via the new online application form; available on the festival website by the end of April at www.junctionartsfest.com.

Michael Menegon states, “I want to build on our achieved momentum and set the 2009 vibe to focus on extraordinarily creative presentations and to showcase the Junction; our unique, innovative neighbourhood.”

The call goes out to:

· Visual Arts: 2009 Juried Art Exhibit, impromptu galleries and installations

· Performance Arts: There’ll be dancing in the streets and shops

· Musical Arts: Live music stages

· Literary Arts: Writers and poets

· Children and Youth Arts: The KidZone

· Environmental Initiatives: The Green Village

· Creative Shopping: The Artist Vendor Market

The five-day event, produced by the Junction Forum for Art and Culture, takes place along a one-kilometre stretch of Dundas Street West between Keele Street and Quebec Avenue (weekend street closure on September 12 and 13) and features free fun, discovery and creativity for the entire family. The 2008 attendance record hit 200,000 visitors.

The 2009 Junction Arts Festival is generously supported by title sponsor the Junction Business Improvement Area, and is also possible because of the active involvement from Junction businesses and residents.

The Junction Forum for Art and Culture (JFAC) is a non-profit arts presenting organization and its main project is the annual Junction Arts Festival. The hands-on JFAC Board of Directors consists of dedicated cultural producers, artists, residents, business owners and politicians, all of whom are based in the Junction.

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For media information, please contact:

Laurie Lockhart,

Publicist

2009 Junction Arts Festival

Tel: 416-988-2530 / E-mail: gtmessage@sympatico.ca

Website: www.junctionartsfest.com

For general information and application inquiries, please contact:

Michael Menegon,

Creative Producer

2009 Junction Arts Festival

Tel: 416-767-5036 / E-mail: junctionartsfest@bellnet.ca

Website: www.junctionartsfest.com

Website: www.jfac.org

Councillor Bill Saundercook (Ward 13, City of Toronto), JFAC Chair


Subject: Call for Submissions!

Obsidian Theatre Company is calling for scripts, new and previously produced, from established AND emerging playwrights across Canada for inclusion in Harvest: A Reading Series from October 21-23rd at the Berkeley Street Theatre. Harvest will present the works of Black Canadian playwrights from 1970 to the present that highlight the current identity and stories of Black Canadians. Playwrights will read from their works.

All Submissions will be reviewed by a committee of professional playwrights. Playwrights chosen to be part of Harvest will be responsible for their own transportation and accommodation while in Toronto.

Obsidian is…

Obsidian is Canada’s Black theatre company. Our threefold mission is to produce plays, to develop playwrights and to train emerging theatre professionals. Obsidian encourages Black artists to expand their vision of what they perceive, create and present to a national audience. Obsidian continues to play a prominent role in Canada’s theatrical mosaic by showcasing the work of both emerging and established Black artists.

Obsidian Theatre Company has…

Supported the development of 10 new Canadian plays, trained 12 playwrights, has been involved in 19 main stage productions, won 3 Dora Mavor Moore Awards and received 17 nominations. Since its’ inception Obsidian has supported the careers of Black playwrights in a myriad of ways. Ranging from workshop readings and dramaturgical feedback, to creating a Playwrights’ Unit and offering playwriting residencies, over the past nine seasons, Obsidian has proudly brought the work of some of Canada’s finest Black playwrights to the Mainstage.

Deadline: 5pm Friday June 12th, 2009

Submission Package:

Your full contact information including mailing address, phone number and email address.
A cover letter which includes a synopsis of the play, a breakdown of cast by gender and age,
development history and presentation/production history
Your current c.v.(s)/ resume detailing your writing experience
A hardcopy of the complete script (Print scripts double-sided). Plays originally written in languages
other than English, please provide an English translation.
SASE if you would like your script returned. Scripts will not be kept on file and will be recycled
unless a SASE is included in your package.

Each playwright will receive an emailed acknowledgement of their submission. Please remember to include your email address.

Please send completed submissions packages to:

Harvest Script Submission
C/o Dian Marie Bridge, Intern Artistic Director
Obsidian Theatre Company
943 Queen St E,
Toronto ON, M4M 2C1

More information at or www.obsidian-theatre.com or iad@obsidian-theatre.com ph: 416.463.8444


Call to Artists

The Beth Tzedec Reuben & Helene Dennis Museum in Toronto is home to the largest Judaica and Jewish art collection in Canada.

We are hosting a juried ritual cup design competition and are holding a call to artists. We are requesting original cups for various Jewish rituals. You are free to use any material so long as the cup is functional and washable. Your cup will be sold at a silent auction which will take place in conjunction with a kosher wine tasting event at Beth Tzedec Congregation on October 18, 2009. An independent jury of distinguished art professionals will choose the top 4 cup designs, and these winners will be awarded a prize.

For more information, submission guidelines, and an application form, please visit http://www.beth-tzedec.org/events_list-detail-5134/.

 


NDN Uncensored Magazine, Toronto

Deadline: Ongoing

NDN Uncensored is a quarterly magazine which provides youth with a voice in an uncensored environment. It is a magazineby youth for youth, raise your voice and be heard.

Seeking written articles on any topic created by First Nations youth.

For more information or to submit: ndnuncensored@sympatico.ca


 

Call for proposals

23rd World Congress on Dance Research - Athens 1-5 July 2009

Confirmed professionals are invited to submit proposals for: performances, classes, research reports, lecture-demonstrations, exhibitions/sales, video projections.

 

All forms of dance: ballet, modern, folk, ballroom, contemporary, traditional, classical, ethnic etc. All approaches: teaching, performing, research, therapy, criticism, recreation, management, journalism etc.

 

The largest gathering of dance experts in the world. Largest number of conferees. Largest number of countries. Maximum publicity. Official recognition. Scientific Committee.

 

Strictly non-commercial. Not to be confused with festivals, conferences, workshops, symposiums, trade fairs, competitions etc., while containing their most important features

 

Read more about the Greek Dances Theatre "Dora Stratou" and view previous issues. http://www.grdance.org/index.php

 

A GREAT NEW RESOURCE FOR YOUTH ARTS

The Canadian Youth Arts Network (CYAN) is pleased to announce its brand new website!
The website will act as a hub for youth arts news, resources and information in Canada. In addition, the website has a blog that will be constantly updated, keeping the community connected.
Be sure to visit www.canadianyoutharts.net regularly. Be a part of the community! Send your youth arts news, resources, job postings, questions and ideas to info@canadianyoutharts.net

 

Call for Submissions

Broken Pencil is a website and a print magazine published three times a year. It is one of the few magazines in the world devoted exclusively to underground culture and the independent arts. A cross between the Utne Reader, an underground Reader’s Digest, and the now defunct Factsheet5, Broken Pencil reviews the best zines, books, websites, videos, and artworks from the underground and reprints the best articles from the alternative press. Also, ground breaking interviews, original fiction, and commentary on all aspects of the independent arts.

 

Broken Pencil accepts zines, ezine urls, books, videos/films, music recordings, and mail-art for review. There are no deadlines for submitting to Broken Pencil as we are an ongoing project.

 

For submission guidelines go to www.brokenpencil.com or email zines@brokenpencil.com. Also visit the site to find out how easy it is to write a review of whatever you want.

 


Open Call for Portfolios

 

What We are Looking for:

closetcurator.com is currently looking for artists that work in photography, drawing, printmaking, painting and mixed media to showcase their work. Artists will be featured on the site with a photograph, biography, artist interview and all works of art will be accompanied by individual artwork commentary.

 

Who We Are:

www.closetcurator.com A full-service online art gallery featuring contemporary works of art - catering to the interior design industry and the high end home décor retail market. We are an artist friendly, user friendly online gallery that features original works of art. We are also pleased to service the film community - all our works are available for film rental.

 

How to Submit:

Please send your biography, artist statement and selection of images (slides, jpeg, URL) to:

 

Email Submissions:
service@closetcurator.com
Digital images max. 300k each.
If you have a website please attach the URL.

Mail:

5863 Leslie Street, Suite 901
Toronto, ON M2H 1J8
*If you would like your images returned please include a postage paid, self-addressed return envelope.

Contact:

service@closetcurator.com
tel: 647-439-8685
fax: 647-439-5382

 

*Please note closetcurator.com offers a highly edited selection of work - all art goes through a juried process.


Call for Submissions

 

Trinity Square Video is a not-for-profit artist-run centre dedicated to the presentation of contemporary video-based work. We are interested in showcasing work that stretches video beyond the single channel projected image and shows how adaptable video is to various uses. We are encouraging work that is socially, critically, and technologically engaging. The intention is not only to occupy the gallery space, but also to activate it.

 

The gallery is outfitted with a variety of tools for the presentation of video installation. Exhibitions will last approximately 4 weeks. TSV encourages submissions from video-based artists and curators. Proposals for one night screening events are also welcomed. Decisions will be made by TSV's Programming Committee.

 

TSV welcomes proposals on an on-going basis.

 

For more information, including submission requirements, please contact Aubrey Reeves, Programming Director at aubrey@trinitysquarevideo.com or 416.593.1332 or visit http://www.trinitysquarevideo.com


CALL FOR ARTISTS

Dessinee Art Gallery

 

Dessinee Art Gallery is seeking innovative and exciting works in most media, including photography. Send particulars and image files/samples to:

Dessinee Art Gallery, 2470 Yonge Street [north of Eglinton], Toronto, M4P 2H5
For more information email dessineegallery@bellnet.ca or phone (416) 483 9488.

Spaces Available

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Artist Retail Work Space Available For Lease at Artscape Distillery Studios

Available August 1, 2009

Ground Floor, 343 useable square feet with Northern exposure

Monthly rent is $799.23 all inclusive

An artist retail/work studio is available to rent in Artscape Distillery Studios’ Case Goods Warehouse, located in the Distillery Historic District. Artscape's Artist Retail Studios offer a unique opportunity to enterprising visual artists and craftspeople that enjoy interacting with their customers in their workspace. This studio was designed for artists who would like to sell their work from the space they create it in, offering ground floor visibility at an affordable price in the heart of one of Toronto's most vibrant cultural and entertainment developments.

Tenants have 24-hour access to their studio but are also expected to maintain regular business hours for public access, Wednesday to Sunday 11am - 6pm.

Viewing Appointments and Questions: Please contact Wendy Campbell wendy@torontoartscape.on.ca or 416-392-1038 x27

Interested parties are required to submit a letter of intent, a space design and one-page overview of business objectives by June 30th, 2009.

ABOUT ARTSCAPE

Artscape is a not-for-profit urban development enterprise that creates projects that harness the power of the arts to revitalize buildings, neighbourhoods and cities. www.torontoartscape.on.ca


Riverdale Social Enterprise Hub

A progressive non-profit organization seeks tenants for their newly renovated, accessible and climate-controlled green building. Units currently available for rent include:

  • Store front space for retail social purpose enterprises
  • 15 workstations/office space
  • Meeting/event space and commercial kitchen for hosting community events

Suitable occupants include community agencies and service providers with a social, artistic or environmental mandate. Please contact Shoma at 416-465-6021 or email green.riwe@gmail.com for more information.


The Centre for Social Innovation is Expanding!

The Centre for Social Innovation is assuming new space in the Robertson Building at 215 Spadina Avenue, Toronto.
We expect to accomodate between three to seven new tenants in offices ranging from $800 - $1,800, suitable for organizations of 1-4 people.

The spaces will be available as of July 1, 2009.

We are looking for some GREAT new tenants to join our community!
To learn more or to complete an application form visit http://www.socialinnovation.ca/space/work/office.


 


Attention Artists and Non-Profit Arts Organizations!

Long-term work studios for artists and not-for-profit arts organizations and artist live-work studios, to check for availability and to apply to our waitlist please go to www.torontoartscape.on.ca

For more information, please contact Wendy at 416.392.1038, extension 27, or email wendy@torontoartscape.on.ca.


Zion Church Cultural Centre for Rent.

Click on the image for details.

SPACE FOR RENT

To view pictures of the studios, please visit http://centreforthearts.com/services/rehearsal_space.htm

STUDIO A

32 feet by 17 feet; 13 foot ceilings; windows; laminate flooring.
$15/hour 4 hour minimum

Performance

Seats 50 Four 3’ x 6’ risers Lighting grid
Stage Manager’s booth NSI 7008 Memory Lighting Controller
DPS 6000 Digital Dimmer System 15 lighting instruments
Micromix 8 MP8 sound mixer 2 speakers

STUDIO B

13 feet by 13 feet; 13 foot ceilings; sound insulated; good lighting; carpet.
$10/hour 4 hour minimum

Other Amenities

Kitchen and office facilities to be shared; waiting area; air conditioned.

To discuss rates please call the Centre and speak with John Boylan.

Centre for the Arts has a mandate to support independent and artist-driven projects and we do that by producing “In Association” to meet group’s budget needs.

For full course descriptions and coach biographies visit our website. Centre for the Arts is a member of TAAS (Toronto Association of Acting Studios) and TAPA (Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts)

Date, time, rate subject to change without notice.


Diesel Playhouse Available For Rental

The Diesel Playhouse currently has space available in the studio theatre. For additional information, including pricing options and availability, please contact Laura Bonfigli at laura.bonfigli@dieselplayhouse.com or visit www.dieselplayhouse.com

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MARKETPLACE

The new owner of the Theatre Centre, Tony Chiuccariello, wants to continue renting the space (both the Great Hall and the theatre downstairs) – temporarily named “The Great Hall Downstairs”. The Theatre Centre is going to keep its office in the building in exchange for allowing Tony use of their equipment.

Prices for rentals depend on the type of event and the length of the rental period. For theatre companies wanting to use The Great Hall Downstairs, the price will still be within range of the Theatre Centre’s standard rental agreements. The Great Hall Centre is open to booking events of all kinds – music, film, dance, comedy, theatre, classes and wedding receptions too.

For rental inquiries, email franco@theatrecentre.org or call (416) 534-9261.


 

Short-Term Studio Space Available

SPACE AVAILABLE

The Gladstone Hotel

Looking for space where you can meet or workshop?

The Gladstone Hotel (1214 Queen Street West) is renting second floor session rooms suitable for group workshops, meetings, or classes. Please contact Chris Mitchell at 416-531-4635 ext 7105 or cmitchell@gladstonehotel.com or visit www.gladstonehotel.com.


MUSKOKA STUDIO FOR RENT


This fabulous studio is located in a community of well-established artists, many of whom are on the Muskoka Autumn Studio Tour. The studio is adaptable for any use; it has been used for glassblowing, and that equipment may be available.
The existing work area is 27' X 19' with a gallery area of 21' X 16'. The building is zoned for commercial use, allowing work to be created and sold from one location. There is potential for the space to be shared by artists in a variety of media.
This self-contained, year-round studio is located in a beautiful country setting with ample parking.
For inquiries please call: 1-705-645-3495


WORKSHOPS/TRAINING/CONFERENCES...

 




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