Opportunités
Décembre 2011

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OPPORTUNITÉS

APPELS

• bywords.ca deadline for poetry
• Call For Designs / Appel de propositions
• CALL: Independent Short Film SINCERUS
• Friends of Bon Echo Park
• OAC's Theatre Creator Reserve Program
• Polar Film Festival Call For Entries
• Request For Proposals From Local Visual Artists

POSSIBILITÉS DE TRAVAIL

• OAC CADAC Coordinator/ Coordonnateur / Coordonnatrice CADAC du CAO
• Job Posting: Information Officer (part-time) - Ottawa Art Gallery

PERFECTIONNEMENT PROFESSIONNEL

• Crichton Cultural Community Centre (4Cs) Winter Program Guide
• OAC 2012 Skill Development Course for Artists
• Open Workshops at Artengine
• Ottawa School of Art
• Rosemary Randell - Workshops

Appels

bywords.ca deadline for poetry
bywords.ca deadline for poetry for January 2012 issue
To current and former Ottawa residents, workers and students:

December 15, 2011 is the deadline to submit poetry for the January 2012 issue of Bywords.ca.

**Please consult the guidelines onwww.bywords.ca** then send poems to
submissions@bywords.ca

Thanks to everyone who has submitted poems.

For poetry, literary events, news, links and hard-to-find poetry collections and chapbooks by Ottawa writers, please go to www.bywords.ca.

for daily updates, follow us on twitter: @bywordsdotca

please join bywords' facebook page:
www.facebook.com/pages/Bywordsca/216901885005477

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Call For Designs

2012 marks the fifth year of the Prix Rideau Awards and to celebrate this important milestone, we are sending out a call for design of a new Rideau statuette.

Founded in 2006 to celebrate, encourage and promote French and English locally produced
professional theatre and its artists through an annual awards gala, the Prix Rideau Awards fosters artistic excellence and promotes communication between both theatrical communities. Currently, the awards handed out are framed certificates, but as our organization matures, we are looking to celebrate our artists through an award, be it a statuette or trophy, that is itself a work of art.

The following criteria should be considered when submitting a design concept:
- size;
- affordability;
- although design should reflect theatre and our mandate, we discourage designs that are kitsch or cliché. We are looking for a classic design that can be produced year after year;
- sustainability of materials - the statues should be built to last;
- there must be a designated area to include small plaque for award details;
- ease at which the design can be reproduced.

We are aiming to present a prototype of the winning design during the April 2012 awards ceremony. The new awards will then be presented to winners during the April 2013 awards ceremony. In addition to being credited with the award design, the winner will receive an honorarium. Copyright of the award will be maintained by the Prix Rideau Awards.

Submissions must be sent by Friday, January 27, 2012 and should include sketches, colours, list of materials, design specs and/or a model.

Submit to:
Les Prix Rideau Awards
P.O. Box 1087
Stn. B
Ottawa, K1P 5R1

We are very excited to launch this initiative and look forward to your submissions. Should you have any questions or require additional information, please feel free to contact us:
info@prixrideauawards.ca

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Appel de propositions

En 2012, les Prix Rideau Awards célébreront leur cinquième anniversaire. Pour souligner cette importante occasion, nous lançons un appel de propositions de concepts pour une nouvelle statuette Rideau.

Les Prix Rideau Awards ont été créés en 2006 pour célébrer, encourager et promouvoir le théâtre professionnel local de langues française et anglaise, ainsi que les artistes qui y oeuvrent, au moyen d'une cérémonie annuelle de remise de prix. Ils favorisent l'excellence artistique et la communication entre les deux communautés théâtrales. Actuellement, les prix que nous remettons prennent la forme de certificats encadrés, mais comme notre organisation mûrit, nous aimerions célébrer nos artistes en leur remettant un prix, soit une statuette ou un trophée, qui est lui-même une oeuvre d'art.

Nous vous prions de tenir compte des critères suivants dans votre proposition de concept :
- la taille;
- le coût;
- le concept doit rappeler le théâtre et notre mandat, mais évitez le kitsch et les clichés. Nous sommes à la recherche d'un concept classique qui puisse être réutilisé année après année;
- la durabilité des matériaux - les statuettes doivent durer;
- il faut un espace réservé à l'apposition d'une petite plaque contenant les détails du prix;
- la facilité avec laquelle le concept peut être reproduit.

Nous comptons présenter un prototype du concept sélectionné à l'occasion du gala qui se déroulera en avril 2012. Les nouveaux prix seront ensuite remis aux lauréats à la cérémonie de remise des prix d'avril 2013. En plus d'être reconnue comme le créateur du prix, la personne sélectionnée sera rémunérée pour son concept. Les droits d'auteur appartiendront aux Prix Rideau Awards.

Les propositions doivent être envoyées au plus tard le vendredi 27 janvier 2012 et inclure des dessins, des couleurs, une liste des matériaux, les spécifications de conception ou un modèle.

Envoyez le tout à l'adresse suivante :
Les Prix Rideau Awards
Boîte postale 1087
Succursale B
Ottawa (Ontario) K1P 5R1

C'est avec beaucoup d'enthousiasme que nous lançons ce projet et nous avons bien hâte de recevoir vos propositions. Pour toute question ou des renseignements supplémentaires, n'hésitez pas à communiquer avec nous à l'adresse suivante :
info@prixrideauawards.ca

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CALL: Independent Short Film SINCERUS
SYNOPSIS: A young man who has lost his sight, experiences surreal poetic visions in a world that he once knew with sight. As he privately embraces what he might be seeing, he is paradoxically reconnected with his own sincerity .

This short film project (with live action + stop motion animation) will be filmed in the Ottawa in the spring/summer 2012. At present, all participants are creative volunteers. We are seeking film/video professionals, acting and art students + creative volunteers for SINCERUS. This is a unique opportunity to collaborate on a high quality, innovative, artistic independent short film.

We are currently auditioning actors and dancers in mid-December 2011.

We are also looking for: co-writer / co-producer / co-production manager /actors + crew / special effects artist/s (IE: after effects) + editors. We will have a pre-production meeting in mid-December 2011.

Food and refreshments will be provided on set + Transportation will be provided upon request. + All acting roles and production crew are non-union. CAST: Leads will be required to have acting experiences. Supporting cast and extras need no acting or performing experience. (for Acting roles: Send a recent headshot + acting CV) CREW: Preferred production + post production collaborators with film/video experience.

We have just completed the short film MOVE. This short film has already been screened at INTERFILM (Berlin) and Etuidia and Anima (Krakow Poland) international film festivals. Please visit the MOVE website http://movethefilm.ca/

If interested: Contact the director John Graham
soulblue2006@yahoo.ca

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Friends of Bon Echo Park
CALLING ALL NATURE ARTISTS

The Friends of Bon Echo Park invite all nature artists to the 17th annual Bon Echo Art Exhibition & Sale at Bon Echo Provincial Park, Hwy.41, Cloyne, ON. The theme of this juried exhibition of original art is about Canadian Nature, Wildlife, or Countryside, and will take place on July 27, 28, 29, 2012.

Deadline for applications: Feb. 29, 2012.

For Applications & Information:
Derek Maggs
Executive Director
Friends of Bon Echo Park
16151 Hwy. 41, RR#1, Cloyne , ON, K0H 1K0
613-336-0830
logistics@BonEchoFriends.ca
www.BonEchoFriends.ca

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OAC's Theatre Creator Reserve Program
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
Writing or Creating a New Play?
The Great Canadian Theatre Company invites theatre artists and collectives to submit an application to the Ontario Arts Council's Theatre Creators' Reserve Program

DEADLINE: applications must be RECEIVED by Friday, December 16, 2011

What is the OAC's Theatre Creators' Reserve Program?
The Theatre Creators' Reserve Program is a third-party recommender program that provides theatre project grants to professional artists and collectives based in the province of Ontario. GCTC will assess applications on the basis of the funding priorities identified by GCTC. Artists can request a minimum of $1000.00 and a maximum of $5000.00.

What are the grants for?
The program is meant to deliver money to playwrights/creators to "buy time" to work on new creation. Although artists who receive funding are under no obligation to GCTC, the program is meant to encourage relationships between theatre companies and creators. The program aims to reflect the range of artistic practices in the theatre community and to support excellence, regional activity, cultural diversity and Aboriginal identity.

Who is eligible?
Professional theatre artists or informal collectives based in the province of Ontario.

Who or what is ineligible?
· Organizations, whether incorporated or not, are not eligible.
· Production or workshop costs are not eligible. Please note: if the proposed piece is created collectively through a devised process, those costs are considered eligible.
· Work completed before receiving notification from GCTC is not eligible.
· Equipment costs such as computers or printers are ineligible.
· Professional expenses such as translation and dramaturgy are not eligible.
· Creation of non-theatre work is not eligible.
· Applicants who have outstanding reports for previously awarded OAC grants are not eligible

What are GCTC's priority funding areas?
GCTC will give priority to applications from playwrights and collectives based in Ottawa. We will also consider applications from artists who originate from Ottawa. GCTC will assess the applications on the basis of artistic quality. We will also give higher priority to work that reflects GCTC's mandate for theatre "that provokes examination of Canadian life and our place in the world". If you would like to know more about GCTC and the kind of work that we produce, please visit our website: www.gctc.ca

How do I apply?
1. Go to the OAC website (www.arts.on.ca/Page86.aspx) and download an application form. Or e-mail info@arts.on.ca and request that an application form be mailed to you. If you questions about your project's eligibility, download the pdf of the Program Guidelines.
2. Send us the following:
· 3 copies of a completed and signed application form
· A detailed project description
· Your Bio or resume
· A script sample or draft. If the work is non-text based, please include a detailed description and timeline of the process that will be employed to create the work.
· If you are not able to include a substantial script sample or draft, you may send optional support material that illustrates your work: i.e. video, script. Please limit optional support material to 30 pages maximum.
3. Send your application package to GCTC: applications must be RECEIVED by December 16, 2011. If you would like your support material returned, please include a SASE. Fax and e-mail submissions will not be considered - we must receive 3 hard copies of the application form.

Please address your application to:
Lise Ann Johnson, Artistic Director
Great Canadian Theatre Company
Theatre Creators' Reserve Program
300-1227 Wellington Street West
Ottawa, ON K1Y 0G7

Results will be sent by mail by the end of January 2012.

Questions regarding the application process can be directed to Lise Ann Johnson at artisticdirector@gctc.ca

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Polar Film Festival Call For Entries
Canadian Film Institute and International Polar Year Seek Films that Focus on Arctic and Antarctic Regions

The Canadian Film Institute (CFI), in partnership with the International Polar Year (IPY) Federal Program Office, is officially seeking entries for the Polar Film Festival. The two-day moving image event is a featured presentation of the IPY 2012 Conference: From Knowledge to Action, held April 22-27, 2012, in Montréal, Quebec, Canada.

The Polar Film Festival will celebrate the rich diversity of the Polar Regions, as well as examine the many challenges and world-wide implications they face in the 21st Century and onward. As a follow-up to the IPY Film Festival presented by the CFI in 2009, this event highlights the efforts of filmmakers from around the world who approach the Polar Regions from many different industries, research interests, artistic sensibilities, and political perspectives.

The CFI welcomes all films that explore issues and activities of particular relevance to the Arctic and Antarctic regions. Any genres of film and video practice - documentary, research, industrial, fiction, activist - from all Polar Regions are encouraged for submission.

Video submissions can be mailed directly to the CFI as a playable DVD or Blu-Ray disc. Digital entries may be submitted via direct download link, or any common digital media format such USB drive or DVD-ROM. Entrants are asked to include production credits, digital stills, director bios and filmography, contact information, and other relevant materials with their submissions.

The submission deadline is January 31, 2012. Please send all submissions to:
CANADIAN FILM INSTITUTE
2 Daly Avenue, Suite 120
Ottawa, ON K1N 6E2
CANADA

Email: info@cfi-icf.ca
Tel: 613-232-6727
Fax: 613-232-6315

The public is encouraged to forward this Call for Entries to relevant producers, filmmakers, researchers, and other parties who may be interested. Please contact CFI Programmer Jerrett Zaroski at zaroski@cfi-icf.ca for any questions and further information.

About the IPY 2012 Conference
Occurring at a pivotal time for the environment of our planet, the International Polar Year (IPY) 2012 Conference draws international attention to the Polar Regions, global change, and related environmental, social and economic issues. From Knowledge to Action will bring together over 2,000 Arctic and Antarctic researchers, policy- and decision-makers, and a broad range of interested parties from academia, industry, non- government, education and circumpolar communities including indigenous peoples. The IPY 2012 Conference will contribute to the translation of new polar scientific findings into an evidence-based agenda for action that will influence global decisions, policies and outcomes over the coming years. More information on the conference can be found online at www.ipy2012montreal.ca.

About the CFI
The Canadian Film Institute (CFI) was incorporated in 1935 as a federally-chartered, non-governmental, non-profit cultural organization. It is the oldest film institution in Canada and the second oldest film institute in the world. More information can be found online atwww.cfi-icf.ca.

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Request For Proposals From Local Visual Artists
As part of its upcoming 100th Season  in 2012/13, the Ottawa Little Theatre plans to commission a piece of art which recognizes and acknowledges the contribution made by the many volunteers and supporters who have given their time and energy to making the Ottawa Little Theatre the thriving community organization that it is today. The artwork will be installed inside or outside the Ottawa Little Theatre and should be able to integrate the names of at least 100 people/companies, with 10 names to be included on the original work and more to be added each year.  The competition is open to local artists only (must live within 100 kilometres of the City of Ottawa).
Professional in style, traditional in tone, Ottawa Little Theatre (OLT) has been a vital part of the Ottawa Arts Community for almost 100 years, making it the longest continuously producing community theatre in Canada. OLT produces 10 productions a year, 8 plays in its regular season, and 2 plays in its summer season.   As an amateur theatre all directors, designers, performers and technical running crew are volunteers. Over 55,000 tickets are sold each year to the OLT's productions and special events. The Ottawa Little Theatre will be celebrating its 100th Season of producing plays in 2012/2013.
An information session will be held for interested artists on Saturday October 15, 2011. 
The deadline for submissions is January 31, 2012.
Inquiries may be directed to:
Lynn McGuigan, Executive Director, lynn@ottawalittletheatre.com, 613-233-8948 X259

A full Request for Proposals is available on OLT's Website at www.ottawalittletheatre.com

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Possibilités de travail

Coordonnateur/Coordonnatrice CADAC du CAO
le Conseil des arts de l'Ontario cherche actuellement à pourvoir le poste de Coordonnateur / Coordonnatrice CADAC du CAO. Nous vous prions de le faire savoir aux candidats qualifiés en leur adressant ce message ou en les dirigeant vers notre site web pour tout complément d'information. La date limite de ce concours a été fixée au vendredi le 9 décembre 2011.

Des renseignements détaillés sur le poste, les qualifications exigées et la démarche à suivre pour postuler se trouvent sur notre site web, auquel on peut accéder par le lien suivant : Coordonnateur / Coordonnatrice CADAC du CAO: www.arts.on.ca/Page3436.aspx

Veuillez noter que, en raison de la quantité de demandes reçues, nous communiquerons uniquement avec les candidats qui seront sélectionnés pour une entrevue.

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Job Posting: Information Officer (part-time) - Ottawa Art Gallery
The Ottawa Art Gallery seeks an energetic individual to work in a dynamic and creative bilingual environment. Under the direction of the Manager of Public and Educational Programs, the Information Officer will provide information to the visiting public, assist the Public and Educational Programs department, promote Gallery programs and publications and monitor gallery and vault spaces.

Responsibilities:

Greet visitors; respond to enquiries about current exhibitions, programs and services; provide information and tours to visiting public;
Open and close galleries; monitor gallery and vault spaces throughout the day;
Manage registrations for workshops and other events;
Assist in promoting exhibitions, events and programs through websites and online calendars;
Accept donations and payment for catalogues; maintain Gallery float;
Participate in tasks related to exhibition openings and Gallery events;
Conduct monthly inventory of catalogues and publications;
Produce statistical reports regarding attendance;
Assist with other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess or be completing a post-secondary degree, diploma or certificate (or equivalent combination of education and experience) in Visual Art, Art History, Museum Studies, Art Education or a related field, in addition to:

Excellent communication skills (oral and written) in French and English - Mandatory
Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with visitors, and work with volunteers and staff;
Positive attitude, initiative and resourcefulness, with the ability to work independently and within a team environment;
Good organizational skills;
Excellent computer literacy including Access, Excel, Membership Database, Outlook, Photoshop and Word;

This is a part-time position, 18-20 hours a week.
Hourly Rate: $12.00
Start Date: Immediately

Please send your cover letter and resume before midnight Sunday 11 December 2011 to:

The Ottawa Art Gallery
2 Daly Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 6E2
info@ottawaartgallery.ca
www.ottawaartgallery.ca

The Ottawa Art Gallery is an equal opportunity employer, and thanks all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Ottawa Art Gallery is an independent, non-profit public art gallery, committed to the presentation, acquisition, interpretation and dissemination of art for the benefit of the community. Its programs explore a variety of issues and include exhibitions, talks, lectures, educational programs for young people, and publications. The Gallery has a growing Contemporary Collection of works by artists associated with the region. It is also home to the prestigious City-owned Firestone Collection of Canadian Art that is presented through changing exhibitions.

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Crichton Cultural Community Centre (4Cs) Winter Program Guide
is now available at www.crichtonccc.ca or by email at communitycentre@rogers.com.

This winter the 4Cs is offering a variety of programs for children, youth, adults and seniors in both the arts and fitness. Learn to play bridge, draw and paint, write your memoir. We have tai chi, yoga, boot camp, fitness on a trampoline and much more! There are also theatre, poetry and dance performances on a monthly basis.

And don't miss the winter version of our popular summer Lumière Festival. To be held the evening of December 17, we've called it Frost Fire and it promises to be a wonderful celebration of light and music.

So check it out online or ask us for a copy and come join us this winter. We plan to have a lot of activity, learning and fun!

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OAC 2012 Skill Development Course for Artists
The Ontario Arts Council is pleased to support The Royal Conservatory's Artist-Educator Foundations Course once again. This initiative reaches new communities every year but also returns to communities where there is a high demand and where each year spots are limited for this program.

The Artist-Educator Foundations Course is an introductory 30-hour course for Ontario artists wanting to work in schools, social service organizations or other community settings. Artists will learn how to develop arts-based lessons that incorporate their arts practice and effectively engage participants. In 2012, classes will run in Barrie, Kenora, Oakville, Ottawa, Sarnia, Sault Ste. Marie, and Toronto. All classes will take place over two weekends, starting Friday afternoon or evening, depending on the site.

Please note that registration and information will only be available as of January 9, 2012.

Click here for background information about the Artist-Educator Foundations Course.

Fee and Registration

The fee for the course is $60.00. (Travel costs are the responsibility of the artist.)
The application process will open on January 9, 2012 and the application information will be made available here.
Registration and information will only be available as of January 9, 2012.

Schedule:
(City, Language of Instruction & 2012 Dates)

Sault Ste. Marie
English
March 2-4 and March 23-25

Toronto
English
March 30-April 1 and April 13-15

Oakville
French
March 30-April 1 and April 13-15

Kenora
English
April 20-22 and April 27-29

Ottawa
English
April 20-22 and May 11-13

Barrie
English
April 27-29 and May 11-13

Sarnia
English
Apr 27-29, May 11-13

For questions about the Artist-Educator Foundations course, please contact the Royal Conservatory:

416-408-2825 | 1-888-408-2825
conservatoryschool@rcmusic.ca

For questions about the Ontario Arts Council, please contact:
Christina Akrong
Associate Arts Education Officer and Northern Arts Program Officer
647-258-5075 | toll-free: 1-800-387-0058, ext. 5075
cakrong@arts.on.ca

For information in French, contact:

Heather Meek
Arts Education and Northern Arts Program Assistant
416-969-7401 | toll-free: 1-800-387-0058, ext. 7401
hmeek@arts.on.ca

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Open Workshops at Artengine : Free in both senses
The Artengine Open Workshops are a way to exchange information about techniques and ideas for creative expression, and all for free.

The fall workshops are outlined below, but check on the Artengine site for regular updates on new workshops that are added. http://artengine.ca/resources/workshops-en.php

If you have any ideas for a workshop you want to teach please contact us. We want knowledge to be free, so come out and share yours.

For a more informal ideas jam come out the Artengine Mod Lab on the first and third Wednesday of every month.
http://artengine.ca/community/modlab-en.php

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Multilingual Websites for Organisations with Drupal
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Ottawa School of Art

WINTER COURSES / COURS D'HIVER
Drawing / dessin
Painting / peinture
Printmaking / gravure
Photography / photographie
Sculpture / sculpture
Ceramics / céramiques
Special interest / sujets divers
Computer arts / art numérique
Short courses & workshops / ateliers
Open workshops / ateliers libres

View complete course listings (ADULT GENERAL)

KIDS & TEENS / ENFANTS & ADOS

Drawing / dessin
Painting / peinture
Sculpture / sculpture
Photography / photographie
Mixed media / nouveaux médias
Printmaking / gravure
March break camps / congé de mars

View complete course listings (GENERAL KIDS)

View listings online (MARCH BREAK CAMPS)

Contact us / contactez-nous
Ottawa School of Art / École d'art d'Ottawa
35 Rue George St., (Byward Market), Ottawa
info@artottawa.ca
www.artottawa.ca
613.241.7471

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Rosemary Randell
Workshops Offered 2011
by Rosemary Randell BFA, CSPWC, SCA

Perspective Workshop - 6 ½ hours including the option of the
27 minute film, "Masters Of Illusion", by National Gallery of London.

Composition Workshop - 6 hours, including a Composition Clinic, Students can bring in a painting or two for some compositional direction or help.

Watercolour 101 - 6 hours, for the absolute beginner, start with washes, superimposing of colours, and special effects, end with a painting of a pastoral summer landscape.

Still Life With A Passion- For the more advanced painter:
These workshops begin with a short introduction to 17th century Dutch paintings, an intellectual feast. Discussing the use of a limited palette, how silver & reflections are painted, the importance of composition and lighting.

All classes start the week of January 21, 2012.

Workshops are available on Thursday, Friday or Saturday from 10am to 4pm (or 4:30 for Perspective Workshop) and the cost is $120. per workshop.

Minimum 5 per class, for more details & booking - Contact: Rosemary Randell
randellpaintsalot@gmail.com 613-271-0607 or visit www.rosemaryrandell.com

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