Announcement
Scholarship: Haight Gallery
- Posted by matthew mark on March 7th, 2012
Haight Gallery is offering an Scholarship to one emerging artist in 2012. If you or someone you knows meets the criteria for this scholarship we would encourage you/ them to apply.
Best,
Matthew Mark
Haight Gallery
Source: Haight Gallery NYC Scholarship
Eligibility: 400-level majors preparing for graduation and emerging artists showing a commitment to their practice.
Criteria: Merit of work and artist's statement.
Value: Round trip to New York, includes: flight, 7 nights accommodation, transit pass, museum pass, and talk at Cooper Union for the Advancement for Art and Science.
Number: One
Apply: Haight Gallery
Submit: Ten (10) images of your work. Artist's statement.
Submit By: June 4th 2012
Selection: Haight Gallery Scholarship Jury
Submit to: haightscholarship@gmail.com
Haight Gallery
2018 24th Ave NW
haightgallery.com
Alberta Culture Forum 2012
- Posted by Lindsay Bowman on March 5th, 2012
Our vibrant cultural landscape is a source of pride for all Albertans; enhancing our quality of life and strengthening our local and provincial economies.
Culture Forum 2012 was held in Red Deer on Feb. 24 and 25 and involved nearly 400 representatives of Alberta's arts, heritage, multicultural, nonprofit/voluntary, creative industries and corporate sectors. Delegates heard from speakers and presenters; and participated in 18 concurrent workshops covering a variety of topics. A broad range of ideas, best practices and new innovations were discussed.
- Culture Forum 2012 Summary
- Photos from the forum
- Videos from the Opening and Closing Ceremonies
- Videos from the discussions
The Government of Alberta is now asking the broader public for its help in charting a course for our province's cultural future. The online survey is available until March 28 and echoes the questions and topics that delegates of Culture Forum 2012 recently covered.
The Government of Alberta is working hard to enhance Albertans' quality of life. The information and feedback received through Culture Forum 2012 and the broader public survey will help government, the corporate community and the culture sector build a solid foundation for culture to prosper in our province.
Artspoints Rewards
- Posted by Lindsay Bowman on February 27th, 2012
Welcome to Artspoints, the unique rewards program that allows you to fill empty seats while developing sustained audiences for arts organizations such as yours.
Like other rewards programs, Artspoints members collect points through purchase activity and redeem them for rewards. Unlike other rewards programs, Artspoints uniquely offers redemptions exclusively in the exciting world of arts, culture and entertainment— rewards just like the offerings of your arts organization.
Whether visual, literary, performing, musical, experi- mental or any other arts genre, Artspoints will feature your products and services to an extended market of arts, and up-and-coming arts-interested, customers. Plus, through the partner network of Artspoints, rewards and merchandise can be bundled to create exclusive and premium experiences that go beyond the ordinary.
But, Artspoints is more than just a rewards program — Its goal is to ensure long-term sustainability of the arts and their vital and creative role in society. One of the keys to doing this is by offering an accessible way for wider audiences to experience the arts. To further reinforce this, Artspoints will partner with a roster of prestigious brands and sponsors — including a major financial institution — where members can accumulate points quickly and effectively, allowing them to occupy your empty seats sooner and more often!
With Artspoints, there’s finally a rewards program you — and arts patrons alike — can be passionate about!
For more information, read the brochure or visit Artspoints.com.
Untitled Art Society Annual General Meeting
- Posted by uascalgary on February 23rd, 2012
Notice to Members: Annual General Meeting and Volunteer Party!
Saturday, March 17 at 1pm. St. Patrick's Member and Volunteer party to follow at 3pm! (with pizza and drinks on us!)
UAS Satellite Gallery - 343 11 Ave SW
If you would like to become a 2012 Board Member or Volunteer please contact info@uascalgary.org. Please note that in order to vote at the upcoming AGM you will have to be a member in good standing with the society. Annual memberships can be purchased/renewed for 20.00 (10.00 for students). For more information on memberships, please visit the UAS website: http://www.uascalgary.org/memberships.html
The UAS AGM Agenda will be:
1. Call to Order
2. Approve Meeting Agenda
3. Approve 2011 AGM Minutes
4. Chair's Report
5. Treasurer's Report
6. Election of the 2011/2012 Board of Directors
7. Set 2013 AGM date
8. Close
The 2012/2013 UAS Board will consist of:
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
5 - 6 Directors
2012/2013 Non-Board Volunteer Positions:
Finance Committee
Exhibition Committee
Fundraising Committee
Education Committee
Policy Committee
Darkroom Committee
UAS Volunteer Party: Pizza and drinks on us!!
Right after the AGM UAS will be hosting a volunteer appreciation party!
Let UAS buy you some pizza and beer to say thanks for all of your hard work and dedication! This event is open to all members and volunteer of UAS.
On Saturday, March 17, immediately after the AGM concludes
Cut Red Tape Survey Closes Friday, February 17
- Posted by Lindsay Bowman on February 16th, 2012
"It's time to cut red tape. Your advice can turn The City of Calgary into a municipal government of problem-solvers and facilitators for all citizens of Calgary. Together, we can make working with The City even better." - Mayor Naheed Nenshi
If you or your organization does business with The City of Calgary, the Office of the Mayor wants to hear from you.
What is the #1 challenge you or your business faces when working with The City of Calgary, and what solution do you recommend? How can it be made better?
Fill out the online form at CutRedTape.ca or call 3-1-1 with your suggestion.
Submission deadline is February 17.
Rozsa Foundation and the Haskayne School of Business: From Classroom to Boardroom
- Posted by Lindsay Bowman on January 23rd, 2012
This unique initiative includes an adaptation of a Board Governance seminar provided by the provincial Board Development Program, introducing students to best practices in non-profit governance. The course prepares the Haskayne graduates for board positions with Calgary arts organizations as facilitated by the Rozsa Foundation. Subsequent board development is also included. Most of the students involved in this pilot project have completed an arts and culture marketing course or participated in the Rozsa Foundation Marketing Audit special course.
"This program is the result of our long-term relationship with the Haskayne School of Business who has generously joined with us to champion the arts, and clearly is a leader in community engagement" says Mary Rozsa de Coquet, Foundation President.
All three organizations see this as a unique and timely opportunity to support and benefit Calgary’s arts community as Calgary celebrates being the Cultural Capital of Canada in 2012.
Background
The Rozsa Foundation The Rozsa (pronounced RO_ZAY) Foundation is celebrating its tenth anniversary of supporting arts administrators through its prestigious Rozsa Award for Excellence in Arts Management. In addition to sponsoring the awards, the Foundation also provides a variety of opportunities for arts administrators to further develop their professional skills. This small family foundation believes that artistic expression is essential to the well-being of the individual and the community, and for this reason supports the enhancement of organizational capacity, development of individual talent, and provision of opportunities for community participation in the Arts.
The Haskayne School of Business
The Haskayne School of Business was founded at the University of Calgary in 1967, and was named in honor of Richard F. Haskayne, OC, AOE, FCA in 2002. The business school has approximately 3000 full- and part-time students enrolled in undergraduate, graduate and executive education programs, and stays connected with its 20,000 alumni in 60 countries worldwide. The School’s vision is to be an internationally recognized centre of excellence for business education, research, and community outreach, with a special emphasis on the distinct elements that define Calgary and Alberta: energy, entrepreneurship, and ethical leadership.
Provided through the Government of Alberta’s Culture & Community Spirit, the Board Development Program is based on a curriculum that has been developed, tested and updated over the past 28 years. It is a unique program that provides no-fee assistance to not-for-profit boards through workshops, consultations, resource materials (print and web-based) and special presentations. Workshops are delivered by highly skilled and specially trained volunteer instructors. On-going community collaboration, with like-minded organizations and other not-for-profit partners, remains a key mandate.
Calgary Public Library 100th Birthday in 2012
- Posted by Lindsay Bowman on January 19th, 2012
As you may be aware, the Calgary Public Library is excited to be celebrating our 100th birthday in 2012. Over the past century the Library has become a vital, trusted and well-loved community asset, holding a special place in the hearts and minds of all Calgarians.
We are planning a wide range of activities to celebrate our past, present and future, and you can play an important part.
We are asking our friends to join the celebration by sending us birthday greetings. At the same time, we invite you to pass on to us any library stories you have so that we can share them and your greetings with the wider community. We plan to publish them on our special birthday website which was launched on 3 January 2012, www.cpl100.ca.
Please send your greetings and stories by mail to:
Happy Birthday CPL
C/O CEO’s Office
Calgary Public Library
616 Macleod Trail SE
Calgary, AB T2E 0X&
Or by email to: happybirthday@cpl100.ca
Don’t forget to check the birthday website for news about the special celebrations planned!
National Youth Arts Week
- Posted by Lindsay Bowman on January 17th, 2012
No matter who you are or what your passion is, National Youth Arts Week will give you a chance to express and exchange ideas, share stories, celebrate talents and get engaged with your community.
Youth organizations, educational and community institutions, municipalities and most importantly young people themselves are invited to get involved. Take the idea and run with it: lead creative activities, plan an art showcase or launch a new community art project.
All kinds of projects and ideas are welcome, from breakdancing to community gardening and everything in between.
Visit our website to:
• Get ideas & tips for easy projects you can start
• Register your event on our national website
• Add your flavour to our logo to help define the event
• Connect with a national youth network through social media
This is going to be big. Make sure you're part of it! For more information email info@youthartsweek.ca.
The project is being coordinated by the Arts Network for Children and Youth.
Call for Artists: Raucous Caucus Emerging Artists Assembly at Alberta Theatre Projects
- Posted by lkgreen on January 5th, 2012
Registration is now open for Raucous Caucus Emerging Artists Assembly at Alberta Theatre Projects!
February 17 - 19, 2012
Are you an early career artist who wants to join the conversation? Go backstage at the Enbridge playRites Festival of New Canadian Plays for a jam-packed weekend of performances, networking events, panels, guest artists and hands-on sessions. Meet collaborators, share resources and trade strategies for creation in a national dialogue about the future of making theatre in Canada.
Your package includes tickets to all four Enbridge playRites Festival shows, as well as special programming.
The 2012 Enbridge playRites Festival features world premieres from Karen Hines, Michael P. Northey and Kyprios, Downstage Creation Ensemble, and Carole Fréchette in a translation by John Murrell.
Register NOW by clicking here
For tickets and information visit ATPlive.com or call 403-294-7402
National Youth Arts Week
- Posted by Lindsay Bowman on December 6th, 2011
The Arts Network for Children and Youth presents National Youth Arts Week, May 1-7, 2012 - the largest youth-led celebration of creative expression this country has ever seen. We want you to be a part of it! Maybe you'd like to create and host an event. Maybe you know someone who would be interested. Maybe you're just along for the ride.
Either way, to stay up-to-date with all that is National Youth Arts week please subscribe to our newsletter. We'll be sending out regular updates on projects being planned, profiles of people involved and any new and exciting developments and opportunities.
Just click here to fill out the short sign-up form. That's it, then you're in the loop!
If you want to know more about National Youth Arts Week, visit www.youthartsweek.ca. Like National Youth Arts Week on Facebook and follow on Twitter!
