The Festival is a non-profit, charitable community organization that, according to the Globe and Mail, produces one of ³the seven musical wonders of the world² ­ the annual Calgary Folk Music Festival at Prince¹s Island Park.

As a key member of the Festival team, you will work with a fantastic and dedicated board, over 1600 enthusiastic, fun-loving volunteers and a terrific administrative staff.

In collaboration with the general manager and artistic director, you will: * establish and maintain the strategic direction of all philanthropic giving and corporate sponsorships * identify new development opportunities and potential supporters in order to build new relationships * manage and steward relationships with supporters, ensuring benefits and recognition are delivered * support granting applications and foundation relationships * maintain database and files of sponsors and donors You: * have been involved with organizing events and festivals * are experienced in, and comfortable with, soliciting contributions with individuals, corporations and foundations * understand the importance of, and have the ability to, deliver superior customer service and steward relationships with individual and corporate donors * are equally comfortable in the corporate and not-for-profit sectors * have the ability to think creatively and strategically * have excellent written, verbal, organizational and interpersonal skills * are comfortable working within tight deadlines * have excellent problem-solving abilities * are passionate about music and the arts and have an appreciation for their intrinsic value and the role they play in shaping and enriching our society. * are proficient with computers and standard office programs, preferably in a Mac environment

Join the Folk Festival family. This is a full-time position with 4 weeks holiday.

The Calgary Folk Music Festival thanks all interested applicants in advance, but will only be contacting those selected for an interview.

To apply, please forward your resume, preferably by email to:  les@calgaryfolkfest.com

Or :General Manager, Calgary Folk Music Festival PO Box 2897 Stn M Calgary AB T2P 3C3

Application deadline: September 17, 2010

Calgary’s first Queer Arts & Culture Festival

March 5th, 2011

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

• CALL FOR ARTISTS •

FINAL DEADLINE: December 7, 2010 (no submission fee)

Fairytales Presentation Society and Swallow-a-Bicycle Theatre invite artists of all media

to join us for Calgary’s first Queer Arts & Culture Festival on March 5, 2011.  This new event

will be a showcase of all the artists under the rainbow, working in diverse creative fields

including but not limited to: visual artists, theatre artists, musicians, dancers, spoken

word artists and writers of all genres.  The event will take place at the Arrata Opera Centre

(1315 7th St SW) and will be the inaugural event in creating an annual diverse and rich

cultural arts festival over the next few years.

The event will be professional and as such all selections will be made by committee and

honorariums will be offered to the artists chosen.  Each selected artist will be featured

during the gala and will offer the audience a taste of their work.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Please Submit (use 12 point helvetica, ariel, or times type.):

• Page 1 (no more than 600 words): Name, Past Achievements / Credits, Description of

Proposed Artistic Undertaking, briefly include (if applicable) timeline, conceptual framework,

execution plan

• Page 2 (no more than 500 words): Artist Biography, Artist Statement

• Preview of your work.  To save trees and time, all of the following is submitted via email.

• Musicians: please submit no more than 2 full songs via sound bytes or mp3 files.  Please

include the lyrics and instrumentation to your music in your submission.

• Visual Artists: please submit a sample of your portfolio and description of medium

• Spoken Word Artists: please submit your writing sample or performance idea

• Theatre Artists: please submit your monologue/script that you will perform

• Other Artists: please submit an appropriately representative sample of your work

All submissions must be received by noon on December 7, 2010.  Please email your submission to

us at: programming@fairytalesfilmfest.com.  Snail mail applications can be submitted to the office.

Please see our website for all contact information.

www.fairytalesfilmfest.com

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

1. Each selected artist will be given approximately 15 minutes during the festival to

perform.

2. While all applications will be given due consideration by the committee, inquiries on

the status of your application cannot be fielded by our office.  We will contact the

selected applicants only by January 7th, 2011.

3. We cannot return any submission materials unless accompanied by a self-addressed

stamped envelope.

4. Technical/sound/lighting equipment in the theatre for the performance will be very

minimal.  We will ensure you are lit and heard but you must provide any additional or

specialty equipment you may require.  Any other props or requirements for your piece

are your responsibility.

5. All selected artists will be expected to self-organize their rehearsals/performance.

Each will be given a short time slot to tech their piece in the theatre on March 5th.  A

stage manager (provided by Fairy Tales) will organize and facilitate this tech.

6. Selected artists must be opened to sharing their biographical information and work

with the media for promotional purposes.

COMPANY INFORMATION

Fairytales Presentation Society hosts the largest queer film festival in Alberta and is

mandated to showcase art made by and/or about the gay, lesbian, bisexual,

transgendered, two-spirited and queer community.  Fairy Tales strives to be a social

convener, building the Calgary queer community around the arts and in support of artists.

Swallow-a-Bicycle Theatre, founded by Mark Hopkins and Charles Netto in 2006, is a

community-minded theatre company that creates and fosters innovative,

interdisciplinary performance work.

ACT I

SCENE ONE

(In a quaint, Off-Broadway theatre house in Calgary sits an ED, surrounded by passionate staff, interested prospects, loyal donors & theatre groups.  He is looking for a Director of Development to coordinate the fundraising for his capital campaign.Suddenly, YOU come up behind him.)

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

(makes a grand gesture with his arms)

Where have you been? We’ve been waiting for you to take our fundraising to the next level!

YOU

Really? I’ve been around raising money for at least 5 years now, but I’m looking for a change … and I want a job where I can really make a difference and contribute to the arts community. It’s what I love and where I want to be.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

You’ve come to the right place.  If you’re a team player with lots of creativity, strong communication skills and a good

fundraising track record, check out the full position description for the Pumphouse Theatre DOD job at:

http://www.thedevelopmentgroup.ca/tdg_hiring.html.

(ED types in the web address on his laptop and shows the

screen to YOU.)

YOU

Wow – that looks great!  Can I call you if I have any questions or want to submit my cover letter and resume?

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Actually, MICHELLE at The Development Group can answer all your questions about the job and would love to hear from you.  Why don’t you give her a call at 403.532.4495?  Or, send her an inquiry at regelm@thedevelopmentgroup.ca. You better hurry, though, because applications are due on September 8, 2010 by email submission only. You can also check our website at http://www.pumphousetheatres.ca/ for more information.

NARRATOR

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. All submissions will be acknowledged; however, only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted personally.

For information click PHT DOD job ad FINAL

Upstart is an Alberta based film and television talent development program  presented by AMPIA, and Jonathan Joffe Pictures, and coordinated by Calgary Actor Karen Ryan. The program brings together local actors, writers, and directors to perform simple scene studies for the camera which are shot and edited for the review of everyone involved.  Calgary Upstart FAQ’s  

Now in it’s 10^th term in Calgary, over 144 Upstart participants have performed in over 100 scenes which have been shot and edited for the review of everyone involved.

Cost of the program is $190, reduced to $140 for members of ACTRA, AMPIA, or WIFTA.  The program will run for 8 weeks.  Auditions for new participants will be held on Tuesday, September 7th from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (Location TBA) to ensure each group has a healthy mix of participants of various levels of experience.  In the following 8 sessions, the group will shoot 16 scene studies, rotating the participants through a variety of actor/director/writer combinations.  Actors are encouraged to audition with a prepared 2 person scene (reader provided at the audition), while writers and directors are encouraged to bring samples of their work.  

Participation is open to any Alberta based writers, actors, and directors who have some basic experience in their field.  So don’t let your skills get rusty waiting for the phone to ring, get involved with Upstart and give your talent the regular workout you deserve. 

To schedule an audition time, email Upstart Coordinator Karen Ryan at:

calgaryupstart@gmail.com 

Registration forms will be available upon acceptance into Upstart.

Calgary Professional Arts Alliance

2010 Mayor’s Evening for Business and the Arts

The Mayor’s Evening for Business & the Arts is fast approaching and so is the deadline for nominations for the 3 arts awards and 2 business awards. Be sure to complete the forms to nominate the artist or company you think deserves to be recognized for their contributions to the arts and the businesses that support them.

ARTS AWARDS NOMINATIONS: DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 7 TH

Since 2004, previous recipients include Eric Moschopedis, John Murrell, One Yellow Rabbit, Michele Decottignies, Sandra Vida, EMMEDIA, Terrance Houle, Doug Curtis, Mount Royal Conservatory, Michael Green, Eric Rose, Old Trout Puppet Workshop, Arbour Lake Sghool, Helen Husak, Grant Reddickm, Matt Masters, Vicki Adams Willis and Gordon Gerrard.

$2500.00 WILL BE AWARDED IN EACH CATEGORY.

The ENBRIDGE EMERGING ARTIST AWARD recognizes a new professional artist whose career has not exceeded 5 years.

The TELUS INNOVATIVE COMMUNITY OUTREACH AWARD recognizes an artist or organization who creates unique community outreach opportunities to further engage Calgary’s youth.

The MAYOR’S ESTABLISHED ARTIST AWARD celebrates the commitment of an artist or arts organization to continuous growth, development and engagement in the community.

Members of the CPAA, CADA grant recipients and former award winners are eligible to submit nominations. Click for arts nomination guidelines and forms.

PATRON AWARDS NOMINATIONS: DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 7 TH

The Mayor’s Evening for Business and the Arts Calgary’s opportunity to recognize and promote the arts, artists and partnerships that are forged with business and patrons of the arts. Two PATRON AWARDS recognize the support of contributors and businesses to Calgary’s arts community:

SUSTAINED SUPPORT • INNOVATIVE SUPPORT

INNOVATIVE AWARD is for a partnership between a business, foundation or individual that has shown innovation or has supported a particularily innovative arts project.

SUSTAINED AWARD is for a partnership between a business, foundation or individual that has shown sustained, long-term support of the nominating arts organization.

Members of the CPAA, CADA grant recipients and former award winners are eligible to submit nominations. Click for patron nomination guidelines and forms.

AFA Newswire

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August 24, 2010

AFA Individual Artists Project Grant Deadline – September 1

The Individual Artists Project Grant application deadline is September 1. With the deadline approaching quickly, interested parties should make sure have their application submitted in time! Go to the Individual Artists Project Grant Program section of the AFA website for more information!

AFA Cultural Industries Project Grant Deadline – September 1

The Cultural Industries Project Grant application deadline is September 1. With the deadline approaching quickly, interested parties should make sure have their application submitted in time! Go to the Cultural Industries Grant Program section of the AFA website for more information!

Help CBC Celebrate Alberta Arts Days! Visit the Alberta Cultureville Contest!

If you live in the most culturally cool community in the province, or you’re the type of person your friends call an arts’ aficionado, then we want to hear from you.

Enter the CBC Alberta Cultureville Contest and you could win some great prizes, including a live remote broadcast from CBC Radio One’s alberta@noonwith host Donna McElligott.

The winning community will win a live remote broadcast to kick off Alberta Arts Days on September 17. See how radio is made, and get your community noticed. There will be great hands-on experiences for individuals too, from our friends at Alberta Arts Days, the North and South Jubilee Auditorium, theRoyal Alberta Museum, the Royal Tyrrell Museum and more.

The contest is open to all – and entering is easy.

Tell us what makes you or your community cultural significant, and what you have planned for Alberta Arts Days, September 17-19.

Entry deadline is September 13, 2010

Red Deer College is accepting instructional applications for Series Summer School of the Arts 2011.

SERIES is a residential adult arts program at Red Deer College, located in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada, that offers weeklong courses in a variety of mediums, including painting, printmaking, drawing, sculpture, glassblowing, flameworking, jewellery, metalsmithing, carving, book arts, ceramics, photography, bronze-casting, animation, and more.

Courses are usually 5 days in length and run Monday to Friday from 9AM – 4PM, with a 1 hour break (for a total of 30 instructional hours). In addition to classes we have a number of social events planned throughout the week, including a welcome BBQ, a dinner and instructor slideshow, and a student exhibition that showcases the work of our participants throughout the week.

The dates for our 2011 program are July 4 – 29, with the exception of the Hot Glass portion which will run from June 6 – August 12.

If you are interested in applying please complete the attached application package and return it to continuingeducation@rdc.ab.ca

The deadline to apply is Thursday, September 30.

Call for submissions – Sideshow Gallery’s annual group show: Menagerie

Sideshow Gallery is seeking submissions for our annual group show. Menagerie will be a playful collection of artwork exhibited in clusters according to type – as a zoo might be laid out.

Guidelines:

-artwork to be 14 x 14” or smaller

-all media to be considered provided it is wall friendly

Submission to Include:

-CV

-5 – 10 images (no original artwork)

-Image List

-Artist Statement or Proposal

Please send submissions to Dana Holst by email (dana_holst@hotmail.com) or mail packages to Sideshow Gallery, 9609 – 82 Avenue, Edmonton,Alberta, Canada T6C 0Z9.

Deadline: Friday, October 1

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August 20, 2010

AFA Individual Artists Project Grant Deadline – September 1

The Individual Artists Project Grant application deadline is September 1. With the deadline approaching quickly, interested parties should make sure have their application submitted in time! Go to the Individual Artists Project Grant Program section of the AFA website for more information!

AFA Cultural Industries Project Grant Deadline – September 1

The Cultural Industries Project Grant application deadline is September 1. With the deadline approaching quickly, interested parties should make sure have their application submitted in time! Go to the Cultural Industries Grant Program section of the AFA website for more information!

Cardel Foundation in Calgary Offering Free Theatre Space! A Great Opportunity for an Arts Days Event!

Cardel Foundations in Calgary is offering their theatre free of charge for use by registered non-profit organizations, charities and community groups. Commercial events are welcome in the theatre with a voluntary donation to Cardel Crisis Housing Fund in Support of the YMCA. This could be a great opportunity for an Arts Days event! Those interested in booking the Cardel Theatre can get complete step-by-step details at www.cardeltheatre.com.

Theatre Alberta - Office Administrator/Executive Assistant Posting

Theatre Alberta is seeking a motivated and organized individual for the position of Office Administrator/Executive Assistant who will be responsible for overall office management and support for the Executive Director.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about theatre, enjoys dealing with people, and is able to work independently and as a team player. Excellent computer and communication (written and oral) skills are required. Previous work in the not-for-profit sector and a broad knowledge of theatre and Alberta’s theatre community will be considered assets. This is a full-time position with benefits, located in Edmonton.

Theatre Alberta is a Provincial Arts Service Organization that represents over 1,100 organization and individual members from all regions of the province. Our mission is to encourage the growth and development of theatre in Alberta. Our office environment is pleasant, supportive, and positive with some degree of flexibility.

Deadline for applications: August 30, 2010

Position to commence: September 13, 2010 (negotiable)

Please contact keri@theatrealberta.com or visit www.theatrealberta.com for more information.

Honour an Outstanding Volunteer – Stars of Alberta Volunteer Award

Know someone who’s always stepping up, giving back and lending a hand? If so, consider nominating them for a Stars of Alberta Volunteer Award.

The Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards recognize extraordinary Albertans whose volunteer efforts have contributed to the well-being of their community and fellow community members. Any Albertan whose volunteer efforts have played a significant role during their lifetime is eligible. Six awards are presented annually; two in each category of youth, adult and senior. The nomination deadline is September 24, 2010. For more information, visitwww.culture.alberta.ca/voluntarysector/stars.

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Erik Demaine is a glassblower, Tetris master, magician, and mathematician, and has spent his life exploring the mysterious and fascinating relationships between art and geometry. Demaine, a Canadian now working at MIT, will bring math alive at this year’s Richard and Louise Guy Lecture taking place at the University of Calgary on Thursday, Sept. 16, at 4 p.m.

When Demaine was six years old, he helped design puzzles with his father Martin Demaine. The Erik and Dad Puzzle Company distributed their work to toy stores across Canada.  So began Erik’s journey into the interactions between algorithms and the arts.  His talk will examine how art inspires the mathematics and vice versa and he will provide examples, including how a font he helped design led to building robots and how studying curved creases in origami led to sculptures at MoMA, the Museum of Modern Art in New York.

Admission is free, but the audience will be invited to participate in some live magic demonstrations.

Erik Demaine was born in Halifax and entered Dalhousie University at the age of 12 and completed his BSc when only 14. His PhD dissertation at Waterloo, seminal in the field of computational origami, was awarded the Governor General’s Gold Medal and the Canadian NSERC Doctoral Prize in 2003, for the best PhD thesis and research in Canada (one of four awards).  Still in his twenties, Erik is already a professor at MIT with over 160 published papers.

Who:    Erik Demaine -  Massachusetts Institute of Technology
What:   The fifth Richard and Louise Guy Lecture
Where: University of Calgary, Murray Fraser Hall, room 162
When:  Thurs., Sept. 16, at 4 p.m.
Details: Free admission.

For more information, contact:
Leanne Yohemas
Senior Communications Manager
University of Calgary – Faculty of Science
T: 403-220-5144 C: 403-540-6552