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New Grant Opportunity: Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage
(BCAH) Application Deadlines For 2008 is January 14, 2008 for projects taking place between June 1 and December 31, 2008 This new funding program was recently announced by the federal Department of Canadian Heritage. It provides support to local arts and heritage festivals that feature local artists and artisans or local heritage, as well as major historical anniversaries of local importance. Funding Guides and Application forms are now available on the Department of Canadian Heritage Web site at http://www.pch.gc.ca/progs/dcap-bcah/finApp_e.cfm For more Information on BCAH program: Contact your nearest Canadian Heritage office: Toll-free: 1 866-811-0055 · TTY: 819 997-3123*(Telecommunication device for people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired).
Atlantic Funding Opportunity: RBC Royal Bank
Deadline for Applications: January 31st , 2008Arts organizations based in Atlantic Canada face a funding opportunity from Royal Bank. The RBC Royal Bank Public Affairs & Community Relations department focuses their support on the best professional education programs in Atlantic Canada which give young artists the opportunity to expand their talents and gain recognition in their fields. If your organization currently offers this type of programming, they would like to hear from you. For more information, see http://www.rbc.com/community/donations/index.html
Upcoming Trade Mission
Northeast Market Center (NEMC) Trade Show and Business Mission Premiere Show January 5-9, 2008, Billerica, MA Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) in partnership with the Atlantic Craft Trade Show (ACTS) will support the participation of up to ten (10) Nova Scotia based craft and giftware producers in attending the January Premiere Show at the Northeast Market Center (NEMC) in Billerica, MA.The NEMC Premiere January Show is an ideal opportunity for Nova Scotia craft & giftware producers to explore new export markets for their products. The NEMC is a permanent showroom for sales reps and is well established in the New England market.
Building on our Nova Scotia presence at the July "Holiday" NEMC show, this project offers participants an opportunity to showcase their product in the Nova Scotia Showroom and have the value add of pre-qualified business meetings during the show dates. Wendy Diltz, Atlantic Trade Winds, will be the in-market consultant for this project. Wendy has an established record of successful matchmaking between Nova Scotia companies and prospective clients in the New England area. Wendy will be working individually with each project participant to maximize their presence in the showroom and to establish an itinerary of pre-qualified sales meetings both at the show and also at prospective clients in the surrounding vicinity of Billerica.
Nova Scotia Business Inc. will cover costs related to the trade show and participation at NEMC including: the costs of the in-market consultant to assist with organizing the trade show set-up and buyer meetings, the cost of ground transportation to/from business meetings that are outside the showroom. All costs related to travel to Boston, including airfare, accommodation, meals and shipment of product, will be the responsibility of the individual participants. Producers may qualify for funding assistance for a portion of their travel costs from the Atlantic Craft Trade Show. Participation fee is $500.00 (cheque made payable to "Nova Scotia Business Inc.). Space is restricted and based on approval of application. If you are interested, please complete the attached application or contact: Kelly Carter, Nova Scotia Business Inc., 902.424-5448 or email kelly@gov.ns.ca or Bernard Burton, Atlantic Craft Trade Show, 902.424.8609 or email burtonb@gov.ns.ca.
Travel Grants
to Professional Artists in Visual Arts including Artists in Photography, Fine Craft and Architecture, and Independent Critics and Curators. Program Description The Visual Arts Section of the Canada Council for the Arts provides a range of grants in recognition and support of the independent creative work of professional Canadian artists of all cultures. These grants are intended for artists working in the following art forms: visual arts including photography, fine craft and architecture, and independent criticism and curation. For More information please visit www.canadacouncil.ca/grants/visualarts or contact Canada Council for the Arts350 Albert Street, P.O. Box 1047Ottawa ON K1P 5V8Telephone: 1-800-263-5588 (toll-free) or (613) 566-4414, ext. 5913
Assistance to Contemporary Fine Craft Artists and Curators: Long-Term Grants.
Long-Term Grants provide support over a one-year or two-year period to professional fine craft artists or curators (for research only) who have made a significant contribution to contemporary fine craft. The period of activity covered by the grant must have a series of opportunities in the fields of research, production, career and networking development. The program of work must be designed to advance the long-term artistic and career development of the artist at a key moment in their career. For More information please visit http://www.canadacouncil.ca/grants/visualarts/al127826002493480680.htm Canada Council for the Arts 350 Albert Street, P.O. Box 1047 Ottawa ON K1P 5V8 Telephone: 1-800-263-5588 (toll-free) or (613) 566-4414, ext. 5265TTY (TDD) machine, for hearing-impaired callers: (613) 565-5194
Assistance to Contemporary Fine Craft Artists and Curators: Project Grants
Project Grants provide support for research, professional development, production, networking and career development activities for professional artists and curators (for research only) making a contribution to contemporary fine craft. The project must be significant and advance the long-term artistic and/or career development of the applicant at a key moment in their career. For more information please visit http://www.canadacouncil.ca/grants/visualarts/ov127227115675468750.htm or contact Canada Council for the Arts, 350 Albert Street, P.O. Box 1047
Ottawa ON K1P 5V8 1-800-263-5588 (toll-free) or (613) 566-4414, ext. 5265
Canada Council, Jean A. Chalmers Fund for the Crafts
Each year, an amount of up to $50,000 is available to the Canada Council for the Arts to support special initiatives in the Canadian crafts community. Known as the Jean A. Chalmers Fund for the Crafts, this sum represents the income from an endowment of $500,000 made to the Canada Council by the late Mrs. Chalmers in 1985. The Chalmers Fund enables the Visual Arts Section to assist non-profit Canadian visual arts organizations to undertake projects that contribute to the advancement and understanding of the fine crafts in Canada. Individual fine craft professionals, such as artists, curators, critics and writers, are also eligible to apply to the Research Assistance component of the program. Priority consideration is given to projects designed to foster a climate of analysis, evaluation and dialogue. The Chalmers Fund provides partial funding for one-time projects in three different categories: Research and Policy Development Assistance, Special Project Assistance and Pre-publication Assistance. Info: www.canadacouncil.ca.
The Daniel Langlois Foundation
The mandate of the Foundation is to further artistic and scientific knowledge by fostering the meeting of art and science in the field of technologies. The Foundation seeks to nurture a critical awareness of technology's implications for human beings and their natural and cultural environments and to promote the exploration of aesthetics suited to environments shaped by human beings. Info: www.fondation-langlois.org/pdf/e/pressrelease.pdf
Canadian Native Arts Foundation
Assists talented aboriginal artists with financial aid for education and training in arts and craft. Info: (416) 926-0775.
The Studio of The Corning Museum of Glass
Scholarship Programs
Scholarships are available to glass artists applying for residencies and courses in the spring, summer and fall. Info: www.cmog.org. The Corning Museum of Glass, One Museum Way, Corning, NY, USA. (607) 974-6467, thestudio@cmog.org.
Canadian Heritage Funding for Arts and Cultural Exporters
A 3 year pilot program called Trade Routes provides funding for export preparedness and international market development. Info: Margaret Skok, Director, Trade & Investment Development, Trade & Investment Branch. (819) 953-5316, www.pch.gc.ca/progs/ac-ca/progs/rc-tr/index_e.cfm .
International Career Development Grants
Provides help to upcoming artists wanting to launch international careers and develop market potential by exhibiting in foreign commercial galleries. Grants up to $350. Info: (888) 757-7752, www.dfait-maeci.gc/arts .
Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation
The purpose of the Foundation is to aid artists in the early stages of their careers. Awards are limited to candidates working in the following: Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Sculpture. Work must be representational. Applicants must have started or completed art school training or must demonstrate, through past work and future plans, a commitment to making art a lifetime career. Grant amount: CAN$12,500. Funds may be used for any art-related purpose: study, travel, studio-rental, purchase of materials, etc. Info: The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation, 1814 Sherbrooke Street West, Suite 1 , Montreal , Québec H3H 1E4. (514) 937-9225, or greenshields@bellnet.ca.
The Commonwealth Arts and Crafts Awards
The Commonwealth Arts & Crafts award provides opportunities for 10 artist and craftspeople between the ages of 20 and 35. This award helps winners to travel to other commonwealth countries to work with other artists. Info: www.commonwealthfoundation.com.
The Canadian Crafts Federation
Provides numerous grants to artists. Info: www.canadiancraftsfederation.ca .
Handweavers Guild of America
HGA and Dendel Scholarships for students enrolled in accredited undergraduate or graduate programs in fibre arts in US and Canada . Scholarships awarded on artistic and technical merit rather than financial need. Amount: Varies. Info: weavespindye@compuserve.com, www.weavespindye.org . Deadline: annually March.
Residencies:
The Craft Studio at Harbourfront Centre - Artist in Residence Program.
Deadline is ongoing. Openings for recent graduated in hot glass, metal, ceramics and textiles. Contact: The Craft Studio at Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W., Toronto ON or Phone 416-973-4963. email: rmegan@harbourfront.on.ca or visit http://www.harbourfront.on.ca
The Ross Creek Center for the Arts
invites Visual artists to submit residency proposals for the Ross Creek Professional Gallery’s 2008-2009 season, on the theme of tradition. As part of the 2008-2009 season there is a one month residency available for an artist wishing to apply to create work on site at Ross Creek. The work can be for the professional gallery or for an installation on the grounds of the Centre. Two Planks and Passion Theatre Company, Ross Creek’s resident professional theatre company will be in rehearsals for an outdoor production of Our Town during June, 2008 and the residency proposal must link the theme of traditions and the performance company. The resident artist’s resulting work will open on July 1st in the professional gallery (unless the proposal is for outdoor exhibit). There is a form that needs to be submitted with each submission to obtain this form or to get more information please contact programs@artscentre.ca The resident artist will have access to rehearsals and will be paid a stipend, with accommodations and meals provided as well as an exhibition fee. Gallery Specifications can be found at www.artscentre.ca Submissions must be postmarked by January 31, 2008.
The Rooms Provincial Art Gallery
along with its partners, supports a series of three summer Artist-in-Residence programs. The residencies at Gros Morne National Park and Terra Nova National Park are presented in partnership with Parks Canada. The residency at the Rockwell Kent house in Brigus is presented in partnership with the Landfall Trust. All three residencies are open to Canadian and international professional visual artists, working in any media. For more information about Gros Morne National Park, please call (709) 458-2417 or visit the website at http://www.pc.gc.ca/grosmorne. For more information about Terra Nova national Park, please call (709) 533 2801 or visit the website at http://www.pc.gc.ca/terranova. Applications sent by fax or e-mail will not be accepted. Access to a vehicle is essential for all three residencies. Artists Honoraria: $1,500. Two artists may make a joint application, each submitting visuals and other information, if they are prepared to share the honorarium and living/working space. However, these are working residencies; family and friends cannot accompany artists unless there are exceptional circumstances, and prior clearance is obtained through the gallery and its residency partners. Applications should include: current curriculum vitae, including exhibition record; 10 to 15 slides and/or CD (or other visual support material); concise statement of interest and a description of work to be carried out during the residency. The applicant should also describe why she/he wishes to do the residency, and what particular perspective he/she will bring to the program; indication of public access programming to be offered by the artist, for the public at large and for young people; preferred length of stay, and two choices of time frame between May and October. Mail your application to: Canada Post Address: The Rooms Provincial Art Gallery P.O. Box 1800 St. John's, NL A1C 5P9. Information: Wanda Mooney, Financial & Operations Officer: (709) 757-8044. Deadline: January 7, 2008.
The Santa Fe Art Institute
The Santa Fe Art Institute is a preeminent contemporary art facility in the Southwest. Emerging and mid-career artists can spend from one to three months living and working at the SFAI. The SFAI is located in Santa Fe, New Mexico and residents have private rooms, semi-private studio space and communal kitchen in the fabulous Ricardo Legoretto designed facility. The SFAI has a number of merit and need based scholarships available. Further information can be found on the web at www.sfai.org/index2.html
Artist Residence in Fiskars, Finland:
The artisans, designers and artists of Fiskars Cooperative have started an Artist Residency in the village of Fiskars in south Finland. The village is famous for its contemporary craft, design and art. The Fiskars artist residency welcomes foreign creators from all professional fields represented in the Fiskars Cooperative. For a list of Fiskars Cooperative members and their disciplines, and for more information about the artist residency, visit www.onoma.org/jaseneten.htm
Master Artists-in-Residence Program at Atlantic Center for the Arts:
The Master Artists-in-Residence Program at the Atlantic Center for the Arts in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, provides artists from all artistic disciplines with spaces to live, work and collaborate during three-week residencies. Each residency session includes three master artists of different disciplines. These masters select a group of emerging artists through an application process administered by the ACA. During the residency, the artists participate in informal sessions with their group, collaborate on projects, and work independently on their own projects. For more details, visit www.atlanticcenterforthearts.org
Vetrate Artistiche Toscane Apprenticeship Program:
Vetrate Artistiche Toscane is a company based in Siena, Italy which specializes in the creation of stained, painted and fused glass. The Studio handles original commissions and restoration work in both religious and secular subjects. There are apprenticeships lasting two months (January-February, March-April, July-August, November-December) and two lasting one month (May and October). Assistance is given in finding accommodation. English is spoken in the studio. Intensive hands-on courses are also available. For more information visit www.glassisland.com or email edu@glassisland.com
The Instituto Sacatar
operates a residency program for creative individuals in all disciplines at its estate on the Island of Itaparica in the Bay of All Saints, across from the city of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. Sacatar considers for its Fellowships people in all creative pursuits and from any nation on earth. All application materials must be sent to the Instituto Sacatar in Brazil. Deadline: April 10. An application and full details can be found at: www.sacatar.org
Chez Jean le Chevreuil
A recently opened Artists’ Space in Frelighsburg, QC is currently offering ceramics workshops and residency in their ceramic studio, as well as a large, multi-purpose room for a residency in any large scale project. The Residency Program is directed at professional ceramic artists. For more information contact Monik Pascal Potvin at 450.298.1394 or email jeanlechevreuil@b2b2c.ca
Pouch Cove Foundation
Pouch Cove and Corner Brook, Residency Programs, NL. Info: www.pouchcove.org . Deadline for submissions is ongoing.
Medalta International Artists in Residence Program
The Friends of Medalta Society aims to provide educational programming at all levels, relative to the production of clay products. The Medalta International Artists in Residence Program was initiated to attract ceramic artists both established and emerging, from all over the world. Invited guest artists work with participants in an environment that supports all aspects of the creative process. This is an opportunity to share studio space, experience, thoughts and ideas while working essentially independently. Each ceramic artist who attends takes away from the experience a better understanding of the legacy of clay that the Medalta Potteries and Hycroft China have given us. Info: (403) 529-1070, miair@medalta.org, www.medalta.org. Application deadline April 14
The Centre for Book Arts
Sally R. Bishop Artist's Residency. A six-week summer residency to produce a limited edition book in the Centre's studios in NY. Info: www.centerforbookarts.org .
Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts
One year fellowship residency ($5000/1 yr) and 3 month summer residencies (18 - 36 yr old artists, $800). Awarded to ceramic artists who demonstrate merit and exceptional promise. Info: (406) 443-3502, www.archiebray.org. Helena MT
White Mountain Academy of the Arts
Professional Artist Research Residency Program
The Artist in Residency Program is geared to artists who want to continue their professional practice outside of their own studio environment. Artists must be able to work independently in their chosen studio. Residencies are offered year round ranging from 1 week to 3 months. The studios at White Mountain Academy are spacious and furnished with high quality equipment, allowing artists the freedom to work on a large scale. The following studios are available: Painting/Drawing, Printmaking, Photography, Ceramics, Sculpture, and Traditional Native Arts. The cost of the residency is $100/wk with a $50 non- refundable studio fee and $20 non-refundable application fee. Artists are responsible for cost of travel to and from the residency. White Mountain Academy provides limited accommodations at low rates. Accommodations are available in and around the Elliot Lake area. Info: 1-800-368-8655, www.whitemountainacademy.edu , info@whitemountainacademy.edu.
