CALL FOR ENTRY

CALL FOR BEAUTY: The Robert McLaughlin Gallery’s next exhibition is interactive! Wants your hand written (NOT word processed) analysis of what is beautiful to you. To be incorporated into upcoming exhibition “Browsing Beauty” created by artists Andrea Sunder-Plassman and Sigi Torinus. Check: www.browsingbeauty.com Send to: The Robert McLaughlin Gallery, 72 Queen St., Civic Centre, Oshawa, ON L1H 3Z3. For info: Linda Jansma, Curator of The Robert McLaughlin Gallery, ljansma@rmg.on.ca; (905) 576-3000. ASAP

COLOURGENICS / IX GALLERY: Seeking emerging photographers for a collective. Max. 3 images per Artist. Up to 6 JPEGs / weblink. Works should relate as a mini-series. March 11th, 7- 9 PM. For info: Paula; paula@colourgenics.com / http://www.colourgenics.com/ixgallery ASAP

GALLERY 1313: artist run centre in Parkdale (Queen West) seeks new members. For info: Phil Anderson, director@g1313.org; www.g1313.org ; (416) 536 6778. ASAP.

GALLERY 888: Queen East, Toronto. Seeking proposals for spring 2010 exhibitions. Sculpture, photography & painting. For info: lizruss888@aol.com; www.gallery888.com; (416) 462 9930. ASAP.

HAMILTON WATERFRONT WINGFEST: Hamilton. Seeking artists, artisans as well as fair trade businesses that support artisans to apply to participate in the festival. 50,000-75,000 attendees. Will have an original Art Show and Market. Rain or shine June 11 - June 13 @ Pier 8 located on 47 Discovery Drive. Media categories are not necessarily limited to; decorative arts, painting, watercolour, drawing, printmaking, photography, computer generated work, sculpture, mixed media & design. Application fee: $150 - $300 per artist & $75 - $150 for full time art students. Double booth rentals are available & sharing is permitted. More info: www.hamiltonwaterfrontwingfest.com. Contact Julia Veenstra, Event Co-ordinator (905) 525 4498 ext. 23 / Fax: (905) 5404498. Also be accepting applications for installation art. To be installed & left on the premises for the entire show. Fees will be reduced for this. ASAP.

LEIGHTON ARTISTS COLONY: The Banff Centre. Self-directed Arts Residencies. 9 studios. Applications are accepted from artists of a variety of disciplines: writers, composers, singer-songwriters, visual artists, screenwriters, playwrights, literary translators, curators, art theorists, and professionals working in theatre, dance and film at the conceptualization or research stage of a project. Acceptance is based on an application/adjudication process. For info: arts_info@banffcentre.ca; www.banffcentre.ca/leightoncolony ; Phone: 403.762.6180 or 1.800.565.9989 ASAP

*NEW* GALLERY: artist-run gallery, Queen West. Seeks photo submissions for 3 week rental during CONTACT 2010, May. Also, seeks new members. For info: www.newgallery.ca ; (416) 588 1200. ASAP.

ONE OF A KIND SPRING SHOW: Invites artists & craftsperson working in different mediums to showcase & sell their works. March 31 – April 4. For info: Valérie Roy: 416-960-4514; apply@oneofakindshow.com; www.oneofakindshow.com/apply. ASAP

THE STUDIOS AT HOTEL HAMILTON: Newly renovated, studios ready for viewing. Seeking tenants; 1-5 yr term, rates start $375 / month. For info: (905) 548 0111; www.thestudiosathotelhamilton.com; rental@imperialcottoncentre.com ASAP

ART WORKS ART GALLERY: Toronto. For info: (416) 766 0662. info@artworksartschool.com. Solo exhibition proposals: Deadline: March 16.

TO COOL FOR SCHOOL: Harbourfront Centre. May 8. Calling all dreamers, inventors, original thinkers, adventurous tinkerers, mad scientists & misunderstood artists, anyone with an over-active imagination & love/hate relationship with the so-called "real world" - we want to meet you and your pet project at the Art & Science Fair. Participants will be selected on the basis of originality, depth of inquiry, creative innovation & the element of surprise. More info: www.artandsciencefair.ca Deadline: March 26 Also coming soon - 5 Participants from the fair will be chosen to develop their projects further at the York Quay Galleries. Fall 2010. Contact Sally McKay @ info@artandsciencefair.ca

EDMONTON POLICE SERVICE SOUTHWEST DIVISION PUBLIC ART PROJECT: Edmonton. Spring 2011. Open to all Canadian & international artists. Budget $150,000 CAD (max, all inclusive). More info: (780) 424 2787, publicart@edmontonarts.ca / publicart.edmontonarts.ca/calls. Deadline: March 29, 4:30 pm.

ELLERSLIE FIRE STATION PUBLIC ART PROJECT: Spring 2011. Open to all Canadian visual artists, is held in accordance with the City of Edmonton policy “Percent for Art to Provide & Encourage Art in Public Areas”. Budget: $49,928 CAD (max, all inclusive). More info: (780) 424 2787, publicart@edmontonarts.ca / publicart.edmontonarts.ca/calls.
Deadline: March 29, 4:30 pm.

QUESNELL BRIDGE/WHITEMUD FREEWAY PUBLIC ART PROJECT: Edmonton. Spring 2011 Open to all Canadian & international artists. Budget $592,500 CAD (max, all inclusive) More info: (780) 424 2787, publicart@edmontonarts.ca / publicart.edmontonarts.ca/calls. Deadline: March 29, 4:30 pm.

KLONDIKE INSTITUTE OF ART & CULTURE: Dawson City, Yukon. Has two calls. One for gallery exhibitions; and one for 4-12 week residencies. For info: www.kiac.ca. Deadline: April 1.

RED HEAD GALLERY: Commercial co-operative at 401 Richmond St. W., Toronto. Seeks new members. Send a letter of interest, CV, artist statement, visual documentation of your practice (no originals please), and a SASE. The current members review submissions. Full members pay $155/month and get a solo show approximately every 18 months. Half-members pay $77.50 per month and get a solo show approximately every 36 months. For info: art@redheadgallery.org; 416 504 5654. Deadline: April 1.

SUNNYSIDE BEACH SHOW & SALE: Sunnyside Pavillion, Lake Shore Blvd. May 28-30. Open Doors Weekend. The Annual Sunnyside Beach Juried Art Show & Sale is a 3 day art event that takes place in the historic Sunnyside Pavilion on Toronto’s waterfront. Provides showcase for 75 emerging & established artists. Features painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, alongside live music, art performances & art installations. All sales are commission-free. Winner receives $1,000 in cash. Send samples your work (a web link / no more than 10 imgs), a bio max 80 words & C.V. (416) 622 7077, sunnysideartshow@gmail.com / www.artinitiatives.ca Deadline: April 5

ARTFEST: Esplanade Park, Pickering. Sat May 29. Artists wanted to outdoor show & sale of original works. For info: (905) 420 4620; www.cityofpickering.com/greatevents. Deadline: April 12.

SCULPTORS SOCIETY OF CANADA (SSC): 15th Annual Juried Graduating Sculpture Student Exhibition. June 9-July 9, 2010. For Info / application forms - gallery@cansculpt.org / (647) 435 5858 ; gallery@cansculpt.org ; www.cansculpt.org Deadline: April 16.

SOCIETY OF CANADIAN ARTISTS (SCA): Todmorden Mills, Papermill Gallery. 42^nd Open National Juried Exhibition. July 7-18, 2010. Awards valued @ $4,000. Apply @ www.societyofcanadianartists.com. Contact Andrew Sookrah (416) 968 1732 x226 / sookrah@engineroom.ca. Deadline: May 14. SCA also seeks juried members. Contact Stuart Arnett (613) 715 1439 / stuart@stuartarnett.com. Deadline: April 16.

PRINTMAKING FAIR & PRINT SALE: Cambridge Galleries invites artists / exhibitors to show & sell their work at the annual 1 day Printmaking Fair. June 5, 2010, 10am-4pm. Features works representing all areas of printmaking – intaglio, relief & planographic. Contact jbedford@cambridgegalleries.ca / www.cambridgegalleries.ca Deadline: April 30.

ART IN THE YARD: Elora Centre for the Arts. Seeking artisans working in all media to apply to the 6th annual outdoor art exhibition & sale on July 10 & 11, 2010. More info: (519) 846 9698 / www.eloracentreforthearts.ca Deadline: May 5. Also seeking works for annual auction – April 1-16. ASAP

HOMOPHOBIA & ME: Windsor. Show new perspectives on homophobia. May 17 2010. Max. 3 pieces presented individually or as a series. Each proposal must be presented in a post card format, 10 x 15 cm; 7 axes as a base for your proposals; virtual contributions exhibited online; an art installation; Post Cards must be sent in an envelope regular post arriving up until May 10, 2010. The envelope should be sent to: Windsor Pride 422 Pelissier St. Windsor, ON N9A 4K9 Attention: Homophobia & Me. For info: Gabrielle & Juan Javier Pescadore; pescadorearte@gmail.com Deadline: May 10.

CADILLAC FAIRVIEW AT FAIRVIEW MALL: Inviting proposals for new & existing works that engage the public spaces at Fairview Mall. Works in all media will be considered. Individual artists, groups & curators will be considered. Fees paid for Art Projects: Max. $15,000 CAD for an exhibition project featuring new work. Must submit Artist statement, 5 -10 images of related work, CV & Budget. Materials will not be returned unless accompanied by stamped self-addressed envelope for Canadian / International submissions. For Info: Mary Pan ; (647) 868.6989; mary.pan@sympatico.ca ; www.fairviewmall.ca Deadline: May 14

EMERGING SCULPTORS EXHIBITION: Seeking emerging artists for SSC’s 11^th Annual Juried exhibition. Aug 11-Sept 10, 2010. Application forms: gallery@cansculpt.org; (647) 435 5858 ; www.cansculpt.org Deadline: May 14.

BMO 1st ART: National Competition to celebrate accomplishments of arts graduates across Canada. Significant prizes & recognition. Submit: signed application form; digital images (min 300 dpi); complete description of artwork; artist statement; letter of enrolment. For info: Dawn Cain, (416) 867-5290; dawn.cain@bmo.com ; www2.bmo.com/bmo/files/images/7/1/bmofirstArt.html. Deadline: May 15 (ed note: all 2^nd year FAS students should apply)

DESMOND JURIED ART EXHIBITION & SALE: University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus. Juried exhibition exploring themes of small towns & rural living in Canada. All Canadian artists are invited to submit works in any media completed within 24 months of the entry deadline. June 13-24, 2010. Total prize awards: $1000. Submission fee: $20 per entry. 75% of sale price goes to artist. Max 3 entries per artist. Entry form & details @ www.desmondart.com / douglasdesmond@desmondlawoffice.ca; (519) 674 1955. Deadline: May 24 at 5pm. Must be JPG format

CANADIAN LANDSCAPE: Agnes Jamieson Gallery, Minden, Ontario. Juried Exhibition. July 27—September 11. Jurors: Laurie Carmount, curator Agnes Jamieson, Virginia Eichhorn, director/curator Tom Thomson Art Gallery & Rhona Wenger, curator Grimsby Art Gallery. This exhibition takes a new approach to Canadian landscape art. Divided into 2 categories, explores traditional & non-traditional landscape art in the hopes of creating a connection between the two as a natural evolution & to inspire a renewed interest. More info: www.mindenculturalcentre.com (downloadable entry form located at the right hand side.). Contact Laurie Carmount (705) 286-3763 Deadline: 4:30pm on Friday, June 4.

ARTS ETOBICOKE GALLERY: is seeking submissions from both rising & established professional artists. For info: Patrice Stanley (416) 622 3699; patrice@artsetobicoke.com. Ongoing.

GALLERY HITTITE: Yorkville, Toronto. Seeks submissions from emerging & established artists. Send hard copies or CD of 10 images, CV, SASE or email a link to your website. For info: galleryhittite@torontomail.com ; www.galleryhittite.com; (416) 924 4450. Ongoing.

JOHN B. AIRD GALLERY: Solo & group exhibition proposals. Download forms @ www.airdgallery.org. Ongoing

LAUNCH PROJECTS: seeking proposals for solo & group exhibitions. Rental fee: $850 / 2 weeks. Ongoing. For info: submissions@launchprojects.ca; www.launchprojects.ca; (416) 364 2475.

LIVING ARTS CENTRE: Group proposals for 2010-2011. Contact Cole Swanson, Exhibition Curator @ exhibitions@livingarts.on.ca; www.livingartscentre.ca Ongoing.

NEILSON PARK CREATIVE CENTRE: Etobicoke, Toronto. Has two exhibition spaces for rent. For info: www.neilsonparkcreativecentre.com. (416) 622 5294. Ongoing.

PROPELLER CENTRE FOR THE VISUAL ARTS: artist co-operative, Queen West. Seeks new members. For info: gallery@propellerctr.com; www.propellerctr.com. (416) 504 7142. Ongoing.

RIVERDALE ART WALK: Hangman gallery. Seeking emerging & professional artists for juried fine art exhibitions on Jun 5 & 6, 2010. artistsnetwork@bellnet.ca ; www.artistsnetwork.ca. Deadline: March 5 by 5pm. Also seeking works for 2010 schedule - Painting, photography, sculpture, watercolour, etc. Ongoing

STUDIO22 OPEN GALLERY: Seeking solo / group proposals. More info / download submission form @ www.s22.ca, contact: (613) 546 7461 / (866) 842 9895. Ongoing.

STUDIO VOGUE GALLERY: Downtown Toronto. Seeks proposals from emerging & mid-career artists for 2010 exhibition schedule. For info: info@studiovoguegallery.com; www.studiovoguegallery.com; Ongoing

TAG ART GALLERY: St. Catharines, Ontario. Seeks exhibition proposals from emerging & established artists. For info: Tom Goldspink, tom.goldspink@tagartgallery.ca; www.tagartgallery.ca; (905) 682 5072. Ongoing.