FASSIE

Artists Exposed!!!!

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Featuring some of the first year students of Fine Arts Studio

Rebecca Collins

Group Show feat 2nd year Fine Art Students

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freshly MADE

An exhibition by the graduating students of The Fine Arts Studio Program

The Centre for Creative Communications, Centennial College

Hang Man Gallery
756 Queen Street East (north side of Queen, east of Broadview). March 30 to April 4.

Open 12-5 PM, Tuesday - Sunday, closed Good Friday

Opening: Thursday April 1, 7 to 9pm (after party details below)
For info: David McClyment 416 289 5000 x 8500

THE IN CROWD

Every Thursday: Motown, Soul, Beat, Swinging Pop, R&B

Cover is FREE for anyone that says they are with the hang man gallery or shows a student card

Doors open at 10 pm

$4 Drinks Until Midnight

567 queen street west

COME PARTY WITH THE ARTISTS

For more information : http://www.tattoorockparlour.com/?p=659

COMING SOON - Gallery Shows from Centennial

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DOODLE MASTERPIECE: A fundraiser for the Fine Arts Studio Program. Hundreds of masterpieces on 3” post-it notes. Each one ONLY $2. Big Celebration Blast: Wednesday, March 24, 7 to 9. Corridor Gallery, The CCC. Bring everyone whom you know, and even some whom you don`t!!

RE GENERATION: Exhibition of the fabulous work by the First Year students in the Fine Arts Studio Program. Opening: Thursday, March 25. 7 to 9. The Gallery at Centennial at Wallace Studios. 258 Wallace Ave. (just nw of Bloor & Lansdowne). Come and join the celebration!!

EXPOSED!!

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"Self Portrait" (2009)

By James Okore

Medium: Oils on canvas

Contact: james_johnokore@yahoo.ca

"Untitled Still life" (2009)

By James Okore

Medium: Oils on canvas

Contact: james_johnokore@yahoo.ca

"Flower Dance" (2009)

By Rebecca Collins

Abstract lily design

Medium: Oil painting with Acrylic stained background

Contact: collective_poet@hotmail.com

"Rebecca's portrait" (2009)
By Sarah Engel
Medium: Watercolours
Contact: sarahengel@rogers.com

"Caitlin's portrait"
By Caitlin Moran
Medium: Pen & Photoshop
Contact: caitlin.moran@live.ca

Rebecca Collins

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ARTIST STATEMENT

Recently I’ve found that I have an interested in working with digital.

Programs such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator are where my main curiosity lays. The possibilities are endless when using computer programs to create it is easy to undo mistakes, and I don’t feel constrained by the medium.

These are some examples of my most recent experiments using Photoshop. The pieces are Bloom and Blast, I have actually a whole series of photos but these happened to be my favourite. The pictures were taken at the St James Cemetery during the summer. I used different filters, played with the colours, contrast and softness.

The poster is another personal project which was made using Illustrator. I do have more poster designs that I’m working on when I can find the time.

Along with my cemetery series I have been working on a series I called Colour Me. I use pictures that I have taken and alter them a lot more then in the previous images. Domer is my favourite work in the group.

Jenni Glen

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Titles: I break in two over you/Of coarse I see you I do (2009)

This piece was inspired two songs called "autumn's monologue" and "the fiction we live" by From Autumn To Ashes. "The fiction we live" is in response to " Autumn's monologue"

Originally I started out with two different paintings, I was trying to live vicariously through these songs to help me get over a really bad time. So I painted two separate paintings to illustrate the different perspectives of these charaters.And they fit so well together, because they belong together. Its a bitter sweet love story. Where one loves another but feels unnotticed, but the other actually does notice them.

If we were to separate the paintings the story is this..

I break in two over you (2009)

Atumn's Monologue

Oh why can't I be what you need?

A new improved version of me

But I'm nothing so good

No, I'm nothing

Just bones, a lonely ghost burning down songs

Of violence of love and of sorrow

I beg for just one more tomorrow

Where you hold me down, fold me in

Deep, deep, deep in the heart of your sins

I break in two over you, oh

I break in two

And each piece of me dies

And only you can give the breath of life

But you don't see me, you don't

Here I'm pinned between darkness and light

Bleached and blinded by these nights

Where I'm tossing and tortured 'til dawn

By you, visions of you then you're gone.

The shock bleeds the red from my face

When I hear someone's taken my place.

How could love be so thoughtless, so cruel?

When all, all that I did was for you

Of coarse I see you I do (2009)

and in response, the other painting's story would be..

The fiction we live-From Autumn To Ashes

You might be just what I need

No I would not change a thing

Been dreaming of this so long

But we only exist in this song

The thing is, I'm not worth the sorrow

And if you come and meet me tomorrow

I will hold you down, fold you in

Deep, deep, deep in the fiction we live

I break in two over you

I break in two

And if a piece of you dies

Autumn, I will bring you back to life

Of course I see you

I do.

Title: Lonely and The Octopus (2007)

Also, my pride and joy! Lonely was my first stencil and the octopus is just always there.

Lonely is my mermaid, and the octopus or "Skully Fish" is her comrad in this story.

Medium: acrylic + stencil + cardboard

Title: You are capable of finding philosophical meaning in everyday life(2007)

When I was at Durham College, Sean Mcquay my prof. and bro:P gave us this hectic assignment. He brought in fortune cookies. The title of this piece was my fortune, and thats when I created the treeheart.

I started off thinking about trees and autumn, and I always thought that when the leaves fall, some sort of nervous system was revealed, it was as if nature was baring it's self to us. Sean and I often compared ideas and theory's about naked forest's looking like a nervous system and that lead to phiolsophical disgussions about life and connections and our connection to nature, thus we have tree heart!

Medium: acrylic + cardboard

Drew Mason

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As an artist I attempt to express the struggles that we as humans experience on a day to day basis. Whether it is emotional, mental or physical I find that what we go through words alone can’t scratch the surface of how we feel. Those mental battles that pit logic and reason against our emotional nature, dealing with these situations and how we view ourselves in those circumstances is what I try to elaborate through my artwork.

Stuck in my own head again…

Acrylic on canvas board, the title is pretty much the gist of things. More often than not I’m stuck in my head were I perpetuate the negative feelings surrounding my life, here I tried to show the claustrophobia I find within my own head.

Totem of self separation

Acrylic on canvas. When analyzing myself I tend to separate certain aspects of myself, and emotions to make wading through my thoughts easier. But since when has the easy thing been the right one. I’m in constant conflict whether to separate the undesirable parts of myself to ease things, or to accept to whole picture which usually tends to be an ugly one.

Untitled

Acrylic on paper. There is a direct connection between our mental and physical well being. Sometimes you get the worst of both worlds.

Dian D. Jiang

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I enjoy still lfe working. Like most of the artists my painting based on my drawing skills. I am interested in the turning of lines and the delicate changing of lights.

Pencil & sketching paper/ 8’’x12’’

This banana shows a describing of depth by two dimensions.

Pencil & sketching paper/ 10’’x16’’

The whole setting is in one color, the eggs, the bowl and the cloth are white. They make up a pure gray tone with shadow and light.

Pencil & sketching paper/ 16’’x22’’

The weight of apple is alway a good example for volume learning in drawing.

Agnes Mac

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Agnes Mac born Agnieszka Maczynska; Polish painter raised in Szczecin she moved to Canada in the early 1990’s. After attending the University of Toronto where she studied linguistics and theology Mac returned to her original passion and began her study in the arts. Initially inspired by Jean Dubuffet (Art Brut) Agnes continues to experiment with style that closely references abstract expressionism. Her work is typically full of colour and texture and her current subject deals with what it means to be woman; depiction and deception. At the moment Mac is working on a body of work to be viewed at the Wallace gallery in down town Toronto as a part of a collective exhibition.

Woman Loved, 40x30, acrylic on canvas

Faces of the past, 48x24, acrylic on canvas

Grounded, 50x40, acrylic on canvas (the red painting)

CALL FOR ENTRY

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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.

OPPORTUNITIES

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CLASSES & INDEPENDENT STUDIO TIME: Echo Sculpture Studio is a student-run, non-profit cooperative which is the only public studio in the GTA offering pneumatic, electric & hand tools w/ 24/7 studio access. Stone, clay and wood sculpture classes are available. Safe, creative and collegial environment. Beginners - advanced & professional sculptors are welcome. To register: (416) 630 7200 / www.echosculpture.com. ASAP.

IMAGE INTERVIEW: Calling all designers, artists of any kind; Anyone that wants to showcase what they do, or to build/add to their portfolio. A photographer is to document the person behind the work to add the story, the character & the person behind the work to show the world how great it truly is in contrast with your unique personality and style. Finished work is to be showcased in exhibition, book, and blog. Also on disc for your own use. For Info: Joel Yum: info@joelyum.com; http://www.joelyum.com/projects00.html. Ongoing

JOBS & RESIDENCES

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GLADSTONE HOTEL: Seeking applicants for the position of Director of Exhibitions. Responsible for the overall management of the exhibitions & exhibitions operations at the Hotel. Must have a deep knowledge of contemporary visual arts and a history of building community & business partnerships. Must possess an understanding / willingness to learn about Art Tourism & enthusiasm for the potential of the Gladstone Hotel within the world wide Art Hotel market. Salary range based on credentials & experience. Only interview candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please. More info: http://www.gladstonehotel.com/about/people/jobs/call-for-applications-director-of-exhibitions. Email resume to Celina: celina@gladstonehotel.com ASAP

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RES ARTIS NEWSLETTER: monthly email newsletter with info on a range of artist residency opportunities worldwide. For info: newsletter@resartis.org. Ongoing

STUDIO TO SHARE: 224 Wallace Avenue avail. March 15. Warehouse studio to share with 3 other artists.1500 sq ft undivided space Individual area would be approx. 300 square ft. Great light,14 ft ceiling, hardwood floors, secure well managed building, shipping elevators and dock. $350/ month, incl. heat. No phone/internet, but could be set up. For info: nlevitt@sympatico.ca ASAP

FASSIE on YOUtube

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EXPOSED!!

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"The Explorer" (2009)

By Valerie Severino

A free-spirited and adventurous soul, drawn to mystical pursuits.

The joy of adventure and exploration is what I'm meant to express

Medium: ink, watercolours, gouache
Contact: val.severino@gmail.com

"The Vivian Girl - A self portrait" (2009)
By Rachel Mursic

A self portrait of my younger self.
Medium: Oils on canvas
Contact: rmursic7@gmail.com

"United Star We Are" (2009)

By Natasha Rehman

A cold blend of colours with slushy effect.

Mediums: Acrylics and Oil
Contact: kashmiri-lotus@hotmail.com

"Flower Street" (2009)
By Sunny

I remember the Nice's streets, it is quiet and charming.

Medium: Acrylic, artificial flowers, newspaper & magazine clippings

Contact: hysunny@msn.com

"Battle Fight" (2009)

By Terence Clayton

This piece is of a Samurai warrior in a battle against a large, vicious monster dragon in a forest.

Medium: Drawn and coloured on paper, and then photoshopped digitally to spice it up.

Contact: tcsuper7@yahoo.ca

"Self Portrait" (2009)

By Ayan Melikli

Medium: Oils
This piece is a study of painting flesh tones, muted colours, and practicing brushstrokes.
Contact: melikli.a@gmail.com

JOBS

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CURATOR: The MacLaren Art Centre, Barrie seeks a curator with a strong exhibition & publication history, & experience in both collections management & public programmes. For info: Carolyn Bell Farrell, Executive Director; hiringcommittee@maclarenart.com. Deadline: January 24.

RESIDENCES

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RESIDENCY: Elsewhere Collaborative. Greensboro, North Carolina. 2010 residencies for artists, curators, scholars, designers & creators of all kinds Elsewhere is set within a three-story former thrift store, boarding house, & warehouse containing one woman's enormous 58-year collection of American surplus, thrift, & antiques. Elsewhere residencies invites experimental creators to join our collaborating community in utilizing this immense collection of objects, no longer for sale & instead circulating internally, as material or inspiration for site-specific projects that become part of an endlessly transforming environment of objects & works. Artists live & work within interactive installations that provide evolving frameworks for investigating collaborations, community structures, & creative processes. Residency fellowship funding for travel, room & board, are now available in exchange for hosting an educational workshop during the residency. For info: http://elsewhereelsewhere.org/programs/residencies. Deadlines are rolling every other month; the deadline for fellowships is January 31.

RESIDENCY: Rijksakademie, Amsterdam. A space for the development of ideas for emerging professional artists. Resident artists work in an individual studio for one to two years on research, experiment, projects & production. For info: www.rijksakademieOPEN.nl.. Deadline for 2011 residencies: February 1.

CALL FOR ENTRY

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ART VIBRATIONS: an artist initiative web site, with the intention of becoming a portal for artists from around the world to exhibit & promote their work. FREE. For info: John Janssens, artvibrations@artvibrations.com; www.artvibrations.com. ASAP.

CENTENNIAL COLLEGE: seeks proposals for solo & group exhibitions. Three galleries: The Corridor Gallery, The Closet Gallery, & The Gallery at Centennial @Wallace Studios. NO fees. Excellent exhibition spaces for student & emerging artists to have their first shows. For info: David McClyment; dmcclyment@centennialcollege.ca; (416) 289-5000 x 8500. ASAP

DRAWING 2010: John B. Aird Gallery, downtown Toronto. www.airdgallery.org; (416) 928 6772. ASAP.

ELORA CENTRE FOR THE ARTS: annual auction, April 1 – 16. & for Art in the Yard, July 10 - 11. For info: info@eloracentreforthearts.ca; www.eloracentreforthearts.ca; 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.

LA CHAMBRE BLANCHE: an artist-run centre in Quebec City, is seeking exhibition proposals. For info: www.chambreblanche.qc.ca; (418) 529-2715. 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.new-gallery.ca; (416) 588 1200. ASAP.

PORTSIDE GALLERY: Port Stanley, Ontario. Seeks submissions for 8th Annual Miniature Show, February. Juried. All media, artists. Image may not exceed 16 sq. in. No frame restrictions. $5 fee. For info: http://portside.cuttingpromotions.com ASAP

STEAM WHISTLE BREWING: Toronto, is looking for emerging young artists to showcase their work in unique gallery space with raw industrial feel. For info:http://steamwhistle.ca/2010artshows. ASAP.

ARTIST’S BOOKS: The Art Gallery of York University seeks books made by artists for Artists’ Book of the Moment competition. For info: http://theagyuisoutthere.org/abotm/.Deadline: January 18.

FIRST YEAR FAS STUDENTS: Want to spend a couple of weeks in the

Dominican Republic

, March 6 – 20. 8 students, one from each of Centennial College’s schools, including The CCC, will be selected by the Dean to participate in the first “International Service Learning Project”. Must have GPA of 3 or higher. Must be returning to Centennial next year as a full time student. Applications must include: completed student information sheet; 200-300 word written statement of interest in volunteering in humanitarian/environmental community aid, preferably in ways related to their program of study at Centennial; CV; 2 reference letters (one from Centennial faculty member). For info: Rachel Larabee: rlarabee@centennialcollege.ca; (416) 289-5000 x 4433. Deadline: January 21.

PUBLIC ART COMMISSSION: RIM Park Premier Sports Fields, Waterloo. The City of Waterloo seeks proposals for an art work commission is a fun, playful, possibly whimsical & kinetic art feature that captures the spirit of ‘nature’ & its importance in our lives. For info: Betty Anne Keller; bettyanne.keller@waterloo.ca; (519) 747-8505. Send letter of interest, CV, up to 15 images of your publicly installed artwork. Deadline: January 25.

EXIT ART: New York. Seeks proposals for exhibition in main gallery, spring/summer 2010. “Happiness/Sadness” This exhibition is an exploration of the dynamic of opposites. Looking for works in any media that express, metaphorically or concretely, the notions of happiness & sadness. Artworks can explore one or both issues. Identifying happiness helps to understand sadness; one cannot exist without the other. For info: Assistant Curator Lauren Rosati; lauren@exitart.org. Put “Happiness/Sadness” in the subject heading. Deadline: January 29.

VALEUR: Imagine Alice in Wonderland meets Dorian Grey in David Bowie’s Labrynth’’ A collective show based on fables, desire & violence. Valeur encourages artists to engage in a dialogue of avarice, the capacity of wanting, & the fantastical realm of the fairytale. Responses to 4 specific scenes of the featured fable required. For info: staceyleeturner@hotmail.com.Deadline: January 29.

OPEN STUDIO GALLERY: Downtown Toronto, artist-run printmaking centre seeks exhibition proposals for 2011. For info: (416) 504-8238; office@openstudio.on.ca ; www.openstudio.on.ca. Deadline: January 30.

CAMP: a curated exhibition at the Drake Hotel, Toronto, summer 2010. The essence of Camp is its love of the unnatural: of artifice & exaggeration. The whole point of Camp is to dethrone the serious. Camp is playful, anti-serious. More precisely, Camp involves a new, more complex relation to "the serious." One can be serious about the frivolous, frivolous about the serious.€Any media. The selected works will respond to & accentuate the dynamic nature of the lobby & stairwell spaces of the Drake Hotel. Submit 3-5 images with an explanation of the work or proposed work, as well as 3-5 images of previous work & artist bio to drakecamp@gmail.com.Deadline: January 31.

POSTER DESIGN CONTEST: FIMA (festival international Montreal en arts) seeks proposals for an image for its 11th year. July1-11. First prize $1,000, & your image printed on all festival promo material. For info: www.festivaldesarts.org; 1-877 522-4646. Deadline: January 31.

BUCKHORN FINE ART FESTIVAL: For all those wildlife & nature artists. North of Peterborough. Juried. Four day festival in August. For info: www.buckhornfineart.com.
Deadline: February 1.

PALIMPSEST: seeks proposals for second issue on the theme of `medicine`. Submissions can be of any nature – film, video, audio, print, textile, craft, etc. The artist/creator will be required to manufacture 50 of whatever item they choose to submit. Submissions should be able to fit comfortably within an 8×10x2 inch box. Flat, foldable, assemble-able, or taking up a minimal percentage of the internal real estate. For info: http://palimpsest.ca; http://palimpsestmagazine.wordpress.com/. Deadline for proposals: February 1. (Objects to be received March 1)

THE WINTERLUDE URBAN COZY PROJECT: a large-scale, international, winter public craft installation as part of Winterlude in Ottawa, February. Various warm coverings, or cozies, will be wrapped around trees, lampposts, & other urban elements will be installed on two major festival sites. The intervention will remix warmth, cold, art, craft, music & the city, & also play with traditional images & conceptions associated with a country known around the world for its cold weather climate. For info: http://www.spinsandneedles.com/winterlude2010; spinsandneedles@gmail.com. Deadline: February 1.

CFC WORLDWIDE SHORT FILM FESTIVAL: Toronto. June, 2010. Over $60,000 in cash & prizes. Pays artists fees. For info: www.withoutabox.com;http://www.worldwideshortfilmfest.com/festival_info/to_enter.html; cfccreates.com;www.worldwideshortfilmfest.com. 416-445-1446. Deadline February 5.

NUIT BLANCHE: Saturday, October 2. Fifteen Open Call projects are produced specifically for Scotiabank Nuit Blanche. They are selected by a Curator in consultation with the City of Toronto to complement the theme of the curatorial vision in each of four exhibition areas. Limited funding & production support is provided. Deadline: January 25. Independent Projects are self-funded new or existing installations created by schools, neighbourhoods, community organizations, galleries or individual artists. Selected projects are chosen by an autonomous advisory committee & showcase the diversity of Toronto's arts community throughout the city. For info: www.scotiabanknuitblanche.ca. Deadline: February 15.

CARNIVALESQUE: July, XPace, Toronto, is looking to showcase work that celebrates the unique aesthetics & assertions of carnivals, circuses, fairs & parades. The unruly side of carnival ritual that challenges orthodoxy – & explores how ideas born out of these uniquely rebellious celebrations manifest themselves in contemporary life. Submit a description of the existing or proposed work that you would like to submit to be considered for this exhibition, along with with 3-5 images & your artist bio &/or CV via email. For info: www.xpace.info; jennie@xpace.info. Deadline: February 19. Also looking for emerging & student writers who are beginning their professional careers. These writers will respond to exhibitions & be part of ongoing catalogue series.

LAUNCH PROJECTS: part of the Toronto School of Art, downtown Toronto. Call for submissions for “Before & After” as part of CONTACT 2010, May. considers the way in which photography informs & transforms behavior & examines connections between mass media, consumerism, advertising, art & photography. The works will address how photography has the power to affect & influence culture & how the consequences of recording the "before & after" can inform our emotional & political actions whether impulsively or rationally. Email max 3 entries (jpgs, 72 dpi, max 1024 x 768 pixels; image list; CV, artist statement. NO submission fee, but selected participants will be required to pay admin fee of $40. Deadline: March 1.

PUBLIC ART COMMISSION: for new aquatics & library facility in St. Catharines, Ontario, to be opened in September 2011. A two-stage competition. Individuals or teams. 2D or 3D. The estimated budget for the complete project is $15,000 including all fees, materials & related project expenses. Available Sites: Sites for the installation of work have been short-listed & design drawings of the sites are available online at: www.stcatharines.ca – click “culture.” A maximum of five submissions will be short-listed by the Selection Team. These proposals will be awarded between $300 & $500 to prepare more detailed drawings, budgets, technical requirements, & to provide more information as requested by the Selection Team. Initial submissions deadline: March 1.

RENGA: Japanese Influences, Contemporary Practices. The Living Arts Centre, Mississauga, invites contemporary artists to submit works for an exhibition celebrating the influence of Japanese practices on artwork today. Artists from all disciplines are asked to examine the traditional art forms of Sumi-e (brush painting) and Ikebana (floral/plant-based sculpture) and create reactionary artworks bringing to light important cross-cultural exchanges. Both traditional and contemporary artists from all cultures are encouraged to apply. All media. 2D, 3D, & time based. Send: 1 to 5 digital images (72 dpi); artist statement (500 words or less); CV/bio. Priority will be given to those artist who submit earliest. Exhibition fee: $50. For info: exhibitions.exhibitions@livingarts.on.ca; Cole Swanson (905) 306-6161. Deadline: March 1.

PUBLIC ART COMMISSION: The City of Lethbridge is inviting artists to participate in a three stage public art competition to create & install a public art work on site at the Southern Alberta Art Gallery. The site for the commission encompasses a glazed alcove at the Northeast corner of the main gallery. Sealed off from the interior, this 5’ x 10’8” x 10’ space is floor to ceiling glass on two sides that extend into Galt Gardens, a formal, manicured downtown parkland. The alcove will be a secure space with power available. The alcove may provide a site of dialogue with elements that may also be installed in (or in relation to) the immediate & surrounding areas within Galt Gardens. Total budget inclusive of all expenses including GST, is $180,000.00. For info: Suzanne Lint; Suzanne@artslethbridge.org; (403) 320-0555. Deadline: March 1.

TORONTO OUTDOOR ART EXHIBITION: Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto, July. 2010 application form now available online. Over 500 artists & 100,000 visitors. Over $35,000 in awards & prizes. Application fee. For info: www.torontooutdoorart.org; (416) 408.2754. Deadline: March 1.

BEAUX-ARTS BRAMPTON: Annual juried show. March 30 – April 24. All media 2D & 3D, except photography, video & digital imaging. Max width including frame: 42”.For info: beauxart1@bellnet.ca; www.beaux-artsbrampton.com; 905 454 5677 or 1 866 339 7779. Deadline: March 6.

DUNDAS VALLEY SCHOOL OF ART: annual art auction, April 10. For info: (905) 628 6357; heatherv@cogeco.ca. Deadline: March 10.

40TH ANNUAL ART AUCTION: Dundas Valley School of Art will be accepting art submissions for its auction. April 10, 2010. For info: (905) 628-6357; heatherv@cogeco.ca;www.dvsa.ca. Deadline: March 13
GATEKEEPERS: Vantage Point Exhibition-In-Print Vol. II. Curated by Angela Grossmann. Open invitation to artists anywhere who are making work on the theme of exclusion. Entrance/admin fee: $45. For info: http://www.vantageartprojects.com/Current_Submissions.html. Deadline: March 15.

ART WORKS ART GALLERY: Toronto. Has a number of deadlines. For info: (Group show with the theme of “Urban Scapes: from realism to Abstraction”, March. Submission fee: $40. Feburary 5. Solo exhibition proposals: March 16.
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.

MUSE: Seeking video work for a Toronto project curated by Suzanne Carte Blanchenot & Su-Ying Lee taking place in May/June 2010. An experiment between curators, artists & audience. Your DVD will be loaned to anyone who wishes to borrow it from our "video rental store". For info: leesuying@hotmail.com. Deadline April 30.

YOUR FIRST SHOW!: The CCC has 2 galleries that put students first. This is the first step to the rest of your career. Contact: David McClyment; (416) 289-5000 x 8500; dmcclyment@centennialcollege.ca

ARTISTS TORONTO: FREE database for artists in the Toronto area. For info: Stan Jones:Admin@ArtistsToronto.net; www.artiststoronto.net. Ongoing.

ARTS ETOBICOKE ART RENTAL & SALES PROGRAM: Arts Etobicoke Gallery. Seeks submissions emerging & established artists. The rental program provides businesses & corporations with works of art in a variety of media. For info: Patrice Stanley:(416) 422-3699; patrice@artsetobicoke.com; www.artsetobicoke.com. Ongoing

EXHIBITION SPACES FOR RENT: Neilson Park Creative Centre, Etobicoke has 2 galleries with hanging rails at 6-10 ft. All media, including fibre, ceramics, sculpture. For info: (416) 622-5294; www.neilsonparkcreativecentre.com. Ongoing

GALLERY HITTITE: Yorkville, Toronto. Seeks exhibition proposals from emerging & establishing artists. For info: (416) 924-4450; galleryhittite@torontomail.com;www.galleryhittite.com. Ongoing

HANG MAN / ARTISTS NETWORK: Queen East, Toronto. Is accepting submissions for 2010 exhibition schedule. Painting, photography, sculpture, watercolour, etc. For info: artistsnetwork@bellnet.ca; www.artistsnetwork.ca. Ongoing.

JOHN B. AIRD GALLERY: downtown Toronto. Seeks proposals for solo & group exhibitions. For info: (416) 928-6772; www.airdgallery.org. Ongoing

LAUNCH PROJECTS: associated with the Toronto School of Art. Seeks proprosal for solo & group exhibitions for 2010 schedule. All media. 2 week exhibitions. Rental fee $850. Send: 6-10 images max. Artists receive full commission. For info & application: www.launchprojects.ca;
submissions@launchprojects.ca. Ongoing

LIVING ARTS CENTRE: Mississauga. Accepting proposals for group exhibitions for 2010-2011 schedule. For info: Cole Swanson, Exhibition Curator, exhibitions@livingarts.on.ca.www.livingartscentre.ca. Ongoing

OFFICE OF MPP ROSARIO MARCHESE: Seeks work by for artists residing in Trinity-Spadina riding in Toronto. Works will be exhibited for a limited amount of time in the constituency office on Dundas West in Little Portugal. For info: (416) 603-9664, hramos@ndp.on.ca; www.rosariomarchese.ca. Ongoing.

PROPELLER: Artist co-operative on Queen West. Accepting show proposals & applications for memberships. For info: (416) 504-7142; gallery@propellerctr.com; www.propellerctr.com.Ongoing

RES ARTIS NEWSLETTER: monthly email newsletter with info on a range of artist residency opportunities worldwide. For info: newsletter@resartis.org. Ongoing

SHORT TERM & PROJECT STUDIOTS: The Gladstone Hotel rents space to artists looking for short-term workspace. Heart of West - Queen West in Toronto. Studios are suitable for individual artists who are in need of space to work on a specific project for a focused period of time. $550 / month & up. Work only, not live/work. For info: Fabiana Francisco fabiana@gladstonehotel.com. Ongoing

STUDIO VOGUE GALLERY: Represents mid-career & emerging artists from Canada & around the world. Seeking artists for 2010 schedule & artists who wish to exhibit, promote their work & facilitate their careers within one of Toronto’s most established art districts. Runs solo/group shows. More info - info@studiovoguegallery.com / www.studiovoguegallery.com.Ongoing

TAG ART GALLERY: St. Catharines. Invites established & emerging artists to the gallery. Any media. Send images, bio & image description list. For info: Tom Goldspink (905)682-5072; tom.goldspink@tagartgallery.ca; . Ongoing

THE BEVERLY OWENS PROJECT: Queen West, Toronto. Seeks exhibition proposals from artists. For info: info@thebeverlyowensproject.com; www.thebeverlyowensproject.com. Ongoing.

CALL FOR ENTRY

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PUBLIC ART OPPORTUNITY: Winnipeg. Seeks submissions from professional Canadian artists to create a permanent, contemporary artwork for United Way’s new building currently under development at 580 Main Street, Winnipeg. Budget: $130,000. For info & application: http://www.winnipegarts.ca/index.php?/wac-pages/calls-to-artists; Carol Phillips, Winnipeg Arts Council, (204) 943-7668; carol@winnipegarts.ca. Deadline: January 8.

THE BANFF CENTRE: Thematic Residencies: A range of 2 to 3 week visual art related residencies, spring through fall, 2010. For info: arts_info@banffcentre.ca; 1.800.565.9989; www.banffcentre.ca.
Deadlines begin: January 11.

EMERGING ARTIST COMPETITION: The Artist Project Toronto (March 4-7, 2010) invites submissions from emerging artists for the “Untapped Emerging Artist Competition”, a juried competition in which 16 artists are awarded a free space in the 2010 show. For current students & recent grads (practicing less than 3 years). For info Kim Selman, (416) 960-4527; kim@mmpicanada.com; www.theartistprojecttoronto.com. Deadline: January 15.

SANG NEUF // YOUNG BLOOD: February 27, as part of Montreal Highlights Festival (Nuit Blanche, all night). Seeks short video submissions (3 min max) from artists under 35. For info: info@lesterritoires.org. Deadline: January 15.

TORONTO SCULPTURE GARDEN: Seeks site-specific submissions for 2011 & beyond. Proposals require drawing(s) showing dimensions & materials & the location of the work on the site; brief statement of Theme; Budget showing materials, installation/removal, transportation, & critical costs; Two dimensional images of relevant work (send photographs or colour copies; no CD, DVD or video); C.V. For info: www.torontosculpturegarden.com. Deadline: January 15.

NEW TORONTO WORKS: Pleasure Dome is seeking short experimental film/video works, expanded cinema performances & media art installations produced within the last year by Toronto-based artists for the annual New Toronto Works Show, March 2010. For info: www.pdome.org/wordpress.
Deadline: January 15

BUCKHORN FINE ART FESTIVAL: For all those wildlife & nature artists. North of Peterborough. Juried. Four day festival in August. For info: www.buckhornfineart.com.
Deadline: February 1.

CFC WORLDWIDE SHORT FILM FESTIVAL: Toronto. June, 2010. Over $60,000 in cash & prizes. Pays artists fees. For info: www.withoutabox.com; http://www.worldwideshortfilmfest.com/festival_info/to_enter.html; cfccreates.com; www.worldwideshortfilmfest.com. 416-445-1446. Deadline February 5.

40TH ANNUAL ART AUCTION: Dundas Valley School of Art will be accepting art submissions for its auction. April 10, 2010. For info: (905) 628-6357; heatherv@cogeco.ca; www.dvsa.ca. Deadline: March 13

MUSE: Seeking video work for a Toronto project curated by Suzanne Carte Blanchenot & Su-Ying Lee taking place in May/June 2010. An experiment between curators, artists & audience. Your DVD will be loaned to anyone who wishes to borrow it from our "video rental store". For info: leesuying@hotmail.com.-
Deadline April 30.

YOUR FIRST SHOW!: The CCC has 2 galleries that put students first. This is the first step to the rest of your career. Contact:
David McClyment; (416) 289-5000 x 8500; dmcclyment@centennialcollege.ca

OFFICE OF MPP ROSARIO MARCHESE: Seeks work by for artists residing in Trinity-Spadina riding in Toronto. Works will be exhibited for a limited amount of time in the constituency office on Dundas West in Little Portugal. For info: (416) 603-9664, hramos@ndp.on.ca; www.rosariomarchese.ca. Ongoing.

EXHIBITION SPACES FOR RENT: Neilson Park Creative Centre, Etobicoke has 2 galleries with hanging rails at 6-10 ft. All media, including fibre, ceramics, sculpture. For info: (416) 622-5294; www.neilsonparkcreativecentre.com. Ongoing

GALLERY HITTITE: Yorkville, Toronto. Seeks exhibition proposals from emerging & establishing artists. For info: (416) 924-4450; galleryhittite@torontomail.com; www.galleryhittite.com. Ongoing

JOHN B. AIRD GALLERY: downtown Toronto. Seeks proposals for solo & group exhibitions. For info: (416) 928-6772; www.airdgallery.org. Ongoing

LAUNCH PROJECTS: associated with the Toronto School of Art. Seeks proprosal for solo & group exhibitions for 2010 schedule. All media. 2 week exhibitions. Rental fee $850. Send: 6-10 images max. Artists receive full commission. For info & application: www.launchprojects.ca;
submissions@launchprojects.ca. Ongoing

LIVING ARTS CENTRE: Mississauga. Accepting proposals for group exhibitions for 2010-2011 schedule. For info: Cole Swanson, Exhibition Curator, exhibitions@livingarts.on.ca. www.livingartscentre.ca. Ongoing

PROPELLER: Artist co-operative on Queen West. Accepting show proposals & applications for memberships. For info: (416) 504-7142; gallery@propellerctr.com; www.propellerctr.com. Ongoing

STUDIO VOGUE GALLERY: Represents mid-career & emerging artists from Canada & around the world. Seeking artists for 2010 schedule & artists who wish to exhibit, promote their work & facilitate their careers within one of Toronto’s most established art districts. Runs solo/group shows. More info - info@studiovoguegallery.com / www.studiovoguegallery.com. Ongoing

TAG ART GALLERY: St. Catharines. Invites established & emerging artists to the gallery. Any media. Send images, bio & image description list. For info: Tom Goldspink (905)682-5072; tom.goldspink@tagartgallery.ca; . Ongoing

ARTS ETOBICOKE ART RENTAL & SALES PROGRAM: Arts Etobicoke Gallery. Seeks submissions emerging & established artists. The rental program provides businesses & corporations with works of art in a variety of media. For info: Patrice Stanley:(416) 422-3699; patrice@artsetobicoke.com; www.artsetobicoke.com. Ongoing

CONTEST

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Ok so here is the scoop. The FASSIE crew is holding a contest to you see what you think FASSIE should stand for. Basically you have to come up with a creative, unique, meaningful and totally AWESOME acronym for FASSIE. The person who does gets the first prize which is a $50 gift certificate to Deserres. And come, us students need some money so this would be very helpful. Second prize is 8 FREE Wednesday night open drawing sessions for Winter 2010. The deadline End of Term, Dec 2009.

RESIDENCIES

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SPARK BOX STUDIO RESIDENCY AWARD: Picton, Prince Edward County, Ontario. Free residencies to fine art students & emerging artists (between 19 & 29 years of age). The selected applicants will be able to work in the studio using Spark Box Studio’s equipment & resources, & have access to career guidance from local community members. For info: www.sparkboxstudio.com; (613) 476-0337; info@sparkboxstudio.com. Deadline: November 16.

EST-NORD-EST: ARTIST RESIDENCY: a centre in Quebec for the production & diffusion of contemporary art. Encourages interactions between artists & disciplines. Up to six artists are brought together during a residency. Spring, summer, & fall. Private studio & have access to a range of technical & logistical services. For info: www.estnordest.org; (418)-598-6363; residence.estnordest@videotron.ca. Next deadline for spring 2010, November 20.

JOBS

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EMILY CARR UNIVERSITY: full-time tenure track faculty position. Assistant Professor in Design. Starting August 2010. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in at least two of the following areas: typography, graphic design, systems design, interaction &/or information design, motion design, &/or exhibition design, but who can work effectively in interdisciplinary design teams on theme-based curriculum focusing on design for inclusion (cultural, socio/political, & sustainability issues). Competition #F010–2009. For info: www.ecuad.ca/jobs; Nikki Komene; (604) 844-3824; hr@ecuad.ca. Deadline: November 20.

UBC: Associate or Assistant Professor in Visual Art: Start date: July 1, 2010. The Department seeks an individual who pursues studio practice against a strong background of contemporary, art historical & theoretical concerns. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active program of research, exhibition, graduate supervision, teaching & service. Demonstrating excellence in innovative pedagogical approaches is essential. An ability to form interdisciplinary collaborations (with other departments & institutions) is also an asset. For info: www.ahva.ubc.ca. Deadline: December 1.

EXPOSED!!

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Piece done by Fine Artist and Children's Book Illustrator Brian Deines

Piece done by Derek Lea

CALL FOR ENTRY

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ART IN VOGUE - CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS: collectible global art book. Seeks 100 artists. Juried. Editorial / production fee. For info & application process: www.mastersoftoday.com/apply_x/ApplicationART-IN-VOGUE.pdf. ASAP

ART MUR: Montreal, accepting exhibition proposals for its rental spaces. Exhibitions are 3 weeks. Submit proposal (max 500 words), jpg images (min 10) & CV. For info:
http://artmur.com/english/gallery/espace.htm.; (514) 933-0711; admin@artmur.com ;www.artmur.com. ASAP

ART WORKS ART GALLERY: Toronto. Annual submission for solo shows for March 16, 2010. Submission fee $40. For info: info@artworksartschool.com. www.artworksartschool.com. ASAP

BED HEAD PROJECT: Artist looking for people to participate in photographic project. It's all about bed head. Needs a photo of your best bed head. Send to: seriousrabbit@gmail.com, include first name. Also check blog: http://thebedheadproject.blogspot.com. ASAP

CALL FOR STORIES: “Urban Story”. Art & archive project assembling the history of places through the collection & dissemination of site-specific stories. Whether at home, in a park, in a street or a store, a moment of ecstasy in a restaurant, a misunderstanding in a hotel, a coincidence in an elevator, discomfort at school or work. Collecting stories connected to a precise place. The stories you share can be simple but significant to you. Send a recording of your mot telling tales in .wav, mp3, aiff, or other audio format. Length should not exceed 5 minutes. While you don't need to identify yourself, it is very important to specify the location of the event (an actual address is ideal), the city & the year. Be as precise as you can. Info: memoireurbaine@gmail.com. ASAP

GALLERY 1313, RENTAL BOOKINGS: Queen West gallery looking for rental bookings for this fall. Nov. 18; 29 & Dec. 2-13. Two spaces, no commissions. Also accepting submissions for membership. For info: Gallery Director , Phil Anderson, director@g1313.org, 416-536-6778, www.g1313.org. ASAP

LADYFEST TORONTO: Film & video submissions celebrating Feminist Art & Community for annual Supplement Film Night, January 2010. For info: lftoarts@gmail.com; http://ladyfestto.blogspot.com. ASAP

NAIL CLIPPINGS: Artist Darcy Logan is desperately looking for finger & toe nail parings for his current body of work called Know/Gnaw/Naglfar, based on the Norse myth of the Naglfar-ship. Will mail you back an original work of art. For info: www.darcylogan.blogspot.com; darcy@artslethbridge.org. ASAP

NEW GALLERY: artist-run co-operative on Queen West that showcases a broad range of contemporary visual arts. Seeks new members. Submit: letter of interest, CV, artist statement, jpg images & SASE. For info & fee structure:: www.new-gallery.ca: (416) 588-1200. Also, seeking photography submissions for Contact (Toronto’s photography festival, May 2010). ASAP

TORONTO ART EXPO: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, March 11- 14 2010. Seeks solo artists & gallery exhibitors. Over 300 artists & 20,000 visitors. Exhibition fee. For info: www.torontoartexpo.com, info@torontoartexpo.com; (416) 265-6988 / toll free-1-866-228-4238. ASAP

UBC: Open Call For Artist Submissions: Sights/Sites of Spectacle 29th Annual UBC, Department of Art History, Visual Art & Theory Graduate Symposium & Exhibition. Invites local, national & international artists to present projects for exhibition. UBC in Vancouver, B.C. January 29 - February 11. 2010. For info http://www.ahva.ubc.ca/infoDisplay.cfm?Keyword=Graduate%20Symposium. ASAP

PUBLIC ART PROJECT, TORONTO: Call to Artists for Richmond-Adelaide Overpass at River Street, Ref: RFP #2009-57. Waterfront Toronto is in the process of transforming the former industrial lands along the city's waterfront into a series of sustainable urban communities. As part of the public realm design for the new West Don Lands community, a comprehensive public art strategy was developed that identified a diverse range of art opportunities that will enrich the new neighbourhood. The art strategy anticipates artworks installed in the public realm as a way of creating a sense of cohesiveness & identity for the West Don Lands by drawing attention to Waterfront Toronto's investment in environmental sustainability as well as reflecting the past, present & future transformation of the area. The vicinity under the Richmond Adelaide Overpass has been recognized as a high priority public art opportunity & will be the first independent artist selection process to be run by Waterfront Toronto. The selected artist will work with the multidisciplinary public realm design team to ensure the integration of their work within the design of the underpass park that is currently underway. The budget for the art contribution to this project is $525,000 CAN, plus GST. Waterfront Toronto is seeking to commission an Artist or Artist Team to become part of & to work collaboratively with the Public Realm Design Team on the development of the Richmond Adelaide Underpass Project. For info & request for proposal (RFP): www.waterfrontoronto.ca/procurement..
Deadline for submission: November 5. Shortlisted artists will be interviewed week of Nov 23.
MISTLETOE MAGIC 2009: Annual silent auction & fundraiser. November 26.: John B. Aird Gallery, Toronto. All media. Two works max per artist. Must be priced under $300. Artists may chose charitable receipt or % of selling price. For info & entry forms: www.airdgallery.org; (416) 928-6772.
Deadline: November 13.

GALLERY LAMBTON VIDEO ART SCREENING SERIES: “The Medium is the Message”, Screening Date: December 4. 15 minutes max. Trinity Lounge, Sarnia, ON. For info: Cameron Starr, Cameron.starr@county-lambton.on.ca Deadline: November 13.

HOMESSENCE: An exploration of home through art. A Juried Exhibition. Winter 2009/10. Presented by the Koffler Centre of the Arts (Bathurst & Sheppard) as a part of kofflerkultura. A dialogue exploring the theme of “home” through contemporary visual art. What is home to you? Is it a concrete space or an abstract longing? What is its essence? Is your home your community? After relocating to a new country, what do you call home. For info & application form: www.kofflerarts.org; Neta Golshtein:
ngolshtein@kofflerarts.org; (416) 638-1881
Deadline: November 15.

PUBLIC ART PROJECT, KITCHENER: The City of Kitchener invites proposals for a one-stage competition to provide art work for its new McLennan Park. A former landfill site, the 39-hectare park has been transformed into a premier urban recreation space with sports facilities, playground, winter sports activities & trails in natural areas. Maximum commission fee for the selected artist is $50,000. The deadline for proposals is Thursday, November 19, 2009. For project details & submission requirements, see the terms of reference at www.kitchener.ca/pdf/proposals_call_mclennan_park.pdf. For more info: Cheryl York, (519) 741-3400 x 3381; Cheryl.york@kitchener.ca.
Deadline: November 19.

HI-TECH, LO-TECH, NO-TECH?: The Regroupement des arts interdisciplinaires du Québec (RAIQ) http://raiq.ca; is currently seeking proposals for its upcoming interdisciplinary conference: Arts interdisciplinaires: Hi-Tech, Lo-Tech, No-Tech? to be held in Montreal in May 2010. Intentionally wide-ranging – with a goal of bringing together & showcasing this intersection of technologies & widely varied practices & forms of research being carried out today. It also encourages a focused reflection on the utilization, rejection, or appropriation of technology towards artistic ends. Pays artists’ fees. For info: info@popstart.ca.
Deadline: November 16

MONITOR 6: SAVAC (South Asian Visual Arts Centre), Toronto, invites submissions for its sixth annual experimental short film & video screening program. March 2010. Experimental short films & videos by &/or about South Asians from Canada & around the world. Must be under 30 minutes, produced 2007 & later. For info: info@savac.net. Deadline: November 16.

PUBLIC REALM: Propeller Centre for the Visual Arts, artist co-operative on Queen West. An exhibition curated by Christopher Hume (writer for the Toronto Star). January 2010. People are quitting the saturated suburbs & moving back to the city. This has necessitated a rethinking of myriad areas of urban life, from buildings & open spaces to street furniture. How would you animate the public realm? How would you exploit & use the public realm? Any media. (416)504-7142;
gallery@propellerctr.com; www.propellerctr.com Deadline: November 27.

GUEST CURATOR: LOOP Gallery, an artist-run commercial co-operative at Dundas West & Dovercourt has a new Guest Curator Program. Looking for curatorial concepts for an exhibition that will take place in December 2010-January 2011. For info on LOOP & its mandate: www.loopgallery.ca. For info on Guest Curator Program & application process: 416 516-2581 / loopgallery@primus.ca.
Deadline: November 30.

TTC / CONTACT, ART FOR COMMUTERS: exhibits slideshows on the network of over 270 Onestop LCD screens on TTC subway platforms to an audience of over 1 million daily commuters. Part of Contact (Toronto’s photography festival), May 2010. Site-specific work that explores the thematic focus of the 2010 festival “Pervasive Influence”. Work that examines connections between mass media, advertising, art & photography. This includes images that utilize the codes of advertising, the language of consumerism, the stylization of marketing campaigns or the force of propaganda to reflect the emotional & political impact of photographic images & their effect on society & culture. Slideshows 30 or 60 seconds in durations will screen once every 10 minutes all day. Submit: 5 – 10 sample images; image description list; Bio / CV; artist statement that addresses Pervasive Influence. For info: Sharon Switzer: contact@art4commuters.com; www.contactingtoronto.ca www.contactphoto.com. December 1.

CONVERGENCE 2010: The Tom Thomson Art Gallery (Public gallery in Owen Sound) invites submissions for its 47th Annual Juried Art Exhibition. Open to all artists residing in Ontario working in any medium. Artists must have a current membership to The Tom Thomson Art Gallery. A broad range of media is represented including painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking & craft. For info: Michelle Le Chien-Assistant Curator/Registrar (519) 376-1932 ext. 230; mlechien@e-owensound.com; www.tomthomson.org Deadline: December 1.

TRAP\DOOR ARTIST RUN CENTRE. Lethbridge, Gushul Studio & Collaboration Project 2010. This project will combine the skills, knowledge, histories & varied approaches of two emerging visual artists. At least one artist will be picked from within Alberta & both artists will be chosen based on the strength & merit of their ongoing production as well as their collaborative abilities. Artists can apply individually & be paired with another artist or apply as a team. The two will do a residency together at the University of Lethbridge's Gushul Studio. For info: www.trapdoorarc.com; info@trapdoorarc.com. Deadline: December 15.

ARTISTS’ CHOICE WINTER EXHIBITION: Neilson Park Creative Centre, Etobicoke. Open to emerging & established artists, any media. Includes calligraphic art, fibre art, drawing, painting, mixed media art, photography, print, sculpture & more. For info: (416) 622-5294; info@neilsonparkcreativecentre.com; www.neilsonparkcreativecentre.com
Deadline: December 17.

THE BANFF CENTRE: Thematic Residencies: A range of 2 to 3 week visual art related residencies, spring through fall, 2010. For info: arts_info@banffcentre.ca; 1.800.565.9989; www.banffcentre.ca.
Deadlines begin: January 11.

NEW TORONTO WORKS: Pleasure Dome is seeking short experimental film/video works, expanded cinema performances & media art installations produced within the last year by Toronto-based artists for the annual New Toronto Works Show, March 2010. For info: www.pdome.org/wordpress.
Deadline: January 15

BUCKHORN FINE ART FESTIVAL: For all those wildlife & nature artists. North of Peterborough. Juried. Four day festival in August. For info: www.buckhornfineart.com.
Deadline: February 1.

40TH ANNUAL ART AUCTION: Dundas Valley School of Art will be accepting art submissions for its auction. April 10, 2010. For info: (905) 628-6357; heatherv@cogeco.ca; www.dvsa.ca. Deadline: March 13

MUSE: Seeking video work for a Toronto project curated by Suzanne Carte Blanchenot & Su-Ying Lee taking place in May/June 2010. An experiment between curators, artists & audience. Your DVD will be loaned to anyone who wishes to borrow it from our "video rental store". For info: leesuying@hotmail.com.-
Deadline April 30.

YOUR FIRST SHOW!: The CCC has 2 galleries that put students first. This is the first step to the rest of your career. Contact:
David McClyment; (416) 289-5000 x 8500; dmcclyment@centennialcollege.ca

OFFICE OF MPP ROSARIO MARCHESE: Seeks work by for artists residing in Trinity-Spadina riding in Toronto. Works will be exhibited for a limited amount of time in the constituency office on Dundas West in Little Portugal. For info: (416) 603-9664, hramos@ndp.on.ca; www.rosariomarchese.ca. Ongoing.

EXHIBITION SPACES FOR RENT: Neilson Park Creative Centre, Etobicoke has 2 galleries with hanging rails at 6-10 ft. All media, including fibre, ceramics, sculpture. For info: (416) 622-5294; www.neilsonparkcreativecentre.com. Ongoing

GALLERY HITTITE: Yorkville, Toronto. Seeks exhibition proposals from emerging & establishing artists. For info: (416) 924-4450; galleryhittite@torontomail.com; www.galleryhittite.com. Ongoing

JOHN B. AIRD GALLERY: downtown Toronto. Seeks proposals for solo & group exhibitions. For info: (416) 928-6772; www.airdgallery.org. Ongoing

LAUNCH PROJECTS: associated with the Toronto School of Art. Seeks proprosal for solo & group exhibitions for 2010 schedule. All media. 2 week exhibitions. Rental fee $850. Send: 6-10 images max. Artists receive full commission. For info & application: www.launchprojects.ca;
submissions@launchprojects.ca. Ongoing

LIVING ARTS CENTRE: Mississauga. Accepting proposals for group exhibitions for 2010-2011 schedule. For info: Cole Swanson, Exhibition Curator, exhibitions@livingarts.on.ca. www.livingartscentre.ca. Ongoing

PROPELLER: Artist co-operative on Queen West. Accepting show proposals & applications for memberships. For info: (416) 504-7142; gallery@propellerctr.com; www.propellerctr.com. Ongoing

STUDIO VOGUE GALLERY: Represents mid-career & emerging artists from Canada & around the world. Seeking artists for 2010 schedule & artists who wish to exhibit, promote their work & facilitate their careers within one of Toronto’s most established art districts. Runs solo/group shows. More info - info@studiovoguegallery.com / www.studiovoguegallery.com. Ongoing

TAG ART GALLERY: St. Catharines. Invites established & emerging artists to the gallery. Any media. Send images, bio & image description list. For info: Tom Goldspink (905)http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif 682-5072; tom.goldspink@tagartgallery.ca; . Ongoing

ARTS ETOBICOKE ART RENTAL & SALES PROGRAM: Arts Etobicoke Gallery. Seeks submissions emerging & established artists. The rental program provides businesses & corporations with works of art in a variety of media. For info: Patrice Stanley:(416) 422-3699; patrice@artsetobicoke.com; www.artsetobicoke.com. Ongoing

EXPOSED!

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"Oh, La, La!" (2006)
By Jenni Glen

This triptych was done at a time in my life where I was exploring myself and looking for answers to some confusing questions.
Hesitation and intrigue are the themes in this piece.
Medium: Nail polish, blush, jewels, eyeliner and acrylic paint
Contact: scars_for_freedom@hotmail.com

"It's Like Looking Down at Infrastructure" (2009)
By Sarah Shields

This painting shows the abstract relationship between land and it's physical environment.
Medium: Oils on canvas
Contact: sarashields7@hotmail.com

"Mila"
By Rebecca Collins

Sketched pencil drawing of actress Mila Yovovich
Contact: collective_poet@hotmail.com

"Self Portrait"
By Rebecca Collins

Contour drawing with pen and pencil crayon
Contact: collective_poet@hotmail.com

COMMENTARY

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Nuit Blanche 2009
By Ayan Melikli

Paris. Rome. Lima. Leeds. Montreal. Toronto. What do they all have in common? The White Night; Nuit Blanche. Toronto’s 2009 Scotiabank Nuit Blanche was our 4th annual celebration. From 6 PM to 6 AM, visitors could see contemporary art, indulge in street eats and enjoy the all- night party atmosphere. With three Zones, 12 hours almost doesn’t seem like enough to see everything. Well- it’s really not, but if you plan on handing over your night in the name of Art, you should probably know just what it is you’re signing up for.

Unless you use the new handy-dandy event planner at scotiabanknuitblanche.ca, you’re probably bound for a bout of aimless wandering. I ended up in Zone C- Queen West. In recent years, West Queen West has been sliding into the realm of overpriced-everything-in-the-name-of-trendy-art, but with more than a handful of first-rate galleries it seemed to be the destination for a night of Art-ing. Yes, the aforementioned galleries were indeed open all night, including the Lens Factory, New Gallery and the Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art, however, this didn’t seem to make up for the lack of “hands-on”, engaging projects Nuit Blanche was initially meant to be about.

MOCCA’s own exhibit was, to say the least, disappointing. Hockey: Canadian? Yes. Interesting? Debatable. With yet another in a string of silent video installations MOCCA failed to do anything groundbreaking. Giant hockey masks inspired a 3rd grader’s perspective on Jason, minus the blood and chainsaw- possibly the only way the paintings could have been interesting. ARENA: Road Game is here from the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia. It’s not that there weren’t amusing pieces (a picture of a skeleton in a Leafs jersey sitting on a lawn chair with a sign that says "Leafs fan waiting for the Cup” was probably the most accurate and fun in the collection) but it fails to capture anything of significance. As far as a theme; it was there, it was waiting fully developed for someone to interpret it, but ARENA didn’t do this Canadian obsession justice. Perhaps the concepts weren’t but the finished products seemed half-baked. Sadly the Edward Day Gallery-a well known commercial gallery adjacent to MOCCA- seemed closed for the night.

Perennially familiar faces like that-free-standing-stone-sculpture-guy and that-guy-with-the-tiny-paint-splattered-canvases, as well as teenagers with wings could be sþeen all night long. But amidst the chaos and underwhelming line-up of mute video-projections, a few favourites stood out: Coupe Bizzare and TSA’s drawing sessions (one of several night-long life drawing sessions throughout Toronto) and the Post Secret fence at Church and Alexander managed to get into the spirit of the night by providing a way for passers by to get hands-on involvement. Alita Gonzalez’s Nite-Lite also attracted a considerable crowd to bring out their inner child by playing with an oversized Lite-Brite made of coloured Plastic Bottles. I only wish someone created a picture.

My favourite was Thom Hamilton’s Last 100 Days “exhibit”. Set up like the Parisian Artists Walk in a tiny alley way in the heart of West Queen West, Hamilton chronicled his last 100 days living in Toronto before returning home to Vancouver. From the eyes of a Vancouverite, Toronto’s oft overlooked architecture took on new life. The photographs made me take a second glance back at this summer- from the seemingly unforgettable garbage strike to joggers, everything looks different in hindsight. Hamilton has a way with perspective. Aesthetically, his bridges were magnificent and he managed to make even the monster that is UofT’s Robarts Library look striking. Quite a feat and a welcome break from some of the headache inducing giant plastic buttons labelled “art” just around the corner.

Let’s be honest, for many people, Nuit Blanche is nothing more than an excuse for an all night booze-and-cruise, and with plenty of non-arts related parties, they weren’t disappointed. For the drifters, there was an abundance of live music (including in the window of Lens Factory) some inspiring participation, and numerous bars extended last call until 4 am. Food was available all over; Bay Street specifically was dedicated to various food stalls.

For those still reading, here are a few tips for next year: Bring plenty of money and friends, dress warm and wear your most comfortable walking shoes. Buy a TTC pass. And for GOD’S SAKE - don’t wear a miniskirt!

One last note: Cake is meant for eating, not dancing on. At 6 am, this is just plain insulting.

Ayan Melikli is a 1st year student in Centennial’s Fine Arts Studio Program. She is also an active participant in Toronto arts community. Ayan is currently curating her first exhibition for the Corridor Gallery. For info: melikli.a@gmail.com

The FASSIE welcomes written reviews, opinions and commentary on activities in the visual arts community. Please contact the editor at val.severino@gmail.com.

AROUND & ABOUT

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823 DESIGNS: web solutions & graphic designs, including web sites, templates, business cards, logos, & more. For info: Francis Lee; (647) 456-7785; francis@823designs.com; www.823designs.com.

BRIAN DEINES PRESENTATION: has been rescheduled for Wednesday, November 4, from 11:30 to 12:30 in room 292 (second floor hallway to the art studios). An amazing opportunity to meet with a critically acclaimed painter & children’s book illustrator. Free. Bring your lunch. Limited space, first come first serve.
For info: David McClyment
416 289-5000 x 8500;
dmcclyment@centennialcollege.ca.

JOBS & VOLUNTEERS

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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: Miriam Shiell Fine Art, Yorkville Toronto. Seeks an Assistant Director to work closely with & report directly to the gallery owner. The Assistant Director is responsible for the administrative operations of the gallery; answering telephone calls & a high volume of emails; the movement of all artworks; maintaining inventory records to museum standards; sales support; coordinating press & print materials; & any other tasks that relate to the day to day operations of the gallery. Must have had experience in a gallery. Must have knowledge of 20th Century Modern & Contemporary Art. French & other languages considered an asset. This is a full time salaried position with a Tuesday to Saturday work week. Salary commensurate with experience. Submit a cover letter & c.v. to fineart@miriamshiell.com. ASAP

STORY OF OZ: One of Toronto’s most ambitious amateur productions will begin this winter. A re-telling of the Wizard of OZ, modernized, mixed & re-told in comedic form. Pre-productions will commence early 2010. Seeking highly skilled team of volunteers artists, designers & craftsmen ranging in various fields. Serious applicants only, must 19 yrs of age or over. Provide resume, reel, portfolio or any other art asset. For info: storyofoz@rogers.com; www.storyofoz.com. ASAP

ARTISTS AS INSTRUCTORS: Neilson Park Creative Centre, Etobicoke. currently looking for new instructors. Accepting proposals for 1-2 day workshops. Format of workshops is 3 hrs on Sat/Sun. Open to any art topic. The Centre has 2 gallery spaces & 4 art studios. Community-based, not for profit. Offers classes 7 days & several evenings/week. For info: Sandy Green: (416) 622-5294; info@neilsonparkcreativecentre.com; www.neilsonparkcreativecentre.com. Email your proposal to. ASAP