In conjunction with Art Central First Thursdays

INFLUX Jewellery Gallery Specializing in Canadian Contemporary Art Jewellery

2nd Level, Art Central
100-7th Ave S.W.
Calgary, AB

Phone:403.266.7527
Web: www.influxgallery.com
Email: info@influxgallery.com

Discovery Gallery

CALL FOR PROPOSALS

The Discovery Gallery is dedicated to showcasing new work by established and emerging craft artists as well as small group exhibitions. The 415 square foot space is located on the main level of the Edmonton location and features 7+ exhibitions a year.

Details Here

Laura O'Connor

Laura@albertacraft.ab.ca
or call (780) 488-6611 ext. 231

Harbourfront Centre national commissioning prizes, Toronto, ON

Submission deadline: January 30, 5pm

Harbourfront Centre is pleased to issue the fifth Call for Submissions for the national commissioning programme, Fresh Ground new works. Prize-winners will receive funding of up to $20,000 toward the creation and presentation of their projects during Harbourfront Centre's 2013-2014 season.

A key facet of Harbourfront Centre's mandate is championing the creation of new artistic works, providing a forum for originality, invention and inspiration. Through Fresh Ground new works, over $400,000 has been granted to 19 new interdisciplinary Canadian works created by artists and companies from across the country since 2004.

In 2012, a maximum prize of $20,000 will be awarded to each of the winning projects which successfully fulfill the selection panel's criteria for a new, collaborative multidisciplinary artistic creation. As in previous years, the work must be original, never before presented or performed, and be ready for presentation or installation at Harbourfront Centre between September 2013 and June 2014.

Calgary 2012 is requesting Expressions of Interest (EOI) from:

• professional artists of all disciplines,
• historians,
• and residency hosts
  

Envision Calgary infused with art in everyday!

The deadline for EOI’s is Friday, January 20, 2012, 4:30PM.

Calgary 2012 is requesting Expressions of Interest (EOI) from: professional artists of all disciplines, historians, and residency hosts interested in participating in the AiR Program during Calgary’s year as Cultural Capital of Canada.

The Artist in Residence (AiR) Program is designed to explore the Calgary 2012 themes of Looking Back, Calgary Now and Looking Forward and connect artists and historians with other aspects of Calgary’s diverse identity such as: commerce, sports, agriculture, science, technology and other urban and suburban experiences. Wherever possible, residencies will take place in unexpected, everyday spaces to engage and delight the public. Residency locations may include: community gathering spaces, places that are part of City-wide celebrations, sporting events and public transportation.

The AiR Program matches artists and historians with residency hosts to establish residencies, for up to 3 months, that fall between April 1, 2012 and February 28, 2013. Highlights of this program will be presented as part of the Calgary 2012 Closing Symposium in early 2013.

Glass Art Association of Canada Member's Exhibition

Submissions Deadline: January 30, 2012

GAAC Announces Ryan Legassicke as guest curator for upcoming member's exhibition.

Lark Books - 500 Teapots

Deadline: April 20th

Lark is seeking images to publish in a juried collection of ceramic teapots publishing in August 2013. Pieces may be functional or purely decorative. You may submit up to four entries; there is no entry fee.

Sylvan Lake Centennial
Public Art Call to Alberta Artists

Deadline: February 15, 2012 at noon local time

Eligibility: Local and Regional Artists in Alberta
Budget: $25,000 all inclusive

In 2013, the Town of Sylvan Lake will be celebrating its 100th birthday. The Sylvan Lake Centennial Celebrations Task Force and the Town of Sylvan Lake are inviting artists to submit a detailed proposal for a participatory art installation to commemorate our history and create a lasting legacy for the community.

Our ideal installation will involve all students at the grade 7 level in our community in constructing a permanent wall mounted installation that reflects the many landmarks and industries, cultural and recreational opportunities and tells the story of the last century of our Town.

CALL FOR SUBMISSION - Calyx is Coming!

Calgary - April 21 & 22, 2012
Edmonton - May 5, 2012

Calyx Distinctive Arts, founded by a group of professional artists with a collective vision and mutually supportive artistic goals, host art exhibition and sales twice annually in both Calgary and Edmonton, AB. This fall will be our 23rd show in Calgary, and our 4th show in Edmonton, AB.

The three directors of Calyx exhibit and sell their own work and welcome other qualified artists to participate in these events. If you are an artist with aspirations to sell your work in a high quality, juried event with other like-mined peers, please visit our website at www.calyx.ca for application and submission information.

Our application deadline for both fall shows is February 26, 2012.

We have secured great exhibition spaces in central and convenient locations in both cities, have developed an enviable mailing list, and offer extremely competitive participation fees.

Saskatchewan Craft Council

The Saskatchewan Craft Council Annual Jury Session will take place this March 10, 11, 17 & 18, 2012.

General Criteria for Jurying

• The intent of SCC markets is to provide a marketplace for high quality handmade objects.
• These criteria apply to all applications for market eligibility.
• Issues not covered by these or media specific guidelines will be subject to the advisement of the Standards and Jurying Committee.
• Juried status is mandatory for acceptance into SCC markets (Waterfront, Saskatchewan Handcraft Festival and Wintergreen) and marketing programs such as the Alberta Gift Show.

Who may apply?

SCC Members holding a Professional Craftperson Membership, an Affiliated Marketer Membership or a Student Membership If you would like to become a member, please visit our website (http://www.saskcraftcouncil.org/memb-prod/memb-applications.php) for membership information and forms. Jury forms will be sent out with the membership package.

Art Market - Art and Craft Sale - Calgary, AB

Art Market Art and Craft Sale presents their 26th show of high quality Canadian art and craft, Nov 15-18, 2012 at the downtown Calgary Telus Convention Centre. Art Market 2011 was attended by roughly 22 000 appreciative Christmas shoppers last year. Make your original work available to them this year! This juried show fills up quickly, so please apply early. Booth assignments start April 1st.

Applications: www.artmarketcraftsale.com

You can also reach us at 1-877-929-9933

info@artmarketcraftsale.com.

Marlene Loney: PO Box 8875, 706 Yates St., Victoria, BC V8W 3Z1

Calgary Stampede 2012 Western Showcase - Calgary, AB

We are very excited to announce that the Stampede Western Art Auction is undertaking a new iniative in 2012 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Calgary Stampede. This event will take place at the Ranchmen’s Club (downtown) on June 7, 2012 from 5 pm – 8 pm.

Details:
A “Wall Art” sale – pieces that could easily be hung on a wall and are able to be carried out by the purchaser

Purpose:
To raise money for a deserving charity and raise the profile of the Western Art Auction by previewing some of the art to new potential buyers. Select pieces that have been accepted into the 2012 Auction will be on display.

To create additional awareness of artists participating in the Wall Art Sale

• Proceeds from this sale will benefit Alberta Kid’s Cancer Care and the Stampede Foundation. The artist and these two charities will share the proceeds
• Pieces no larger than 24” x 24” including frame
• Set price of maximum $3000. This will not be an auction. Purchasers will agree to pay the price set by the artist
• One Jury session will determine accepted pieces for the Wall Art sale

Guests at the event will include Ranchmen’s Club and Polo Club members, and other invited guests. In addition accepted artists will be invited to attend.

Application forms for this exciting new venture will be posted on the Stampede website immediately following the close of applications for the main Auction. We hope you will consider participating in this worthwhile event as well as the Western Art Auction.

Art Gallery of St. Albert Call for Submissions 2013 - St. Albert, AB

Art Gallery of St. Albert (AGSA), seeks proposals from artists working in all styles and mediums for exhibition in the 2013 calendar year.

Art Gallery of St. Albert (AGSA), a contemporary public art gallery, seeks proposals from artists working in all styles and mediums for exhibition in the 2013 calendar year.

The Gallery’s mandate is to provide enriching educational experiences that celebrate visual culture and artistic achievement through research, exhibition and interpretation.

The Gallery strives to provide an exhibition schedule and corresponding public programs that both support educationally challenging art and appeal to its many audiences. Artworks need to provide vision, inspiration and education for residents of St. Albert and surrounding communities. The exhibition selection reflects originality and a diversity of styles and mediums. The Gallery presents artists who exhibit locally, nationally and internationally. Artwork is adjudicated by a panel of visual art professionals who represent a spectrum of expertise in the visual arts. The artists chosen to exhibit receive CARFAC fees.

Deadline for submissions: Saturday, March 3, 2012, 5pm

SUPERSTITIONS April 12th to May 26th, 2012

Zilberschmuck invites Canadian metal smiths to participate in the eighth annual national juried exhibition of fine jewellery and metalwork including hollowware and sculptural objects.

What is a superstition? Webster defines it as a belief or practice resulting from ignorance, fear of the unknown, trust in magic or chance, or a false conception of causation. Do you have a favourite superstition? How can old wives? tales, fables and folklore be made into a three dimensional piece? Can you create an allegory that is wearable or tell a legend through a talisman? All cultures have ancient stories and myths passed down through generations regarding customs and fears surrounding the unknown, mysterious or unexplained. Many used traditional wisdom and stories to control and govern. Starting with a simple superstition can you create an object that exemplifies your tale? Can this phrase be materialized into jewellery, hollowware or sculpture?

Zilberschmuck invites jewellers and metal artists to participate in a juried exhibition exploring formal and conceptual manifestations behind the word ?SUPERSTITION?. Artists are invited to forge, form or fabricate reflecting their response to superstitions, old wives? tales, folklore and fairy stories.

Create up to two different objects, hollowware or wearable metalwork containing a significant amount of metal, but not excluding gemstones, pearls, glass, etc., reflecting the theme and send the work along with an accompanying essay, 150 words or less, to explain your interpretation. The competition is open to all professional and student metal artists living and working in Canada.

The entries will be judged on their craftsmanship, design and responsiveness to the theme.

SUPERSTITIONS?- April 12th to May 26th, 2012

Deadline for entries: Friday, March 9th, 2012 at 5:00 PM
Opening reception: Thursday, April 12th, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

The Works Art & Design Festival is a 13 day event in downtown Edmonton featuring the latest in contemporary art and design. The Festival brings together a wide variety of emerging and professional artists from Canada and beyond. Each year over 250,000 people attend The Works Art & Design Festival.

A main feature of the event is The Works Festival Art Market in Churchill Square right in front of City Hall. The Art Market is an excellent opportunity to showcase your work before a captivated audience.

The Works is now accepting applications to take part in The Works Art Market.

For more information on all the festival calls for entry please visit our calls page here

Email: theworks@telusplanet.net

Web: www.theworks.ab.ca

The Carrot Community Arts Coffee House is looking for Artists and Artisans to display their work at an Arts Market

1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month from 12-4pm

at The Carrot: 9351 118 Ave.
Edmonton, AB

We are hoping to feature new and different artists/artisans from Edmonton and area.
We are also looking for Artists for a Gallery Show at The Carrot.

Karen 481-9015
or karenporkka@yahoo.ca

or
Lorraine at lshulba@shaw.ca

Consignment Opportunity
Deadline is ongoing. Specializing in Canadian Contemporary Art Jewellery we currently represent over 40 emerging and established artists. To apply please contact us for an application form which needs to be included in the application package. We require up to 8 good quality digital images, one page CV, artists statement and bio, corresponding image list with retail prices, and a SASE. No online applications accepted at this time.

For more information please call 403-266-7527 or email info@influxgallery.com.

Address:
2nd Level, Art Central
#100 - 7th Ave. S.W.
Calgary, AB

Tel: 403.266.7527
Web: www.influxgallery.com
Email info@influxgallery.com.

We're searching for serious local, provincial and Canadian artisans who are looking to get vital exposure for their work in a gift shop setting. If you are interested in consigning your art at Calgary's Nickle Arts Museum Gift Shop contact Robin at (403) 220-7234

Robin at (403) 220-7234

Are you seeking a select outlet for your finely crafted glass, ceramics, jewelry, weaving, or quilting? The Southern Alberta Art Gallery, located in the heart of the City of Lethbridge, extends an invitation to artists and crafts persons for submissions to our gift shop. Since opening in 1996, the informed staff of the Gift Shop continues to build an appreciative client base for one-of-a-kind pieces. We currently carry the work of 40 Alberta and Canadian artisans and proudly feature that of several Alberta Craft Council members.

For more information and consignment terms please contact Sue Black, Visitor Services Manager, Southern Alberta Art Gallery, 601 – 3 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1J 0H4; Tel: 403-327-8770, extension 0; Fax: 403-328-3913; E-mail: sblack@saag.ca

Harcourt House Arts Centre
Third Floor, 10215 112 St.
Edmonton AB Canada
T5K 1M7

T. [780] 426 - 4180
F. [780] 425 - 5523

Gallery Hours
Monday to Friday: 10:00 - 5:00 Saturdays: 12:00 - 4:00

Harcourt House Arts Centre is pleased to announce that registration for fall art classes is now open. We are right in the neighborhood and have several new exciting art classes and some classic favorites for children, teens and adults. Classes are suitable for beginner artists to intermediate artists. The best thing about our classes is they are reasonably priced and taught by local, professional artists!

Visit our website

Description: Series is a program like no other, offering 2 and 5 day courses in a wide variety of media from world-class instructors. With so many choices available, we’re confident you will find something to entice and excite you. We have opened the doors of our new Centre for Visual Arts and can’t wait to show you how fabulous our new studios are! Whether you are a beginner or a long-time devotee, you’re sure to be inspired by the creative environment we have to offer. This summer, take a week to immerse yourself in your art. You deserve it!

· Printmaking · Mosaics · Metals · Painting · Glassblowing · Flameworking · Photography · Ceramics · Drawing · Mixed Media · Jewellery · Sculpture · Furniture Design · Bronze Casting · Fusing · Fibre Arts · Book Arts

Accommodation is available

• Art Clay Silver Workshops - Various types will be offered.
• Art Clay Silver Beginner - Learn to use Cork Clay, Ring w/Gem Setting, Leaf (Subject to Change based on availability)
• Art Clay Silver Intermediate - Build a Box, Ring, Glass Cabachon Pendant (Subject to Change, projects may vary)
• Metal Arts Series Classes - Various levels of silversmithing classes available
• Enamelling - Courses available in Cloisonné, Piqué a jour, Bass Taille, Grisaille and Limoge
• Children's Art Classes - Exploring Media, Painting, Drawing, and Cartooning
• Drawing and Painting classes for adults

pH: (780) 893-2201 | Toll Free: (866) 820-2234 | Fax: (780) 701-2447| Email: spiritoftherock@shaw.ca

Web Site: For a direct link to class descriptions click here: www.spiritoftherock.ca/Courses.html
To Spirit of the Rock home page click here www.spiritoftherock.ca

Vetrate Artistiche Toscane is a company based in Siena (Italy) which specializes in the creation of stained, painted and fused glass.

Siena was the first centre of stained glass manufacture and design in Italy and Vetrate Artistiche Toscane continues this tradition. The Studio handles original commissions and restoration work (classical and modern stained glass) in both religious and secular subjects. Fused glass projects are also a part of our production.

There are apprenticeships lasting two months (January - February; March - April; July - August; November - December) and two lasting one month (May and October). The topics covered are listed below.

Although the scheme is of particular benefit to the beginner and intermediate; advanced and professional glass artists have found the apprenticeship to be useful to enhance their skills and exchange ideas.

• Techniques, materials, tools
• Design of cartoons and patterns
• Glass cutting
• Experience in using and matching different types of glass
• Basics of painting technique: grisaille, media, tracing, matting
• Leading, soldering and cementing
• Kiln operating
• Glass fusing
• Combining leaded, fused and painted glass
• Installation on site

We help in finding accommodation.
English is spoken in the studio.
Intensive hands on courses also available.

Vetrate Artistiche Toscane
Via della Galluzza, 5
53100 Siena (Italy)
Email: edu@glassisland.com
Web Page: www.glassisland.com

Applications are now open for the 2012 Emerging Artist Awards.

Closing date for receipt of applications is February 10, 2012.

This is the third time that the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Arts Awards Foundation has called for applications for this Award. On each of the previous occasions, we received around 80 applications, most of which met the eligibility criteria. New this year: emerging artists can apply online. Thanks to Eric Rice and Dale Carter at CTV Two (formerly ACCESS) for developing the web-based application process.

Please see additional information in the attached release and visit the website, www.artsawards.ca, for the Program Description, Application Guidelines, Application Form, and Appraisal Form. Two confidential appraisals are required from established artists in the applicant's field.

Hello everyone! In partnership with the Edmonton Arts Council, the Visual Arts Alberta Association is elated to be unveiling a new visual arts prize for Edmonton and surrounding area artists.

The Eldon and Anne Foote Edmonton Visual Arts Prize is a $10,000 prize awarded to an individual or group of artists who reside in Edmonton or one of its four surrounding counties. Artists are nominated by an art gallery, arts group or arts organization.

Application deadline is: March 30, 2012.

For further information download the pdf nomination form here

email: info@visualartsalberta.com

The Ukrainian Resource and Development Centre (URDC) at Grant MacEwan College is offering a $500 award in the field of Ukrainian visual and/or folk art.

The award is sponsored by the Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts (ACUA), and is available to an individual or group for fostering a greater awareness of Ukrainian art in Alberta. This project may be in the form of an exhit, tour, festival, educational program, or special project. The application deadline is November 30 each year.

To receive further information please write to:
URDC, Grant MacEwan College,
PO box 1796,
Edmonton, AB
T5P 2P7,
or phone (780) 497-5494, fax (780) 497-4377,
e-mail to haydukl@macewan.ca

Nola Schwabenbauer
Coordinator
The Friends of University Hospital
pH 407-8428
Fax. 407-7472