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The Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) is seeking artists to submit their work for the new YMM Digital Art Exhibit, to be showcased on the airport’s prominent digital screens. This exciting opportunity invites artists to contribute their creativity and talent to enhance the airport experience for travellers to enjoy. YMM is looking for captivating artwork that is appropriate for all ages and demonstrates respect for all cultures and identities.  

2024 Theme: Connecting Cultures, Inspiring Journeys

The theme of the exhibit is “Connecting Cultures, Inspiring Journeys.” Artists are encouraged to explore the concept of cultural diversity, unity, and the transformative power of travel. The artwork should reflect the vibrant and inclusive spirit of Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo and celebrate the rich diversity of community members and/or the region.  

Submission Guidelines

• Medium: Artists are welcome to submit artwork in any medium suitable for digital display, including but not limited to digital art, photography, illustrations, paintings, and mixed media.
• Content: Artwork must be suitable for all ages and free from explicit or offensive content. It should respect and celebrate diversity of cultures, traditions, and identities.
• Technical Specifications: Digital artworks should be submitted in formats compatible with display on the airport’s digital screens. Specific technical requirements will be provided upon selection.
• Submission Process: Artists should submit a brief proposal outlining their concept and vision for the artwork, along with samples of their previous work that demonstrate their artistic style and proficiency. Please note: The exhibit will showcase from 5 to 10 digital photos of the artist’s work.
• Deadline: Sunday, December 31, 2023  

Selection Process and Installation

A panel of experts from the Fort McMurray International Airport and the local arts community will review final submissions. Artworks will be selected based on artistic merit, alignment with theme, and appropriateness for display in a public space. Successful artists will be notified of their selection via email. Upon selection, artists will work closely with the airport’s curatorial team to finalize the technical details and ensure optimal presentation of their artwork on the digital screens. The exhibition will be installed with care and attention to detail to create an engaging and visually stunning experience for airport visitors. Selected artists will receive a $500 honorarium and the Fort McMurray Airport Authority will host and execute an exhibition launch event on behalf of the artist.  

How to Apply

To apply, email the YMM Digital Art Exhibit Curator Dawn Booth at dawn.booth@flyymm.com. Be sure to include your contact information, a brief proposal, and samples of your previous work.  

Important Note

By submitting artwork for consideration, artists grant the Fort McMurray International Airport the right to display their work during the exhibition period. Artists will be credited for their work, and their intellectual property rights will be respected. We look forward to receiving your submissions and creating an inspiring and culturally diverse digital exhibit at the Fort McMurray International Airport. Should you have any questions, please contact: dawn.booth@flyymm.com.        

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ABOUT THE PROJECT

Swamp Rat Experience (SRE) is proud to produce the 2024 Waypoints fundraiser, taking place at the Suncor Energy Centre for the Performing Arts on Friday, February 23, 2024. Waypoints is a non-profit in the Wood Buffalo region helping individuals affected by domestic, family and sexual violence. This is an interactive experience where the audience will be served food and drinks while they are treated to stunning performances and improvised interactions. The cast, crew and Artistic Team are made up of artists local to Wood Buffalo. SRE is donating part of the production fee as an in-kind contribution to support Waypoints’ important work in our community.

ELIGIBILITY

• Must be a Wood Buffalo resident for the duration of the project

• Must be 18 years of age or older

ABOUT THE COMMISSION

SRE is looking to contract seven individual artists or groups to be a part of the 2024 Waypoints fundraiser taking place at the Suncor Energy Centre of the Performing Arts on Friday, February 23, 2024. Performers must be available for dress rehearsal on February 22 between 5 PM – 10 PM. This includes preparing two numbers, which can consist of music, dance, acrobatics, comedy, theatre performances, or other types of performance art not listed. It also includes improvised interactions with fellow cast members, hosts, and the audience. The event has an elimination component, so not all artists will be able to perform both of their prepared numbers. Those who make it to the third and final round will be assigned their final number by chance by drawing it from a hat.

• Optional rehearsals/coaching will be offered during the months of January and February, 2024

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Your submission needs to include the following:

• 2 proposed numbers OR artistic strengths (we can help you decide what to perform)

• A bit about yourself

• Contact information

• Relevant support material

FEE

This opportunity pays $250 (inclusive of GST).

HOW TO SUBMIT

Submissions to be sent to hanna@swampratexperience.com. Submissions must be received by 12:00 PM (noon) on December 30, 2023. Late submissions will not be considered.

QUESTIONS

If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Hanna Fridhed at hanna@swampratexperience.com.

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Temporary Public Art Competition

Temporary Public Art Competition Call for Proposals

The Town of Canmore is pleased to present the call for proposals for Art Walk in the Woods, a temporary environmental public art installation open to artists from Alberta and British Columbia.
In anticipation and in celebration of the COOP FIS Cross-Country World Cup and the IBU World Cup Biathlon, the Town of Canmore is seeking proposals for site-specific land art (installations and sculptures).

The 2024 World Cup events provide a unique opportunity for artists to be viewed by local and international audiences as they visit Canmore and take in the events. By coupling sport and art experiences, Canmore is seen as a community that embraces and values both disciplines.

Held in accordance with the Town of Canmore Public Art Policy and in collaboration with the Canmore Nordic Centre/Alberta Parks, this temporary public art exhibit will take place from February 6 to March 30, 2024.

Type of Installations

The theme for Art Walk in the Woods is We Welcome the World.

There are seven site locations on municipal and provincial park land; four sites are located alongside the Legacy Trail that runs from the Bow River up toward the Canmore Nordic Centre, and three sites in downtown area. Each site provides opportunities to engage art lovers, casual hikers, and facility users visiting the downtown and accessing the Canmore Nordic Centre.

Artists can apply for one of two installation types:

• Artist-led and community-influenced installations

Two (2) of the sites will be awarded to artist-led and community-influenced installations.

Participating artists will be asked to recruit a team of community members to support in any or all areas of the project (concept, design, construction, installation, art walks, and decommission). Artists choosing a community-influenced installation will be paid $3,500 as their commission.

• Individual artist or artist team installations

Five (5) sites will be open to individual artists and/or artist teams for independent installations.

Participating artists will work independently but should develop artwork that is reflective of the larger Canmore community. The commission for independent individual artist/artist team installations is $3,000.

Budget

The budget for each commission is $3,000 (CAD, inclusive of GST) for individual artists and artist team installations, and $3,500 (CAD, inclusive of GST) for artist led and community influenced installations.

The commission includes all costs related to artist fees, materials, artwork installation and removal, transportation, insurance, travel, and any other cost related to the creation and display of the artwork.

For the full description and proposal call visit art walk in the woods (canmore.ca).

The Town of Canmore is committed to supporting artists who may require accommodations to fairly access this application process. If you require any accommodations, please call 403.678.8956 or email artsculture@canmore.ca.

Questions and comments can be directed to Sue Hayduk, Town of Canmore Arts and Culture Coordinator at artsculture@canmore.ca.

Submissions must be received no later than 4pm on December 8, 2023

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NorthWord Magazine publishes twice a year through the support of community volunteers and advertisers. Publication launches take place in April during National Poetry Month and September to coincide with Alberta Culture Days.

For each edition, the Northern Canada Collective Society of Writers’ Board of Directors selects a guest editor. Each guest editor is required to pick a theme to kick-start the creativity. They also decide on the artwork for the front cover. 

As submissions come in, the managing editor removes names before showing the guest editor for transparency purposes.

After the selection process, the publication is produced and disbursed throughout the Wood Buffalo region.

This edition’s Guest Editor is Tineesha McKay and the theme is Resilience.

Accepted Submissions:​

• Prose (3,000 words or fewer, fiction or non-fiction)
• Poetry (50 lines maximum)
• Excerpts from current projects
• Visual Art 

Submission Deadline is October 30, 2023

* Send submission to northword@hushmail.com

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Public Art Wood Buffalo is seeking local creatives, photographers, and designers from all backgrounds and experience to submit proposals for traffic signal cabinet/bin wraps. Artwork can be created in any medium, but if selected must be provided in high-resolution digital files suitable for large-format printing.

Artist Fee: Artists will be awarded $700 if their submission is selected.

Eligibility: This opportunity is open to creatives of all ages. Applicants must be current residents of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.  

Submission Deadline: Friday, October 27, 2023, by 11:59 P.M. (MST) Late submissions will not be accepted.    

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The Alberta Society of Artists (ASA) invites all artists, Members and Non-Members (18 years and over), residing in Alberta to submit work of any visual medium to our in-house and partnered gallery spaces for the 2024 season. All artists, both emerging and established, working in all media including installation, sculpture, video or photography, textiles, painting, drawing, and mixed media are encouraged to apply.  

The deadline to submit is October 16th at 11:59pm. 

About the Alberta Society of Artists

The Alberta Society of Artists is the oldest society of juried professional artists in the province, providing art education and exhibitions in public venues since 1931. The Society’s goal is to increase public awareness and appreciation of the visual arts in Alberta.      

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Bank of Montreal (BMO) – Fort McMurray is looking for an experienced artist to work with the community to design and install a mural on the front facing corner (NW – Franklin Ave and Main Street). This initiative is being undertaken as part of the Downtown Revitalizations Incentive Program.

The total budget for this project could be up to $17,000 with design phase being completed by December 2023 and installation by July 31, 2024.

Application Deadline is October 11, 2023

Submit your Expression of Interest, CV/Resume, link to your online portfolio, and additional documentation to Charmaine Hunos – charmaine.hunos@bmo.com

This opportunity is open to any “Locally Involved Artist,” meaning an artist residing in the Municipality or an artist from outside the Municipality who provides mentorship, skill-building, and capacity-building opportunities to local residents in the field of discipline for which they have been hired.

The selected artist(s) will work the community to develop a design that reflects an inclusive society, a thriving economy, and a sustainable future. Design to incorporate BMO blue and could focus on the theme(s) of:

• Community (i.e. local scenes, multi-generational, BIPOC and representation of ethnic diversity, and local/small business) or
• Nature and sustainability (naturescapes, elements (e.g. water), animals)

For more information and project details, see the full Artist Call. 

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Dear Artisans and Craftspeople,

You are cordially invited to harness your creativity and showcase your skills by having a workshop for the public to participate in. Whether you’re a seasoned artisan or a budding craftsperson, this is your chance to share your passion and expertise in a vibrant and supportive environment.

Event Details
All week (choose your own day)
Approx. time 7:00pm until 10:00 pm
Venue: Mini Green Havens, 21-8520 Manning Ave
Tickets to be sold by Mini Green Havens via Mac Calendar

Cost Information
The cost of participation will vary based on individual artisan fees and supplies required for your workshop as well as our fee to the participant. We aim to work closely with you to ensure that the pricing aligns with your offerings and remains accessible to attendees.

Contact Us
For further details and inquiries, please feel free to reach out to Natasha or Wendy at 587-276-1971 or email natasha@minigreenhavens.ca. We’re here to answer your questions, discuss your ideas, and help you make the most of this unique opportunity.

Let your creativity bloom and your skills shine as you connect with fellow artisans and enthusiasts in an inviting and collaborative atmosphere. We look forward to hosting you and witnessing the magic you bring.

For more information about Mini Green Havens, check out their website

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ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The Wood Buffalo Excellence in Arts Awards (Buffys) is an annual program that recognizes and celebrates excellence in various areas of the arts throughout our region. The program also builds awareness of the incredible contribution artists make to Wood Buffalo. With this year’s showcase being presented live, Arts Council is looking to hire an event photographer for the Buffys on October 21st, 2023. The event photographer will be present at the Buffys and will capture photos of the event for Arts Council Wood Buffalo. 

ABOUT THE COMMISSION

ACWB seeks to select one Wood Buffalo photographer to capture the Buffys 2023. Event responsibilities for the photographer will be as followed:

• Capturing photos of:
  • the Buffys Moulin Rouge Event
  • All award recipients 
  • All sponsors and award presenters
  • Guest attendees 
  • Live performers 
  • Set and decor
  • ACWB Staff & Board 
• Photographer will be provided with a shot list outlining required shots 
• Photographer will be responsible for editing the photos after the event and supplying Arts Council Wood Buffalo with the finished product, to be delivered by November 21st, 2023
• Photographer must be available from 5:30pm-11:00pm on October 21st 2023   
• Photographer will report to Engagement Manager Emma Carter

FEE

Arts Council Wood Buffalo will pay the artist a fee of $1500 for taking photos at the Buffys and editing photos  

SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL

Please submit your resume via email to emma@artscouncilwb.ca along with a minimum of three (3) examples of previous work you would like to share. 

SUBMISSION DEADLINE

Submissions must be received by 11:59pm on September 11th, 2023. Late submissions will not be considered for hire.

SELECTIONS PROCESS
Selections will be made by the Arts Council Wood Buffalo staff. All selections will be final, and successful artists will be notified by September 21st, 2023

QUESTIONS AND MORE INFORMATION

For questions or more information, please contact Engagement Manager Emma Carter via email: emma@artscouncilwb.ca 

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Project Description

Arts Council Wood Buffalo (ACWB) is looking for local 2D or 3D visual artists, illustrators, photographers, graphic designers, printmakers or painters to submit existing or new artwork for their 2023 ACWB branded tote bags.

The image to be used as the exterior design for a limited print run of ACWB branded tote bags, which will be sold as merchandise in support of ACWB. The image will also be used in promotion on ACWB’s various online platforms.

Work Media

ACWB welcomes submissions from both established and emerging artists.

ACWB will not be purchasing the physical artwork, only the digital image. The artwork will be used in merchandise design, and under the discretion of ACWB’s designer, creating the final merchandise design, which may be cropped or have information and design elements placed on top. We will request non-exclusive rights to the work and will accept existing and new artwork; however, it should not have appeared on any other branded merchandise for an organization within the Wood Buffalo community in the six months prior to submission.

Submitted digital files of photography, digital artwork or representations of any 2D or 3D artwork must be in the form of digital files, prepared and ready for print with the following requirements:

• Digital artwork files must be uploaded in a jpg or png file format.
• File size should be minimum 300dpi. The image may be cropped to fit printable surface area of approximately 8”x8”. Please ensure the digital file is cropped to show only your submitted image and no background elements (frame, etc.).
• All artworks and elements within the artwork must be the sole intellectual property of the artist. If the artwork is digital media medium, design elements must have been purchased with the proper license to be used for both print and digital purposes, listed in the project description.

Entry Requirements

Maximum of 3 artwork submissions per artist.

Please submit the following items in one email to info@artscouncilwb.ca.

• Subject Line: Merchandise Design Submission

Some of the information provided below will be used to give credit to the successful artist in the promotions. Please make sure this information provided is correct, with proper grammar and punctuation.

Please refer to this checklist to ensure all submission elements are submitted for consideration:

• Artist Statement (100 words maximum)
• Artist Bio (100 words maximum)
• Image list from A – C, title of artwork, medium used. Example A) Title, Medium, B) Title, Medium, C) Title, Medium.
• Print ready digital file, minimum 1MB and/or 300dpi resolution. Files should be named as follows: first name_last name.a.jpeg, first name_last name.b.jpeg, etc. ACWB will accept large files from a downloadable source such as dropbox.com and FTP service.

Submission Deadline

Submissions must be received by 11:59pm on September 11th, 2023. Late submissions will not be considered for selection.

Selection Process

Artwork will be selected by Arts Council Wood Buffalo. The selection is final and the successful artist will be notified by September 15th, 2023.

Please note that only the successful artist will be notified. Artists submitting their artwork keep full copyright of their images. Submissions that are not chosen will not be used in any way by ACWB or third party organizations, unless requested by ACWB in advance and approved by the artist.

Licensing Fee

The successful artist will be paid a one time, all-inclusive licensing fee of $200.00, inclusive of GST. 

Contact Information

Emma Carter
Engagement Manager

emma@artscouncilwb.ca

(780) 713-1948

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Island Mountain Arts will be accepting exhibition submissions for our 2024 exhibition season until August 15th, 2023.

IMA’s gallery is the ideal space to exhibit many types of media. This professional yet intimate gallery space is 82 linear feet and has 12-foot high ceilings. The gallery makes use of natural light that floods in through huge storefront windows, and can also adapt for floodlights and spotlights instead of sunlight, as well as light-limited space for media.

Exhibitions run predominantly from April to October each year. Island Mountain Arts pays an artist fee and transportation amount. We prioritize emerging and mid-career Western-Canada residing artists. We are also invested in developing outreach opportunities through workshops, screenings and conversations to further engagement with your work while it resides in our community. 

The application form cannot be saved and revisited. Feel free to download and use this document as needed to prepare your application. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hvR_AYMv6sArND-IXhfV6u2uDJDS-P7VddTgcCe06dY/