Calls For Talent
ArtsConnect lists opportunities for artists of ALL mediums. Calls are listed by deadline; calls that are ongoing are listed alphabetically after those with deadlines. Studio space is listed below all calls. To list a call for talent or advertisements for studio space, please contact us by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , or call 604-931-8255.
CALLS FOR TALENT WITH DEADLINES:
Call for Community Builders
Society for Community Development
Deadline for Submissions: September 10, 2010
Do you know of an unsung community hero? Well, now is your chance to nominate him or her. The Spirit of Community Awards run by the Society for Community Development provides residents of the Tri-Cities area an opportunity to honour individuals who are "community builders". Anybody who lives, works, plays, or has made community contributions in the Tri-Cities can be nominated. We want to help you honour your family, friends, and co-workers who selflessly show responsible citizenship by tirelessly working to create healthy communities through their tremendous contributions and commitments. For more information, or to nominate someone, visit www.societyforcommunitydevelopment.com/community_awards.
Call for Photographers
The City of Port Moody
Deadline for Submissions: September 10, 2010
Port Moody boasts a beauty, charm and character all of its own. But what does Port Moody mean to you? The City wants to know! My Port Moody is the theme for the 2011 Port Moody City Calendar. The Calendar Committee is accepting your photos of Port Moody’s people, landmarks, landscapes, sports, flora and fauna. Whatever your inspiration, be daring and original. The winning shots will appear in the 2011 Port Moody calendar, which is sent to all residents and businesses. Selected photographers receive a photo credit in the printed calendar plus the opportunity to have their photos appear on signature pages within the City’s website. For full submission guidelines, visit www.cityofportmoody.com, email
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or call 604-469-4612.
Call for Front of House Manager
Terry Fox Theatre
Deadline for Submissions: September 15, 2010
Terry Fox Theatre has a contract position available for a theatre rentals/front of house manager. The position requires mostly daytime hours but front of house requires evening and weekend availability. The majority of the duties of this position revolve around the booking of the theatre for community events. This includes but is not limited to booking the theatre and holding rooms, contract preparation and fee calculation, marketing events to the media and marketing the theatre to prospective clients, scheduling and recruiting volunteers, website updates and acting as front of house manager during events. This is a busy position with lots of opportunity to work in every area of theatre administration. For full details or to apply email
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or call 604-468-9403.
Call for Actors
Stage 43
Deadline for Submissions: September 15, 2010
Stage 43 is conducting auditions for Charley's Aunt, which runs January 13-22, 2011 at Evergreen Cultural Centre. The play is set at Oxford University in 1892. Charley Wykeman anticipates that his aunt Donna Lucia D'Alvadorez en route from Brazil will act as chaperone while he and classmate Jack Chesney profess their love for their sweethearts before their overprotective guardian takes them away to Scotland for several months. But what to do when his aunt announces she will be delayed? Persuade their rugby playing classmate Lord Fancourt Babberly to dress up and masquerade as the Aunt of course. The cast includes Charley, Jack and Lord Fancourt Babberly, all Oxford students in their mid-20s, as well as Jack's middle-aged butler, Jack's father, the sweethearts and more. Auditions will be held on Sunday, September 12 from 10AM-1PM and Wednesday, September 15, from 7-9PM in the Rehearsal Hall at Evergreen Cultural Centre. For full details or more information contact Claire Pinkett bt email at
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or call 604.945.0050.
Call for Artists
The City of Port Moody
Deadline for Submissions: September 16, 2010
The United Nations has declared 2011 the International Year of Forests. It’s a celebration of forests and their importance in everyday life. Working with this theme, Port Moody's Public Art Program is seeking an artist, or a team of artists, to create artwork for a series of printed street banners. The selected design will line the streets of Port Moody in 2011 and 2012. Submission guidelines may be downloaded from www.cityofportmoody.com/Arts/News/Call+for+Artists.htm. For more information contact Kristin Tracey at 604-469-4605 or
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Call for Performers
Theatrix YouTheatre
Deadline for Submissions: September 18, 2010
Theatrix Youtheatre Society is proud to announce signup for the fall programs. Their classes and programs are open to children and youth ages 4 and up. Performance programs with live theatre presentations include: Frosty the Snowman, Peter Pan, Alice in Wonderland, 13 – the Broadway smash hit for teens; and Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs. For information on these programs visit theatrixyoutheatre.com.
Call for Arts Supporters
City of Port Moody
Deadline for Submissions: September 30, 2010
The City of Port Moody is accepting nominations for its arts award. Arts award nominees contribute time, talent, leadership or support to the arts. They benefit the community and Port Moody’s reputation locally, nationally or internationally as City of the Arts. For more information and a nomination form visit www.cityofportmoody.com/awards.
Call for Artists
Leigh Square Winter Artisan's Fair
Deadline for Submissions: October 1, 2010
The Leigh Square Community Arts Village is seeking applications from artists, vendors, and artisans alike from across the Lower Mainland for our annual Winter Artisans Fair. The fair will be held during the weekend celebration for Christmas in Leigh Square, an annual event where local residents watch the Lighting of the Tree, listen to holiday carols, catch a glimpse of Santa, participate in arts and crafts activities, and storytelling. Accepted vendors will be notified within a week following the deadline. Once accepted, there is a nominal vendor fee which covers the rental of one table, two chairs, and electricity for the duration of the Fair. In order to maintain a high level of quality, workmanship, and uniqueness, all entries will be juried in this Fair - show us your best! For full details, or to applly, email
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or visit www.portcoquitlam.ca/arts.
Call for Artists
The City of Port Moody
Deadline for Submissions: October 15, 2010
Port Moody’s annual community banner painting festival takes place on January 22 and 23, 2011 at the City Hall Galleria. Artists of all ages and abilities are invited to participate in the festival by designing and painting street banners that celebrate the United Nations’ 2011 International Year of Forests. It’s a celebration of forests and their importance in everyday life. Submission details and design entry forms are available at Tri-Cities libraries and recreation centres, the Port Moody Arts Centre and Port Moody City Hall. Submission details and design entry forms may also be downloaded at www.cityofportmoody.com/Arts/News/2011+Community+Banner+Painting+Festival.htm. For more information contact Kristin Tracey at 604-469-4605 or
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Call for Artists
Place des Arts Christmas Boutique
Deadline for Submissions: October 17, 2010
Place des Arts, a multi-disciplinary arts centre in Coquitlam, is seeking new artists for its Christmas Boutique, 2010. This annual event is always very successful, and each year more and more customers are choosing to buy locally crafted artwork at the boutique. For the 2010 boutique, open from November 12 to December 17, they are seeking artisans who create fine-art quality felted items, wooden boxes, glass ornaments, silver work, unique pottery, leather products, hand-made soapand other quality handcrafted items — no hand-made cards, photos, prints or assembledjewelry please. Your items do not necessarily need to be Christmas themed. All works are for sale. Artists set prices for their works, and Place des Arts retains 30%. For registration forms and artists identification cards, interested artists may visit www.placedesarts.ca and follow the “Our Programs” dropdown menu to “Christmas Boutique.” For more information, phone 604.664.1636 or email
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Call for Artists
Chanukah Menorah Design Competition and Auction
Deadline for Submissions: October 25, 2010
In collaboration with ArtsConnect and Leigh Square Community Arts Village, this Chanukah Menorah auction project will examine the “Celebration of Light” as practiced by those in the Jewish Faith. All works accepted will be on display at the Arts Village. Exhibition dates are November 13th, 2010- January 9th, 2011.Artists from all communities are welcome to submit artwork that interprets the meaning of Chanukah and the menorah design. For more information about the menorah and the observation of Chanukah, visit www.burquest.org. You do not have to be Jewish to participate. A detailed call for artists and complete submission guidelines are available online.
Call for Artists
Richmond Art Gallery's 5th Annual Artist Trading Card Exhibition
Deadline for Submissions: November 1, 2010
The Richmond Art Gallery's 5th Annual Artist Trading Card Exhibition is a display of Artist Trading Cards from local, national, and international artists. Artist Trading Cards are miniature works of original art measuring 2.5 x 3.5 inches that are made to trade. This international art movement is intended to be a non-commercial, non-hierarchical, non-judgemental avenue for artistic exchange. Artists of all ages are invited to participate, and all techniques and mediums are welcome. All entries that follow the submission guidelines will be exhibited, and all the ATCs on exhibit will be up for trade. For details on this year's exhibition and to download an entry form, please go to the Richmond Art Gallery website at www.richmondartgallery.org. For further information, please contact Kathy Tycholis, the ATC Exhibition Coordinator, at
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Call for Artists
Wearable Art Awards
Deadline for Submissions: December 10, 2010
Port Moody Arts Centre Society's 2011 Wearable Art Awards are scheduled for next February 18 - 19. With the support of our community and corporate partners, they are offering $5,000 in cash awards. The event generally attracts up to 100 entries from communities across Canada, the United States and elsewhere. The entries will be shown by models during two performances at Port Moody's Civic Centre and then will be displayed at the Port Moody Arts Centre from March 3 - April 10, 2011. The 2011 Wearable Art Awards will feature three categories - Open, Headdress, and Brassiere. Prizes will be awarded in each of these three categories, along with additional awards, as determined by the jury panel, for: Second Life, Best in Show, Student participation, use of Technology, Ethnic Expression, Material of the Year (paper), and "People's Choice". Entry applications must be submitted online at www.wearableartawards.com/apply; important information - including must-read FAQs - can be found at www.wearableartawards.com/artists.
ONGOING CALLS FOR TALENT:
Call for Interns
First Weekend Club
First Weekend Club is looking for an amazing intern to work in their North Shore Film Studios office. This is ideal for a student, a recent grad looking to get a start in the film industry, or someone who just loves film. You must be able to commit a minimum of 10 to 12 hours per week for at least three months. Responsibilities include market research, administrative tasks, updating website content and assisting at events. Candidates should be reliable, professional, have great phone skills, an incredible work ethic and a great sense of humour. This is an unpaid internship, but perks include free movie passes, a year-long pass to Canada Screens monthly screenings, networking and a damn fine reference letter at the end of the three month period. If you're interested, submit a resume along with a brief cover letter to
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Call for Artists
Coquitlam Art Club
Coquitlam Art Club seeks new members to join the two year old club in the pursuit of happiness through painting and drawing. The club welcomes novices and experienced artists alike, and has a goal to promote and support local artists in the community and beyond. Meetings are at Dogwood Pavilion every other Sunday, and Glen Pine Pavilion every other Saturday. Club members will participate in shows at Dogwood Pavilion from June 25-27, 2010, and at Glen Pine Pavilion from October29-30, 2010. For more information, call Sandie at 604-939-9258 or Sonie at 604-469-8712.
Call for Volunteers
Polygon/Evergreen Arts Education Program
The Polygon/Evergreen Arts Education Program is in full swing and they expect over 2000 students to tour the facility. They are seeking volunteers to assist the Visual Arts Instructors. Evergreen Cultural Centre is proud to offer great volunteer benefits for the generous donation of your time to our organization in its efforts to enrich the art community. You will be responsible for preparing materials, assisting with set up and clean up, and helping children and families with projects. You must be available weekday mornings and afternoons. To apply, or for more details, visit the volunteer website where you will find a link to the online application. Or, if you prefer, you can call 604-927-6561.
Call for Singers
Les Échos du Pacifique
SINGERS WANTED ! Come celebrate the launch of the 37th season of Maillardville's francophone choir, Les Échos du Pacifique ! Open house Monday September 13 from 7 to 9PM at Place Maillardville (in the Centre Bel-Âge) 1200 Cartier Avenue (Coquitlam). Info: 604-266-4699 or 604-764-2808 ;
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; www.lesechosdupacifique.com
2-D and 3-D Artists Wanted
The North Vancouver Community Arts Council is always seeking both 2-D and 3-D artists for upcoming exhibits to be held at the North Vancouver District Hall. The Art in Public Places program celebrates emerging art and artists through a professional exhibit in a public place, which serves both to promote artists and increase public awareness of art. All accepted artists must become members of the Arts Council. Contact the North Vancouver Community Arts Council at 604-988-6844 for more information.
Art Consultant? Artisans? Plaster Artists? Freelance Photographer?
These and many other calls for talent and/or job opportunities can be found by visiting www.allianceforarts.com. We suggest you bookmark this link for ongoing opportunities.
Calls For Artists
Opus Framing and Art Store has a great list of calls for talent on their website under "Monthly Newsletters" click here for the link http://www.opusframing.com/newsletter2/index.html
The Blackberry Gift Shop
Port Moody
The Blackberry Gift Shop at the Port Moody Arts Centre at 2425 St. Johns Street is in need of new submissions. If you would like to participate in the Blackberry Artist Society simply bring in three or four samples of your art work to be juried at one of our monthly meetings. Application forms are available online at www.blackberrygiftshop.ca. For more information, please contact us via email
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or 604-931-2008 ext.102.
The British Columbia Art Teachers’ Association
Deadline: Ongoing
BCATA is welcoming the images and voices of students, teachers, administrators, parents and members of the community to create a series of mimi posters to communicate the importance of the arts. The objective is to have representation from students of all ages, school districts and art institutions throughout the province. Posters will be distributed through newsletters, BCATA mailings and will be featured on the BCATA website. Permission must be obtained from parents, and only first names or a class name will be published. For more information, contact Regan Rasmussen @ 250-478-5548 or email
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. for more information on the BCATA, visit www.bctf.ca
Inlet Wellness Gallery
Port Moody
Inlet Wellness Gallery (2320 Clarke St.) invite local artists to submit work to be displayed in their new venue. For more information, contact:
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Outsider Art In a Box Vending Machines
Vancouver
Artists are wanted to contribute to Art vending machines in Vancouver BC. Outsider Art In A Box vending machines is an artist created project, selling small art works that are dispensed from retired/refurbished vending machines. Artwork by different artists is mixed together and sold in a random order, giving the community an opportunity to engage with art in a unique way. For more information and for application forms visit: www.alteredanything.com (click on outsider art) or
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PLUMb
PLUMb, a quarterly full-colour print arts journal, seeks submissions of photography, poetry, visual art, fiction, critical essays, and reviews. Payment: 2 contributor copies Submission guidelines and current themes are found on our website: www.plumb.ca.
Port Moody Public Library
Contact Irene Jakse
Program & Services Coordinator
Port Moody Public Library
100 Newport Drive, Port Moody, BC V3H 3E1
Telephone: 604.469.4692
Fax: 604.469.4576
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Wild West Can Can Dancers
The Wild West Cancan Dancers welcome new members and enquiries for bookings. We are a vibrant group of ladies who volunteer their time to dance, sew and raise spirits in the community. We offer women of all ages, fitness levels, dance abilities and body types a chance to be a part of something fun and creative. Empowerment, friendship and the joy of dance are our focus. Come contribute, however you can, to a good time and a good cause or hire us to perform cancan and burlesque numbers. We can also be booked for parties, photo shoots and teaching cancan. All money raised through our shows and events go to local charities. Email us at
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or check out our website www.wildwestcancan.ca
STUDIO SPACE:
Electronic Ave: www.bizzo.com
Esplanade Studios: www.cityofportmoody.com