Art Bits

No worries. You’ve got a whole month to try and guess what The Arts Council will be buying this year.

Upcoming grant deadline: Professional Project Grants Program

The Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council (NLAC) is now accepting applications for its:

Professional Project Grants Program

(for individual artists, groups, and non-profit arts organizations)

Application deadline: 16 March 2010

(Projects must start on/after 15 May 2010)

Contact the NLAC for an application form and details:

The Newman Building, 1 Springdale Street, St. John’s

726-2212 or toll free 1 (866) 726-2212 (NL only)

www.nlac.nf.ca nlacmail@nfld.net

Janet McDonald
Communications Officer
Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council
1 Springdale Street
P.O. Box 98
St. John’s, NL
A1C 5H5

Tel: (709) 726-2212
Toll Free: 1(866) 726-2212 (NL only)
Fax:(709) 726-0619

jmcdonald@nf.ai

Hey Kids! Want to do research for the next generation of illuminati mind control programs? Sure to make your career in advertising and hollywood crowd control movies! Here’s your chance.

NFB Hothouse 6: Call for Submissions

Deadline: February 19, 2010

Program Dates: April 05 – June 25, 2010

Theme: Inside Out

Tell it in a minute. Do it in 3 months. Make it Stereoscopic 3D.

The National Film Board of Canada seeks submissions from emerging filmmakers (young and not-so-young), and artists intrigued by animation art, for the 6th edition of Hothouse, a 12-weekpaid apprenticeship in full-on, all-inclusive, real-world animation filmmaking.

A new dimension this year — and a giant experiment — Hothouse 6 will be produced in stereoscopic 3D!. No need to dust off your red and blue glasses or script elaborate face-poking scenes; this is about using space as an essential story device and expressive tool (intimacy, fantasy, paradox, etc).

Hothouse is about making animation faster and more flexibly, embracing animation’s many possibilities while maintaining creative and technical excellence. We’re looking for six new talents who are willing and able to jump head-first into this intensive, immersive experience.

Submission Criteria:

Submissions must be received by 5pm (Montreal time) on Friday February 19 and must be sent via email or post. The six successful candidates will be notified on Friday February 26.

For more information:

Janet McDonald
Communications Officer
Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council
1 Springdale Street
P.O. Box 98
St. John’s, NL
A1C 5H5

Tel: (709) 726-2212
Toll Free: 1(866) 726-2212 (NL only)
Fax:(709) 726-0619

jmcdonald@nf.aibn.com
www.nlac.nf.ca

Yes, you have found us. We are indeed the IlluminArti conspiracy, well done. It’s not going to help you, though. Your feeble human mind cannot resist our incredibly powerful technologies of power and secret Art secrets of Art. You may have penetrated the sigils to get this far, Neo, but rest assured our secret hypnotic art powers are far beyond your capability to resist…

http://IlluminArti.org

For those who feel they never get a word in edgwise, now’s yer chance. Utilizing AMAZING TECHNOLOGIES and the intertubes you can thrill to the far-speaking wonders of the Eastern Edge. Don’t miss it.

REMINDER | WORDS IN EDGEWISE

Tonight is the night!

Don’t miss WORDS IN EDGEWISE, an interdisciplinary speakers series between MPhil and Eastern Edge. Tonight 7pm. It’s pay what you can and there will be snacks and refreshments available!

Featuring:
+ Jason Penney, skype-ing in from the UK, on his exhibition Afterblast currently on view at Eastern Edge
+ Debbie Collingwood, will read her essay “First Person Inquiry: The Continuing Story of the State of My Art,” a work inspire…d by the 1959 song, “What a Wonderful World.” There may even be singing!
+ Also, a late addition to the show! A special dramatic reading of a scene from “Memorandum” by Czech absurdist dissident playwright-turned-president Vaclav Havel.

Visit the Facebook event page for more details:
http://www.facebook.com/index.php?lh=684ec3edacb2fe1d1677557667362074&#/ical/event.php?eid=264161896121

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Eastern Edge Gallery
72 Harbour Drive
po box 2641 station c
St. John’s, NL, A1C 6K1
709-739-1882
easternedgegallery@gmail.com
www.easternedge.ca

Or somebody, maybe it’s you, how would I know? Need a 2nd JOB in addition to your night gig patrolling the Walmart to pay that HYDRO BILL?

Sure, we all do. Here ya go:

Office Receptionist
(Nine Month Contract)
St. John’s

The Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council (NLAC) is seeking applications for the position of Office Receptionist.

The deadline for applications is Friday, February 5, 2010 at 4 p.m.

Interested parties should submit their resumes to:

Reg Winsor
Executive Director
Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council
P.O. Box 98
1 Springdale Street
St. John’s NL A1C 5H5

No telephone inquiries please. Only those selected for an interview
will be contacted.

For more information on requirements and qualifications see www.nlac.nf.ca

Janet McDonald
Communications Officer
Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council
1 Springdale Street
P.O. Box 98
St. John’s, NL
A1C 5H5

Tel: (709) 726-2212
Toll Free: 1(866) 726-2212 (NL only)
Fax:(709) 726-0619

jmcdonald@nf.aibn.com
www.nlac.nf.ca

Something to do tomorrow beside join the Canadians Against Re-Opening Parliament facebook group.

OPENING TOMORROW JANUARY 9th
ARTIST TALK + OPENING RECEPTION
EASTERN EDGE GALLERY 3 to 5pm

S.A.G.S.R.I
Michael McCormack (NS)

Afterblast
Jason Penney (NL/UK)

On January 9th visit Eastern Edge Gallery for the first exhibitions of 2010! The Suitcase Art Gallery Space Research Institute (SAGSRI) launches its newest project. Newly opened, the St. John’s branch of SAGRSI will host an installation of the mission’s work to date - its continuing struggle to compete in the ’space race’ - and share their story of exploration and its affects on both the traveler and the environment they visit.
Michael McCormack is an interdisciplinary artist and art practitioner. He was the creator and custodian of the McCleave Gallery of Fine Art since 2002, until the suitcase gallery merged with SAGSRI in 2007. After several years of extensive traveling, Michael has returned to Halifax where he works as a representative of SAGSRI Maritimes, and as Director of Eyelevel Gallery.

In conjunction with the space mission, Jason Penney presents survival packs for drag queens and queers post-apocalypse in his exhibition Afterblast. After all the end of the world is near. Each purse contains a home adorned with found objects and reclaimed materials. A man climbing a bleak hill of debris, dressed for the future in discarded fashion co-inhabits the space. A look forward into a past future. Also presented Penney’s automata sculpture featuring a cast of trash inspired characters, who, infused with a new mythology find themselves in a darkened alley compulsively performing and exploring each other. Jason Penney is originally from St. John’s and is currently completing a MFA at Edinburgh College of Art in Scotland.

Exhibition Dates: 9 January to 20 February

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And don’t miss the Rogue Gallery:

Time After Timeline
until January 29th

Exhibition by Yoohoon Kim
30 January to 20 February

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Mary MacDonald
Assistant Director

Eastern Edge Gallery
72 Harbour Drive
po box 2641 station c
St. John’s, NL, A1C 6K1
709-739-1882
easternedgegallery@gmail.com
www.easternedge.ca

Ahoy! That gang of pirates and cut-purses at the Eastern Edge is after your silver! Arrr maties, make a donation and get a special limited edition print for your cabin wall!

Fund-raising Campaign Join the Silver Lining!

Eastern Edge, a not-for-profit art organization, celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2009 - silver!

Through the years, Eastern Edge has succeeded in gaining a strong reputation as a vital part of the artistic scene. Our continuous growth is accomplished by hard work and dedication from staff, volunteers and supporters. We are asking you to help us today by making a donation to Eastern Edge Gallery.

Join the Silver Lining!

Our goal is to raise 20, 000$ before the end of the 2010-2011 fiscal year. This funding will directly benefit the following programs:

*Educational and Community Outreach Programming,
*Travel funding and accommodations for visiting artists and,
*Completing the renovations of the gallery and office space (finish floor, glass door at entrance, track lighting upgrade and Destination Library resource center expansion)

Visit our website and donate online at www.easternedge.ca
send to this address: PO Box 2641 Station C St John’s, NL, A1C 6K1 or, drop by the gallery Tuesday-Saturday noon -5pm at 72 Harbour Drive.

We welcome all donations, be they small, enthusiastic or philanthropic.

Each donation over 100$ receives a limited edition print of the Join the Silver Lining print designed by Mary and Michelle and printed at Living Planet Studios. (25 available)

Tax receipts are available for all donations over 25$. Please specify the address to which it should be sent.

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Eastern Edge Gallery
72 Harbour Drive
po box 2641 station c
St. John’s, NL, A1C 6K1
709-739-1882
easternedgegallery@gmail.com
www.easternedge.ca

Or, you know, you could nominate someone else. Like me!

The Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council (NLAC) is now accepting nominations for the 2009 Arts Awards.

Members of the public can submit one nomination in each of the following six categories:

ARTIST OF THE YEAR 2009
Recognizes the art or activity of a person, group or organization that has made an outstanding contribution to the cultural life of Newfoundland and Labrador in 2009.

ARTS ACHIEVEMENT 2009
Recognizes a practicing artist who has made an outstanding contribution to the cultural life of Newfoundland and Labrador over a period of years.

ARTS IN EDUCATION 2009
Recognizes an artist who has made an outstanding contribution to arts in education in Newfoundland and Labrador over a period of years.

EMERGING ARTIST 2009
Recognizes new and undisputed talent. It is awarded to an emerging artist, group or arts organization that has earned significant recognition for a piece of work or a generally out-sized impact on the scene.

HALL OF HONOUR 2009
Recognizes a person, group or organization that has made a distinguished lifetime contribution to the cultural life of Newfoundland and Labrador.

PATRON OF THE ARTS 2009
Recognizes a person, business, or organization that has demonstrated an ongoing commitment to the arts in Newfoundland and Labrador through innovative, community, or sustained support of artistic activity.

Please see attached nomination forms and information on nominations and eligibility.

Start thinking about people you’d like to see honoured at the NLAC Arts Awards!

Nominations close February 1, 2010.

For more information, please contact the Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council office at 726-2212 or toll free 1 (866) 726-2212 (NL only).

Janet McDonald
Communications Officer
Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council
1 Springdale Street
P.O. Box 98
St. John’s, NL
A1C 5H5

Tel: (709) 726-2212
Toll Free: 1(866) 726-2212 (NL only)
Fax:(709) 726-0619

jmcdonald@nf.aibn.com
www.nlac.nf.ca