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Opportunities ~ December 2011
CHANGING THREADS ~ NATIONAL CONTEMPORARY FIBRE ART AWARDS 2012..... ENTRY FORMS NOW AVAILABLE.... Click on 'Changing Threads Fibre' for terms and conditions and then the sub-page for the entry form...
Arts Council Nelson presents
CHANGING THREADS 2012 National Contemporary Fibre Art Awards
~ a showcase of contemporary New Zealand Fibre & Textile Arts at The Refinery ArtSpace, Nelson.
The aim of this exhibition is to showcase the use of fibre & textiles in a challenging and more conceptual way from their more general usage. Awards to the value of $5,300.00
Closing date for CD entries 17 February 2012.
Contact Lloyd Harwood 548 4640 or artscouncilnelson@paradise.net.nz or check out more details on our website www.acn.org.nz
The Art of Assemblage
Closing date: Wednesday, 7 December 2011
Erupt Events (Lake Taupo Arts Festival Trust)
We are calling for assemblage artists to be part of a group show The Art of Assemblage which opens on Wed 9 May 2012 and will be on show for 5 weeks at the Taupo Museum Art Gallery as part of the Erupt Taupo Arts Festival (10-20 May 2012)
The Art of Assemblage will be a unique group show that will highlight the significant artform of assemblage and how assemblage artists bring together real world mash-ups of reclaimed materials and found objects into 3D artworks.
The aim of this show is to promote public awareness of the quality and dexterity of recycled/assemblage art and the artists while raising the question of the current obsessive consuming habits of our society. At what stage does our planet implode with stuffed landfills and throwaway mass materialistic consumerism? Although assemblage art does not make the discarded objects disappear it does redirect the meaning to create a new found perspective by joining together treasures and trash as vehicles for new communication.
The Erupt Festival will pay for freight and transport of artworks.
Artworks can be available to sell with a 35% commission GST Inclusive going to Taupo Museum.
Artworks need to be available for the exhibition duration of 5 weeks from 9 May to 15 June with delivery to be no later than 5 May and to be returned by 30 June 2012.
Opportunity location:
Please submit images/sketches or documentation of artworks by 7 December to Amanda Wright amanda@erupt.co.nz or post to PO Box 68 510 Newton, Auckland.
Aspiring Art Prize
Closing date: Friday, 9 December 2011
The aim of Aspiring Art Prize is to foster and encourage artists living and working in the South Island of New Zealand. The winning prize of $5000 is proudly sponsored by Craigs Investment Partners. In addition there are a number of merit prizes sponsored by the local community. This year there will also be a $2000 prize for the best landscape artist.
Please visit www.aspiringartprize.com for details
Contact: Beverley McCarthy 0274 354 848
Sculptors wanted for Symposium
Closing date: Saturday, 15 December 2012
Uxbridge Creative Centre
On Saturday March 31st 2012 (9am - 4pm) and Sunday April 1st 2012 (9am - 1pm) Uxbridge Creative Centre will hold its inaugural Sculpture Symposium in Barry Curtis Park, Flat Bush, Auckland. The event is sponsored by the Howick Local Board, Auckland Council. The symposium will promote arts in Auckland and, specifically, sculpture in the community as the Symposium sculptors will be working in a public domain, Barry Curtis Park, using classic New Zealand materials.
The Symposium is open to all New Zealand artists. 15 artists comprising a mix of established and emerging artists will be invited to participate from those who apply.
Artists that are selected to participate will be given the choice of working in either Macrocarpa or Ponga or Oamaru stone.
We are seeking proposals from emerging and established Sculptors that are interested in taking part in the Symposium. From the 15 Sculptures created one will be selected for purchase in exchange for $2000 from Auckland Council, Howick Local Board.
Contact details: exhibitions@uxbridge.org.nz 09 535 6467
side way - call for proposals
Closing date: Tuesday, 1 January 2013
Youth Art Committee invites visual artists to submit proposals for their new window space side way at Artstation. If you are under 26 and have some drawing, painting, object, jewellery, print, moving image, text ot textile work you'd like to show in a window on Ponsonby Road, send your idea for your use of the space, some images and a brief artist statement toyouthartcommittee@gmail.com.
Based at Artstation in Ponsonby, Youth Art Committee creates opportunities to engage, excite and empower young creatives. YAC is looking to recruit new YAC members who will have the skills and determination that they have! They are looking for people who have ideas, are willing to work, are keen and committed. They usually meet every fortnight at Artstation in Ponsonby for a couple of hours (in the evening), and meet more often when projects require it.
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Contact details: youthartcommittee@gmail.com
Molly Morpeth Canaday Art Award - January 2012 - Whakatane
For painting and drawing
Major award - $10,000 Highly commended - $2,000 Merit awards x 6 - $500
Criteria - Awards are given for painting and drawing in any medium on a surface suitable for wall display. The work (or works) must be the original creation of the artist entering and not infringe upon NZ copyright laws. All works to be created after February 2011 and the longest side of each work must not exceed 1500mm. Entered works must not have been exhibited in a public exhibition prior to this exhibition.
Entry form deadline January 17th 2011
Receiving art work January 23th and January 24th.
Gala Opening Friday 27th January 2012 - 7 pm preview. 8pm presentation of awards.
Exhibition open daily Saturday 28th January to Sunday 5th 10am – 5pm
(On the final day, Monday 6th February - open 10am – 3pm)
The award support events include, floor talks, art appreciation lecture, an art debate, exhibitions by invited artists, art house film, story telling, writer and illustrator talk.
Judge for 2012 award – Dr Marilynn Webb, Dunedin.
Check the web site for updates and information.
Entry form
http://www.mollymorpethcanaday.co.nz/
or email co-ordinator - hghourigan@gmail.com
Street Sculpture
Closing date: Friday, 20 January 2012
Glen Eden Village
ARTISTS: Pick up the Challenge! Art on the Street is coming..... 1st Prize $1,500.00, 2nd Prize $500.00, 3rd Prize $250.00. 5th March to 17th March 2012.... Get those creative energies flowing... Minimum age of entry 16 years. All applicants must register entry by 20th January 2012.
Key skills sought: Design and make a street sculpture themed to a Glen Eden
Contact details: rules and requirements available from glenedent_ba@yahoo.co.nz orwhitestar@slingshot.co.nz
Estuary Artworks Competition 2012
Closing date: Monday, 6 February 2012
Uxbridge Creative Centre is proud to announce the Estuary Artworks Competition will be running again in 2012, offering a total of $9,000 in prize money. This exhibition has been supported by Howick Local Board, Auckland Council.
This significant art competition, now into its sixth year, is open to all residents of New Zealand. Our aim, through the artworks, is for visitors to the exhibition to gain awareness of and appreciation for the Estuary's natural, cultural and geological features of regional and national significance and to motivate communities to actively work together for its protection, enhancement and restoration.
The judges will be looking for original, informed and intelligent responses to this theme. An exhibition of the finalist works will be on display at Uxbridge Creative Centre from 16 Februrary until 8 March 2012. Entries for the exhibition will be selected by the Curator for judging by a panel. The winning artwork will be announced at the exhibition opening Thursday 16 February 2012, 6.30pm. The winner will receive cash as well as the opportunity to have a solo exhibition at Uxbridge in 2012.
Estuary Artworks 2012 is open to 2D and 3D artworks and the only restriction is the works must not measure larger than 1500mm high, long or wide. Please contact the Uxbridge Curator on exhibitions@uxbridge.org.nz
Open Call – Art on Life
New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts
Closing date: Tuesday, 28 February 2012
Opening 9 March 2012 The NZ Academy of Fine Arts will present Art on Life, an exhibition dedicated to the exploration of the many facets of human experience and the way art captures and explores our lives. It will involve a number of guest artists, such as James Robinson and Michael Crawford, along with selected Academy artists.
Does your work take a - perhaps sidelong - look at the idiosyncrasies of human nature? Does it present or explore metaphors we use to represent our lived experience? Is it concerned with the still moments and objects that define us, or the complexity of our relationships and our ‘place’ in our rural environment and landscapes? If so, your work could be a fitting part of this exhibition.
Entry is open to everyone doing interesting and quality work. All work is subject to selection. All works will be for sale.
If you would like to discuss your possible participation in this exhibition, please call Jodie Dalgleish on (+64 4) 499 8807.
The New Zealand Art Show Gets Ready for 2012
Preparations for the New Zealand Art Show 2012 show have been well underway since September and the dates for next year’s event have been set – August 2 – 5, 2012.
On November 1 the New Zealand Affordable Art Trust (NZAAT) marked this stage of its operations with the launch of a new-look website, early artist applications, reduced application fees, and early-bird ticket specials. Hi Ho – New Website on the Go. Look at our new-look website - www.artshow.co.nz
Artists Wanted for the 2012 show Applications are now open and artists can apply for the following exhibition categories: Single Artists Walls – 2 to 4 panels, unlimited number of works, artist on-site for duration of show. Solo Panel – a single panel, up to 15 artworks, curated by the New Zealand Art Show. General Exhibition -up to 5 artworks, curated by the New Zealand Art Show.
Be in to win. Artists selected for the New Zealand Art Show 2012 also have a chance to win. Signature Piece Art Award - The People's Choice Award. $5,000 cash prize awarded to an outstanding artwork. Winner decided by public vote. Winesale.co.nz Art Series Wine Label Prize - an artwork chosen and purchased by winesale.co.nz will feature on a wine bottle label.
More information about our awards at: www.artshow.co.nz
Application fees Application fee has been reduced to $30 (down from $35) but if applicants pay before January 15 2012, it costs only $20 - cheap as chips! Artists can take advantage by paying now and supplying the remainder of your application later.
Invitation for Artists to Join……
Kahurangi Gallery - Nelson's Online Art Gallery is looking for artists from the Top of the South to join. There is a low annual fee, low commission and the artist is able to load up images and details of their artworks themselves. For further information please check out the website www.kahurangigallery.co.nz and email art@kahurangigallery.co.nz for further information.
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Fly-By-Night Gallery – exhibition space available in December
For artists of any style or medium, full exhibition or a couple of pieces. Fly-By-Night Gallery also invites all artists to submit up to 3 pieces of 20cm x 20cm, for our "Off-The-Wall"- Xmas Art Sale. Pieces will sell for $199 with low commission rate. Contact zappalot@hotmail.com or
021 2132299
Looking for artists/stall holders – Nelson Lakes Summer Festival
Nelson Lakes Summer Festival is being organised for 21st / 22nd January, and will include an art/craft/artisan market on Sunday 22nd. We would like to hear from any artists/artisans who are interested in booking a stall or maybe holding a workshop or demo. We plan to hold the market beside the lake, but we do have the large community hall as a back up, or it will be available for groups to use for workshops. We would also welcome buskers! For more info or to book your place please email Jan Thomson janthomsonart@gmail.com or phone 03 5211999.
visual arts classes / workshops….
PASTEL WORKSHOP FOCUSING ON INNER CREATIVITY
PRODUCES FRAMEABLE ART BY BOTH BEGINNERS & EXPERIENCED ARTISTS
On Saturday/Sunday, December 3rd / 4th with artist NgAng, at IMPRESSIONS Studio in Richmond.
The two-day class, limited to 8 people, is relaxed, encouraging, playful, and non-competitive. Each participant goes home with ten pieces of art they've created, many of frameable quality.
The focus is on developing inner creative vision rather than reproducing an "outside" scene. Through carefully sequenced exercises, including spontaneous drawing to live harp music, both total beginners and experienced artists create uniquely individual images using pastels and coloured pencils.
Participants also learn simple techniques for “drawing with light” and using pastels to create
landscapes, crowd scenes, flowers, animals, and an “inner child portrait” that evokes creativity often untapped for many years.
Tuition is $195. Discounted materials packet at Impressions: $36. For more detailed descriptions of activities & schedule, or to enroll, phone NgAng on 03 525 7666 or email ngangart@gmail.com.
Felt Jewellery Making with International Visiting Artist Pauline Hann
Sunday 4th December 2011
Accessorize your favourite outfit with your own hand-made felt beads make round, oval
and millefiori (layered) beads to string as a necklace or attach to a brooch or pin.
Pauline Hann will be coming in December to teach workshops in Felt Making and Mosaics. Pauline is a qualified Art and Design Teacher and a graduate of Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, Dundee, Scotland, where she taught Design for 30 Years. Pauline is a highly experience tutor who will guide you sympathetically through the creative process. Come along and see how easy it can be!! She is also our Scottish Auntie and is coming across to New Zealand to share her knowledge and experience.
4pm till 8pm at Pottering About, 38 Buxton Square, Nelson.
$120 for workshop, materials, coffee and a snack
Contact Ph. 03 545 8041, info@potteringabout.co.nz
Mosaic Wall Plaque workshop with International Visiting Artist Pauline Hann
Tuesday 6th December 2011
Mosaic an individually designed wall plaque for your house or garden. It can include your house number, a motto e.g. a Home Sweet Home, or just an image of a cat, bird or flower etc. You will learn the basics of mosaic and expert tuition will be given on designing, cutting, shaping, sticking and grouting.
5pm till 9pm at Pottering About, 38 Buxton Square, Nelson.
$120 for workshop, materials, coffee and a snack
Contact Ph. 03 545 8041, info@potteringabout.co.nz
Felt Handbag Workshop with International Visiting Artist Pauline Hann
Sunday 11th December 2011
Make you own 100% Merino handbag using a resist template. To create extra decoration you can add scraps of silk chiffon and complete your masterpiece by making felt handles and decorating with funky buttons.
4pm till 9pm at Pottering About, 38 Buxton Square, Nelson.
$155 for workshop, materials, coffee and a snack
Contact Ph. 03 545 8041, info@potteringabout.co.nz
Felt Hat Workshop with Visiting International Artist Pauline Hann
Friday 16th December 2011
A beret, a cloche or a bonnet with a brim. Using a plastic resist, create your own stylish hat in 100% pure New Zealand Merino wool.
5pm till 8pm at Pottering About, 38 Buxton Square, Nelson.
$95 for workshop, materials, coffee and a snack
Contact Ph. 03 545 8041, info@potteringabout.co.nz
Mosaic Garden Sculpture workshop with International Artist Pauline Hann
Sunday 18th December 2011
Design and make your own mosaic garden sculpture e.g. a fish, bird, abstract etc. on a ready prepared base. Amaze yourself with your artistic talents. Expert tuition will be given on all aspects of design and construction for you to create a unique artefact for your garden.
5pm till 9pm at Pottering About, 38 Buxton Square, Nelson.
$155 for workshop, materials, coffee and a snack
Contact Ph. 03 545 8041, info@potteringabout.co.nz
The Nelson Mail Lantern Workshop
Saturday 17 December
Botancial Reserve, 5.30pm – 7.30pm
Come along to the Nelson Mail Lantern Workshop and make a lantern to the theme of Creatures of the Night, then join in the annual Lantern Celebration (that night, 7pm – 10pm). Please bring your own small torch to make your lantern.
JUNIOR ART CLASSES
Indulge and extend your child’s creativity with Tutor Larisse Hall.
5 - 10yr olds: Mondays & Tuesdays 3.30 - 4.30pm. $10 per session
Limited spaces available ~ Book early to avoid disappointment.
Location: Larisse’s Art Studio in Annesbrook, Nelson.
Phone Larisse 03 547 4929 / 027 358 2006 for more details
Ron Weiss - Adobe Photoshop Magic – Creative Graphics
Simple source images can be manipulated into so many interesting shapes and colours.
Free demonstrations – 03 5423405 – for any type of art groups rondoweiss65@hotmail.co
Sat/Sunday Feb.11-12, 2012 CREATING FROM THE MAGIC WITHIN, taught by NgAng. NgAng Art Studio in Golden Bay.
Limited to 4 people. 9:30 - 4:30 each day. $200 includes all supplies and materials.
For beginning and experienced artists.
For more information about workshop activities and a detailed description and schedule, contact NgAng: Ph 03 525 7646, mob 021 107 6312, email ngangart@gmail.com.
Sounds in the Sun Artist Search 2012 USU Students' Association
New Zealand’s biggest orientation music festival is looking for some hot new talent to debut! Closing date: Sunday, 11 December 2011
Your favourite music festival is returning for its 5th year and for the first time ever running the “Sounds in the Sun” Artist Search Facebook competition! We are giving you & your mates the opportunity to open Sounds in the Sun 2012 sharing the stage with the hottest bands in NZ!!
All you have to do is visit the USU Students' Association Facebook page and press “Like”. Then click on the left tab titled “Sounds in the Sun Artist Search” and press “Enter Here”. Fill out the form and add your You Tube 3-6 minute video link, read the terms & conditions & click submit!! Then tell all your friends to click “like” on your video entry which will appear on the “Watch Videos” tab. Each like acts as a vote!!
The You Tube link can be between 3-6 minutes showing off your mad DJ skills, dance crew, solo performance or band. You can then tell your friends to “like” your video!!
The five video entries which gain the highest number of “likes” between the opening date of the competition (9 am, 7 November 2011) and the closing date (7pm on 11 December 2011) will go through to the final. A final will consist of a panel of industry professional judges, A & R Universal Music Josh Peterson, Katchafire, Sounds in the Sun Events Manager Adam Basham and Clint from The Edge. The panel will then select a winner.
The winner will be announced via Unitec Students’ Association of Unitec and sponsoring media partners on the 13th December. Be in to win; Opening at Sounds in the Sun 2012 Music Festival Win a day in York Street recording studios, NZ’s Premier recording facility, with a top engineer recording your song! Interview on Juice TV
Lunch with A & R consultant for Universal Music, 5 Double Passes to Sounds in the Sun Music Festival, VIP treatment at Sounds in the Sun
Photo-shoot with Snap Star, *Prizes are subject to change. No flights and accommodation are offered to the winner.
Contact details: All you have to do is visit the USU Students' Association Facebook page and press “Like”. Then click on the left tab titled “Sounds in the Sun Artist Search” and press “Enter Here”. Fill out the form and add your You Tube 3-6 minute video link, read the terms & conditions & click submit!! Then tell all your friends to click “like” on your video entry which will appear on the “Watch Videos” tab. Each like acts as a vote!!
Yulia and Friends – free singing tutorials
Sunday 11th December 2011
At The Playhouse, 171 Westdale Road, Mapua,
When Yulia arrived from Russia at the age of 16, she had nothing but the clothes on her back and dream for a better future here in New Zealand. After mastering English and with no formal singing training, Yulia was discovered after entering a television talent contest. She is now one of New Zealand’s biggest selling recording artists.
The Yulia and Friends show allows her to give back to the communities that have given her so much.
Over the course of the day Yulia will pass on the knowledge she has gained to aspiring singers from around the region. Young and old are all welcome to participate in these free tutorials.
The evening will consist of a classic dinner and show experience with a slight twist. The best students from the day will be handpicked by Yulia to perform beside her that evening on the Playhouse stage.
Booking will be essential for the evening show, but please feel free to come along during the day to observe her teaching the students.
Students must sign up beforehand and provide a backing track or sheet music for their performance during the day and night.
Call us on 5402985 for more details
Free day session, Fine dining experience and show $90 Just show $45
Tickets from The Playhouse Cafe ph. 035402985.
Body Festival 2012 call for proposals
Key skills sought: strong performance ideas to form part of our 2012 festival
Closing date: Thursday, 15 December 2011
Dance and Physical Theatre Trust
Christchurch September 21st – October 14th
Having just completed our 2011 festival our attention now turns to 2012 and the continued growth and development of ‘The Body Festival’.
For 2012 we are looking at presenting a slightly smaller programme than our 2011 festival which saw 80 workshops, 20 shows, a huge celebration for Rugby World Cup as part of the Real New Zealand Festival and around 30,000 participate in some way shape or form.
We’ve continued to learn and listen to our audiences and artists and are sure that we can present yet another high quality and diverse programme of dance and physical theatre in 2012.
We will continue to provide venue (including pack in days) and generic technical and marketing support as well as a box office split weighted in the artists favour. In addition for 2012 we will not be programming more than one show on any particular evening to enable focused audience attendance.
Contact: Adam Hayward PO Box 13663 Christchurch. 03 366 7709 021 230 9029
adam@thebody.co.nz
Call to Roots / Reggae groups
Closing date: Saturday, 31 December 2011
I am I search of a roots / reggae group to record and produce. This project will include a totally finished package (be it an EP or LP) ready for duplication. From these recordings I plan to finish 2 lots of masters: the full versions and then the dub versions.
So if you're a roots / reggae band in search of an economical way to get your stuff recorded and produced, get in contact with me. This is something I've been wanting to do for many years now but have not come across the right group to do this project with.
I will be charging for time during the recording stage but everything after that is on me! Opportunity location: Auckland, North Shore
Contact details: Nick: greasy.saucepan@gmail.com
EUROPAfest jazz, blues, pop, classic festival
Date: 4 - 19 May 2012 Place: Bucharest, Romania
Deadline: January 31, 2012
19 years of concerts, contests, unforgettable encounters with musicians from all around the world, creative synergies and excitement. Jazz, blues, pop & classic, all in one event.
For two weeks, between the 4th and 19th of May, EUROPAfest will bring together in Bucharest more than 300 musicians from all over the world. Be a part of the celebration in one of the festival's events: Jazz, blues, pop & classic concerts, jam sessions, competitions, master-classes, workshops, café festival, gala.
For the “Jazz, Blues & Pop Concerts“ bands from all over Europe of 2-6 musicians can apply. Of course exception can be made.
The interested musicians / bands are required to send by post a short presentation / CV , a CD / DVD with their representative music and a recent photo. The organisers reserve the right to select the participating bands in accordance with the festival requirements and with its audience target. For further details please visit http://www.EUROPAfest.ro or contact us at: office@jmevents.ro
Estuary Artworks Competition 2012
Closing date: Monday, 6 February 2012
Uxbridge Creative Centre is proud to announce the Estuary Artworks Competition will be running again in 2012, offering a total of $9,000 in prize money. This exhibition has been supported by Howick Local Board, Auckland Council.
This significant art competition, now into its sixth year, is open to all residents of New Zealand. Our aim, through the artworks, is for visitors to the exhibition to gain awareness of and appreciation for the Estuary's natural, cultural and geological features of regional and national significance and to motivate communities to actively work together for its protection, enhancement and restoration.
The judges will be looking for original, informed and intelligent responses to this theme. An exhibition of the finalist works will be on display at Uxbridge Creative Centre from 16 February until 8 March 2012. Entries for the exhibition will be selected by the Curator for judging by a panel. The winning artwork will be announced at the exhibition opening Thursday 16 February 2012, 6.30pm. The winner will receive cash as well as the opportunity to have a solo exhibition at Uxbridge in 2012.
Estuary Artworks 2012 is open to 2D and 3D artworks and the only restriction is the works must not measure larger than 1500mm high, long or wide. Please find attached the entry form and for further details on this competition, please contact the Uxbridge Curator on exhibitions@uxbridge.org.nz
Contact details: 35 Uxbridge Road, Howick, Auckland, PO Box 38591
Phone: 09 535 6467, Email: exhibitions@uxbridge.org.nz
Producer Pilot programme
Creative New Zealand is calling for proposals from dance and theatre producers interested in being part of a producers’ pilot programme. This programme will provide opportunities for dance and theatre producers to develop their skills and practice, help develop capabilities to deliver work and increase and diversify audiences.
Producers can request funding for a stipend and/or to offset some administrative and management costs they incur, for example office rent, telecommunications and some travel when representing artists.
The pilot will run from July 2012 to June 2014, during which time we expect to support at least two producers offering services to identified dance and/or theatre artists and organisations.
Closing date: Friday, 2 March 2012
Producers thinking of submitting a proposal are strongly urged to discuss their application with their Creative New Zealand adviser prior to preparing an application.
Phone: 04 473 0880 Email: producerpilot@creativenz.govt.nz
CAFKA Call for Submissions (Canada)
The Contemporary Art Forum Kitchener and Area (CAFKA) is an artist-run organization that produces an international biennial exhibition of contemporary art projects in the public spaces of the Waterloo Region. Through the exhibition, lectures, tours and related special events, CAFKA develops opportunities to learn about contemporary art and participate in its making – creating memorable experiences and contributing to the creation of an engaging, animated and stimulating urban environment.
CAFKA wants to hear what artists are thinking about and what drives their practice. The theme of the Spring 2013 biennial exhibition will therefore be determined by the topics and content identified within the proposals. Further, CAFKA seeks artists who are able to respond to the specific features of the local urban landscape and culture as sites of critique and reflection from a global perspective.
CAFKA is inviting proposals for new or existing works that engage the public and a diverse audience. Works in all media will be considered including sculpture, performance, video, audio, installation, photography, painting, drawing, and digital media. Artist Fees paid for Visual and Media Art Projects: $2,000 CAD, plus travel expenses. Wherever possible CAFKA will work with artists to source the donation of materials to help offset production costs. Video and one-time performance fees are paid in accordance with CARFAC (Canadian Artists’ Representation/le Front des Artistes Canadiens). For more information and submission guidelines, please visit www.cafka.org/submissions.
Caselberg Trust International Poetry Prize 2012
Judge: James Brown
First Prize $500, second Prize $250
Plus five highly-commended (no monetary prizes)
Entry fee: $5 for one poem, $10 for up to three poems
Entries close 31 December 2011
The first- and second-placed poems will be published in Landfall, May 2012
For Conditions and Entry Form, go to www.caselbergtrust.org
Looking for poems for the Nelson Provincial Museum window
Email your submission to Carol at c.ercolano@nettel.net.nz
Record your original poems
Community access radio station Fresh FM is interested in recording original poems by Nelson/Tasman based poets to air in the Pop Up Poems programme. Over the years Fresh FM has recorded and aired poems by Rachel Bush, Cliff Fell, Mary Bell Thornton and Mark Raffles, just to name a few. Poets select 4-5 poems in the 30 to 90 second range. Recorded at the Fresh FM Nelson at Founders Park or Takaka Studio by appointment. Reader/author is given credit with an opening line that reads: ‘Here’s Rachel Bush with a Pop Up Poem, then Rachel gives the title of the poem, then reads it. Very simple, very effective local radio broadcasting.
Check out the website at freshfm.net.
Please note that it is important to choose four or five poems and PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE reading them out loud in preparation for your recording session.
For further information or to make an appointment contact Matt or Jo Ann Firestone at Fresh FM joann@freshfm.net or phone 5469891.
Reel Authors International Screenplay Contest
Closing date: Wednesday, 31 October 2012
Reel Authors was set up by freelance film industry workers to encourage NEW writing talent and to BANISH genre subjectivity in screenplay contests, therefore...
Reel Authors is the FIRST contest to have a 'script to reader genre match' guarantee.
We currently offer two biannual screenplay contests:
*International Break Out Screenplay Contest http://reelauthors.com/ -For all genres, both TV and Film scripts are accepted
*Pulsar Sci-Fi Screenplay Contest: http://www.scifiscreenplaycontest.com/index.php -Exclusively for Sci-Fi Film and TV scripts
Soon, our exclusive Action genre contest will be up and running too. From experience we know that Drama and Comedy scripts currently rule the top placings of most contests (due to storyline and character aspects scripts are heavily judged upon), so we wanted to set up exclusive genre contests to ensure new talent of all genres have the chance of shining through to get the recognition they deserve.
Now more about our 'script to reader genre match' guarantee...
At Reel Authors, we've all been in the industry for so long and wonder how new talent can ever be discovered if screenplay contests continue to be so subjective?! So we made sure that we have different readers for each genre (meaning readers only read scripts for genres they truly love!), (as well as having an even ratio of male and female readers), that way, contestants can be 100% sure their script will be read by someone who appreciates that genre (for eg. a Western script will be given to someone who loves Westerns, not someone who loves RomComs and despises cowboys).
Therefore screenplays will be judged fairly on talent and industry related content (Reel Authors offers a 100 point industry orientated scorecard complete with an analysis of approx. 400-600 words) so writers know exactly where they stand and have full assurance that the readers have read their scripts to its entirety. (I'm sure a lot of you would have experienced doubt as to whether a reader actually read your script or just skim-read the first 20 pages!)
Our FAQ page is here: http://reelauthors.com/FAQ.php all our standard regulations are consistent throughout all our contests and our contests run every 6 months so you will never have to play the waiting game for a year for results. If you opt for feedback/analysis and scorecard, you will receive them within a month (30 days).
Contest entry is $25.
Contest entry with analysis and scorecard is $45.
We're also newly on Facebook! 'Like' our Pulsar Sci-Fi Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/pulsarscifiscreenplaycontest or our Reel Authors Screenplay Contests Facebook page and you'll automatically go in the draw to win FREE CONTEST ENTRY AND ANALYSIS/SCORECARD!
-We'll be drawing a winner every month so stay tuned to us on Facebook for our October winner.
Get those fingers typing! Reel Authors http://reelauthors.com/
International Break Out Screenplay Contest http://www.scifiscreenplaycontest.com/index.php
Retail and Studio Space available
Founders Heritage Park has two fabulous ground floor retail/studio spaces for lease, set amongst park grounds and heritage buildings.
A minimum five year lease is offered, $5,500 plus GST p.a. and special conditions apply.
Three months rent in advance required to secure the lease. Suitable tenants will enhance the visitor experience at the park, especially during the summer months. This will include: Open display/retail space for at least six days a week during January and February each year.
Two page proposals accepted until 14 November 2011.
founderspark@ncc.govt.nz
For further information call Maria Anderson, (03)5482649
Make an Art Programme on Fresh FM
Looking for a producer / host for a bi-weekly 15 programme that features a local artist and provides ‘what’s on’ at the Nelson galleries information.
Check out ‘Art Talk’ with Grant Knowles with a bi-weekly programme showcasing Golden Bay artists and art events on www.freshfm.net then click on downloads to get an idea of format.
Cost is $41 incl gst per show – includes replay and upload onto the website.
Contact Jo Ann Firestone, joann@freshfm.net, 546 9891.
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