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VIFF Festival | VIFF Year-Round Artistic Director of Programs Search

VIFF Festival | VIFF Year-Round Artistic Director of Programs Search

Posted by: ArtsVictoria.ca
THE ROLE
VIFF is seeking a visionary, creative, and energetic individual to serve as its Artistic Director of Programs. Working in
partnership with the Artistic Director of Films, you will share the responsibility for creating the organization’s artistic
vision, generating annual and long-term programming plans, and continuously evolving existing programs. Reporting
to the Executive Director and focusing on curatorial excellence, audience growth, and revenue generation, the
Artistic Director of Programs is accountable for the artistic direction, structure, implementation, and success of the
following program areas:

• Year-Round Programming
• Artist Development Programs
• Industry Engagement Programs
• VIFF Talks
• LIVE events
• Aspects of festival film programming
• Strategic projects

Your responsibilities will include the development of an annual programming plan, operating plan, staffing
requirements and budget and collaborative work with;
Executive Director: Set annual priorities and goals for programming and artistic direction.
Artistic Director of Films: Envision an annual & long-term programming plans and identify areas of cross-over
between program areas.

Senior Operating Committee: Serve as a member of the senior decision-making group to promote the vision and
values of VIFF and developing and executing strategic plans.
Operations Department: Establish an annual operating plan that properly resources the various programming areas.
Development Departments: Establish and supports funding opportunities for all existing and new initiatives.
Marketing Department: Establish earned revenue targets and strategies based on the annual programming plan.
Finance Department: Develop an annual budget that properly resources the department.

KEY DELIVERABLES
• Annual Programming Plan
• Multi-Year Programming Plan (aligned with
strategic planning)
• Annual Operating Plan
• Programming Policy & Procedures
• Annual Report & Board Report
Performance Competencies & Traits
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Resilience
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Visioning
• Stakeholder focus
• Leading, coaching and developing others
• In-depth problem-solving and decisive
decision-making

Key Accountabilities:
• In collaboration with the Artistic Director of Films, lead a diverse programming team, as well as the
coordination of staff required to support areas of intersection between programming streams
(mentorships, guest curators, artist residencies, industry programming, educational initiatives, etc.).
• Develop programs which expand VIFF’s delivery of mandate, ensuring VIFF continually provides vibrant,
contemporary, and trusted curatorial and cultural programming for audiences and artists.
• With the Artistic Director of Film and Executive Director, lead the Society’s mandate to engage the film
industry and community.
• Serve as a public-facing representative of the organization with the media, Filmmakers, industry, society
members, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure VIFF offers a diverse program curated by a wide range of curators with unique perspectives,
backgrounds, and skill sets.

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• Support the development of the annual operating budget by establishing earned revenue targets and
program plans and outlining strategic investments
Artist Development & Industry Engagement:
Support and cultivate artists through: Catalyst, Labs, Amp, artist and audience engagement programs such as talks
and master classes and residency programs.
• With the Senior Operations Manager, establish operational requirements for executing impactful artist
development programs.
• Develop the necessary structure for artist development programs and key stakeholders to ensure events
are delivered with a high-level of production value and in a manner which helps elevate VIFF’s
brand/identity.
• Design, program, and lead Artist and Industry engagement events at VIFF such as:
• Marketplace development
• Networking opportunities
• XR and Creative Technology related exhibitions

Programming:
Support the Executive Director’s strategic plan and vision, and with the Artistic Director of Film, co-lead the
programming of International, Canadian, and Indigenous films, by leveraging the skills, specializations, and
experience of senior programmers and seasonal curators to create an ambitious annual program.
• Lead the visioning and development of new programs across a wide scope of artistic expression.
• Assess the viability of all programming initiatives from all perspectives (e.g. artistic, operational, financial,
alignment with strategic priorities).
• Ensure VIFF’s programs are diverse, accessible, increasingly decolonized, and representative of the region’s
cultures and communities and refine and strengthen VIFF brand with each program.
• Develop programs which develop, nurture, and champion artists, with a focus on supporting and
strengthening the local filmmaking community.
• Encourage connection points and continuity between programs. Ensure all VIFF programs reflect
organizational values, are sensitive to and reflective of current events and concerns (local, national, and
global), and anticipate evolutions in filmmaking, film exhibition, and film culture.
• With the Artistic Director of Film, determine plan and budget for annual curatorial travel and networking.
• Contribute to the Festival film program by programming approximately 10-15 features within a specific
program or area of focus. Possible focus areas: Canadian Film, Indigenous Film, Documentary & Regional
Cinema
• Curate or supervise the curation of LIVE Performances and Events (live-scores, performances, installations)
for the festival and year-round.
• Support ongoing programming of VIFF Centre and other venues, year-round special event programming,
selection of guest programmers and facilitate co-productions and partnerships.
• Serve as VIFF’s spokesperson and conduct Q&A’s, panels, and artist interviews in support of the Year-Round
Programmer and Festival programming team.

Revenue Generation & Financial Management:
Programs that fall under the direction of the Artistic Director of Programs are expected to generate net profit for
the organization. Financial accountability is a key aspect of this role, the Artistic Director of Programs develops and
revitalizes programs with strategic revenue diversification and growth as key deliverables.
• Support Government Relations, Sponsorship, and Philanthropy to create cases for support, decks, and
granting applications through the development of program briefs and narratives.
• Set, monitor, and achieve sales revenue targets through strategic programming initiatives and close
monitoring of program performance.
• With the Director of Marketing, provide strategic input to the sales strategy and overall sales targets.
• Work with the Operations Department to understand operational considerations, costs, and budgets.

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Personnel Management:
Supervise, recruit, and train VIFF Centre staff, Guest curators, Amp, Industry, Live and Labs managers/leads.
• With the Artistic Director of Film, set priorities for and recruitment of programming staff and guest
programmers and curators.
• Ensure that the team supports the Programming plan, the organizational timeline, and VIFF’s strategic plan,
operating plan, policies, and procedures.
Marketing and Communications:
Support the Marketing Director, ensuring programs are supported by a strategic and marketing plan.
• For programs within purview, provide copy, relevant community outreach support, and proofreading to
Marketing and PR team efforts such as: promotional e-blasts, press releases, print and marketing materials.
• Support fund development with respect to programming.
• Aid planning, writing, and editing of grant applications.
• Work with Sponsorship to ensure prospecting, securing, and activating sponsors/partners.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Candidates will require 5+ years of progressive experience in a similar role, with a recognized film festival, institute
or organization, ideally in Canada or the United States. Formal education is an asset but not required.

COMPENSATION
VIFF offers a comprehensive compensation package with an annual salary range of $80,000 to $95,000 per year,
commensurate with experience, and will include membership in VIFF’s benefit programs. The ideal candidate will be

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
The VIFF Artistic Director of Programs search is led by Martin Bragg and Nicola Dawes of Martin Bragg & Associates.
To apply in confidence, please email your letter of interest and resume to Martin Bragg & Associates at
[email protected] The review of applications will begin immediately and the deadline for receipt of applications
is May 22, 2024. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will receive an acknowledgement of their
application.
Paint on the Mountain & Harmony Arts Festival 2024

Paint on the Mountain & Harmony Arts Festival 2024

Posted by: ArtsVictoria.ca
Entry Requirements
Open May 6th - June 3rd, 2024
Artists must submit two plein air pieces completed in the last 12 months, submitted at a minimum resolution of 72 DPI;

Submitted artwork must be unsigned by the artist;

The artists must include a CV;

There is no entry fee to participate; and

Submit your interest and artwork digitally to [email protected].

From all entries, twelve (12) successful artists will be selected by a Jury to participate in painting nature and viewscapes en plein air on the serene mountainside of Hollyburn Mountain (by Cypress Pop-Up Village). Artists will have the opportunity to win $1,500 for the Grand Prize*, cash prizes for second and third, and an additional prize awarded to The People's Choice.

The twelve selected artists will be announced on June 7th, 2024.

We hope you'll join us this year!

*Note: The Grand Prize winner from the previous year must wait one year before competing in Paint on the Mountain again. However, the Grand Prize winner may join as a Juror in the following year's competition.
Call for Submissions to Local Sightings Film Festival

Call for Submissions to Local Sightings Film Festival

Posted by: ArtsVictoria.ca
** Local Sightings Film Festival will take place in September as a hybrid fest, and NWFF will continue adapting to evolving recommendations to protect the public from COVID-19. **

Northwest Film Forum’s annual Local Sightings Film Festival showcases the growing complexity of creative communities in the Pacific Northwest. Featuring a competitive selection of curated shorts and feature film programs, Local Sightings 2023 invites regional artists to experiment, break, and remake popular conceptions around filmmaking and film exhibition.

The 2022 edition of the festival featured 81 shorts, features, web series, and music videos, incorporating a wide range of stories, perspectives, and approaches to filmmaking. Past festival successes have included animated GIF storytelling, interactive site-specific video installations, virtual reality dance films, and educational offerings, including the region’s first-ever Sundance Institute Artist Services Workshop.

Working in conjunction with Pacific Northwest film centers and community partners, Local Sightings will use screenings, panels, workshops, performances and more to encourage critical discourse around the medium, with an eye towards a regional elevation of the industry. The 2023 edition will again invite additional expertise from local collaborators.

NOTE: A limited number of waiver codes are available to those from communities that have historically lacked access or equitable representation in media. Please contact [email protected] for details.

Image: "Face to Face" (Christian Krantz, Portland, OR)

ABOUT NORTHWEST FILM FORUM
Founded in Seattle in 1995 as an independent film and arts nonprofit, Northwest Film Forum incites public dialogue and creative action through collective cinematic experiences. Each year the Forum presents hundreds of films, festivals, community events, multidisciplinary performances, and public discussions. As a comprehensive visual media organization, the Forum offers educational workshops and artist services for film and media makers at all stages of their development. More information is available at nwfilmforum.org.

Awards & Prizes
Local Sightings invites local and national judges to choose award-winning shorts and feature programs via a competitive selection process. Prizes awarded to filmmakers include cash grants, screening opportunities, production and post-production services, gear access, and other industry perks. Not all films are eligible for competition; initial pool of eligible submissions is selected by NWFF programming team.

Rules & Terms
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
All types of moving image media are eligible; projects must be finished within 18 months from start date of the festival, and the filmmaker(s) must live in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Idaho, Montana, British Columbia, or the Yukon Territories) or have had the majority of their production (over 50%) based in these states. Local Sightings does not require festival premiere status, though it is welcome.

NOTE: Please complete all required questions, as your form will not submit if any fields are left blank. If something does not apply, write N/A.

FESTIVAL FEES
Please be aware that submission fees help NWFF cover fees associated with screening, programming, and exhibiting Local Sightings. Your nominal submission fee helps us support our continued work in presenting the best regional films to our community.

A limited number of waiver codes are available to those from communities that have historically lacked access or equitable representation in media. Please contact [email protected] for details.

NOTIFICATION ANNOUNCEMENT
Local Sightings will inform all entrants no later than August 15 whether their film has been selected for the Festival.

FILM LENGTHS
Short films in all categories fall under 30 minutes; anything above that length would qualify as a feature film.

FILE FORMATS
Films must be sent to us as H.264 files for online screening. Additional format options available for in-person screenings of feature films.

SUBTITLES + CAPTIONS
If your film has English subtitles, they must be burned into the film file. If your film has captions, please provide these as a .srt or .vtt file (if you prefer them burned in, that is fine!). If your film does not have captions, we will offer you resources to create an accessible experience for virtual audiences.

QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
Please direct all submissions inquiries to [email protected].
Deadline for Oil & Water Entry is approaching

Deadline for Oil & Water Entry is approaching

Posted by: ArtsVictoria.ca
The dealine for entry is May 4 - 2 months away, so it is time to get those brushes wet, and start your prize winning entry. You can go here to view the prospectus and enter: https://southdeltaartistsguild.com/upcoming_events/2024_oil_water_prospectus
Art Victoria Now\'24

Art Victoria Now'24

The Return of ART VICTORIA NOW!

Location: The Bay Centre, 1150 Douglas Street [lower level]
Exhibition dates: 11-31 May 2024
Gallery hours: from 11am-6pm, daily
Public Reception /Community Celebration: Saturday 11 May, 2-5PM
Awards Ceremony: Saturday 25 May, 5PM

Calling all artists
in Greater Victoria and the Capital Regional District …

The Victoria Arts Council is excited to announce the return of the much-loved juried art exhibition, ART VICTORIA NOW!

Taking place at The Bay Centre in downtown Victoria from 11-31 May 2024, this exhibition will feature the best in local art with awards recognizing:

Drawing, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Textile, Sculpture /3-D,

and more!

We will also have a special Youth Artists section to welcome the next generation of local artists into the scene!

Artists from ages 11 to 111+ are encouraged to apply today.
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**Only 50 artists will be selected to exhibit as part of Art Victoria Now**

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APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED
Call to Artists - 2024 Sooke Fine Arts Show

Call to Artists - 2024 Sooke Fine Arts Show

Artists are invited to submit work for consideration to the 2024 Sooke Fine Arts Show at the SEAPARC Leisure Complex in Sooke. The 2024 Show will continue its 38-year legacy of showcasing exceptional original artworks from Vancouver Island and BC’s Coastal Island artists from July 27th through August 5th.

More than 9,000 visitors from Canada, the US and abroad flock to the 17,000-square-foot gallery to view and buy the inspiring art on display, enjoy live music, engage with artists as they demonstrate their techniques and take in the many special events during the 10-day art show.

Artists living on BC’s coastal islands, from Vancouver Island, to the Gulf Islands and up to Haida Gwaii can submit images of their work online to be adjudicated.

Want to know more? View our website https://sookefinearts.com/artist-information/ for information on eligibility, submission requirements, important dates and more.

The website also has a list of FAQ for artists for further information. The Call is open now (as of March 15, 2024) and closes midnight on June 1, 2024.

Call to Artists - Commercial Alley

Local artists are invited to re-imagine Commercial Alley as a site for artistic and creative expression. The work will be presented as a series of four, 4 x 8 feet plywood panels from October 2023 – September 2024.

This opportunity is open to early to mid-career artists – individual artists, collectives and/or groups – residing in the Capital Region including the Gulf Islands. We encourage a diversity of applicants. Submissions will be accepted until 4 p.m., Monday July 10, 2023

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