Opportunities - Call to Artists

Call for Nominations
Greater Victoria Regional Arts Awards returns to celebrate local artists and arts organizations

* Nomination deadline extended to end of day Monday, September 23, 2024

Victoria, Canada (June 22, 2024)—The seventh annual Greater Victoria Regional Arts Awards returns to celebrate and honour the diverse work of local artists and arts organizations from across the region over the last year.

A total of eight awards will be granted to local artists and organizations through the Professional Arts Alliance of Greater Victoria (ProArt) at the seventh annual regional arts awards ceremony to take place at a regional venue in October 2024.

“Arts and culture is an important part of what makes for an engaged and considerate life here on Lekwungen land. Recognition through the arts awards program is an excellent way to support the work that artists and arts organizations have produced in the past year. This is a great opportunity to come together as a community to acknowledge and celebrate arts and culture in the greater Victoria region,” says ProArt Administrator Doug Jarvis.

VIST the ProArt website for Awards Criteria, Nomination information, and contact information:

https://proartalliance.wordpress.com/2024-greater-victoria-regional-arts-awards-call-for-nominations/

ART CALL OUT! Sit down, it’s time for an absurd intervention. We are seeking submissions for our upcoming October 5th Open House, in which all artists and organizations in our building will be buzzing with activity + open to the public!

What are we looking for? In short, weird us out. Bewilder us. NO REAL ART. We want that wacky idea you never thought a gallery would go for, the odd nonsensical invention you created that’s gathering dust in your garage, the project you told your friends about then decided against because they said something along the lines of, “Why would anyone want to do that?” We’re looking at YOU. Bonus points if your work is interactive.

So send on ur submissions to [email protected].

We cannot wait to be absolutely FLUMMOXED. Deadline for submissions is September 18th, 12AM.

Special thanks to @joanvvalentine for the idea!

OVERVIEW
A six-week artist residency on a 4-acre property in the small community of Fulford Harbour on the south end of Salt Spring Island. Salt Spring Island is a rural community with limited Public Transit from Fulford Village to the central village of Ganges and other island ferry terminals.

DATES
APRIL 21 — JUNE 2, 2025

THE STUDIO
A 560 sq.ft. space suitable for most visual arts (limited possibilities for performing arts) with access to a 1,200-plus reference library of art books in a study room on the upper floor. A printing press, work tables and easels are available. If you require specialized equipment or space for your art practice please contact AiR ([email protected]) before applying to ensure we can accommodate your needs. Wifi is available, however, may not be suitable for streaming.

THE CABIN
A rustic 200 sq.ft. open plan cabin suitable for one person, comprising a double bed with storage loft overhead, simple kitchen, electric heat and wifi. It does not have running water but there is a wash station in the adjoining room and an outhouse close by. (Occupant has access to their own designated bathroom in the main house). This cabin is recommended for artists who enjoy living rurally and with very basic amenities.

Pets are not allowed. Smoking is not permitted in accommodations or studio facilities.

HONORARIUM
A $1,000 (CAD) honorarium will be received upon completion of the residency.

APPLICATION
The application form requires Applicant Details (name, address, contact information), Project Proposal (project title, description, artist biography and CV), Support Materials (examples of previous work), and Community Engagement Proposal. Please note these are required fields in the form, so have all your materials ready in advance.

FEE
The fee to apply for our 2025 Artist in Residence program is $35 (CAD). It is non-refundable and is required for your application to be considered.

DEADLINE
October 15, 2024

FAQ
Please read through our Frequently Asked Questions before contacting us.

QUESTIONS
Please contact the AiR Committee ([email protected]) with any questions.

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