The Newsletter of the English-Language Arts Network
Director's Message
This month we've launched our Arts Services Kit (ASK) on the website. I'd like to thank all the members who have already posted their services there and those who have contacted us with suggestions to help iron out wrinkles. The website is designed to be as user-friendly and maintenance-free as possible, but sometimes a situation arises which we did not anticipate, or a particular browser reacts in an unexpected way. Glitches are all part of the process of building a new organization and creating innovative services. It is encouraging that the consensus has been overwhelmingly positive. I hope you will all take a moment to explore ASK to connect with service providers, funders and resources that can help you in your lives as artists.
The website is an important part of ELAN but the focus for 2007 is to stimulate live encounters between members. Meetings are being organized where ELAN's board sees the greatest interest or need. The Advocacy Committee began meeting in January and identified a host of issues that need to be addressed, ranging from the financial crisis that threatens Studio 303 and Theatre La Chapelle to cutbacks of DFAIT for international touring programs. If you are interested in arts advocacy, see below for how you can get involved.
The first meeting of the Social Group will be a pre-Valentine's get together on February 13. See below for the time and place. The Social Group deliberately has no purpose beyond giving ELAN members a place to meet in a relaxed atmosphere. ELAN's board will be there in force to meet with members new and old. We plan to make this a regular event. Please come out and join us.
back to topWhat's New?
ASK (Arts Services Kit)
The Arts Services Kit (ASK) is now fully functional thanks to the hard work of our ASK project team: Audrey Finkelstein, Atif Siddiqi, Deborah Osmond and Ingrid Wissink. The Services Providers section was launched in December. The Government Funders and Foundations section was launched on January 1st and finally we have launched the third and final section—Arts Service Organizations. Both the Funders section and the Service Organizations section are accessible by discipline. Each funder or organization is listed with a short description. If the teaser sounds interesting you can access a longer description and link to the website. ASK is designed to provide easy access to a wide world of useful services and information. All you need to do is ASK.
Action Groups
The Professional Development Group
On Monday, February 5th, the newly minted Professional Development Committee, co-chaired by Lori Schubert and Victoria Leblanc, will meet to refine the ideas raised at ELAN's AGM last November. The goal for the meeting is to narrow those ideas into an action plan, and come away with a solid recommendation to the Board for our first Professional Development Activity.
The meeting will take place at the Visual Arts Centre, 350 Victoria Avenue in Westmount. (It's just about a block below Sherbrooke Street, and not far from Vendôme metro.)
Please RSVP to the ELAN office by sending an email to admin@quebec-elan.org with Professional Development in the subject line.
The Social Events Group
This inaugural meeting of the Social Events Group will be a pre-Valentine's 5 à 7 at the Empress Theatre (the old Cinema V at 5560 Sherbrooke ouest in NDG.) Since we have no idea how many to cater for, please RSVP to the ELAN office by sending an email to admin@quebec-elan.org with Valentine's Get Together in the subject line
Advocacy Committee
If you have news you want to flag, or if you wish to participate in future meetings of the Advocacy Committee, please send an email to admin@quebec-elan.org with Advocacy in the subject line.
back to topOpportunities for Artists
Calls for Submissions
Arts Sutton Gallery—Artists and curators wanted
Artists and curators are invited to submit proposals for the 2008 Program. Deadline for presentation of proposals: February 28 2007.
Arts Sutton Gallery is the oldest, and largest, non-profit exhibition space in the Eastern Townships. Arts Sutton has 300 members, including 170 artists, and presents works by practicing, professional artists, working in a variety of techniques and media.
The selected artists are engaged in a creative process and in making an artistic statement that questions and innovates in various ways. The annual programme consists of seven to nine exhibitions including two exhibitions reserved for the members. Exhibitions are selected by an independent selection committee.
Your proposal must include:
- A completed registration form.
- A current curriculum vitae (max. 3 pages).
- A statement of intent and/or project description (max. 250 words).
- 10–20 digital images at screen resolution and/or a DVD of recent works. Please supply JPG files on a CDRom in colour RGB mode, at a 72 dpi resolution with a maximum size of 1024 x 768 pixels. Please include a printed page of thumbnails along with your submission. Slides, other medias and file formats are not accepted.
- A minimum of 3 digital images at high resolution for the promotion of your exhibition and the gallery. Please supply JPG, TIFF or PSD files in a folder named PROMO on your CDRom in colour RGB mode, with a minimum size of 1800 x 1200 pixels.
- $20 registration fee.
- A self-addressed stamped envelope with sufficient postage for return of the submission. All submissions that have not been claimed by May 2007 will be discarded.
Please note:
Submissions received after the registration deadline or incomplete will not be considered. Submissions sent by fax or email will not be accepted. Applicants must ensure that all documents reach the Gallery intact and in the appropriate formats.
Arts Sutton will contact artists and curators by the end of April, 2007. For registration forms and further information, please contact:
Arts Sutton Gallery
7, rue Academy, Sutton QC J0E 2K0
450.538.2563 | info@artssutton.com | artssutton.com
Gallery Coordinator: Catherine Audet
Editions Mouton Rose Galerie d'Art—Artists Wanted
Editions Mouton Rose Galerie d'Art du Quebec is accepting submissions from professional artists, both emerging and established, for upcoming shows.
Artists with a current body of work, and interested in exhibiting in the gallery, are asked to forward a bio, mission statement and either three jpegs of available paintings or a link to their personal site where work can be viewed.
Mediums: sculpture, oil, acrylic, mixed medium in classical and experimental veins are welcomed.
Please contact: janecaron@bellnet.ca
The Flipping Bird Radio Show—Poets Wanted
The Flipping Bird Radio Show airs on CKUT 90.3 FM every Monday morning at 11:00. Queen, the Literary Gossip of Montreal, and her bodyguard, Denzi, let you know what's going on in the literary scene of Montreal.
We are currently searching for poets to submit poems that we will read on air during a new segment entitled 'Poem of the Week'. If you wish to submit your original poetry and have it read on the air send it, with name and telephone number, to flippingbirds@ckut.ca. In the subject line, write "Poem of the Week" and place the poem in the text of the email. Poems can also be sent by regular post to:
The Flipping Birds
c/o CKUT 90.3 FM
3647 rue University
Montreal, QC
H3A 2B3
Gibraltar Point International Artist Residency Program on Toronto Island—Artscape
Artscape is currently accepting applications for the Gibraltar Point International Artist Residency Program, taking place June 1–30, 2007. This program aims to further the professional development of artists by: enabling the creation and production of new work; fostering an exchange of ideas and influences; encouraging the sharing of expertise; inspiring new works of art and creative collaborations; and building relationships between artists working in different media. The program is designed and managed by Artscape and takes place for a single 30-day term each calendar year at the Gibraltar Point Centre for the Arts on Toronto Island.
The program is open to Canadian and international artists who are engaged in the research, development or creation of work. Emerging, mid-career and established professional artists are invited to apply. Participants in the residency program receive accommodation, a private work studio and all meals at no cost. Travel and material costs are the responsibility of participating artists.
Submission Deadline: February 21, 2007, 4pm EST
2007 Program Dates: June 1–30
Mail submissions to:
GIBRALTAR POINT INTERNATIONAL ARTIST RESIDENCY PROGRAM
Artscape
Suite 111–60 Atlantic Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M6K 1X9
Canada
For the Guidelines for Submissions, Application Form and Answers to Frequently Asked Questions, please visit Artscape's website.
For questions regarding the Gibraltar Point International Artist Residency Program please contact by email only: residency@torontoartscape.on.ca
PureData Convention '07—Call For Proposals
August 21st–26th, 2007, Montréal Canada
Deadline for artworks/performances and workshops: February 28th 2007. Deadline for papers: March 31st 2007
The PureData Convention Steering Committee is now accepting proposals for participation in L'œuvre ouverte (the Open Work), the 2nd International PureData Convention. It will bring together artists, developers and writers who develop, use and reflect on PureData, and will provide a theoretical and artistic context for the understanding of the aesthetics and politics of Free / Open Source Software culture.
Selected proposals will reflect varied perspectives and outlooks on the artistic possibilities of free software and hardware that emanate from a wide-ranging community. These include, but are not restricted to, connections to art, science and society as well as demonstration of innovative and intuitive interactions. We encourage a wide range of submissions from all levels of proficiency with the software as well as from emergent and diverse PureData communities. Submissions will be evaluated by peer review committees.
Proposals are sought in the following categories:
Artwork/Performances:
The selected artworks should make use of PureData. All forms of audio and visual art including real-time interactive works, improvisations with technology, instrumental/electroacoustic mixes, sound installations, performances, network art, robotics, software art and interdisciplinary work are welcome.
Papers and posters:
We are accepting papers that offer varying perspectives on technical, social, cultural as well as art theory/historical aspects of PureData or the aesthetics and politics of Free / Open Source Software (FOSS) culture.
Demos:
Externals, Performance patches, Packages of abstractions, sensors and physical computing interfaces, etc.
Workshops:
Beginner to advanced level hands-on workshops, installation help, DIY etc.
Applicants are invited to submit in multiple categories.
For more information, please go to convention.puredata.org. You may read the application guidelines at: convention.puredata.org/guidelines.
Employment Opportunities
ELAN Internship
The English Language Arts Network has an internship opportunity for a well-organized, computer-savvy and enthusiastic person to work in the capacity of Assistant Office Manager. The ideal candidate should enjoy working with the public; in a team environment; as well as independently. A keen sense of initiative and resourcefulness are definite assets, as is a familiarity with the Quebec arts scene. Though the office is primarily an English-speaking environment, bilingualism is a definite plus. The approximate term for this position is mid-Feb. to mid-Aug. and the salary is $10.00/hour. Please submit your candidacy by e-mail to admin@quebec-elan.org.
Marketing Manager—Véhicule Press
The Marketing Manager acts as the public voice of Véhicule Press. It is his or her job to cultivate interest and awareness in our books, authors, and press to as broad an audience as possible. This is accomplished through media campaigns and interviews, advertising, online promotions and a strong Web presence, author tours and festival appearances, niche marketing, careful maintenance of bibliographic data and close contact with the Canadian and American sales forces. The Marketing Manager will also be expected to contribute to other duties ranging from proofreading to computer trouble-shooting.
Skills and attributes required:
Works independently and with little supervision. Self-motivated, resourceful and organized. Ability to multitask effectively and work to deadline. Strong written and oral communication skills. Willingness to constantly tackle new challenges. Strong computer skills. Familiarity with word processing and spreadsheets a must. Knowledge of InDesign, Pagemaker, Illustrator, Photoshop, html and ftp desirable. French an asset.
Please apply to: vp@vehiculepress.com or Véhicule Press P.O.B. 125, Place du Parc Station, Montréal, QC, H2X 4A3.
Upcoming Grant Deadlines
Canada Council for the Arts
Please check the website www.canadacouncil.ca for more information on the programs listed below, or call 1-800-263-5588 x5060.
Audience and Market Development
Grants to Agents, Managers and Artists' Representatives in the Performing Arts: Multi-year and Annual Funding.
March 1 2007
Dance
Dance on Screen Production Fund (pilot program)
February 15 2007
Grants to Dance Professionals
March 15 2007
Production Project Grants in Dance
March 15 2007
Aboriginal Peoples Short Term Production Project Grants in Dance
March 15 2007
Media Arts
Grants to Film and Video Artists
March 1 2007
The Flying Squad
March 15 2007
Music
Music Festivals Programming Project Grants
15 February 2007 (for festivals taking place between 1 June and 30 November 2007)
Grants to Professional Musicians (Individuals): Classical Music
March 1 2007
Grants to Professional Musicians (Individuals): Non-Classical Music
March 1 2007
Theatre
Theatre Production Project Grants: Emerging Artists' Development/Production
March 1 2007
Theatre Production Project Grants: Established Artists' Development / Production
March 1 2007
Production Project Grants: Artists and Community Collaboration Fund
March 1 2007
Multi-Year and Annual Operating Grants to Professional Theatre Organizations
March 1 2007
Support to Theatre Service Organizations
March 1 2007
Visual Arts
Assistance to Contemporary Fine Craft Artists and Curators: Project Grants
March 1 2007
Assistance to Contemporary Fine Craft Artists and Curators: Long-Term Grants
March 1 2007
Jean A. Chalmers Fund for the Crafts
March 1 2007
Travel Grants to Professional Visual Artists, including Artists in Photography, Fine Craft and Architecture, and Independent Critics and Curators
March 1 2007
Acquisition Assistance for Art Museums and Public Galleries
Any time
Writing and Publishing
Grants to Literary and Art Magazines
March 1 2007
Literary Readings, Literary Festivals and Author Residencies
March 1 2007
International Translation Grants
Any time
Public Lending Right Commission
The Public Lending Right (PLR) Commission administers a program of payments to Canadian authors for their eligible books catalogued in public libraries across Canada. Registration period: 15 February to 1 May 2007
Information: 1-800-521-5721 (toll-free) or (613) 566-4378 or plr@canadacouncil.ca
Travel Grants
Any time (at least 6–10 weeks before departure date—varies with each section). This deadline applies to the following disciplines: Aboriginal Arts, Dance, Music, Theatre, Media Arts, Writing and Publishing, InterArts, Audience and Market Development.
Please check the Canada Council website for more information.
Telefilm Canada
Telefilm Canada recently launched two new IPOLC initiatives for the development of English-language comedy productions in Quebec: a) the Official Language Minority Communities Strategic Initiative: Development of English-Language Feature Films in Quebec and b) the Official Language Minority Communities Strategic Initiative: Development of English-Language Drama Television in Quebec.
The objective of both initiatives is to give eligible Anglophone writers, writer-directors and producers working in Quebec the opportunity to develop market-driven comedy feature film and television projects, and to expand the available pool of these creators in Quebec. Please note that there are separate initiatives for feature film and television participants.
Stage 1: Market Immersion in Montreal
The Market Immersion is designed to increase participants' awareness of the market's needs through panel sessions, as well as group and one-on-one meetings with decision-makers. The group of decision-makers will be made up of 10 Anglophone representatives from the industry and Telefilm.
Stage 2: Script Development Lab outside of Montreal
Right after the Market Immersion, selected teams of writers and producers will participate in a three-day residential Script Development Lab. At this lab, script consultants will provide feedback to each team on the strengths and weaknesses of their projects, and will assist them to identify two key scenes to be further developed at Stage 3.
Stage 3: Rewriting
Following the Script Lab, writers will have eight weeks to develop and refine the synopsis of their projects, and to rewrite the two key scenes.
During this period, each producer will receive a recoupable advance of $5,000 of which at least $2,000 will be given to the writer. Each writer will be allowed up to 10 hours of script consultation to be used within the eight-week period. It is required that all participants use the services of the script consultants. Consulting costs will be covered by the producer's funding.
After this period, participants will submit to Telefilm and the script consultants a revised and detailed synopsis of the project as well as the two key scenes. All material will be assessed by the script consultants on behalf of Telefilm.
Stage 4: Development funding for fiscal year 2007–08
A selection committee will recommend one of the five selected projects for development funding. Selection will be based on a progress report from the script consultants and the final material provided to Telefilm.
Development funding provided by Telefilm will be in the form of a recoupable advance, which may not exceed the lesser of $20,000 or 75% of the producer's approved development budget.
Application deadline:
Eligible applicants must complete the application form available on Telefilm's website and deliver it, with all required documents, to the Corporation's head office by 5:00 PM on February 13, 2007.
For details concerning eligible applicants and projects, please visit the Funds and Programs section of the Telefilm Canada website.
Ville de Montreal—les programmes 2007 de développement culturel
Programme de soutien à la diffusion du patrimoine montréalais 2007
Date de tombée : le vendredi 23 février 2007
Programme montréalais d'action culturelle 2007
Date de tombée : le vendredi 16 mars 2007
Programme de partenariat culture et communauté 2007
Date de tombée : le vendredi 30 mars 2007
Ces programmes sont disponibles sur le site Internet de la Ville de Montréal.
back to topMember News
Want to know what your fellow ELAN members are up to? This month, we have info about the following members:
Ann Diamond
Ann Diamond recently translated the works of Bulgarian poet Kiril Kadiiski into English:
KADIISKI, K.: Poemes = poems. (Stichotvorenija 1965–2005). Traduits du bulgare par Sylvia Wagenstein et Nicole Laurent-Catrice en collaboration avec l'auteur. Translated by Ann Diamond. Sofija, Press.Univers.St.Clem.d'Okhr., 2006. ISBN 954-07-2335-3.
Published jointly by L'Esprit des Peninsules, Paris, 2006.
David James
David James, a kiln glass caster from Sutton, Québec, has had his sculpture 'Heaven & Earth' selected (following a national call for submissions) for an exhibition marking 2007 as 'The Year of Craft' in Canada. The exhibition, entitled "Celebrate Craft—a contemporary craft mosaic", is at the Gallery of the Craft Council of Newfoundland & Labrador in St. John's, NL. from January 28 to March 9, 2007.
Shawn Mativetsky
Percussionist Shawn Mativetsky has just returned from a three week residency in Varanasi, India, made possible by a grant from the Canada Council for the Arts. This spring, he will be releasing his debut solo CD of tabla concertos and solo tabla compositions by the American composer, Payton MacDonald.
MELS—Ministere de l'education, loisir et sport
The first Arts and Culture Magazine for Québec Schools will be available on the MELS website in the middle of February. ELAN and professional member Carolyn Souaid are showcased in the magazine.
Theatre Wakefield
Theatre Wakefield has officially embarked on the journey to build its own 200-seat theatre within Wakefield's projected community centre. Eighty-four people registered as Founding Members at the new Community Centre Co-operative's first Annual General Meeting. Another three hundred new members were expected from the January 25th launch of the Co-op's membership drive at the Black Sheep Inn in Wakefield, where the Wakefield Players continued their karaoke-kulture-jamming along with performances by local musicians.
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Performing Arts
Murder Mystery Workshops—Theatre Wakefield
Theatre Wakefield will be offering Murder Mystery workshops, open to members of all three theatre companies and the public, and culminating in a presentation evening at the Wakefield Mill. Other workshops are currently available to all three Outaouais locations in stage make-up, with training sessions on scriptwriting, directing, and stage management under development for the near future.
Contact Scott Hébert-Daly for details.
Solo Acting Workshop
Date: February 10, 2007
You are welcome to participate in SOLO, a workshop by Jacqueline van de Geer. In this workshop, you will explore various ways to deliver a monologue. We start at 10.00 am and end at 17.00 pm. Maximum participants: 10.
A short text will be sent to you a week before the workshop starts. This intensive workshop takes place in the Purple Dragon Theatre Studio in Cavendish mall. Price $30.00.
For more information or to sign up, please contact Jacqueline at 514 276 2919 or at jacquelinevandegeer@gmail.com.
Visual Arts
Painting Workshop
Editions Mouton Rose Galerie d'Art du Quebec in Ormstown will be initiating Painting workshops at the gallery in February 2007.
The first of these workshop opportunities will be headed by Cliff Caron, artist and gallery founder, and will feature a reintroduction to painting in acrylics.
Class size is limited. For information and registration, please contact clifcaron@bellnet.ca
Photography Workshops
Digital Camera Basics
Take the mystery out of the many menus and sophisticated functions offered by today's digital cameras. Through a combination of hands-on demonstrations and lectures, you will learn how to get the most from your digital camera. This course will help make you feel in complete control of your digital camera. Bring your digital camera, manual, all cords and accessories.
Mon. 7:00–10:00pm
February 26 to March 19 (12 hours)
Cost: $130
Animator: Joshua Radu
Photoshop—Level 1
Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of computers and Windows. Enter the world of computer graphics with this hands-on course. Learn to manipulate and optimize digital images using Photoshop (an industry-standard graphics program).
Thu. 7:00–9:00pm
March 1 to April 19 (not March 22) (14 hours)
Cost: $175
Animator: Joshua Radu
Courses are filled on a first come, first served basis. Vanier College is situated in Ville Saint-Laurent on 821 Ste-Croix Avenue between rue de l'Eglise and Cote-Vertu. Vanier College is easily accessible via public transport.
For further information, please contact:
Vanier College
Room E115, Continuing Education
815 Sainte-Croix av.
Saint-Laurent, QC
H4L 3X8
(514) 744-7000
Email: conted@vaniercollege.qc.ca
www.vaniercollege.qc.ca/conted/lifeinfo.html
Writing/Publishing
Provence Writer's Workshop
NEW Provence Writer's Workshop update: St. John's poet laureate Agnes Walsh will join the La Roque Alric writers' workshop this year. An acclaimed writer, actor and storyteller, Agnes will publish her second collection, Going Around With Bachelors, this spring. An alumna of the La Roque Workshop in 2006 (she did drama with Kent Stetson), Agnes is back this year to lead the poet's group June 1–8. Montreal writer Tess Fragoulis leads fiction and memoirs.
Also new: Writers' Retreat. Come join us while you work! A fortnight of independent creation, accompanied by great meals, good conversation, and magnificent views. An all-enclusive package - an inexpensive way to immerse yourself in Provence and advance your creative project.
Please go to www.marianneackerman.com or call (514) 278-5038 for details.
Screenwriting Seminar
Learn the basics in one day—characterization, setting, structure, and more.
During the day, we go through the three stages of writing: synopsis, treatment, and script. Participants come away with the tools to begin writing their own short film, in whatever genre interests them.
The seminar is $95 ($75 if paid for 15 days in advance) and goes from 9:30am to 4:30pm. No previous experience in screenwriting is needed. The location is the Mile End area, easily accessible from Place des Arts, Laurier or Mont Royal Metro.
"Writing and publishing my memoir/novel": A panel talk presented by WARM writers
A panel talk given by:
GEORGE BALAS
IRENE EVEN
CHRISTINA MANOLESCU
(George Balas is author of the memoir Homecoming, Irene Even is author of the memoir A Life of the Twentieth Century, and Christina Manolescu is author of the novel Baglady)
Date: Saturday, February 10th, 2007
Time: 2 to 4 pm
Place: The Masonic Temple, 7th Floor, 2295 St Marc (corner Sherbrooke, metro Guy)
Free to WARM members, $5 donation for guests
Reservations not required
Info: Jeanette Paul (Pres), phone (450) 651-7044
Web: geocities.com/warmwriters
Unlocking Your Stories—Writing Workshop
Have you ever thought of writing a book?
Personalized creative writing instructor will help you get started and finish your manuscript. Eight-week workshop designed to bring out your innate writing talent. Individual or group sessions. $10/hour. Please send an email to anndiamond2002@yahoo.ca for information and a free brochure.
Upcoming seminar dates are February 17, and March 24. For more information, please contact Elizabeth Johnston. You may also visit her website at www.explore-the-possibilities.com.
Interdisciplinary/Other
Canada Council Funding Workshop
Call to artists in the Laurentians. The Canada Council for the Arts is organizing an information session specific to English-language professional visual and fine-craft artists in the Laurentians. The information session will be held Wednesday, February 7, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Hôtel Le Relais St-Denis, 61, rue Saint-Denis in St-Sauveur-des-Monts. For more information, please contact Heather McAfee, Information Officer at 1 800 263-5588, ext. 4033 or heather.mcafee@canadacouncil.ca.
Sound Yoga Workshop—Feb 2–3 2007
Location: Mont Tremblant
Using light movement, toning, chanting and vocal techniques, Teresa Doyle (www.teresadoyle.com) gently guides participants in finding their own true voice. Teresa welcomes the shy beginner or the seasoned singer.
The cost of the two day workshop is $150. For more information, please contact Holly Friesen at 819-425-5475 or holly@cgocable.ca, or go to www.artbeatstudio.net.
Studio XX Workshop
Intermediate level electronics and microcontrollers: Thursday evenings from 6–9pm, starting 8 February, lasting 18 hours. Cost: $225
Come sign yourself up at the Studio or send us a cheque to reserve your spot as soon as possible. For more information, please contact the Studio at: 514-845-7934 or ateliers@studioxx.org.
Sunday @ the Segal: Lectures
88.5 CBC Radio One presents Sunday @ the Segal with Antoni Cimolino and Isabelle Hudon.
Join us for another exciting season of riveting lectures and intimate conversations as we welcome Antoni Cimolino, General Director of The Stratford Festival of Canada, and Isabelle Hudon, President and CEO of The Montreal Board of Trade, for a wide ranging discussion of "The Business of Arts/The Arts and Business," "Shakespeare on Management," and More!
Sunday, February 4, 11am. The Leanor and Alvin Segal Theatre
5170 Cote Ste Catherine Rd.
Admission is Free—General Admission on a first come first serve basis.
YES Workshops/Conferences
Career Exploration Workshops
Media and Communications
February 08
6:30–8:45pm
Building a Career in Graphic Arts<
March 29
6:30–8:45pm
Have you ever considered pursuing a career in a particular field, but didn't really know what it involved? Have you wondered what it takes to develop a specific career here in Montreal? These two workshops, Media and Communications and Building a Career in the Graphic Arts, are geared towards artists and designed to give you an opportunity to meet various industry representatives, to explore these very questions. Topics of discussion will also include industry trends, necessary competencies, and what a 'day in the life' of a particular profession is actually like. A question and answer period will follow each discussion.
Grants & Loans Information Sessions—Feb 7 and 21
3:00–4:30pm
Cost: FREE
Are you an artist wondering what grants are out there? Are you a young entrepreneur looking to start a business? Come to our session, which gives an overview of the grants and loans available.
YES Montreal's 7th Annual Montreal Self-Employed Artist Conference—Business Skills for Creative Souls
Date: May 14, 2007
Held annually, this unique conference is a full day of workshops, panel discussions and networking opportunities. With over 300 participants, speakers and special guests, this unique event has hosted some of Montreal's most renowned artists and celebrities, including Hilary Radley (Hilary Radley Design Studio), Steve Galluccio (Mambo Italiano), Gilbert Rozon (Just for Laughs), Roberto Wilson (Cirque du Soleil) and Mike Renaud (The Donald K. Donald Group of Labels).
For more information on the 7th Annual Business Skills For Creative Souls Artists Conference, to be held May 14th 2007, stay tuned to our website or call YES (514-878-9788) to be added to our conference mailing list.
For information regarding any of these sessions, or to register, call: 514-878-9788 ext. 313, or visit our website.
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Jazz Piano Lessons
Jazz demystified!
Study the exhilarating craft of improvisation with a critically acclaimed pianist (go to www.hollyarsenault.com for more information). Curriculum tailored to your goals and pace. Please call (514) 842-9630 for further details.
Kawai Piano For Sale
Apartment size, upright KAWAI—CE7N 1984. Excellent condition. $4500. Please call 514-278-5030 for more information.
List of Canadian Libraries For Sale/Free Update
Simon Teakettle Ink is offering a free update to its list of Canadian Libraries to those who purchased the list in the past. Barbara Florio Graham updated and revised the list last fall. Please contact her for the free update if eligible. New purchasers should see the website for information about how to obtain this list of more than 90 libraries for just $25.
Mentor Wanted
I am a member of the English Language Arts Network. I am currently looking for a mentor in the arts community who gives workshops in poetry, or in arts that empower people. Please contact Christopher G. Warren.
Studio to Share
Interesting old space in a building with other artists. 300+ sq ft.: hot water, bathroom, heat, insurance and taxes all included. Looking for an artist—painter, sculptor etc. to share work space with sculptor and ceramics artist. High ceilings, good light, quiet. Close to downtown, old port, Lachine Canal, Peel basin. (Ann & Wellington). For more information, please call 514-992-1567 or send an email to atelier@pobox.com.
Studio Space Wanted
I am looking for studio space to rehearse some choreography in exchange for Holistic Gym lessons (visit: www.education-somatique.ca). Please contact eighteenjourney@yahoo.com.
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