FREDERICTON — Harvest Music Festival is pleased to announce a new onsale date for its 2021 festival. Harvest tickets and Ultimate Passes will go on sale Tuesday, July 27 at 11 a.m. AST, and can be purchased online or by calling 1-888 311-9090. Tickets are not available for purchase in person or by phone at the Harvest office.

We encourage patrons to follow some best practices for online ticket buying:

1. Create and login to your account before 11 a.m. on July 27.

2. Refrain from using multiple devices, and from using back and forward buttons in the browser while trying to check out.

3. Plan your order in advance.

Additional ‘Best Practices’ can be found on the Harvest website.

Harvest’s ticketing partner, Ticketpro, has identified and addressed the issue that caused last week’s ticketing disruption and is confident that this will lead to a smooth onsale on the 27th.

“We have moved Harvest Music Festival sales to a more high-performance platform, and we’ve added servers to our backend in order to better handle the high traffic of the onsale,” said Ticketpro President, Guislaine Bulman. “We will also be using an optimized version of our site and virtual queue to allow for a more efficient experience for ticket-buyers.”

Ticketpro and Harvest apologize sincerely for the inconvenience caused to you during the previous onsale for the 2021 festival.

Harvest Music Festival runs September 10th, and the 14th – 19th in the beautiful heart of downtown Fredericton. After a hiatus owing to the pandemic, Atlantic Canada’s premiere music festival returns for its 30th anniversary this fall.

Learn more about Harvest’s 2021 line-up, passes and tickets by visiting Harvest’s website or following its social channels.

Tickets for Harvest 2021 will be available on Tuesday, July 27 at 11AM at https://harvestmusicfest.ticketpro.ca, or by phoning 1-888-311-9090.

Harvest Music Fest | 73 York St., Fredericton, N.B., E3B 3N4 | 506-454-2583 www.harvestmusicfest.ca

For more information, please contact:
Jeff Richardson, General Manager, Harvest (e) jeff@harvestjazzandblues.com (p) 506.454.2583

Media Release Harvest 2021 New Ticketing Onsale

JULY 25th

KAITLYN JOHNSON

OVERVIEW OF THE QUERY PROCESS

Each month Voyage is bringing you a new YA workshop/class with some of the best agents, editors, and authors in YA!

We’ve designed these workshops to help you level up your craft in short 75-minute sessions. We focus on a specific area of craft and publishing related to YA.

With years of experience both evaluating and editing query letters, literary agent Kaitlyn Johnson will break down the do’s and don’ts when crafting your pitch. Learn format, the vernacular that applies to your story, and the best hooks to nab an agent! You’ll also learn what happens in the query process after you hit submit! Have those questions ready, as we’ll be including a Q&A for your specific concerns.

This class will be taught via Zoom and writers may register to attend live or receive the recorded version.

When: Sunday, July 25th, 1 PM EST

Register

About the Instructor:

After receiving a BA in Writing, Literature, and Publishing from Emerson College, Kaitlyn Johnson refused to leave the concept of nightly homework behind. A literary agent for Belcastro Literary Agency, she is also a freelance editor at her own company, Strictly Textual. Kaitlyn started her literary journey as a copyeditor for academic publisher codeMantra, a YA editor for Accent Press, a Conference Assistant for GrubStreet, Boston, and has been agenting since 2016. She has written various articles for Writer’s Digest and has had a flash fiction story published in the anthology A Box of Stars Beneath the Bed.

About YA: YA is an ever expanding category of literature that constantly pushes boundaries. While the intended audience of YA is teenagers, almost half of YA readers are adults and Voyage is happy to be at the intersection of both groups. We are not interested in publishing a specific genre of YA, but we are interested in quality work by writers from a variety of backgrounds, especially #ownvoices. We are excited about creating a space that supports both emerging and established voices.

Voyage features short-form fiction and nonfiction weekly and we’re typically looking for unpublished work, though we do consider reprints. All submissions should be 6,000 words or less.

Please send any inquiries to contact (at) thevoyagejournal.com.

By submitting to The Voyage Journal, submitters agree to receive correspondence about future work and submission opportunities from The Voyage Journal. You can unsubscribe at any time.

CALLING ALL PRESENTERS: Registration for Contact East 2021 is NOW OPEN! 

After last year’s virtual Contact(less) East, we’re excited to announce that this year’s conference will take place IN-PERSON in Moncton, NB September 23-26! 

In anticipation of our flagship showcasing conference, this eNews will be about all things Contact East.

Summer is kind of a one-track season here at APA, so we’re sorry if everything is Contact East this and Contact East that—but trust us, come September 23 it will all be worth it!

We know that summer can be a busy time for our members, so make sure to find some time to relax in midst of it all. We at APA are going to try our best to soak up some summer rays before the whirlwind that is September.

Celebrating its 46th year this September, Contact East is Atlantic Canada’s premier performing arts booking, showcasing and professional development conference that brings together presenters, agents, managers and artists from around the world.

Contact East is a unique opportunity to see a variety of top-notch, award-winning multi-disciplinary artists from across Atlantic Canada. Many regional, national and international delegates representing venues and festivals attend to take part in four days of artistic discovery, professional development, networking and more!

We are very excited to launch registration for Contact East 2021, set to take place in-person in Moncton, NB September 23 – 26. We are in the throes of planning our comeback conference and more details will be available soon.

REGISTER NOW

Contact East Accommodation info

We are pleased to announce that the Crowne Plaza will be the official hotel of Contact East 2021.

We’ve secured a special conference rate of $145 + HST per night for Contact East delegates. To book your room, you can be either do so online HERE or by calling 1-866-854-4656 or 506-854-6340; you just need to mention the block code ZGA for the special rate.  

Artist lineup coming soon!

The Contact East 2021 selection committee meets this week in Halifax to choose the 15 Atlantic Canadian artists for our showcase lineup. We’re so excited to share the final list with you soon!

Contact East isn’t all showcasing though—we’re still in the throes of planning, but we already have some exciting activities in the works for this September. Some things to look forward to: a really fun downtown Moncton adventure to explore all the cool parts of our host city, as well as a visit to the headquarters of Atlantic Ballet Theatre of Canada to learn all about an exciting partnership in creation.

Keep an eye on your inboxes for more updates coming soon!

(Le français suit)
JOB OFFER

ATLANTIS PROJECTS COORDINATOR

Deadline to apply = AUGUST 3, 2021

 Atlantis: the Association of Artist-run Centres from the Atlantic supports and promotes the activities of artist-run centres in Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Atlantis is a networked organization that is hosted in the Atlantic regions of the unceded, unsurrendered lands of the Beothuk, Mi’kmaq, and Wolastoqiyik Peoples, as well as the Inuit, the Innu, the southern Inuit of Nunatukavut.

Job Description:

Under the direction of Atlantis’ volunteer Board of Directors, the Atlantic Projects Coordinator will provide administrative and management support for the organisation. The Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and leading the implementation of the final phase of Atlantis’ Sector Innovation and Development project, East of Where, administering new professional development sponsorships for Atlantis’ membership, and will play an important role in supporting the Board of Directors with the organization’s administrative upkeep.

 This position is open to any candidate within Atlantic Canada. This position can be done from home with the support of a small home office/equipment stipend. Work from the office of one of Atlantis’ member organizations may also be negotiated. This is a 1-year contract for 30 hours per month. There are no set office hours for this position.

Responsibilities:

• Taking a leading role in implementing East of Where’s policy development consultation project, including hiring the consultant(s) and acting as the liaison between them and Atlantis’ Board and Membership
• Sending out regular communications to Atlantis’ membership to promote and inform them about Atlantis’ support systems and programming
• Coordinating quarterly thematic meet-ups for Atlantis’ membership
• Supporting the Board in coordinating monthly board meetings, including sending out reminders, and helping to prep reports and member updates
• Working with the Board to develop programming for the annual APAGA/Atlantis Conference
• Supporting Atlantis’ Treasurer with project and operating budget updates and accounts payables

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Knowledge of art & familiarity with artist-run centres
• Knowledge of the cultural sector in the Atlantic region is considered an asset
• Some experience in project and event management
• Experience with, or willingness to learn about anti-racist, anti-oppression and equity practices within the arts
• Fluency in oral & written English
• Fluency in oral and/or written French is considered an asset
• Good communication and writing skills
• Proficiency with standard digital office and public communication tools
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work alone or in a team
• Open-minded, creative, dynamic and innovative
• Some familiarity with small nonprofit finances and the ability to work within a budget

PLEASE SEND YOUR RESUME, AND COVER LETTER TO THE ATTENTION OF THE ATLANTIS HIRING COMMITTEE AT AARCATLANTIC@GMAIL.COM 

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OFFRE D’EMPLOI

COORDINATION DES PROJETS
Date de tombée = 3 août 2021

 L’Association Atlantique des centres d’artistes autogérés (Atlantis) a pour but d’appuyer et de promouvoir les activités des centres d’artistes de l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard, de Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador, du Nouveau-Brunswick et de la Nouvelle-Écosse. Atlantis est une entité composée d’organismes des provinces de l’Atlantique qui sont situés sur les territoires ancestraux non cédés des Peuples Beothuk, Mi’kmaq, et Wolastoqiyik, et des Inuits, Innus, et des Inuits du sud de Nunatukavut.

 Sous la direction des bénévoles qui forment le conseil d’administration d’Atlantis, la personne responsable de la coordination des projets fournira un soutien administratif à l’organisation. Cette personne sera chargée de superviser et de diriger la mise en œuvre de la phase finale du projet East of Where, d’administrer le développement professionnel des membres d’Atlantis, et jouera un rôle important en soutenant le conseil d’administration avec l’entretien administratif de l’organisation.

 Ce poste est ouvert à tout·e candidat·e résident·e au Canada Atlantique. Ce poste peut être occupé à domicile à l’aide d’une petite allocation de bureau/équipements ou le travail peut être fait à partir des bureaux de l’une des organisations déjà membre d’Atlantis. Il s’agit d’un contrat d’une durée d’un an à 30 heures par mois. Il n’y a pas d’heures de bureau fixes pour ce poste.

Responsabilités :

• Jouer un rôle de premier plan dans la mise en œuvre du projet de consultation sur l’élaboration des politiques d’East of Where, notamment en embauchant le/la ou les consultant·e·s et en assurant la liaison entre celleux-ci, le conseil d’administration d’Atlantis et les membres d’Atlantis
• Envoi de communications régulières aux membres d’Atlantis pour promouvoir les activités du secteur et faire circuler les informations relatives aux divers systèmes d’appui et à la programmation d’Atlantis
• Coordonner les rencontres thématiques trimestrielles des membres d’Atlantis
• Soutenir le conseil d’administration dans la coordination des réunions mensuelles du conseil d’administration, y compris l’envoi de rappels et l’aide à la préparation des rapports et des mises à jour des membres
• Travailler avec le conseil d’administration pour développer la programmation de la conférence annuelle APAGA/Atlantis
• Soutenir la trésorerie d’Atlantis par les mises à jour des budgets de projets, d’exploitation et des comptes créditeurs

Aptitudes et compétences requises :

• Connaissance du domaine des arts et familiarité avec les centres d’artistes autogérés
• Une connaissance du secteur culturel de la région de l’Atlantique est considérée comme
  un atout
• Expérience dans la gestion de projets et d’événements
• Expérience ou volonté d’en apprendre davantage sur les pratiques antiracistes, anti-oppression et d’équité dans le domaine des arts
• Maîtrise de l’anglais à l’oral et à l’écrit
• La maîtrise du français à l’oral et/ou à l’écrit est considérée comme un atout
• Bonnes capacités de communication et de rédaction
• Maîtrise des outils de bureau et de communications publiques standards
• Bonnes capacités interpersonnelles et capacité à travailler seul ou en équipe
• Ouverture d’esprit, créativité, dynamisme et innovateurice
• Une certaine familiarité avec des exercices budgétaires pour des organismes à but non lucratif et la capacité de travailler dans le cadre d’un budget

VEUILLEZ ENVOYER VOTRE CURRICULUM VITAE ET VOTRE LETTRE DE MOTIVATION À L’ATTENTION DU COMITÉ D’EMBAUCHE D’ATLANTIS À AARCATLANTIC@GMAIL.COM

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INVITATION Press Conference 16th ADFDA

MARBLEMEDIA IS LOOKING FOR ALL TYPES OF PEOPLE FOR AN UPCOMING TV SERIES, TO BE FILMED IN AUGUST. PAID, NON-UNION.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

1. SAND ASSISTANTS

• MINIMUM OF 3 DAYS, OR UP TO 12 DAYS OVER THE COURSE OF THE MONTH. $225/DAY.
• SHOULD BE HEALTHY, STRONG, AND WILLING TO WORK FOR UP TO 12H A DAY.
• WILL LIKELY BE ON CAMERA
• WILL REQUIRE YOUR OWN TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM NEW RIVER BEACH. PEOPLE LIVING IN THE SJ AREA ARE RECOMMENDED.

OUR PRODUCTION AND PARTNERS VALUE A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE AND WE ENCOURAGE BIPOC CANDIDATES TO APPLY. 

DEADLINE FOR CV SUBMISSIONS:

JULY 30^TH AT NOON.

INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS PLEASE EMAIL JMACDONALD@MARBLEMEDIA.COM

About marblemedia

marblemedia is a leading global entertainment company that develops, produces and distributes compelling TV, interactive and digital content for audiences of all ages, across media platforms.

With divisions specializing in primetime scripted and unscripted programming complementing its roster of successful kids and family properties, international distribution company Distribution360 and an interactive studio, marblemedia is an expert in delivering premium content that meets the needs of an ever-changing media landscape.

Founded in 2001 by co-CEOs Mark Bishop and Matt Hornburg with a vision of creativity, partnership and innovation, the company has offices in Toronto and London, plus a 50-acre production facility located 90 minutes north of Toronto.

APAM’s FIRST TIMERS PROGRAM AT DARWIN FESTIVAL – EOIs DEADLINE EXTENDED

The deadline for EOIs has been extended to midnight AEST, Monday, 26 July, 2021.

Navigating a marketplace takes experience, especially as we all learn how best to engage internationally in the digital realm, and adjust to the rapid changes in our sector over the last year. In 2021, APAM is continuing its long-running First Timers program for first time attendees to provide guidance, support and tools to enhance your experience of the APAM Gathering at Darwin Festival.

The First Timers program matches experienced leaders in market development with a small cohort of first timers in a program to navigate the market. Through this program First Timers experience deeper engagement in the Gathering and an expanded network, as well as confidence and strategic approaches towards national and international engagement.

The program will include guest speakers on effective digital engagement, market intelligence, and long-term thinking in the current environment, as well as practical workshopping in small groups. First Timers will be part of the Digital Gathering program, so you can be part of it wherever you are located. There will also be an additional session in Darwin for those attending in real life.

See further information or apply now online on the APAM website.

If you have any queries about First Timers, please email hello@apam.org.au

EOIs close midnight AEST Monday 26 July 2021.

INTERNATIONAL CALL FOR PROJECTS FOR THE CREATION OF PERENNIAL FRESCOES IN THE STATIONS OF THE GRAND PARIS EXPRESS

The aim of the consultation is to select 32 artists for the creation of illustrations on the platforms of 30 Grand Paris Express train stations, that will be put into service on the horizons of 2024 to 2026.

The object of this commission is the creation of illustrations that will unfold on the platforms of the Grand Paris Express. Each selected artist will be attributed with the elaboration of the illustrations of one train station. This commission looks to illustrate and interpret the territories served by the train stations of the Grand Paris Express, in a sensitive, metaphorical and even abstract manner. The artistic creations proposed as part of this consultation will be specifically thought and created for this commission.

The consultation is directed at artists and professional authors from all of the fields of comics, illustration, animation cinema and graphic design. The diversity of artists will guarantee the quality and the originality of this commission. The commission unfolds itself based on the principle of one artist per train station. In the interconnection train stations where several lines of the new network cross, several artists can be selected to identify each of these lines. This commission is based on a total surface of almost 50m² per train station, spread out on several modules of the train station platform.

The Grand Paris Express illustrations will enrich the train stations’ signage and urban furniture imagined by designers Ruedi Baur and Patrick Jouin, bringing a sensitive, artistic and urban dimension in the train stations’ spaces. In their implementation, these illustrations must immediately be identified as objects stemming from artistic production and shouldn’t create confusion with functional information.

The artists are invited to “illustrate” the territory to establish a link between the underground world and the city on the surface. These illustrations will be particularly visible from the inside of the trains and upon the descent of the trains. In this way, they will constitute “large windows onto the city”

Applications must be submitted before September 15th 2021 at 12 pm (Paris time).

An illustration module is visible at the Fabrique du Métro at Saint Ouen. Visits possible by appointment or during an open day.

Information available here: https://www.societedugrandparis.fr/gpe/visiter-la-fabrique-du-metro

HOW TO APPLY?

The applicants must present a single application, no matter the amount of units they are applying for. The applicants are strongly encouraged to respond to the entire set of units.

The application should include:

A Curriculum Vitae presenting career and experiences (diplomas, courses, exhibitions, residencies, publications, grants, awards, etc.). 2 pages maximum.

• An artistic file in the shape of a portfolio of 5 to 10 reference images, accompanied by a short description of the presented images (15 pages maximum). For
  multimedia documents, indicate the links in this artistic file.
• A statement of intent of one page maximum explaining:
  • the interest of the candidate in this consultation and the project of illustrations
    of the territories of the Grand Paris Express;
  • the vision and intention of the candidate to illustrate a territory of the Grand
    Paris on the scale of the formats planned on the train stations’ platforms;
  • potentially, the specific connection with or interest of the candidate in one or
    several of the territories or cities served by the metro of the Grand Paris Express.
• An application form based on the model supplied on the Société du Grand Paris’ website and on the platform www.marches-publics.gouv.fr.

Applications must be submitted before september 15th 2021 at 12 pm (Paris time).

The candidates must submit their application exclusively via the platform www.marches-publics.gouv.fr

More information at here.

First Nations Industry Program at the APAM Gathering at Darwin Festival from August 10 to 19, 2021

Expression of Interests (EOI) now open

Through this program First Nations industry members will experience deeper engagement in APAM and an expanded network as well as confidence and strategic approaches towards international engagement.

Designed specifically for all levels of skill and expertise, Canadian First Nations Industry Program participants will be part of the Digital Gathering program, so you can be part of it wherever you are located as scheduling accommodates Canadian time zones.

The program will cover topics including multi-artform markets, key hubs for artistic exchange, and First Nations-to-First Nations networks. Participants will have the opportunity to hone their market development plans and connect with an international cohort of First Nations artists and producers during the APAM Gathering.

Eligibility: Open to Canadian First Nations producers and self-producing artists, this program brings together a network to share knowledge, expertise and build connections nationally and internationally.

See further information or apply now online on the APAM website.

If you have any queries about the First Nations Industry Program, please email Erica McCalman, First

Nations Delivery Producer erica@apam.org.au

EOIs close midnight AEST Friday 23 June 2021.

Applicants will be notified of the outcome by 30 June.

First Timers at the APAM Gathering at Darwin Festival from August 10 to 19, 2021

Expression of Interests (EOI) now open

Navigating a marketplace takes experience, especially as we all learn how best to engage internationally in the digital realm, and adjust to the rapid changes in our sector over the last year. In 2021, APAM is continuing its long-running First Timers program for first time attendees to provide guidance, support and tools to enhance your experience of the APAM Gathering at Darwin Festival.

The First Timers program matches experienced leaders in market development with a small cohort of first timers in a program to navigate the market. Through this program First Timers experience deeper engagement in the Gathering and an expanded network, as well as confidence and strategic approaches towards national and international engagement.

First Timers will be part of the Digital Gathering program, so you can be part of it wherever you are located, and its scheduling accommodates Canadian time zones.

Eligibility: First Timers is open to Canadian participants who have an active artistic practice as an Artist/Maker, Producer or Presenter in Canada and have not attended APAM before.

See further information or apply now online on the APAM website.

If you have any queries about First Timers, please email hello@apam.org.au

EOIs close midnight AEST Thursday 8 July 2021.

Applicants will be notified of the outcome by 15 July.

**French follows**

The Trade Commissioner Service at the High Commission of Canada in the United Kingdom is accepting proposals from independent performers, performance collectives and companies from across Canada to be considered to pitch at Spotlight Canada: The Pitch.

Canada @ Edinburgh

*New* Call for applications for an opportunity to pitch online at Spotlight Canada: The Pitch 2021 for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Read more below.

Canadian Art Shines in Edinburgh

In 2021, the High Commission of Canada is once again providing opportunities for Canadian arts to receive international exposure and market development support during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Edinburgh Fringe is the world’s largest arts festival, and represents a tremendous opportunity for Canadian performers and shows to gain global recognition, as well as to secure opportunities for international touring and creative partnerships.

With this year’s Fringe moved largely online, the High Commission of Canada, alongside partners Canadian Heritage and Canada Council for the Arts, is providing a platform for 8 to 12 Canadian artists and companies to pitch their tour-ready work to an audience of international producers, artistic directors, festival curators, presenters, programmers, and artists.

The aim of Spotlight Canada: The Pitch is to introduce international presenters to a curated selection of performance-based projects from Canada; these tour-ready shows can be classified as theatre, dance, performance, live art or circus, and designed for live, digital or hybrid stages. Objectives of the program include: developing new global partnerships, securing international project support, international representation, touring opportunities, performance engagements, international exposure, and premieres.

Spotlight Canada: The Pitch will take place online on Monday, August 23^rd, 2021, and will feature five-minute documentary-style videos on each of the selected projects as well as a live Q&A with the artists and a moderator. Selected companies will receive a financial contribution of CAD $2,500 for their preparation and time. Coaching will be provided for pitch preparation. Selected artists should be prepared to attend at least five 1-hour meetings including coaching, filming, and rehearsals between July 12th and August 20th.

Things to know before applying:

• Applications are due June 30^th, 2021 at 11:59pm PST;
• Artists will be notified no later than July 10^th, 2021;
• No more than two (2) people will be conducting the pitch and one (1) person must be an artistic lead for the project;
• Applications must be from professional organizations that are registered companies and/or registered not-for-profit organizations in Canada. Individual artists or non-registered companies may partner to have an organization apply on their behalf;
• Projects must have premiered either within the last four years or must be set to premiere in the next 18 months;
• Works may be designed for live/physical performance, created for digital or hybrid in form;
• All participants must take part in approximately five 1-hour meetings including coaching, filming, and rehearsals between July 12^th and August 20^th. There will be a mandatory run-through on August 19^th.
• All coaching, filming and live-event conversation will take place in English. (Access support can be made available.)
• All Pitch-specific filming and editing services will be provided.

What should you include in your submission?

Application Requirements (Mandatory):
In order to be considered for a pitching slot, all applicants must provide the following required information:

• Contact information of the lead applicant and/or representing agent/company, if applicable;
• Company/organization name, address and registration number;
• Names and emails of no more than two people who will be conducting the pitch;
• Description of your company (400 words max) including brief history, artistic statement, performance and touring highlights;
• Description of your proposed work (400 words max) including premiere date and touring history;
• Description of the touring potential of the work (300 words max) based on your company’s history and ability to operate international contexts (e.g. domestic and international touring, domestic and international co-productions, residencies or showcases in Canada and abroad, etc.);
• Objective of participation (200 words max) stating goals and desired outcomes for this opportunity (i.e. develop global partnerships, international representation, touring opportunities, performance engagements etc.);
• Basic Technical Requirements including minimum stage size, size of touring company, freight needs, any additional unique requirements;
• Documentation of the proposed project (no longer than 5-minute extracts or trailers) or up to two links/attachments of previous work (no longer than 5-minute extracts);
• Include two professional references who can advocate for your work with contact information;
• Any access requirements for you or your team (e.g. support workers, ASL interpreters, or other provision which is required to make participation accessible for you. We welcome access documents);

Please ensure that your project meets the following criteria and that these criteria are clearly addressed in your application:

• The project is in development or complete, and will be premiered in the next 18 months, or the project has recently premiered (in the last four years);
• The project represents high-quality work that is tour-ready;
• The project already has some support in place (financial, commissioning, producing, in-kind support).

The proposals will be assessed in a comparative context by a selection panel based on the following criteria:

• The artistic merit of the proposed work;
• The potential of the project to develop your international profile and generate future opportunities for you and the artists involved;
• The capacity of the candidate to operate in international market contexts;
• The representation of the diversity of artistic voices from across Canada, including those of:

i. Indigenous artists;
ii. d/Deaf artists;
iii. artists with disabilities;
iv. racialized artists;
v. LGBTQ2;
vi. equity-deserving artists.

• Priority will be given to thought-provoking works that are pushing forms forward, and/or address contemporary social or global issues.

Application Process:

• Please submit your application here by June 30, 2021 at 11:59pm PST.
• Please note that you will need to upload your entire application at one time and will not be able to save a work in progress.

(If the link above does not work, copy and paste this into your web browser https://airtable.com/shr4nQspUo4Zguzee )

Should you have any questions about the application process, need any support in submitting your application, or need to submit in another language or by video if speaking ASL, please contact allison.goodings@international.gc.ca and dani@fascinatormanagement.com.

Allison Goodings – High Commission of Canada in the United Kingdom – allison.goodings@international.gc.ca

Dani Fecko – Fascinator Management – dani@fascinatormanagement.com

Le Haut-commissariat du Canada au Royaume-Uni accepte les propositions d’artistes indépendants, de collectifs de performance et de compagnies de partout au Canada pour qu’ils soient considérés pour faire un pitch durant l’événement Canada en vedette: Session pitch.

Le Canada @ Édimbourg

*Nouveauté* Appel de candidatures pour une opportunité de présenter un pitch en ligne durant l’événement Canada en Vedette: Session Pitch dans le cadre du Festival Fringe d’Édimbourg. Lire la suite ci-dessous.

L’art canadien rayonne à Édimbourg

En 2021, le Haut-commissariat du Canada au Royaume-Uni offrira une fois de plus aux artistes canadiens la possibilité de bénéficier d’une exposition internationale et d’un soutien en développement de marché pendant le Festival Fringe d’Édimbourg.

Le Festival Fringe d’Édimbourg est le plus grand festival artistique au monde et représente une formidable opportunité pour les artistes et les spectacles canadiens d’obtenir une reconnaissance mondiale, ainsi que d’obtenir des opportunités de tournées internationales et de partenariats créatifs. Avec le format en grande partie en ligne, le Haut-commissariat du Canada au Royaume-Uni, en collaboration avec ses partenaires, Patrimoine canadien et le Conseil des arts du Canada, offre une plateforme à 8 à 12 artistes et compagnies canadiennes afin de présenter leurs œuvres prêtes à la tournée à un public de producteurs, directeurs artistiques, commissaires de festivals, diffuseurs, programmateurs et artistes internationaux.

L’objectif de l’événement Canada en vedette: Session pitch est de présenter aux diffuseurs internationaux une sélection de projets de performance du Canada; ces spectacles prêts pour la tournée peuvent être classés en théâtre, danse, performance, art en direct ou cirque, et conçus pour des scènes en direct, numériques ou hybrides. Les objectifs du programme comprennent : le développement de nouveaux partenariats mondiaux, l’obtention d’un soutien aux projets internationaux, la représentation internationale, les opportunités de tournée, les engagements de performance, l’exposition internationale et les premières.

Canada en vedette: Session pitch aura lieu en ligne le lundi 23 août 2021 et inclura des vidéos de cinq minutes de style documentaire pour chacun des projets sélectionnés, ainsi qu’une séance de questions-réponses en direct avec les artistes et un modérateur. Les compagnies sélectionnées recevront une contribution financière de 2500 $ CAD pour leur préparation et leur temps. Du coaching sera fourni pour la préparation du pitch. Les artistes sélectionnés doivent être prêts à assister à au moins cinq réunions d’une heure comprenant l’encadrement, le tournage et les répétitions entre le 12 juillet et le 20 août.

À savoir avant de postuler:

• Les candidatures doivent être envoyées avant le 30 juin 2021, 23 h 59 HAP;
• Les artistes seront informés au plus tard le 10 juillet 2021;
• Un maximum de deux (2) personnes peuvent présenter votre pitch et une (1) personne doit être le/la responsable artistique du projet;
• Les demandes doivent provenir d’organisations professionnelles qui sont des entreprises enregistrées et/ou des organisations à but non lucratif enregistrées au Canada. Des artistes individuels ou des entreprises non enregistrées peuvent s’associer pour qu’un organisme présente une demande en leur nom;
• Les projets doivent avoir été créés au cours des quatre dernières années ou doivent être programmés pour une première dans les 18 prochains mois;
• Les œuvres peuvent être conçues pour le format en direct, numérique ou hybride;
• Tous les participants doivent prendre part à environ cinq réunions d’une heure comprenant du coaching, le tournage et les répétitions entre le 12 juillet et le 20 août. Il y aura une pratique obligatoire le 19 août.
• Tous les services de coaching, de tournage et les conversations en direct se dérouleront en anglais. (Un soutien d’accessibilité peut être fourni).
• Tous les services de tournage et de montage spécifiques au pitch seront fournis.

Que devez-vous inclure dans votre soumission?

Exigences d’application (obligatoires):

Afin d’être pris en considération pour un pitch, tous les candidats doivent fournir les informations suivantes:

• Coordonnées du demandeur principal et/ou de l’agent/de l’entreprise représentante, le cas échéant;
• Nom, adresse et numéro d’enregistrement de l’entreprise/de l’organisation;
• Noms et courriels d’un maximum de deux personnes qui livreront le pitch;
• Description de votre compagnie (400 mots maximum) comprenant un bref historique, une déclaration artistique, des performances et un bref historique de tournée;
• Description de l’œuvre que vous proposez (400 mots maximum), y compris la date de la première et l’historique de tournée;
• Description du potentiel de tournée de l’œuvre (300 mots maximum) en fonction de l’expérience de votre compagnie et de sa capacité à opérer dans des contextes internationaux

(ex. tournées nationales et internationales, coproductions nationales et internationales, résidences ou vitrines au Canada et à l’étranger, etc.);

• Objectif de participation (200 mots maximum) indiquant les objectifs et les résultats souhaités pour cette opportunité (c’est-à-dire développer des partenariats mondiaux, une représentation internationale, des opportunités de tournée, des engagements de performance, etc.);
• Exigences techniques de base, y compris la taille minimale de la scène, la taille de la compagnie de tournée, les besoins de fret, toute exigence unique supplémentaire;
• Documentation du projet proposé (extraits ou bandes-annonces de 5 minutes maximum) ou jusqu’à deux liens/pièces jointes de travaux antérieurs (extraits de 5 minutes maximum);
• Incluez deux références professionnelles qui connaissent votre pratique artistique avec leurs coordonnées;
• Tous besoins d’accessibilité pour vous ou votre équipe (par exemple, les travailleurs de soutien, les interprètes ASL ou toute autre disposition requise pour rendre votre participation accessible. Nous acceptons les documents accessibles);

Veuillez vous assurer que votre projet répond aux critères suivants et que ces critères sont clairement abordés dans votre candidature:

• Le projet est en cours de développement ou terminé, et sera présenté en première dans les 18 prochains mois, ou le projet a récemment été créé (au cours des quatre dernières années);
• Le projet représente un travail de haute qualité prêt pour la tournée;
• Le projet dispose déjà d’un certain soutien (financier, mise en service, production, soutien en nature).

Les propositions seront évaluées dans un contexte comparatif par un jury sur la base des critères suivants:

• La valeur artistique de l’œuvre proposée;
• Le potentiel du projet pour développer votre profil international et générer des opportunités futures pour vous et les artistes impliqués;
• La capacité du candidat à opérer dans des contextes de marchés internationaux;
• La représentation de la diversité des voix artistiques de partout au Canada, y compris celles de:

i. artistes autochtones;

ii. artistes sourds;

iii.artistes handicapés;

iv. artistes racialisés;

v. LGBTQ2;

vi. artistes dignes d’équité.

• La priorité sera donnée aux œuvres qui suscitent la réflexion et font avancer leur forme d’art et/ou abordent des problèmes sociaux ou mondiaux contemporains.

Processus de demande:

• Veuillez soumettre votre candidature ici avant le 30 juin 2021, 23 h 59 HAP.
• Veuillez noter que vous devrez soumettre l’intégralité de votre demande en une seule fois et que vous ne pourrez pas enregistrer un travail en cours.

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Si vous avez des questions sur le processus de candidature, avez besoin d’aide pour soumettre votre candidature, ou devez soumettre votre candidature dans une autre langue ou par vidéo si vous parlez ASL ou LSQ, veuillez contacter allison.goodings@international.gc.ca et dani@fascinatormanagement.com.

Allison Goodings – Haut-commissariat du Canada au Royaume-Uni – allison.goodings@international.gc.ca

Dani Fecko – Fascinator Management – dani@fascinatormanagement.com

Deadline: 11:59PM ET, Friday, July 16th, 2021

Online Nomination Form

What to Expect if You’re Elected

Folk Music Ontario (FMO) is now seeking individuals to stand as candidates in the 2021 election of its Board of Directors. Directors will be elected by electronic ballot (or acclaimed) ahead of this year’s Annual General Meeting (September 23, 2021) with terms concluding with the 2024 AGM. For 2021, FMO is looking to fill six board positions through this process.

Continued folk organization amalgamation discussions and complications caused by the COVID-19 pandemic present a challenging yet exciting time in the history of FMO. We require a dedicated board to support staff in guiding the organization forward as we continue to support the growth and development of the folk music community and industry.

Discussions have been ongoing regarding the potential merger of Folk Music Ontario and Folk Music Canada, becoming one national body representing the folk music community. It is expected that the 2021 Board of Directors will play an important role in the ongoing discussion and potential creation of a new, national organization.

Nominees are required to read our What to Expect If You’re Elected document to better understand the responsibilities of board members.

It is preferred that people use the Online Nomination Form, especially during the current COVID-19 pandemic, but if an alternative is required, please contact fmonominations@gmail.com.

Please submit nomination forms by 11:59PM ET on Friday, July 16th. We thank all our members for their continued support of the organization, and hope some of you will step forward to help guide FMO into the future.

If you have any additional questions or wish to further discuss your interest in running, please contact Max Merrifield (FMO Nominations Committee Chair) at fmonominations@gmail.com.

Folk Music Ontario invites self-nominations from all qualified individuals. We welcome submissions from women, people with disabilities, people of colour, Indigenous peoples, and those of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We welcome submissions from individuals residing outside of Ontario. FMO aims to reduce financial barriers to participating in Board activities. If the purchase of an FMO membership is prohibitive to you, feel free to contact FMO and inquire about accommodations.

Folk Music Ontario

330-176 Gloucester Street

Ottawa, ON K2P 0A6

613-560-5997 / 1-866-292-6233

www.folkmusicontario.ca

The call is launched: White Box Residencies is a mini-residencies program open to all artists and collectives currently located in New Brunswick! The GSN will invite two to three artists (or collectives) between September 2021 and Summer 2022. We offer our white-box gallery, our tools and a stipend to research, create and play in our space for one or two weeks. We can also help with travel and lodging if you’re coming from outside the Greater Moncton Area. You do your thing and all we ask is a small public presentation that can take any form.

Please submit this form by July 13th at 11:59 PM (ADT). For questions get in touch with Annie at direction@galeriesansnom.org

Results will be released to all applicants by email by August 1st.

French:

L’appel est lancé : Boîte Blanche est un programme de mini-résidences ouvert aux artistes et collectifs qui résident actuellement au Nouveau-Brunswick. La GSN invitera deux à trois artistes (ou collectifs) dans ses espaces entre septembre 2021 et l’été 2022. Nous vous offrons notre espace principal, nos équipements et une bourse de création pour une période de une à deux semaines. Vous créez et explorez sans qu’on vous demande de résultats. Nous pouvons vous aider à défrayer les coûts de déplacement si vous êtes à l’extérieur du Grand Moncton. Une composante publique est requise et sa forme est négociable.

SVP nous envoyer ce formulaire par le
13 juillet à 23h59 (HAA). Pour toute question veuillez joindre Annie à direction@galeriesansnom.org

Les résultats seront envoyés à toustes par courriel par le 1er août.

More info about the GSN

Early Bird Registration is now open for our newly announced Two-Day Virtual Grant Writing Workshops in July, August & September

This two-day interactive virtual workshop will acquaint participants with the process of researching, identifying and cultivating relationships with grant-making sources including government agencies, foundations and corporations. Building a rapport with the “point people” from granting agencies and understanding the motivations of decision-makers are crucial subjects that will be covered in this presentation.

Among the key take-aways of this session, participants will also learn how to construct a compelling grant proposal template that may be used for multiple granting applications. Most importantly, participants will experience a greater sense of confidence and become firmly acquainted with methods to procure the funds and resources that will enable their respective organizations to make progress towards achieving their missions.

Register here:

July 22nd/23rd, 2021

August 4th/5th, 2021

August 18th/19th, 2021

September 8th/9th, 2021

September 20th/21st, 2021

People First Fundraising Solutions, 1000 Upper Paradise Road, Unit 27, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada