Call for Expressions of Interest - Akin Projects: FORGE Collaborative Workshop Series seeking Artist Facilitators

DEADLINE: Monday, September 5, 2016

FORGE 2016 WORKSHOP SERIES!

FORGE connections. FUEL your practice. RESHAPE your creative process.

Returning this fall, FORGE is AKIN Project's creative incubator for practicing artists and designers focused on both creative and professional development. Alongside a series of professional development workshops, our creative sessions will allow participants to learn and share skills, discuss, debate, bust creative ruts, stretch their abilities, brainstorm with peers and be challenged to step outside of their practice.

Workshops can be thematic in nature, and should provide an opportunity for advanced skill building with a strong emphasis on collaboration and knowledge transfer among members of AKIN's community. Past workshops have included everything from tote bag making to video game design to movement based wall drawing, from scientific art experiments to body awareness workshops.

Workshops should focus on exploring unique and unconventional processes or modes of expression. Take us places we've never been before!

Workshops will be a one time, 3 hour session, and facilitators will be paid a CARFAC recommended fee of $289. Depending on the nature of the workshop, material costs may be covered by AKIN.

Expression of Interest should include:
+ A brief bio of yourself and your practice, and any relevant professional experience
+ Documentation of your work and/or any related links to your work online,
+ A short summary (one page max) of the workshop(s) you'd like to conduct,
+ Ideal number of participants, required materials or space, the best time of year to hold the workshop, and any other technical or safety considerations that may apply.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Submissions and inquiries can be sent to michael@akincollective.com

Please make the subject of your email ‘Forge 2016 Submission’

City Fest - Art Installation Opportunities

Art Installation Opportunities
Cityfest Toronto / August 27, 2016 / Canoe Landing Park

CityFest aims to showcase unique art installations by local artists and welcomes proposals.

To apply, please email info@cityfest.ca with your art installation proposal for
consideration and include:
• Art installation description with available photos of your art installation
• On-site space requirements
• Your website / portfolio
Important notes:
• Only park space is provided by Cityfest
• The artist is responsible for the setup, management and take-down of the installation
• No staking to the ground is allowed by the city of Toronto
• A participation agreement will be provided to accepted applicants

About CityFest:
Started in 2013, Cityfest has grown from a simple concept to one of Toronto’s largest outdoor events, intended to connect residents, celebrate life in the city, and inspire active citizenship.
This year we will continue to fulfill that mission with the 4th Annual Cityfest at Canoe Landing Park in Toronto, which remains the premier venue for downtown Toronto residents to connect and celebrate city life. This year’s theme will be showcasing Toronto’s thriving art scene with a focus on community interaction with immersive activities and installations.

We hope you join us at this year’s Cityfest.

Call for Submissions - City of Craft 2016

Hear ye, makers, far and wide, applications are now open for the 10th Anniversary edition of City of Craft !

What is City of Craft?
City of Craft is a collective of craft-engaged arts organizers who aim to build community in the Toronto craftscape, support independent craft businesses, and encourage the larger community to get involved with crafty happenings in the city. We organize Toronto's largest independently-run, juried craft show each December featuring craft-based installations, free workshops, and craft-related programming in local businesses and galleries, attracting approximately 5,000 attendees. 
 
TIPS:
1. Do not delay! And do not leave your application until the last minute. The internet can be testy, so it is always best to submit well in advance of the deadline in order to make sure your form submits properly and to avoid any technical stresses. As always, we are not able to accept any applications after the deadline and can only accept applications through our online form.
2. Read the Vendor FAQ . It is chock-full of important stuff, and is required reading for all applicants.
 
So get on it, citizens! Throw your business in the ring to be part of Toronto's craftiest weekend of the year!

APPLICATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 10, 2016, MIDNIGHT EST
Click here to apply now!

City of Craft
December9 + 10 + 11, 2016
Friday 6:00pm-10:00pm
Saturday 11:00am-6:00pm
Sunday 11:00am-5:00pm
$2 Admission
Children under 12 FREE
 
The Theatre Centre
1115 Queen Street West
cityofcraft.com

Collective Arts Brewing Call for Submissions

Collective Arts Brewing is a craft brewery that fuses the creativity of craft beer with the inspired talents of emerging artists, musicians and filmmakers. The brewery is located in Hamilton, Canada and their products are currently available across Canada.

Collective Arts is looking to feature the best emerging artists and musicians from around the world on their limited edition Series 7 labels.

Selected art and music will be featured on packaging and will be scannable using augmented reality so drinkers can interact with artist's work and hear musician's music.

Collective Arts has been featured in Adobe Create, Huffington Post, CBC, Culture Collide (LA), Globe and Mail, BlogTO, and many more publications. We always make sure to emphasize artists and their work when these opportunities arise. 

The current Call for Art and Music is based on the theme of Urban Pop: The Sights and Sounds of Street Culture. 

The deadline for your submission is September 2, 2016.

WHAT TO SUBMIT:
• Min 1800 x 1800 pixel file ( minimum size)
• Original art, any medium
• Supporting video (if available) This can be a film or animation of you and your work
• Up to three separate submissions can be made per artist
• We do not own the rights to the art, it will only be used for a limited amount of time

WHAT COLLECTIVE ARTS PROVIDES:
• Each label includes artist’s name and a link to a self-written biography that lives on the Collective Arts website
• Artists are individually featured on the Collective Arts website, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
• 20,000 can and bottle labels of each artist’s work are printed and distributed. We are expanding into the U.S this fall and our beer is shipped to Australia
• Links to your website, social media or store
• A stipend of $200 Canadian paid to those who are selected

For details, benefits, compensation and to submit work click here or email toni@collectiveartsbrewing.com

Cheers!