Mail Art Fundraiser: The 2014 Edition!

Published on February 26, 2014 in news. Closed

 

You are invited to VANL-CARFAC’s 2nd Annual Mail Art Fundraiser! If you participated in this event last year, you already know what a great opportunity it is to get some beautiful, crazy, quirky, moving and/or generally fabulous pieces of art; and to give your own as well!

Want to know how it works? :

Step 1: Private Message or E-mail Hillary Winter (hillarywinter@yahoo.ca) your mailing address and donation amount (Suggested $10.00).  She will be taking addresses until Saturday, March 15. (More details below)

Step 2: Each person is responsible for creating three small original (mail size) artworks. (More details below)

Step 3: Once your artwork is complete, you just take a picture of your completed work and email it to hillarywinter@yahoo.ca and you’ll receive a message/ e-mail with 3 addresses where you will be expected to mail your artworks. The artworks must be mailed NO LATER than April 15th (Please!!)

Step 4: You will receive 3 artworks in the mail from 3 different artists!

Details:

Donation:  Donations can be made by drop-off (to the VANL office), email transfer, regular mail or through the PAYPAL button below. Whatever works best for you. However, please let me know when you send your address how you would like to donate.  I will reply to each message, so if you do not get a reply please contact me again (through facebook if you think e-mail isn’t working).   All money raised will go to support VANL-CARFAC (http://www.vanl-carfac.ca/)

Sizes: 3 1/2″ x 5″ (Standard postcard ) and maximum 11″ x 14″ . Mailing rates will vary, depending on the weight of the work and its destination.

Materials: Be creative. Drawing, painting, sewing, photography, sound art, collage!

Note: If you do participate in this event please honor the commitment and be sure to mail your three works. Last year left us with a couple of people not receiving all three of their expected pieces.   SO, this year, we are asking participants to send a quick pic of your finished pieces and send it in to us, at which point we’ll give you the three addresses where you send your work–which should take care of that problem.  This fundraiser is based on a collective act of good faith, and the organizers cannot be held responsible for art that isn’t sent.  However, we also have a few participants making extra so hopefully no one should be left empty handed.

And Please invite your friends!

 

(suggested: $10.00)

 

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2014 EVA Awards Nominations: Deadline March 1st

Published on January 17, 2014 in news. Closed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Click here to learn more about the EVAs, or make a nomination!

Job Opportunity: VANL-CARFAC Sponsorship Coordinator

Published on October 22, 2013 in news. Closed

Job Opportunity: VANL-CARFAC Sponsorship Coordinator

VANL-CARFAC seeks to engage a professional with project management and fundraising experience acquired largely through working in the cultural fields.

Project:            Excellence in Visual Arts (EVA) Awards

Date of call:    October 17th 2013

Deadline:        November 1st, 2013

Title:  Sponsorship Coordinator, EVA Awards (SC)

Description:  The SC will create a comprehensive sponsorship solicitation strategy including a database of contacts and a timeline for delivery of funds. The SC will work in conjunction with the EVA Committee to ensure that all appropriate businesses and individuals are included in this database. The SC will work independently to deliver the sponsorship target amounts, and must have their own workspace from which to provide the service. VANL-CARFAC will provide the SC with all necessary background information on the organization and the EVA Awards, as well as a breakdown of sponsorship categories and sponsor packages to be distributed to key candidates. The Board of Directors and EVA Committee may also serve as primary contact for key sponsors with whom they have a personal relationship.

All work will be performed under the direction of the Board of Directors but under the direct supervision of the EVA Awards Committee and Executive Director.

Qualifications: Applicants must hold a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, have a minimum of 2 years work experience in the cultural or fundraising sector, or an appropriate combination of education and work experience. Applicants must also have;
§  Demonstrated knowledge of the cultural sector in the province.
§  Demonstrated ability to work under a volunteer board or committee.
§  Effective oral and written communication skills.
§  Demonstrated experience in fundraising.
§  Strong organizational skills and the ability to work with a high level of independence; ability to balance competing priorities and exercise good judgment.
Computer skills, time management skills and a positive attitude are essential.

Evaluation:      Applicants must submit a cover letter, an up-to-date resume and three professional references. Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted by the Human Resources committee.                                         

Project Timeline: Hours of work are to be determined by the SC according to the needs of the sponsorship campaign. Candidate must have a flexible work schedule.

Start Date:       November 12th, 2013

End Date:        May 30th 2014

Resources: Access to all VANL-CARFAC informational resources. As a contract worker, the SC will be expected to have access to her/his own workspace, phone, computer, internet and email access.

Target: The SC is expected to raise a target amount of $10,000 (including program ad sales).  Some in-kind sponsorships may be considered to count toward the total amount raised but must be cleared in advance with the EVA Committee.  The SC will be required to assist the EVA committee and Executive Director in the organization of the annual EVA promotional reception.

Expenses:  Contract awarding professional fees @ $3000. This fee will be paid in five installments: an initial sum of five hundred dollars ($500) payable upon signing of contract, a second payment of five hundred and fifty dollars ($550) upon raising three thousand dollars ($3000) of the projected goal; a third payment of five hundred and fifty dollars ($550) upon raising six thousand dollars ($6000), a fourth payment of five hundred and fifty dollars ($550) upon raising nine thousand dollars ($9000).  A final installment ($850) will be payable upon reaching the full projected goal ($10,000), the completion of the tasks outlined in “Terms and Duties” and upon receipt of the SC’s final report/database following the 2014 EVA Awards.

Deadline: All applications should be received no later than November 1st 2013. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Apply to:   vanlcarfac@gmail.com , with Sponsorship Coordinator Application in the subject line.

For more information on the EVA Awards program, sponsorship categories and past sponsors of the awards, see the EVA Awards page of www.vanl-carfac.com.

Panel Discussion on the Artist Resale Right

Published on August 19, 2013 in news. Closed

 

RCA/VANL Cinq à sept at the LSPU Hall This Friday

Published on July 15, 2013 in news. Closed

 

RCA/VANL Cinq à sept at the LSPU Hall

July 19 at 5-7 PM

 

The staff of RCA & Visual Artists of Newfoundland & Labrador (VANL) would like you to come and hang out at the L.S.P.U. Hall (Cox & Palmer Second Space) on Friday, July 19 from 5-7pm.

Free Admission! Happy Hour prices! $4 beer/wine

Bring your friends!

 

If you have any questions, please contact the VANL office at 738-7303 or by email at vanlcarfac@gmail.com

 

LSPU Hall

3 Victoria Street

St. John’s, NL A1C 3V2

 

 

 


VANL-CARFAC Raises Questions Regarding the Future of the Rooms

Published on June 20, 2013 in news. Closed

 

 

 

VANL-CARFAC Raises Questions Regarding the Future of the Rooms

 

In light of the recent budget cuts at the Rooms Corporation of Newfoundland and Labrador, many concerns have been raised as to the future of the Provincial Art Gallery.  Following these cuts, two gallery and administrative staff positions were eliminated: the Curator of Canadian Art and the gallery’s Secretary.  In addition three staff, the Curator of Contemporary art, the Manager of Exhibitions and Publications and the Director of the Art Gallery have resigned. *  

As the umbrella organization for the visual arts sector, Visual Artists Newfoundland and Labrador has been tasked with the responsibility to act as the spokesperson for the province’s artists and to act as a liason between the public and our public institutions with respect to these issues.  VANL-CARFAC has heard from many artists, stakeholders, members of the business community and numerous cultural supporters from around the province, and from across the county, who have expressed serious concerns regarding the Rooms’ future.

Given the current situation, it is imperative that the province’s population has assurances that the integrity of our primary public art gallery will be preserved, that professional and artistic standards are maintained, and that the staff will have adequate resources to fulfill the mandate set out in the Rooms Act: to reflect the culture of the province, to provide outreach to communities around the province and to ‘research, present and interpret art in a professional manner.’  The answers to these questions will have ramifications not only within Newfoundland and Labrador, but also will impact the Rooms’ ability to meaningfully represent the province on a national level.

As a first step, following the budget cuts, VANL-CARFAC and the Eastern Edge Gallery organized the ART=WORK forum, to hear the concerns from within the sector.   In response to repeated requests by those who could not attend the forum in person, a petition was drafted to provide an opportunity for the voices of all cultural supporters, from all across the province, to be heard.   We encourage everyone to click here to go the petition and to lend your support by signing and leaving a strong comment of support.

In the coming weeks, VANL-CARFAC will be posing a variety of questions to the CEO and Board of Directors of The Rooms and to the Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation.  These questions include the following:

  • Will the status of the Rooms Art Gallery, as an individual entity within the corporation, be preserved?
  • What is the plan for replacing professional staff in the vacated positions, and when will the hiring begin?
  • Will The Rooms be able to fulfill its stated purpose as described in The Rooms Act, despite the recent cutbacks?
  • Will the mandate of the Provincial Art Gallery remain as it is currently outlined in the Rooms Act?
  • What is the status of the planned upcoming exhibitions for 2014 and beyond, and how has the scope and number of exhibitions been affected by these cuts–and what does this mean to future exhibitions in the Rooms Art Gallery?

VANL-CARFAC and The Rooms corporation are both mandated to educate and advocate with respect to visual art in this province, so we must work together to create an open exchange between our public art gallery and our province’s artists,  to ensure that The Rooms will be able to properly foster and reflect the rich visual culture of Newfoundland and Labrador.

VANL-CARFAC welcomes all questions and comments regarding this issue.  Please contact the advocacy committee at advocacy@vanl-carfac.com, or VANL’s executive director, Dave Andrews, at vanl-carfac@nf.aibn or by phone at 877-738-7303.

 

 

*  This statement was amended on July 2 to correct an error which stated that the position of Manager of Exhibitions and Publications was eliminated.

 

 

 

VANL-CARFAC Raises Questions Regarding the Future of the Rooms

 

In light of the recent budget cuts at the Rooms Corporation of Newfoundland and Labrador, many concerns have been raised as to the future of the Provincial Art Gallery. Following these cuts, gallery and administrative staff positions have been eliminated including the Curator of Canadian Art, the Manager of Exhibitions and Publications and the gallery’s Secretary.  In addition two staff, The Curator of Contemporary art and the Director of the Art Gallery have resigned.

As the umbrella organization for the visual arts sector, Visual Artists Newfoundland and Labrador has been tasked with the responsibility to act as the spokesperson for the province’s artists and to act as a liason between the public and our public institutions with respect to these issues. VANL-CARFAC has heard from many artists, stakeholders, members of the business community and numerous cultural supporters from around the province, and from across the county, who have expressed serious concerns regarding the Rooms’ future.

Given the current situation, it is imperative that the province’s population has assurances that the integrity of our primary public art gallery will be preserved, that professional and artistic standards are maintained, and that the staff will have adequate resources to fulfill the mandate set out in the Rooms Act: to reflect the culture of the province, to provide outreach to communities around the province and to ‘research, present and interpret art in a professional manner.’ The answers to these questions will have ramifications not only within Newfoundland and Labrador, but also will impact the Rooms’ ability to meaningfully represent the province on a national level.

As a first step, following the budget cuts, VANL-CARFAC and the Eastern Edge Gallery organized the ART=WORK forum, to hear the concerns from within the sector. In response to repeated requests by those who could not attend the forum in person, a petition was drafted to provide an opportunity for the voices of all cultural supporters, from all across the province, to be heard. We encourage everyone to visit our Facebook page or vanl-carfac.com and to lend your support by signing the petition and leaving a strong comment of support.

In the coming weeks, VANL-CARFAC will be posing a variety of questions to the CEO and Board of Directors of The Rooms and to the Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation.  These questions include the following:

· Will the status of the Rooms Art Gallery, as an individual entity within the corporation, be preserved?

· What is the plan for replacing professional staff in the vacated positions, and when will the hiring begin?

· Will The Rooms be able to fulfill its stated purpose as described in The Rooms Act, despite the recent cutbacks?

· Will the mandate of the Provincial Art Gallery remain as it is currently outlined in the Rooms Act?

· What is the status of the planned upcoming exhibitions for 2014 and beyond, and how has the scope and number of exhibitions been affected by these cuts–and what does this mean to future exhibitions in the Rooms Art Gallery?

VANL-CARFAC and The Rooms corporation are both mandated to educate and advocate with respect to visual art in this province, so we must work together to create an open exchange between our public art gallery and our province’s artists, to ensure that The Rooms will be able to properly foster and reflect the rich visual culture of Newfoundland and Labrador.

VANL-CARFAC welcomes all questions and comments regarding this issue. Please contact the advocacy committee at advocacy@vanl-carfac.com, or VANL’s executive director, Dave Andrews, at vanl-carfac@nf.aibn or by phone at 877-738-7303.

Wednesday, June 19th 2013

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VANL-CARFAC Raises Questions Regarding the Future of the Rooms

 

In light of the recent budget cuts at the Rooms Corporation of Newfoundland and Labrador, many concerns have been raised as to the future of the Provincial Art Gallery. Following these cuts, gallery and administrative staff positions have been eliminated including the Curator of Canadian Art, the Manager of Exhibitions and Publications and the gallery’s Secretary.  In addition two staff, The Curator of Contemporary art and the Director of the Art Gallery have resigned.

As the umbrella organization for the visual arts sector, Visual Artists Newfoundland and Labrador has been tasked with the responsibility to act as the spokesperson for the province’s artists and to act as a liason between the public and our public institutions with respect to these issues. VANL-CARFAC has heard from many artists, stakeholders, members of the business community and numerous cultural supporters from around the province, and from across the county, who have expressed serious concerns regarding the Rooms’ future.

Given the current situation, it is imperative that the province’s population has assurances that the integrity of our primary public art gallery will be preserved, that professional and artistic standards are maintained, and that the staff will have adequate resources to fulfill the mandate set out in the Rooms Act: to reflect the culture of the province, to provide outreach to communities around the province and to ‘research, present and interpret art in a professional manner.’ The answers to these questions will have ramifications not only within Newfoundland and Labrador, but also will impact the Rooms’ ability to meaningfully represent the province on a national level.

As a first step, following the budget cuts, VANL-CARFAC and the Eastern Edge Gallery organized the ART=WORK forum, to hear the concerns from within the sector. In response to repeated requests by those who could not attend the forum in person, a petition was drafted to provide an opportunity for the voices of all cultural supporters, from all across the province, to be heard. We encourage everyone to visit our Facebook page or vanl-carfac.com and to lend your support by signing the petition and leaving a strong comment of support.

In the coming weeks, VANL-CARFAC will be posing a variety of questions to the CEO and Board of Directors of The Rooms and to the Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation.  These questions include the following:

· Will the status of the Rooms Art Gallery, as an individual entity within the corporation, be preserved?

· What is the plan for replacing professional staff in the vacated positions, and when will the hiring begin?

· Will The Rooms be able to fulfill its stated purpose as described in The Rooms Act, despite the recent cutbacks?

· Will the mandate of the Provincial Art Gallery remain as it is currently outlined in the Rooms Act?

· What is the status of the planned upcoming exhibitions for 2014 and beyond, and how has the scope and number of exhibitions been affected by these cuts–and what does this mean to future exhibitions in the Rooms Art Gallery?

VANL-CARFAC and The Rooms corporation are both mandated to educate and advocate with respect to visual art in this province, so we must work together to create an open exchange between our public art gallery and our province’s artists, to ensure that The Rooms will be able to properly foster and reflect the rich visual culture of Newfoundland and Labrador.

VANL-CARFAC welcomes all questions and comments regarding this issue. Please contact the advocacy committee at advocacy@vanl-carfac.com, or VANL’s executive director, Dave Andrews, at vanl-carfac@nf.aibn or by phone at 877-738-7303.

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Congratulations to the Winners of the 8th Annual EVA Awards!!

Published on May 24, 2013 in news. Closed

The Excellence in Visual Arts Awards are tomorrow night!

Published on May 23, 2013 in news. Closed

Just a reminder, the eighth annual Excellence in Visual Arts Awards are tomorrow night at The Rooms starting at 8pm.  Seating is limited, but there are still seats available.  If you’re interested in attending please contact Dave Andrews at vanl-carfac@nf.aibn.com or (709)-738-7303 to be added to the guest list.

Good luck to all of the nominees!

 

Shortlist announced for the 2013 Excellence in Visual Arts Awards!

Published on May 14, 2013 in news. Closed

The eighth annual Excellence in Visual Arts Awards will take place on May 24th at the Rooms, St. John’s, Newfoundland. The EVA Awards are the only awards program solely dedicated to celebrating the visual arts of Newfoundland and Labrador.

This year’s EVA Awards jury reviewed submissions from across the province, representing a wide spectrum of artistic mediums and styles.

The Emerging Artist Award honors the promising start made by an emerging visual artist in the early stages of their career. Sponsored in 2013 by Grenfell Campus, Memorial University. Prize: $1000

 

The Emerging Artist Award Shortlist

Audrey Hurd

Jonathan O’Dea

Michael Young

 

The Large Year Award celebrates a visual artist who has enjoyed an exceptional year, with at least one exhibition and critical recognition.  Sponsored in 2013 by Sheppard Case Architects.  Prize: $1000

 

The Large Year Award Shortlist

Audrey Feltham

Michael Flaherty

Ned Pratt

 

 

The Long Haul Award recognizes a substantial contribution to the visual culture of Newfoundland and Labrador by a senior artist.  Prize: $1000 and a Lifetime Membership for VANL-CARFAC. Sponsored in 2013 by The Leyton Gallery of Fine Art.

 

The Long Haul Award Shortlist

Lloyd Pretty

Colette Urban

 

The Kippy Goins Award – so named for the small pieces of wood one throws on a fire to “keep it going” – thanks an individual or organization whose efforts have helped to sustain and build the visual arts sector.  Prize: original artwork by Michael Pittmann.

 

The Kippy Goins Award Shortlist

Herb Brown

Community Youth Arts Program

Tina Dolter

 

The Critical Eye Award recognizes a visual arts writer for an exceptional piece of writing on an NL artist in any print or online publication worldwide. This award is sponsored by Emma Butler Gallery.  Prize: $1000.  There is no shortlist for the Critical Eye.  This year’s winner will be announced on May 24th.

 

For more information or to arrange interviews, contact Executive Director, Dave Andrews at vanl-carfac@nf.aibn.com or 709-738-7303. A limited number of seats for the ceremony will be available to the public. To be put on the seating list, please contact the VANL office.

The EVA Awards are a Visual Artists Newfoundland and Labrador initiative.

Published on April 5, 2013 in news. Closed

 

 

 

 

ART=WORK: a public forum regarding arts workers in NL

Eastern Edge Gallery and VANL-CARFAC are joining forces to present a public forum to discuss the status of arts workers* in Newfoundland and Labrador with representation from across the sector.

TUESDAY APRIL 9  at   7PM   AT EASTERN EDGE GALLERY

We strongly believe in supporting those workers in our sector and adjacent sectors who have recently been affected by provincial budgetary cuts.

Specifically but not limited to those cuts experienced by The Rooms, but also Education, Health and other community sectors.

In our minds, thriving creative communities require continued support to all of these sectors combined.

Arts infrastructure is integral to present, preserve and share our province’s culture with the world. These cuts will no doubt add significant pressure to artists, arts workers and communities across our province.

Please join us and make your support heard for artists and arts workers this Tuesday!

Public statements will be heard from:

+ ARTISTS – Philippa Jones, Marlene Creates
+ ARTS WORKERS – Christina Parker (Christina Parker Gallery), Mary MacDonald (Eastern Edge Gallery)
+ ARTS ADVOCATES – VANL-CARFAC
+ LOCAL BUSINESS – Dave Hopley (Living Planet, Rocket Bakery, Pi)
+ ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS

Followed by AN OPEN COMMUNITY FORUM moderated by Dave Lane from Happy City to hear your thoughts.

In addition, the evening will including a PERFORMANCE ART piece by April White entitled ASSEMBLE that features both local artists and arts workers at the beginning of the event.

The discussion will be recorded and delivered to the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation, the Hon. Terry French. The Minister will also be invited to attend and partake in this discussion.

*Arts workers include artists, educators, administrators, curators, arts businesses etc.

Questions may be directed to:

Mary MacDonald (Eastern Edge Gallery 709 739 1882, easternedgegallery@gmail.com)

Dave Andrews (VANL-CARFAC 709-738-7303 or vanl-carfac@nf.aibn.com)

Thank you.