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Visual Artists Newfoundland and Labrador is pleased to announce that we are bringing the newest installment of our Professional Development Workshops Series back to Corner Brook with two workshops for visual artists. Facilitated by Andrew Draskoy, these sessions will be a combination of presentation and hands-on workshop.

The workshops:

Artists’ Websites: A foundation in designing your own artists ’website, including an overview of different formats for artists’ sites and different frameworks with which to create your site, how to plan and organize your content, tips on selling your work on-line, ways to get your website noticed, and more.

Getting the Word Out: Publicity and Media for Artists: This workshop will help you to get the word out about your work. Learn about how to write a press release, how to pitch an article, how to properly document your work, about using Facebook, Twitter and other new media to help boost your profile, and more.

Artists’ Websites will take place on Saturday, January 21st noon – 3 pm, and Getting the Word Out: Publicity and Media will follow on Sunday, January 22^nd, noon – 3 pm. Both workshops will take place in room FA223 on the Grenfell Campus

Each workshop is $20 for members/$10 for student members, or $35/$15 for both workshops.

Non-members rates are $70 for one workshop/$85 for both, $25/$30 for students (includes 1-year membership in VANL-CARFAC).

Registration is limited so sign up quickly! Pre-register to save your spot in the workshop by using our secure Paypal links below or by contacting the VANL-CARFAC office at vanl-carfac@nf.aibn.com, or1 (877) 738-7303 for more information.

Both Workshops

Artist Member $35.00 CAD Student Member $15.00 CAD Non-Member $85.00 CAD Student Non-Member $30.00 CAD

Single Workshop – Publicity and Media for Artists

Artist Member $20.00 CAD Student Member $10.00 CAD Non-Member $70.00 CAD Student Non-Member $25.00 CAD

Single Workshop – Artists’ Websites

Artist Member $20.00 CAD Student Member $10.00 CAD Non-Member $70.00 CAD Student Non-Member $25.00 CAD

*Both of these workshops are supported by the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA).

Deadline: October 21, 2011

Description:

VANL-CARFAC is looking to engage an artist to produce a series of 3 original works or a series of three (3) original fine art multiples (includes fine art prints, castings, photographs, etc.) for the purpose of giving a gift annually to one Kippy Goins Award winner. This award is one of five awards to be presented annually as part of the EVA Awards (Excellence in Visual Art Awards). The commissioned works will be given each year for the next three years of the EVA Awards program. Offset reproductions will not be considered.

Eligibility:

Artists submitting proposals must be paid-up members of VANL-CARFAC. Individuals may become members at the time of submission. Contact the VANL-CARFAC office for details.

Evaluation:

1. The artwork(s) must take into account the concept or purpose behind the award. The award, so named for the small pieces of      wood one throws on a fire to “keep it going”, is meant to honour an individual, group or organization whose efforts have helped to sustain and build the visual arts sector.

2. The artworks must be small in scale. As a rough guideline for applicants, we suggest that you keep proposed works within range of the following measurements:

·         two-dimensional and framed works, approx. 11” x 17”

·         three-dimensional works, approx. 1 ft. sq.

3. The visual artists currently sitting on the VANL-CARFAC EVA Committee will serve as the selection committee to evaluate all proposals and select the artist for this commission.

Submissions:

Submissions can be made electronically via email to vanl-carfac@nf.aibn.com (with ‘Kippy Goins Artwork submission’ in the subject line), or mailed or delivered by hand to VANL-CARFAC, 59 Duckworth St., St. John’s NL, A1C 1E6. All submissions must include the following materials:

·         a written project description, no more than one (1) page in length, stating visual art medium, materials, approximate size and concept of the proposed final artworks.

·         a sketch or some form of visual representation of the concept

·         the artist’s CV

·         up to 10 images, saved as JPEGs, on a PC-compatible CDR or sent via email, of past work (Original artwork will not be accepted.) This should be accompanied by a numbered image list with image title, size and medium, and the JPEG titles should include the artist name and image number  (i.e. Smith_01).

Selection of Artist: November 30^th, 2011

Final Project Delivery Date: April 6^th, 2012

Fee:      Artist fee of $1,500.00 (firm) to be paid for the group of three (3) completed artworks, payable once the artworks have been delivered. Any shipping costs are the responsibility of the artist.

Please note that VANL-CARFAC retains the right to photograph the artworks in the context of the EVA Awards

Ceremony, for the purposes of display in own website, newsletter and other organization materials, including newspaper

advertisements congratulating the winner of the award. The artist will be credited in all instances where the image may

appear. We will not sell or licence images of the artworks for use by any other organization.

For more information about the EVA Awards program, you can view program information online at www.vanl-carfac.comor contact the VANL-CARFAC office by phone at 1-877-738-7303 or email, at vanl-carfac@nf.aibn.com.

Visual Artists Newfoundland and Labrador is seeking applications for the position of Workshop Creator and Facilitator.

Title: Workshop Creator and Facilitator
Contract Position
Contract fee: $7950 ($1650 for the creation of the workshops, and $600 for each workshop delivery session). Travel, accommodations and per diem will also be provided.

The Workshop Creator and Facilitator (WCF) would be responsible for the creation and facilitation of two workshops: Designing an Artists’ Website, and Getting the Word Out: Media and Publicity. These activities would include:

 

• Research and development of content for each workshop topic, including a Powerpoint presentation, handout materials, and hands-on participation components;
• Working with the Finance and Planning committee as content advisors and editors to ensure that each workshop meets the needs of the membership and is professionally presented;
• Working from own office space independent of VANL-CARFAC;
• Facilitation of both workshops, which will include travel to 5 locations across the province over 5 different weekends;
• Transportation of materials and equipment to each location as needed;
• Development of a feedback questionnaire to be collected from all participants;
• Collection and recording of workshop fees paid by participants;
• Creation of a comprehensive final report detailing the outcome of the workshops including attendance and participant feedback;
• VANL is responsible for publicity and for booking any travel, accommodations and venues.

 

 

The successful Candidate will:

· Have knowledge of and develop structure and content for each of the following workshop topics: Artists’ Websites and Media and Publicity. Artists’ Websites should provide a foundation in designing an artists’ website, including an overview of different formats for artists’ sites and different programs and free online tools with which to create sites, tips on setting up online stores for selling work, ways to get websites noticed, and more. Participants should have a chance to work together to create a simple website in the second part of the session. Getting the Word Out: Media and Publicity: This workshop should teach participants how to best get the word out about their work, including how to write a press release, how to pitch an article, how to properly document work, using Facebook, Twitter and other new media to help boost profile, and more. Participants should have the opportunity to write and critique a press release or other media materials in a group setting in the second part of the session.  Each workshop should be between 3 and 4 hours in length and should include a powerpoint component, a hands-on component for the group, and handout/worksheet materials.

· Develop all content for the workshops, incorporating feedback from the Executive Director and Finance and Planning committee to ensure the workshops meet the organization’s needs;

· Work independently from their own office space;

· Maintain appropriate records;

· Have knowledge of VANL-CARFAC and its mandate and programs;

· Work with VANL-CARFAC’s permanent staff and board of directors as required;

· Plan own timeline and adhere to this timeline;

· Demonstrate strong interpersonal, presentation, communication and organizational skills;

· Have experience teaching or facilitating related workshops or courses.

Closing Date:  August 31, 2011 at 5 pm.

Interested individuals should apply by submitting a resume and cover letter to the following e-mail address: vanl-carfac@nf.aibn.com. Please put ‘Workshop Facilitator Application’ in the subject heading of the email.

ST. JOHN’S NL:  The sixth annual Excellence in Visual Arts Awards took place on May 27^th at the Rooms, St. John’s, Newfoundland. The EVA Awards are the only awards program celebrating the work of the visual artists of Newfoundland and Labrador.

The Large Year Award celebrates a visual artist who has enjoyed an exceptional year, with at least one exhibition and critical recognition. The Large Year Award 2011 went to Veselina Tomova, an artist who works in painting, printmaking, design and pottery from her studio in the Battery, St. John’s.

The Emerging Artist Award honours the promising start made by an emerging visual artist in the early stages of their career.  The Emerging Artist Award 2011 went to St. John’s artist Allen Walbourne, whose work includes installation, painting and printmaking.  Sponsored in 2011 by Grenfell Campus, Memorial University.

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.  The Kippy Goins Award went to Angela Antle, artist, active arts community member and promoter of all artists in this province through her position as long-time host of the popular Weekend Arts Magazine on CBC Radio.

Painter, printmaker and sculptor Gerald Squires was the winner of The Long Haul Award, which recognizes a substantial contribution to the visual culture of Newfoundland and Labrador by a senior artist. Gerald’s work is in many public and private collections and have shown in solo exhibitions across Canada. Among other accolades, he is a member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Art and the Order of Canada. The Long Haul Award 2011 was sponsored by The Leyton Gallery of Fine Art.

A new award for critical art writing, the Critical Eye Award, celebrates the best piece of critical writing about an NL artist in any print or online publication worldwide. The winner of the first Critical Eye Award is Gloria Hickey, a curator and art writer who won for her piece on Jason Holley’s work in Fusion Magazine.

For more information or to arrange interviews, contact Program Coordinator Dave Andrews at vanl-carfac@nf.aibn.com or 709-738-7303.

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

Visual Artists Newfoundland and Labrador (VANL- CARFAC)  presents Six Easy Pieces Winter Draw 2011. All proceeds go to VANL-CARFAC programming including the Colin MacNee Emergency Fund. Draw is for one incredible collection of artworks by Six notable artists in the province:

Tara Bryan
Di Dabinett
Jason Holley
Jillian Cavelle Parsons
Bill Rose
Allen Walbourne

Click on the images for a larger preview

The collection is valued at between $1000-$1500.

Tickets: $20     
Draw: March 30th, 2011          
Draw will take place at Devon House,
59 Duckworth Street, St. John’s

Tickets printed: 500/License #: 10-10350900LT
Printed by: Wade Atlantic