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National
Gallery of Canada
The
National Gallery of Canada will hold its second Annual Public
Meeting on December
1, 2008 at 6:30 in the Auditorium.
The evening will include presentations on the programs,
financial picture, and future plans for the National Gallery
of Canada and the Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography.
Followed by a question-and-answer period.
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Art
Lending Organization
Established
in 1970 as a non-profit organization, Art Lending of Ottawa
aims to encourage Ottawa area artists and acquaint the public
with their work. Art Lending provides a special service for
business rentals, dates and arrangements can be flexible.
Rent or buy a work of Art by the month! Watercolours,
original prints, mixed media, acrylics, oils, pastels, wall
hangings and sculptures are exhibited by more than 85 juried
local artists. www.artlendingofottawa.com
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Bravo!FACT-
Grants for Canadian Short Films
CTV Television’s Bravo!FACT (Foundation to Assist Canadian
Talent) has distributed millions of dollars in grants for the
production of over one thousand shorts across Canada. Short
films and videos produced with Bravo!FACT grants have been
honoured with awards and screenings at festivals including the
Cannes Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival,
Sundance, the Canadian Film Centre's Worldwide Short Film
Festival, and other prestigious festivals in New York, Japan,
Argentina, Italy and throughout the world..
The shorts cover a range of subject matter and styles. Sand
animation to opera; modern dance to short dramas - the variety
is as endless as the creative talent in Canada. Emerging and
recognized filmmakers are encouraged to apply for grants.
Bravo!FACT is located at 299 Queen Street West in Toronto.
For complete details on how to apply for funding, visit their
website: www.bravofact.com
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Cultural
Sector Grants
The International Cultural Relations
Division at Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT)
provides support to the cultural sector through a grant
program and business development program. The grant program
provides funding to Canadian artists and arts organizations
for the promotion of Canadian culture abroad, in alignment
with Canada's foreign policy and trade priorities. The
business development program provides information and advice
to Canadian exporters interested in entering foreign markets,
as well as financial support (contributions) to Canadian
national sectoral associations for the generic promotion of
their industry's products or services.
Grants are awarded to applicants to take on the role as
cultural ambassadors in the countries in which the art will be
exhibited. Travel grants for incoming familiarization visits
support international business development. Promoting Canadian
culture to the world is important because it has a direct
impact on foreign policy, tourism, immigration, business and
investment.
To learn more about these grants, the categories available,
and to obtain eligibility criteria visit the website.
Website: www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/arts/menu-en.asp
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Cultural
Attachés-
Did you know that there are Canadian Cultural Representatives
abroad?
Referred to as
'Cultural Attachés' they strive to increase the visibility of
Canadian culture and artists abroad and to enhance the image
of Canada through our achievements in the arts. They achieve
these objectives by cooperating and collaborating with
cultural institutions such as museums, theatres, festivals,
publishing houses and cinemas to support projects involving
Canadian artists. Canadian Cultural Attachés are located in
various Canadian Embassies, High Commissions and Consulates
abroad. Visit the Foreign Affaris and International Trade
Canada website for a searchable listing of trade
commissioners responsible for the arts and cultural
industries: www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/arts/abroad-en.asp
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Invitation
to Canadian Artists to Participate in
Canada’s Cultural Program at Expo 2010 Shanghai, in China.
Expo
2010 will take place from May 1 to October 31, 2010 in
Shanghai, China. Cirque du Soleil on behalf of the Government
of Canada is proud to be the producer of Canada Pavilion's
cultural program for Expo 2010. Inspired by the theme
"The Living City: inclusive, sustainable, creative,"
this program will showcase a wide variety of artists, works
and productions from various disciplines such as dance, music,
theatre, literature, visual and media arts. In order to
reflect the dynamism of Canadian culture, Cirque du Soleil is
inviting emerging as well as renowned artists from across
Canada to apply for inclusion in the programming.
Deadline
soon approaching! This
competition ends Dec 15, 2008. Visit
the website: www.cirquedusoleil.com/Shanghai2010
for complete details and to apply.
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Canada
Council Art Bank- Purchase Program
The Canada Council Art Bank wishes to celebrate
diversity in the visual arts milieu by purchasing art works by
Canadian artists of African, Asian, Middle Eastern, Latin
American and/or mixed racial heritage. The primary objectives
of this special purchase are to increase the awareness of
culturally diverse artists about the programs offered by
the Canada Council for the Arts; complement the Art Bank’s
collection; respond to the changing demographics of Canada;
and serve the increased demand by Art Bank clients for art
works by culturally diverse artists. Paintings, photographs,
sculptures, prints, drawings and fine craft will all be
considered. This initiative, developed in collaboration with
Council’s Equity Office, is in alignment with the Canada
Council’s strategic plan directions in support of individual
artists and equity.
The process for submitting work to
the Art Bank’s purchase program is simple and
straightforward. You can visit the Art Bank’s website
commencing 1 December 2008 to view the program guidelines and
to download the application form or contact the Art Bank to
obtain a paper copy. Completed submissions must be postmarked
on or before 16 February 2009.
Please share this letter with culturally
diverse artists in your community to ensure that it reaches as
many artists as possible. There is a lot of exciting work
across the country that would receive excellent exposure
through the Art Bank’s rental program.
Since 1972, the Canada Council Art Bank
has been the leading art rental service in Canada offering an
affordable art rental service that markets original
contemporary Canadian art to promote and support Canada’s
artists. With more than 17,000 works of art, we have the
largest collection of its kind and provide comprehensive
professional services to all corporate and public sector
clients.
Contact:
Suzanne Wolfe
613-566-4414 or 1-800-263-5588, ext.4612
suzanne.wolfe@canadacouncil.ca
www.artbank.ca
Please note that on 30 June 2009, the Art Bank
will be announcing a second call for purchases open to all
Canadian artists. Visit our website in June to find out the
deadline date and to download the application form for that
purchase program.
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CFC
Feature Film Project
The CFC Feature Film Project (FFP) is a
comprehensive development and production focused mentorship
program, for emerging Canadian feature filmmakers. Established
by the CFC in 1992, and acting as Executive Producer, the FFP
is dedicated to overseeing and providing 100% of the financing
and mentorship needed for the successful development,
production and marketing of dramatic feature films. Boasting
an impressive 37 films developed, and 17 features produced,
CFC Feature Film Project has afforded 94 writers,
producers and directors from across Canada, and hundreds of
actors and technicians, the opportunity to hone their skills
and prove their creative talents.
In addition to launching
many careers, the films of the FFP have registered successes
on both critical and commercial levels, with several titles
also having a cultural impact. Our films have screened
at more than 75 of the world's most prestigious festivals
including renowned venues such as: Cannes Film Festival,
Sundance Film Festival, Berlinale, Karlovy Vary
International Film Festival and the Toronto International
Film Festival. Sales and distribution in territories
across the globe have been equally impressive.
January 30, 2009 is the
upcoming deadline for applications for this project. Get the
full details at their website: www.cfccreates.com
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Yukon Film
Incentive Programs- for both Residents and Non-Residents
To support a
sustainable and competitive film and sound recording industry,
the Yukon Film and Sound Commission launched the Yukon Film
& Sound Incentive Program in 2001.Canada's Yukon is known as
a film-friendly region. And they invite your production to take
advantage of the Yukon's spectacular locations.
Non-Yukon Filmmakers:
They are offering these financial incentives to eligible
productions by Non-Yukon filmmakers:
- The Travel
Rebate can assist your production in the cost of getting
here
- The Yukon
Labour Rebate can refund up to 35% of wages paid for
eligible Yukon labour on your production
- The Training
Rebate may provide a rebate of up to 50% of a trainee's
wages at $12/hr or 35% of a trainee's wages at scale
Yukon
Filmmakers:
To
foster these important skills, Yukon Film & Sound
Commission is committed to investing in its filmmakers, both
financially, through incentives programs, and through
targeted mentorship and training initiatives. The Yukon Film
& Sound Commissioner administers these film funding
programs to support the growth of the Yukon Film Industry:
- Yukon
Filmmakers Fund
- Yukon
Film Training Initiative
- Yukon
Film Development Fund
- Yukon
Film Production Fund
For more information, visit their website: www.reelyukon.com
or contact info@reelyukon.com
or call +1 867-667-5400.
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