Opportunities at Eyelevel
Call for Submissions:
Eyelevel Galley Main Space Exhibitions
Deadline: October 31st, 2011
Eyelevel Gallery is seeking proposals for the 2012-2013 exhibition season in our main gallery space. We are interested in progressive forward-looking practices; the fruition of innovative ideas; inventive approaches to artistic production; and work based on an articulate theoretical and/or critical and/or poetic thesis. We encourage and facilitate the presentation of artists and artworks that have not been exhibited in this locale. We are enthusiastic about artists' most recent endeavors and art forms that propel contemporary production and incite conversation.
Eyelevel Gallery accepts proposals on an ongoing basis. Proposals are reviewed by a peer committee once a year and reviews for the upcoming programming year will be accepted until October 31, 2011. Eyelevel Gallery pays fees that meet CAR/FAC guidelines. Special projects may have other deadlines throughout the year. These will be updated on the website.
Please include in your submissions:
-10-20 images or audio/visual samples on CD-Rom or DVD (please edit appropriately for viewing). Please note we will not review slides.
-current CV (maximum three pages)
-artist statement
-detailed exhibition proposal
-copies of catalogue texts or reviews (if relevent)
-a self addressed stamped envelope (for return of proposal)
Attention: no sticky labels on disks submitted please!
Please note that we do not accept email proposals for our main space.
All submissions can be sent to:
Eyelevel Gallery – Programming Committee
c/o: Michael McCormack
2159 Gottingen Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
B3K 3B5
p: (902) 425 6412
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Appel à Eyelevel
Appel de dossiersEyelevel Gallery – salle d'exposition principaleDate limite : 31 octobre 2011
Description : Eyelevel Gallery est à la recherche de propositions pour la saison 2012-2013. Nous sommes à la recherche de propositions progressistes et innovantes; du fruit d'idées nouvelles; d'approches innovatrices à la production artistique et de projets basés sur une réflexion théorique ou critique ou poétique. Nous encourageons la présentation d'artistes et d'oeuvres qui n'ont pas encore été présentés à la galerie. Nous sommes enthousiastes à l'idée de recevoir des propositions à propos des plus récentes recherches et des disciplines qui vont stimuler la production contemporaine et alimenter les débats.
La Eyelevel Gallery accepte les propositions sur une base continue. Les applications sont revues une fois par an par un comité commposé d'artistes et les applications seront acceptées pour l'année en cours jusqu'au 31 octobre. La galerie courvrira les frais qui rencontre les critères de CAR/FAC. Des projets spéciaux peuvent avoir d'autres dates limites au cours de l'année. Veuillez inclure les éléments suivants à votre soumission :
10 à 20 images ou extraits audio/video sur CD ou DVD (veuillez éditer le matériel de façon à ce qu'il puisse être revu de façon adéquate).
Nous n'acceptons pas les images sur diapositives.
Votre CV à jour (maximum de 3 pages)DémarcheExplication détaillée de votre projetCoupures de presse ou de catalogues (copies), si pertinent à votre candidatureUne enveloppe de retour pré-adressée
Note : Ne mettez pas d'étiquette auto-collante sur les CD.Note : Nous n'acceptons pas les dossiers par courriel. Veuillez soumettre un dossier imprimé. Note : Les dossiers doivent être en anglais.
Veuillez envoyer votre dossier à :Eyelvel Gallery – Programming Committee a/s : Michael McCormack2159 rue Gottingen, Halifax, Nouvelle-Écosse, B3K 3B5Téléphone : (902) 425-6412--------------------------
2012 Y-LEVEL CURATORIAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Call for Applications - deadline extended to November 25, 2011.
Eyelevel Gallery has one curatorial internship position available for the January-April 2012 term. This internship is specifically designed to provide hands-on programming and curatorial experience to the participant. As part of this internship, the selected candidate will work with members of the programming committee to curate Eyelevel Gallery’s annual Y-level emerging artists exhibition (spring 2012). The Y-Level intern will have the option of including this internship as part of their NSCAD University curriculum (6 credits).
Other responsibilities of the intern include:
- assisting the director with various tasks related to gallery administration and operation.
- assisting the director and programming committee with tasks related to upcoming programming activities. This includes processing of applications, communication with participating artists, the writing of press releases, and exhibition installation.
- researching and developing ideas for the Y-Level exhibition program.
- meeting with a selected mentor to discuss curatorial ideas and proposed Y-level project.
- working with the programming committee, the intern will curate, program and select a group of artists for the Y-level exhibition. This may include studio visits/interviews with selected artists.
- write a curatorial essay for the Y-level exhibition in addition to a press release and promotional material.
Time Commitment
Total: 14-16 hrs per week (10 hours working at the gallery and 4-6 hours flex time (research, writing).
Eligibility
Applicants should be in their final year of study (fine arts, art history, or a related program). Recent graduates will also be considered. NSCAD students are eligible for course credit. This is an unpaid position.
Applications should include:
-CV and cover letter
-a curatorial proposal for the Y-level exhibition (150-300 words).
Deadline for Applications is: Monday, November 25, 2011 at 5pm.
Address application to: Y-Level Internship Program
Eyelevel Gallery
2159 Gottingen St. Halifax NS, B3K 3B5
For more information please contact:Michael McCormack
902 425 6412
director@eyelevelgallery.ca
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PRINTED MATTER ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM
The Printed Matter residency for 2012 will be by invitation only as we alternate it every three years. Please stay tuned in future years for more open calls for this program.
