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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Y-Level 2010 Emerging Artists Exhibiton
This year the show's title is Ranters, Ravers & Raconteurs, based on the declining prevalence and rich background of oral history and the kitchen table rant-and-rave in this region. Storytelling is a great talent, one that we are letting slip. How can we attempt to have a sense of community if we forget how to communicate at the most fundamental levels?
Ranters, Ravers & Raconteurs is seeking work that engages critically with contemporary society, offering a variety of views and media. The work need not be bound by narrative, text or literature because there are many was to rethink the activity of storytelling. Interpretations and liberties welcomed.
This exhibition is open to students in their final year of undergraduate studies and recent undergraduates (up to one year post-graduation) from the Atlantic Provinces: New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.
Sumission must be recieved by 26 March, 2010 at 5pm. Mail or drop-off submissions only, addressed to "Y-Level 2010". Please include:
- project description outlining concept, scale and media of proposed work (250 words max)
-CV, with current contact info-artist statement (250 words max)
-10 digital images or applicable media on disc
-self-addressed stamped envelope if you require your material returned
For submission details or more information please contact us at
keltiemac@gmail.com or 902.425.6412
CALL FOR RESIDENTS: Eyelevel Gallery Local Printed Matter Residency
Deadline: February 8th, 2010. Must be received before 5:00 pm.
Duration: 3 Weeks, March 8th-27th, 2010
The Eyelevel Gallery is seeking local artists interested in fulfilling a 3-week residency in Halifax, Nova Scotia at the Eyelevel Gallery (in conjuction with the Roberts Street Social Center and InkStorm Screenprinting). The artist in residence will develop work based in printed matter (books, posters, multiples, prints, postcards, zines) with access to screenprinting and bookbinding resources provided by Inkstorm Screenprinting and the Anchor Archive Zine Library while occupying the Eyelevel Gallery as an open studio. The residency will culminate in a reception on March 27th at Eyelevel Gallery during which the resulting work will be exhibited and/or launched alongside Eyelevel Re-shelving Initiative 4.
The Artist in Residence will be expected to be present at the open studio for a minimum of 25 hours per week and should be willing to work in an environment where the public and members of the gallery are present, and to deliver an artists talk and workshop during the residency.
Eyelevel Gallery will provide:
-$1750 artist fee
-$250 presentation and workshop fee
-$500 materials fee
Submission requirements:
- Project description, including brief project timeline
- support material (5-10 images)
- Proposed workshops and presentations
- Curriculum Vitae
Please visit our website at www.eyelevelgallery.ca for submission details or contact us at 902.425.6412 or director@eyelevelgallery.ca
For further information on Roberts Street Social Centre visit: http://www.robertsstreet.org/n/
THE NARROWS:
The Narrows is a window gallery measuring 74 x 30 x 9 inches. This alternative exhibition space shows works by Eyelevel Gallery members. Named to describe the shape of the window, The Narrows also alludes to the geographical feature that creates a passageway from ocean to harbour.
To apply, send a postcard to Eyelevel Gallery including a description of the intended work. Submissions are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. The next available exhibition slot is for approximately one month opening February 19, 2010.
You must be a member in good standing of Eyelevel Gallery in order to apply for an exhibition in The Narrows. If you are not a current member, please inquire at Eyelevel Gallery or find out more under the membership section of this website.
MAIN SPACE:
Currently, Eyelevel Gallery is in the selections process for the main space. During this time we are not accepting proposals for the 2011-12 exhibition season.
For information about Eyelevel Gallery space, please contact director AT eyelevelgallery.ca or (902) 425 6412.