Call for Submission: Billboard Art Competition

Dear All,

We would like to invite you to take part in a Billboard Art Competition. The invitation is addressed to all the interested people, artists and students. There is no entry fee. The best 10 artworks selected by an international jury panel will be printed and exhibited in the urban space of the city of Torun, Poland in September/October 2012. The author of the winning entry will receive the Main Award in the amount of PLN 12.000 (about EUR 2.850, USD 3.700) The competition is a part of 5th Festival of Art on Billboards Art Moves.

The artwork is supposed to be a creative response to this year’s competition theme: “Where is the meaning? At the top or at the bottom?” The competition slogan can be treated as a metaphor of all the processes taking place in the world at the moment. We live in the time of crisis and we perceive it as a disease of sorts – a disease, we would like to treat as quickly as we can. On the other hand this “disease” can be the only chance for us to slow down a bit in our fast-paced world and think again about where we are heading and why we chose this particular direction. Are we happy with the way the reality we created works? Are we reaching for the top or for the bottom? Are we happy with the goals we are setting for ourselves? Are these goals ours or are they imposed on us? Where is the
meaning? Can it be placed on a map? Has it evaporated? Does the meaning of our existence lie in the constant maximization of profit, accumulation of goods, consumption, wealth, being on top? Or can it be found in escaping, isolating oneself, denying reality, hiding and living in the middle of nowhere? Or maybe, it is better to find new solutions that would allow us to make a better use of the goods created and developed by humanity and use
them so that they help us be happier, have better relationships with people, take care of ourselves, our loved ones and reality? How can we find a satisfactory solution? Where can we find the meaning?

The entries can be sent by e-mail until 20th July, 2012 to the following address: artmoves@tlen.pl

Find more information about the Competition and Festival at: www.artmovesfestival.org
Please, pass the information about the event to other people potentially interested in entering the competition and co-creating the festival with us. Info for press find on website: http://artmovesfestival.org/press/

With kind regards,
Art Moves Festival Organizers

Job Opportunity: Head of Ambassadors BBNM Group

The BBNM Group & Aevy.com is  a globally based organization and are now looking for a new student employee. Deadline for the opportunity is one month from posting date. The job has a monthly 3000 USD wage.

All other details are enclosed in this PDF. Head of Ambassadors Canada opportunity.

 

Job Opportunity: Studio Intent Boutique + Gallery

From Studio Intent:

Are you passionate about supporting Canadian clothing designers and looking to work in a unique, creative setting?

Studio Intent is looking for part-time sales associates to work 2-3 days a week, including evenings and weekends.

Applicants must: be self-motivated with an appreciation for unique Canadian made ladies’ clothing and accessories, possess mature communication skills, and have experience with building customer relationships. Ideally you also enjoy making clothing or accessories. Staff at the boutique have a unique opportunity as they are encouraged to work on creative projects during shifts, after other work has been completed.

Please reply with a resume and a few paragraphs about yourself and why you want to be part of Studio Intent. Only applications delivered in person will be accepted.

Thank you for your interest!

Chantal Barchard – Owner
Studio Intent boutique + gallery (located at Art Central)
#105, 100-7th Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0W4
www.studiointent.ca

Artwork Needed: ACADSA Handbook Cover Design

Every year ACADSA designs and prints your student handbook (agenda book) and we
are in need of next years’ COVER DESIGN! We encourage any and all creativity
you’ve got! The designs can be digitally created or handmade and then
photographed – as long as the submissions are digitally sized to our
specifications.

The winning cover design will be selected by the new ACADSA Exectives and will
recieve a $150 honorarium!

Submissions must include:

-One digital image 14 cm x 21.5 cm (5.5″ x 8.5″) with a resolution of 300 pixels
per inch

-ACADSA’s logo http://acadsa.wordpress.com/about/logos/

-”2012-2013 Handbook”

**The deadline for the cover design is: MAY 7th**

*Please email submissions as well as any questions or concerns to:
studentlife.acadsa@acad.ca

Job Opportunity: ACADSA Student Handbook Designer

Position Title: ACADSA STUDENT HANDBOOK DESIGNER
Position Type:  Part Time, Contract
Compensation:   $1000.00

OVERVIEW
The Handbook Designer is responsible for the creation of the ACADSA 2012/13
Student Handbook.  Taking direction from the General Manager and the Executive
Council, the artist will have creative license in developing the approximate
160 page agenda style book.

REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE / ATTITUDES:
1.      Be an ACADSA member in good standing; or
2.      Recent ACAD Alumni;
3.      Experience designing and creating publications;
4.      Superior skills with InDesign;
5.      Familiarity with MS Office + Outlook;
6.      Be highly organized with good time management skills; and
7.      Be a strong team player and communicator (verbal and written).

START DATE      May 21, 2012 (flexible)
END DATE:       July 15, 2012

APPLICATION Deadline: May 7, 2012

To apply:

Please provide:
-       A cover letter describing how you would use your skills to create this
handbook and how you would improve it for the 2012-13 year.
-       Your resume or CV with three references.
-       3 images of your work that relate to this project, your portfolio, or a
link to your website.

Past examples of the handbook can be viewed in the ACADSA office.

Donate your leftover quality art supplies!

While you are cleaning out your lockers and studios we would like to invite you
to donate any quality leftover supplies and materials.

We are accepting quality art supplies and materials for donation which will go
to Artscan, a Calgary not for profit group that supports artists new to Canada.

Please drop off all donations to the ACAD Bookstore. Thanks to Dwayne and and
the bookstore staff for providing the space.

Thanks,
Martha

Job Opportunity: Grad Show Gallery Sitter

The Illingworth Kerr Gallery is looking for ACAD students to work as gallery sitters for the 2012 Graduating Students Exhibition, scheduled to run from Thursday May 17 to Saturday May 26. This is a front line position, so responsibilities will include: opening and closing the grad show each day, monitoring works included in the exhibition, guiding visitors through the show, and answering any questions that the visiting public may have about the exhibition.

Work hours will run from 3:30pm-8:30pm on Thursday May 17, and 9:30am-6:30pm from Friday May 18 to Saturday May 26th. The rate of pay is $10.00/hr. Please note that if you are a graduating student that you do not qualify for this position.

If you are interested in working for the Grad Show please email Tatiana Mellema at tatiana.mellema@acad.ca with your resume by Monday May 21st at 4:00pm.