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February 22, 2008

Artists At Work

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This is Founders Hall on the water front of Charlottetown.
The Jack Frost Festival takes place all around Founders Hall and begins tonight at 5 P.M.
I took a walk down last evening to see how the artists were progressing.

Dan Curry puts the cap on the castle

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Jimmy West puts the finishing touches on this sculptural masterpiece.
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This is the work of my friend Heidi Waterman

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Heidi Waterman Artist Extraordinaire

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West and Waterman
We have such talent in our province, we are so lucky

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A few of the members from the Delta Hotel fitness club

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Captain Ice Liner

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The folks at Founders Hall are the best, supplying coffee and a friendly atmosphere for the artists,
workers and volunteers.

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This is a great event for children of all ages. Starts tonight at 5 P.M.,
I'll be looking for you so don't disappoint me.

Posted by kier at 9:07 AM

February 21, 2008

Charlottetown Jack Frost Children's Winter Fest 2008

Common Interest - Activities
The largest winter weekend east of Quebec City is back! Get ready for lots of family fun at the Jack Frost Children’s Winter Fest presented by the Confederation Bridge, February 22-24, 2008 in Charlottetown.

Based on visitor feedback, popular Children's Shows will be relocated indoors. As well, we’ve added complimentary transportation provided by Trius Tours and Downtown Charlottetown Inc. between all Jack Frost Venues & Jack Frost Official Hotels. This year, there will be 3 indoor and 1 outdoor location.

The pinnacle of the Festival is the Aliant Snow Kingdom. This year’s Pirate & Princess themed Aliant Snow Kingdom will see visitors entering through the hull of a pirate ship on one side and on the other, a castle fit for a princess. Catch TOOPY and BINOO, as well as Spider-Man, Storm, Incredible Hulk and The Green Goblin all live on the PEPSI Indoor Stage.

Don’t miss the new outdoor show, The Flying Canuck’s presented by McDonald’s and a nightly fireworks and pyrotechnic show presented by the Charlottetown Driving Park Entertainment Centre.

Warm up at the CIBC PlayLand featuring inflatable attractions like the Treasures of the Caribbean and popular carnival rides. Be sure to check out the Hasbro® Playzone and LEGO®Town indoor events taking place at the The Shops of Confederation Court Mall.

Get your tickets early to avoid the rush. Jack Frost Tickets make the perfect Stocking Stuffer. Or book a hotel package today with Destination PEI. Tickets and Hotel Packages are now on sale!

Come celebrate the magic of winter with Jack Frost. For more information call 1-800-955-1864.
Contact Info Email: info@walkandseacharlottetown.com
Website: www.jackfrostfest.com
Office: Tourism Charlottetown
Street: 91 Water St.
City/Town: Charlottetown, PE

Posted by kier at 7:51 PM

In the Art Gallery at the Confederation Centre Of The Arts

It may be cold outside, but things are heating up at the Confederation Centre Art Gallery as we prepare for cute as a...

Join us for the hottest event of the season Friday, February 29th, 7:30pm. Cute as a... will feature 50 button designs (all designed by local artists) for trading amongst participants.

Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Box Office, or at the doors. Tickets are limited so purchase yours (and your family's and friends') to ensure you can join in on the fun!

See you there!
CCAG

Cute as a... button event offers small art, big trading

Charlottetown - Get set for some big trading with small art at the Confederation Centre Art Gallery's first ever button event February 29. Enjoy music, refreshments, playful art and the chance to pick your favourites out of fifty button designs.

'Cute as a...' announced an open competition earlier this year for artists to submit designs for 1 ¼ inch buttons. Fifty designs have been selected and reproduced and are ready for trading.

"I got the idea from some galleries in Toronto and Vancouver," says Siobhan Wiggans, Education and Outreach Officer at the Centre. "I initiated this program because I thought it would be a great fit between the Centre and the community."

All ages are invited to the evening event at the Art Gallery. At 'cute as a...' ticket holders will each draw five buttons from a bowl for trading.

Wiggans received 62 design submissions. Local community members Kim Devine, Karen Mair and Greg Doran judged them based on design and content. All designs were anonymous when the judges examined them. The youngest artist was two and half years old.

All of the selected designs will be on display in a mini exhibition at the event. There will be a preview of the selected designs from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday, February 29 in the Upper East Gallery.

"During the winter months the Island can be quiet, but hopefully this will get people out to join in on the fun," Wiggans says. "'Cute as a...' will be a great way to meet new people because the trading will be sure to spark conversation."

Tickets are $8 and can be purchased at the door or the Box Office. Each ticket holder will receive five buttons the night of the event for trading. There will be refreshments provided and music playing throughout the evening. Start time is 7:30 p.m. in the Art Gallery.

Posted by kier at 7:01 PM

February 18, 2008

PEI Screenwriter's Bootcamp

Are you the next Great Canadian Screenwriter?

2nd PEI Screenwriters' Bootcamp builds on 1st-year participants' deals.

After the rousing success of last year's inaugural PEI Screenwriters' Bootcamp, the Island Media Arts Co-op is gearing up for an exciting 2008 event that will shake the rafters.

PEI is the right place and now is the right time for developing screenwriters,Ósaid Louise Lalonde, Project Manager of Island Media Arts Co-op, the group that conceived of and launched the innovative writer training camp. It's early yet, but already two Bootcamp graduates have development options or deals - those are real results for both the writers and the Bootcamp.

This year, screenwriting mentors Alex Epstein (Montreal screenwriter and author of Crafty Screenwriting) and Tom Shoebridge (founding member of Ottawa's Canadian Screen Training Centre) will once again be working with 12 up-and-coming screenwriters whose stories will have been selected to develop and pitch to broadcasters and producers.

Of the 12 projects developed during last year's Bootcamp, so far PEI's own Peter Murphy received an option from Montreal producers for his feature screenplay, This Old Haunt, and Nova Scotia writer Mary Pedersen has now signed a TV series development deal with CBC for her project, Ice Queens.

The 2nd Annual PEI Screenwriters' Bootcamp is presented in collaboration with Telefilm Canada and the Island Media Arts Co-op.

The Bootcamp is restricted to emerging or mid-career writers who are also residents of one of the four Atlantic provinces. Selection is based on the merit of their ideas and the quality of their writing.

This retreat-style workshop is being held from June 2-6, 2008 in Mount Stewart, PEI

For applications and more information go to www.islandmedia.pe.ca or contact Louise Lalonde at 902.566.1353. Deadline for application is March 21st 2008!

Broadcasters CBC, CTV, and the SuperChannel will join regional producers on the last day of Bootcamp to hear participants make their pitches. This retreat-style professional development week is an opportunity for emerging and mid-career creators to learn how to work with the abig boys.

The Island Media Arts Coop has existed for thirty years and has been a trainer and innovator in the development of film and video production. IMAC, a not-for-profit organization, welcomes artists of different backgrounds to stimulate and promote film and video production in the community.

This initiative is in partnership with Telefilm Canada. Other supporters are TechPEI and The Superchannel.

_________________________________________________________________________

Mille Clarkes
IMAC Executive Director

Island Media Arts Co-operative
Box 2726
115 Richmond St. 3rd Flr.
Charlottetown, PE
C1A 8C3

Ph/Fx: (902) 892-3131
imac@pei.aibn.com
www.islandmedia.pe.ca

Posted by kier at 10:51 PM

February 15, 2008

Confederation Centre Art Sunday February 17

Join us for Family Sunday February 17 in the Confederation Centre Art Gallery and make postage stamps and crests in honour of the exhibit Constructing Identity. Family Sundays take place every third Sunday of the month in the Gallery and are for children ages 4 to 10. Free!

For information contact artgallery@confederationcentre.com or 628.6111.

Posted by kier at 12:04 PM

February 14, 2008

IMAC Enews - February 14th - Happy Valentines!

Happy Valentines!

1/IMAC Coordinator/ED Leaving

Mille Clarkes (myself) is moving on... IMAC has been a wonderful experience, but being around so much artistic activity has inspired me to pursue some artistic goals of my own. I will be in my position here at the co-op until the beginning of March. Thank you to all who made these past years stimulating and rewarding. There is a real community on PEI of filmmakers and media artists, and I am excited to see and participate in its growth. I intend to remain an active member of this community.

Please see job description below if you are interested in applying for the position of IMAC Executive Director (formally know as Coordinator).

a.. Please email or hand in a resume to IMAC by Friday February 22nd.
b.. Only those short-listed will be contacted for an interview.
c.. Interviews to be held February 27/28th.
IMAC Executive Director - Job Description

The IMAC Executive Director is responsible for the daily operations of the cooperative. He or she will provide the face of the cooperative. The Executive Director is also responsible for main grant-writing activities, the organization of workshops and special events, assisting in the coordination of special projects, communications with the membership and the board, and assisting members in their dealings with the cooperative. The ED should have experience in and love for the arts community, and be able to generate new ideas for cultural programming.

The IMAC Executive Director hours are currently: 24 hrs. per week at $13/hour

The IMAC Executive Director's duties include (but are not limited to):

a.. Daily engagement with the membership.
b.. Constant communications with the board, committees and membership by way of meetings and the regular Enewsletter amongst others.
c.. Constant communications and promotions with the community, press, and other related organizations and individuals.
d.. Assisting members in direction of projects and funding proposals.
e.. The generation and execution of programming: workshop organization, special project organization, event organization.
f.. All main grant-writing applications and final reporting.
Skills Required:

a.. Excellent communication skills; verbal, written, inter-personal
b.. Excellent organizational skills
c.. Grant-writing experience
d.. PC-based word processing/spread sheet software skills
e.. General bookkeeping skills/ budgeting skills
f.. Experience in the arts community/ arts organizations (preferably media-arts related)

2/Workshops Abound!

There are many elements involved in making a film or video, many variables to consider; each one as important as the next. The only way to learn is to do! Work in a hands-on environment with experienced technicians in a community of media artists on some of the most fundamental filmmaking components. The film and video camera and lighting workshops are already over but coming up is: sound recording, lighting techniques and cinematography.

To Register Call - 892-3131 or Email www.islandmedia.pe.ca

Space is Limited so Register today!

Sound Saavy - Sound Recording Techniques - with Dave Ward - Level One and Two

Some say that what we hear makes up for half of what we see, meaning bad sound can make a video or film look awful! Learn how to record proper sound in a variety of settings using a variety of mics and recording set-ups.

(A three session course.)

-Fri Feb 15 from 6-9pm

-Sat Feb 16 from 10am-3pm

-Third date to be determined

-Friday's session is at IMAC - Top Floor of The Guild (Richmond St. entrance)

-Saturday's session is at the Kier Gallery - Above Brennan's (132 Richmond St.)

-$30 members/ $36 non-members

Cinemaniacs - Advanced Cinematography Workshop - with Ali Reggab - Level Two

For all who are aware that using a light in just the right way can make all the difference. For those who have a specific aesthetic vision in mind, but don't quite know how to translate it to the screen - this course is for you! Join Ali Reggab, a professional cinematographer and DOP from Toronto who has worked on a number of feature-length films and a host of other productions. It is suggested that the all participants attend the Let There Be Light - Lighting Techniques course as a pre-requisite - or the equivalent experience.

(A two session course.)

-Tues./Wed. March 4/5 from 6-10pm

-At The Guild Performance Hall - (Richmond St. entrance)

-$35 members/ $42 non-members

Coming Up Later in the year... Workshops in:

-Non-Linear Editing (Levels One and Two)

-Post-Sound Engineering (Levels One and Two)

Please Note:

a.. if there are skills you would like to learn, and workshops you'd like to see offered through IMAC.. PLEASE LET US KNOW!
b.. remember that IMAC can help in facilitating mentorship.. If there are skills you need to learn or equipment you need to familiarize yourself with we can hook you up with another member that has those skills.
c.. Bill Harrington, our Technical Director is here at the co-op Monday and Friday mornings to help in any way he can with technical questions. Please call 892-3131 or email imacequip@pei.aibn.com to schedule an appointment.

3/PEI Screenwriter's Bootcamp

The Second Annual Screenwriter's Bootcamp is gearing up for June 2-6, 2008.

The Bootcamp is a 5-day retreat-style workshop that will gather 12 emerging and mid-career Maritime screenwriters together under the mentorship of industry professional screenwriters Tom Shoebridge and Alex Epstein.

To apply, submit a 5 pg. outline (soft and hard copies) by March 21st 2008 to IMAC.

For more info. go to www.islandmedia.pe.ca or email Louise Lalonde at youthinkyoucanwrite@yahoo.ca

These workshops will give emerging and/or mid-career Canadian creators:

a.. a rare opportunity for "one-on-one" high-caliber mentoring on developing an idea and a full treatment;
b.. feedback on their scriptwriting abilities;
c.. a chance to pitch to industry producers and broadcasters;
d.. instruction in preparing a development budget;
e.. networking opportunities;
f.. a chance to analyze Canadian films and television programming;
g.. total immersion in their craft;
h.. social interaction with other writers; and
i.. a respite from the daily grind.
The Screenwriter's Bootcamp is presented in collaboration withTelefilm Canada.

Other sponsors include: TechPEI and The Superchannel.

4/PEI Catwalk

The PEI Catwalk - Fashion and Video initiative is well under way. Teams of fashion designers, experienced and novice have been working on fashion challenges put forth by The Green Man Vintage and Vinyl store. The fashion challenge will culminate in a grand fashion runway event in late March.

Where does IMAC come in? Four IMAC members: Donnalee Downes, Bob Stanley, Pete Murphy, and Jeremy Larter are currently working on videos to be projected during the runway show. The videos are all based on the theme 'The Body as Canvas' and cover genres from experimental, to documentary, to drama. Keep your eyes open for PEI Catwalk dates and times.

5/IMAC Winter Production

The IMAC Winter Production is slowly gathering steam. Bill Harrington is putting the final touches on a short script with the working title 'Do You Remember?'. New IMAC member Gordon Gammie has signed up as Producer for the shoot and over the next month and a half, he'll be compiling a crew and talent for the shoot. If you're interested in being involved as a crew member - contact IMAC to sign up!

6/IMAC Production Grants

The 2007/08 IMAC Production Fund is now officially used up!

The latest grants were given to:

a.. Jason Arsenault - pre-production grant for a feature documentary 'Uranium City'.
b.. Joey Weale - production grant for super-8 short film 'Home Guard'
Other 2007/08 Production Grants are:

a.. Judith Scherer - Dance on Top of a Mountain
b.. Dave Bennett - The Quiet Ones
c.. Joscelynne Bordeaux - Mysterious to Seymour (IMAC Summer Production)
d.. Richie Mitchell - The Danks Music Video
e.. Adam Perry - Shoelace
f.. Emery McAskill - Tripping
g.. Bob Stanley - Biking for Breakfast
h.. Gavin Keen - In Association with Pablo Pete Productions
i.. Rachel Hicken - Digital Diversity
j.. Patrick Ledwell - Think Like a Fish
k.. Sam MacDonald - Bootcamp Documentary
The 2008/09 IMAC Production Fund will be open to receive grant applications in April 2008. There are no deadlines for IMAC Grant applications but you must be a Producer Member in good standing to apply. Applications are assessed by the IMAC Production Committee.

7/Masterclass March Shoots

The Island Media Arts Co-op's Masterclass is well under way. There are five PEI filmmakers participanting in the Masterclass. Jeremy Larter, Louise Lalonde, Trisha Clarkin, Patrick Ledwell, and Dennis Trainor are all working on their own individual film and video projects. The genres of these works span documentary, animation, and short dramatic films. The idea behind the Masterclass is to get serious independent Island filmmakers into a stream-lined training program that provides them with insight, structure, and support. It seems to be working! The Masterclass began in November of 2007 and since then the Island filmmakers have been mentored by film experts from on and off Island, and by one another!

Two of the projects are short dramas to be shot on film. Jeremy Larter's dramatic comedy, Bitter Regret Man, is scheduled to be shot over the first weekend of March. Mr. Larter is bringing in a professional Cinematographer from Toronto, Ali Reggab, to work the camera. Other key crew will be selected from within PEI's local industry and media arts community. With a professional cinematographer on set, the hope is that all involved will be able to learn from the intense process of an independent film shoot - where every frame counts. This film will be shot on 35mm. Louise Lalonde's film short with the working title of Looking for Mister Right to be shot on 16mm., is scheduled for shooting over the last weekend of March. Ms. Lalonde is bringing in Cinematographer Becky Parsons from Halifax to the shoot. Again, by brining in outside expertise, the local portion of the crew will be able to learn by her example. Ms. Lalonde intends her crew to be comprised of as many women in the key roles as possible, thus creating opportunities for female filmmakers.

All of the five projects will be completed in the early Summer of 2008. They will be screened at a premiere screening hosted by IMAC, and then on to festivals and broadcasters across the country. If the Masterclass becomes an annual initiative, PEI stands to see the creation of many more beautiful works of cinematic art, and the development of an inspired community of locally based filmmakers with a few credits under their belts.

For more info. go to www.islandmedia.pe.ca

Other News:

1/Canada Council Releases Action Plan for 2008-11

The Canada Council for the Arts today released its Action Plan for the next three years, including plans for the distribution of $31.5 million in new funding in 2008-09.

In July 2007, the federal government announced an ongoing $30 million increase to the Council's parliamentary appropriation, bringing the government's annual investment in the Council to over $180 million. The announcement followed one-time increases to the Council's funding of $20 million in 2006-2007 and $30 million in 2007-2008. The Council has also increased its funding for arts project grants by $1.5 million on a permanent basis, which brings the total amount of new ongoing funding to $31.5 million.

The Canada Council's Action Plan cites specific strategies and activities aligned with the five broad directions in its Strategic Plan, which was released in October. The Strategic Plan committed the Canada Council to five specific directions:

a.. Reinforcing the Council's commitment to individual artists, working alone or collaboratively, as the core of artistic practice in Canada;
b.. Broadening the Council's commitment to arts organizations to strengthen their capacity to underpin artistic practices in all parts of the country;
c.. Enhancing the Council's leadership role in promoting equity as a critical priority in fulfilling Canada's artistic aspirations.
d.. Making partnerships with other organizations a key element in the Council's approach to advancing its mandate; and
e.. Enhancing the Canada Council's capacity to support the arts and implement change by strengthening its structure, staffing and services.
Both the Strategic Plan and the Action Plan were informed by more than six months of consultations with over 1,700 artists, arts organizations, other funders and members of the general public across Canada. The Action Plan itself was developed through an extensive participatory process, whereby workgroups made up of Canada Council staff developed priorities and strategies for each of the five strategic directions.

"The allocation of our new resources is driven by the priorities that were established in the Strategic Plan, which in turn was informed by the largest consultation in the Canada Council's history," said Canada Council Director Robert Sirman. "We are investing these funds as strategically as possible in pursuit of our ultimate goal: that Canada have a rich and vigorous creative life that stimulates the imagination and gives Canadians the means to share their spirit and vision with one another and the world."

Under the Action Plan, the Canada Council will, in 2008-09:

a.. Invest an additional $4.9 million in grants and services to individual artists, including a $700,000 increase in payments to authors through the Public Lending Right Commission.
b.. Invest an additional $20.1 million in operating grants, project grants and services to arts organizations, including theatre, dance, and opera companies, orchestras and music ensembles, art museums, galleries and artist-run centres, media arts production and dissemination organizations, book and arts magazine publishers, national arts service organizations and integrated arts (multidisciplinary) organizations.
c.. Invest an additional $1.9 million in grants and services aimed at promoting equity, including specific initiatives earmarked to benefit Aboriginal, culturally diverse and official language minority artists and arts organizations (in addition to funding for these artists and organizations through the Council's other programs).
d.. Invest an additional $831,077 in partnership initiatives involving arts funders at other levels of government or other types of organizations within and outside the arts; and
e.. Invest more than $3.6 million in the Council's internal capacity to support the arts, including increased staffing, research, program evaluation and communications.
Other highlights of the Action Plan include:

a.. Increased support for the promotion of Canada Council prizes, in an effort to enhance public awareness of the work and achievements of outstanding Canadian artists.
b.. An increase of more than $1.4 million for international touring and dissemination by Canadian arts organizations.
c.. Improved access by artists, including young artists, to professional development and networking through a portal on the Canada Council's web site.
d.. Research initiatives, in partnership with national arts service organizations, provincial and territorial arts funders and cultural policy experts, to better "map" Canada's arts infrastructure in order to develop a deeper understanding of the evolving national arts ecology and to identify regional needs and opportunities.
The full text of the Action Plan is available on the Canada Council's web site at

http://www.canadacouncil.ca/aboutus/strat_plan/oz128473072035695788.htm.

Media contact: Donna Balkan 613-566-4305 or 1 800 263-5588, ext. 4134

E-mail: donna.balkan@canadacouncil.ca

Heather McAfee 613-566-4414 or 1 800 263-5588, ext. 4523

E-mail: heather.mcafee@canadacouncil.ca

Visit our website at www.canadacouncil.ca

2/Edmonton Women's Film Society - Call for Submissions

The Edmonton Women's Film Society is a not for profit organization that was formed in 2004 with a mandate to showcase film that was made by women, for women, thereby creating a voice for women through the art of film. On May 3 -5, 2008 we will be hosting our third Annual Film Festival entitled 'Reel Femme '08' and we are currently calling for feminist film. The theme is open and the cut-off date is March 31, 2008. Our address is: 16727 - 81 Ave., Edmonton , Alberta ( T5R 3P8). Please direct any inquiries to www.ewfs.ca .

3/8th Annual Bicycle Film Festival - Call for Submissions

The BFF is looking for films with a strong theme or character of bicycles. This includes all mediums and styles such as animation, experimental, narrative, documentary and music videos. The BFF is held in over 15 cities around the world including Tokyo, New York City, Los Angeles, Milano and London. In 2007 the BFF was attended by up to 100,000 people. It is a celebration through film, art and music. The BFF has been fortunate to have included the works of well known artists including Jonas Mekas, Michel Gondry, Mike Mills and Jorgen Leth. They showcase the emerging artist as well.
DEADLINE: February 19, 2008
Info: www.bicyclefilmfestival.com

4/Independent Exposure 2008 (San Francisco, USA + Worldwide) - Call for Submissions

Independent Exposure 2008 is currently considering short video, film and digital-media submissions of 15 minutes or less and are seeking narrative, humorous, dramatic, animation, documentary, experimental, alternative, avant-garde, ambient, music videos, and underground works of all genres, formats, and styles. Of specific interest are those films demonstrating artistic presentation and storytelling. For full program information, rules, selection criteria, prizes, and how to submit, please consult the website.
DEADLINE: February 29, 2008
Info: www.independentexposure.com/festivals/independent_exposure/2008_call.html

5/Vitesse LumiPre Festival (Quebec City) - Call for Submissions

The Vitesse LumiPre Festival is preparing it's 10th edition and is inviting the sci-fi/fantasy filmmakers to submit their video(s).
DEADLINE: March 1, 2008
Info: www.vitesselumiere.org

6/New Forms Festival 2008: Mosaics (Vancouver) - Call for Submissions

NF08: Mosaics will examine the wide array of works that are found within Media Arts. Works for the festival should examine relations of cross-cultural media - through video, sound, electronic music, internet, print, and writing. A mosaic has traditionally referred to art which takes pieces of a part to create a whole. The word has been used in multiple references across literature, media, science, software, video, and religion to describe different constellations of this phenomena. In recent years many political scientists and economists have discussed the equalizing effects of the internet on global culture. In addition to film, music and visuals and installation art series, NF08 will be creating shared media pieces connected via the internet and wireless performance. These pieces will have the ability to become part of a larger discourse on all platforms including audio, video, textual, design, locative, and performance. NF will be looking for applications that incorporate artists' personal work associated with the festivals current programming as well as proposals incorporating this greater participatory project. Programming includes installation, electronic music (techno, dub, live performance, a/v), presentations and film. NF is always looking to expand its partnerships in the local community as well, and is open to new opportunities with ARC's, Galleries and Collectives.
DEADLINE: March 1, 2008
Info: 2007.newformsfestival.com/submissions

7/Rooftop Films 2008 Summer Series (New York City, USA) - Call for Submissions

Rooftop Films is currently accepting submissions for the 2008 Summer Series. In June 2008 they will begin celebrating their 12th year of bringing the best underground films in the world outdoors and to the rooftops of New York. Submit your films and videos now and participate in one of the most unforgettable, unique, filmmaker-friendly, independent film events in the world!
DEADLINE: March 1, 2008 Info: www.rooftopfilms.com/submit.html

8/Ed Video's 2008/2009 Programming Year (Guelph) - Call for Submissions

Ed Video Media Arts Centre in Guelph, Ontario is inviting submissions by artists and curators for the upcoming programming season of September 2008 - September 2009. The annual Exhibition and Screening series presents regional, national and international video-based media art work. They encourage a strong curatorial and artistic practice that is challenging, stimulating, and provocative. Both emerging and established artists/curators should apply, and they are interested in all genres of media arts - experimental, narrative, documentary, feature, installation and inter-disciplinary. Their aim is to also ensure that their presentations address the interests of a diverse audience, are relevant in the local and national media art community, and support the development of their producing members. Fees according to the guidelines established by CAR/FAC.
DEADLINE: March 3, 2008
Info: www.edvideo.org/edvideo/features/submissions

9/Video Pool 2008 / 2009 (Winnipeg) - Call for Submissions

Video Pool invites submissions pertaining to the theme Resistance for the 2008/09 programming season. Resistance is a movement, a position, an attitude, and a measure. It is an individual or collective response. It can be political, or it can relate to physical properties of the known universe. It concerns citizens. It concerns artists. It concerns that which is local as well as that which is global. It is about forces, agency, strategy, play, and subversion. It is an argument. It seeks change, or it fights to stay the same. It mobilizes. It is unconscious. It is a side effect. It is intentional and affirmative. Video Pool's 2008/09 programming season will include two programs specifically focused on new media performance and single channel film and video that resist conventional thinking and/or assumptions about what constitute video and new media art practices, and possibly the environs within which they take are expected to place. Please send submissions to: Programming Committee, c/o Video Pool Media Arts Centre, #300 - 100 Arthur St., Winnipeg, MB R3B 1H3 Canada.
DEADLINE: March 21, 2008
Info: Milena Placentile, Programming Coordinator (204) 949 9134 #1 - vpprogramming@videopool.org

_________________________________________________________________________

Mille Clarkes
IMAC Executive Director

Island Media Arts Co-operative
Box 2726
115 Richmond St. 3rd Flr.
Charlottetown, PE
C1A 8C3

Ph/Fx: (902) 892-3131
imac@pei.aibn.com
www.islandmedia.pe.ca

Posted by kier at 4:41 PM

February 13, 2008

RedGorilla Music Fest Is Now Accepting Entries

RedGorilla Music Fest Is Now Accepting Entries for 2008 - Deadline
Approaching Soon

RedGorilla Music Fest is accepting submissions from bands, solo artists, and
DJs to showcase at RedGorilla Music Fest in Austin, TX on March 12-15, 2008.
RedGorilla Music Fest takes place during one of the most important music weeks
in the year. It is the music industry's premier destination for the year, and
thousands of fans and music industry professionals descend upon Austin to
network and check out new talent at the various music festivals around town.
RedGorilla Music Fest offers performance slots to bands, solo artists, and DJs
so that they can take advantage of this excellent opportunity.

The deadline is quickly approaching, so go to http://www.redgorillamusic.com/
for a submission form. Submissions are accepted online or through the mail.

RedGorilla has earned the reputation for being the cool, rebel showcase that
caters to its artists and fans. Brian Waymire, Co-Founder of RedGorilla, says,
"Our goal is to help up-and-coming artists further their careers, and
RedGorilla truly captures the spirit of independent music." RedGorilla will
showcase over 200 bands, solo artists, and DJs from all over the world in
venues right on 6th Street in Austin - in the heart of all the action. The
event is free to attend and is open to the general public.

RedGorilla Music Fest is all about showcasing and making it the best
experience possible for the artist and the audience.

New for 2008! The Marq signs on as RedGorilla's exclusive DJ and Dance venue

The Marq, Austin's newest upscale lounge, will serve as RedGorilla's only
venue exclusive to DJs and dance genres. So if electronica, techno, house, or
anything in between is your forte, RedGorilla has the best place for you to
showcase your music this year.

RedGorilla Music Fest is not affiliated in any way with SXSW or South By
Southwest, Inc.

Want to perform at RedGorilla?

If you are interested in showcasing your music at the 2008 RedGorilla Music
Fest, don't wait. We encourage artists from all over the world to showcase at
RedGorilla, and we look forward to having you participate. All genres of music
are accepted. To enter by mail, just fill out an application and return it to
RedGorilla along with your CD, a press kit or bio, and the entry fee. You can
also enter online through Broadjam or Sonicbids.

Click here to submit online or by mail.
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Posted by kier at 9:29 AM

February 12, 2008

I MET THE WALRUS

Bravo!FACT-funded short film, I MET THE WALRUS, nominated for an OSCAR!

CTV Television's Bravo!FACT (Foundation to Assist Canadian Talent) team is thrilled that the animated short I Met the Walrus, directed by Josh Raskin and produced by Jerry Levitan, received a 2008 Academy Award nomination today for Best Animated Short Film.

In 1969, fourteen-year-old Jerry Levitan convinced John Lennon to do an interview with him in his Toronto hotel room. Excerpts from that interview containing John Lennon's thoughts on war, peace, and the state of the world are the soundtrack to Josh Raskin's breath-taking animated short I Met the Walrus.

Currently screening at the Sundance Film Festival, I Met the Walrus is one of 120 shorts that were awarded Bravo!FACT grants this past year. The film has already received many awards, including Best Animated Short at the 2007 American Film Institute (AFI) Fest in Los Angeles and Best Animation at the 2007 Middle East International Film Festival in Abu Dhabi. I Met the Walrus was recognized as one of Canada's Top Ten short films of 2007 by the Toronto International Film Festival Group.

The directorial debut of 27 year old Josh Raskin, the film features the pen sketches of James Braithwaite and the digital illustrations of Alex Kurina. I Met the Walrus airs on Bravo! later this year as part of Bravo!FACT Presents.

The Oscar nomination for I Met the Walrus is in the esteemed company of the other wonderful Canadian talent nominated this year.

Congratulatory notes to the I Met the Walrus team (Josh, Jerry, James and Alex) can be posted at the Bravo!FACT facebook group.

www.bravofact.com
www.imetthwalrus.com
www.academy awards.com

Posted by kier at 10:41 PM

IMAC Job Posting

The Island Media Arts Co-op is currently seeking a new Coordinator!
(Position now renamed 'Executive Director').

a.. Please email or hand in a resume to IMAC by Friday February 22nd.
b.. Only those short-listed will be contacted for an interview.
c.. Interviews to be held February 27/28th.
d.. Please read Job Description Below.

Sincerely,

Mille Clarkes
IMAC Executive Director

Island Media Arts Co-operative
Box 2726
115 Richmond St. 3rd Flr.
Charlottetown, PE
C1A 8C3

Ph/Fx: (902) 892-3131
imac@pei.aibn.com
www.islandmedia.pe.ca

IMAC Executive Director - Job Description

The IMAC Executive Director hours are currently: 24 hrs. per week at $13/hour

The IMAC Executive Director's duties include (but are not limited to):

Posted by kier at 8:19 PM

February 10, 2008

Status of Women Blog: Women's Equality PEI

Next week the PEIACSW blog will feature a number of new publications. Visit
peiacsw.wordpress.com.

______________________________

NEW LISTINGS THIS WEEK

1. Child Protection Act Public Consultation Schedule Announced

The Prince Edward Island Child Protection Act Review Advisory Committee is
asking Islanders to share ideas and concerns about the operation and
administration of the Child Protection Act through a series of public
consultations in February and March.

The advisory committee will host public consultations that will run from 7
to 9 p.m. as follows:

* February 13 at Hernewood School in Woodstock
* February 20 at Athena School in Summerside (simultaneous translation
services provided in French)
* February 25 at Colonel Grey High School in Charlottetown
* March 5 at Montague High School
* March 10 at Souris High School.

The Mi'Kmaq Confederacy of PEI will host a public consultation at 2:00 pm
and a youth consultation at 5:00 pm for members of the Aboriginal community
on March 3 at Centre Belle-Alliance in Summerside.

Individuals or groups can also provide input to the advisory committee
through a private and confidential meeting or a written submission. Written
submissions can be sent to Patsy MacLean, HRA at cpareview@hra.ca before
March 14, 2008.

For more information or to book a private consultation, contact Wendy Hughes
at (902) 368-5294 or 1-866-594-3777 or visit the advisory committee's
website at www.gov.pe.ca/go/cpareview.

2. Children's Environmental Health Network Conference

Children First: Moving to Implementation

Date: Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Time: 8:30am-4:00pm
Location: New Maryland Recreation Centre, near Fredericton, NB
Cost: $30.00

More information: New Brunswick Environmental Network
Phone: (506) 433-6101,
Fax: (506) 433-6111
Email: nben@nben.ca

3. Baraka Day

Mark March 1st on your calendars for the second annual Baraka Day. The word
"Baraka" means "blessings" in Swahili and Baraka Day celebrates the
connections between Africa and PEI and the contributions that Africa has
made to PEI's cultural heritage, from the earliest black settlers during the
days of slavery to recent immigrants from Africa.

Baraka 2008 will include an afternoon fair with informational displays,
cooking demonstrations, Kenyan and Creole food for sale, craft sales
supporting Farmers Helping Farmers and CUSO, performances-events for the
whole family.

Co-sponsoring organizations are the Black Islanders Cooperative and Farmers
Helping Farmers, in association with CUSO, the PEI Association for Newcomers
to Canada and the City of Charlottetown.

The evening will feature a special Farmers Helping Farmers fund-raising
concert. The line-up includes the Baraka Band (Scott Parsons, Ellen Blair,
Roy Johnstone, Nancy Clement, Shane Coady), Ruth En Frenz (Ruth Mathiang,
Nancy Clement, Alex Charchuk, Shane Coady, Scott Parsons), The Count and the
Cuban Cocktail (Eduardo Mendoza, Mark Carr-Rollitt, Catherine Murley, Jeff
Jenkins), Fugato (Mark Steele, Peter MacDonald, Jonathan Holmes, Devin,
Tamara Gough and Mike MacDougall) and the No Fuss Movers (Lisle Clark, Brian
Burke and Bill Lea).

Admission to the Baraka Day afternoon fair is free. Tickets for the evening
concert can be purchased from members of Farmers Helping Farmers:
www.farmershelpingfarmers.ca, or info@farmershelpingfarmers.ca. Further info
about Baraka: Harry Baglole at 675-4134.

__________________________________

PREVIOUS LISTINGS

1. PEI Heritage Study

Please see blog site below for information on the current public
consultation on the future of museums and heritage on Prince Edward Island.

http://islandheritagestudy.wordpress.com/

2. The Barbara Roberts Memorial Fund

Barbara Roberts was the Alberta Representative on the CRIAW Board from 1993
to 1998. Barbara was active in many parts of CRIAW's life, notably the
Global Feminisms Committee and the Publications Committee. In honour of her
"commitment and contribution to Women's Studies, her radical clarity and
active work for, and celebration of justice, peace and community", CRIAW has
established a memorial scholarship. Donations can be sent directly to the
CRIAW office.

The Barbara Roberts Memorial Fund was established with the primary objective
of continuing, promoting, and supporting work in peace issues,
workplace/unions/radical social movements, social justice/human rights and
women's studies education from a feminist perspective. The Fund is
administered by the Canadian Research Institute for the Advancement of Women
(CRIAW), Ottawa, Canada.

This award constitutes of one grant of $2,000. Each project will be
evaluated by members of a special jury, whose decisions will be final. No
individual critiques can be provided. If no submissions meet the jury's
requirements, the grant money will be returned to the Fund. This grant is
for action-based research projects on one of the four themes indicated
above. CRIAW will fund the whole project, or parts or stages of a project.
The funds are meant to provide access to research funding to those who
normally would have difficulty obtaining research funds. The research must
make a significant contribution to feminist research and be non-sexist,
non-racist and non-homophobic in its methodology and language.

Priority is given to women's groups and unaffiliated emerging researchers.
Please note that the Barbara Roberts Memorial Fund does not fund 1) research
which is part of an educational degree, 2) the publication of a document
which is the outcome of a previously completed research project, 3)
workshops and conferences, 4) projects outside of Canada, 5) capital
expenditures such as furniture, computers, books. The primary researcher
must be a Canadian citizen.
The deadline for sending your application is February 29th, 2008.

Applications are available on CRIAW's web site at www.criaw-icref.ca .
Please send four copies of your complete application to CRIAW, 408 -151
Slater Street, Ottawa, ON K1P 5H3. Applications by fax and e-mail are not
accepted. All Applicants will receive an acknowledgment.

3. International Women's Day

The Provincial International Women's Day Committee is planning another
celebration for March 8th, International Women's Day, 2008. This year's
event will honour women who are leaders in the environmental movement.
Reserve Saturday, March 8th for a special event at the Georgian Room,
Charlottetown Hotel. If you are interested in assisting please call
892-2610

4. Women's Weekend: Women Empowering Women!

SAGE, with our partners, People First and PEI Citizen Advocacy are pleased
to host a Women's Weekend - Women Empowering Women! This weekend is for
women who want to feel more confident, strong and safe in their
relationships.

Who Can Participate: Any woman with intellectual disabilities, in any part
of Prince Edward Island. Each woman will be offered a support person, called
a mentor.

What Will Happen: First, a weekend gathering in early March with women
participants and women mentors. Second, follow up women's meeting to start
up on-going women's group.

When Is It Happening: Friday, March 7-Sunday, March 9, 2008, followed by a
women's group meeting later in March or early April, 2008.

Travel and Honorarium: All women who participate, including mentors will
have their travel costs covered as well, will receive a honorarium for their
participation.

Mentors - Support People: Women who would like to be paired with a
participant to provide support on the weekend and possibly, after at follow
up group meetings. Mentors will receive guidance prior to being matched with
a participant and will be provided with resource materials.

Interested? Or know someone who could be? Please get in touch

Kele Redmond - Project Coordinator - 566 4961 redmondka@yahoo.ca

Barb Fanning - Co-Facilitator - People First - 892 8989 peifirst@isn.net

5. PEI Business Women's Association - Lunch and Learn Sessions
The Basics of Investing - Summerside

Presenter: Kim MacInnis, Wellington West

Studies have shown that, in general, women are more concerned with the fear
of losing money than the chance of gaining it. Ease your concerns and gain
knowledge and confidence. Learn the basics of registered retirement savings
plans (RRSPs).

Location: Loyalist Country Inn
Date: Thursday, February 21, 2008
Time: 12:00 - 1:30 pm
Cost: $15 +GST for members, $20 +GST for non-members

To register, contact Melody Beck by e-mail at office@peibwa.org or by phone
at (902) 892-6040. Registration deadline: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at 4
pm.

Please note: If you register for Lunch and Learn session and are unable to
attend, please let us know 48 hours in advance. People who do not cancel in
advance will be invoiced.

6. Women's Leadership Program, Tatamagouche Centre

A.L.I.V.E - Anima's Leading with Integrity, Vision and Effectiveness Program
for Women

Tatamagouche Centre, NS, March 7-9; Fri.1pm to Sun. 1pm

"Annahid showed us how to lead while facilitating conscious leadership for
women. Breathing, centering, risk taking, vulnerability, unafraid to show
"self". a lovely example.amazing." - past participant

This is a timely, sophisticated leadership program that enables women to
achieve their greatest potential and purpose in innovative and spiritually
grounded ways. Drawing on emotional intelligence, neuroscience, quantum
physics, psychology, social justice and eastern spirituality, this program
taps into innate wisdom; teaches skills in self-awareness, conflict
resolution, assertiveness; offers strategies to overcome personal and
external barriers; clarifies personal values, goals and connects these to
building effective organizations and strong communities. Leadership: Annahid
Dashtgaard, Executive Director of Anima Leadership in Toronto is a
leadership consultant, bodywork practitioner and social justice educator.
She specializes in women's education, designing and coordinating programs at
local, national, and international levels, using an innovative and holistic
philosophy that combines concrete leadership training with spiritual
awareness. Trudy Watts, Program Resource Group

Cost: $500 (Includes registration, tuition, meals and accommodation)

Bursaries are available, please contact us: 1-800-218-2220

To register for this program please contact us at:

Tatamagouche Centre

1-800-218-2220

email: tatacent@tatacentre.ca

For more information on the Centre and the program visit us at:
www.tatacentre.ca

__________________________________

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please contact the individual or organization hosting the community event.

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PO Box 2000 (161 St. Peter's Road), Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8
tel: 902 368 4510
fax: 902 368 3269
peiacsw@isn.net
www.gov.pe.ca/acsw

Posted by kier at 3:31 PM

February 6, 2008

Media Arts Workshops - Register Today!

There are many elements involved in making a film or video, many variables to consider; each one as important as the next. The only way to learn is to do! Work in a hands-on environment with experienced technicians in a community of media artists on some of the most fundamental filmmaking components. The film and video camera workshops are already over but coming up is: sound recording, lighting techniques and cinematography.

To Register Call - 892-3131 or Email www.islandmedia.pe.ca

Space is Limited so Register today!

Let There Be Light - Lighting Techniques - with Rick Gibbs - Level One

What is filmmaking but capturing light? Good lighting can truly capture the mood or essence of a scene. Don't get left behind in the dark! Learn a wide variety of lighting techniques and set ups.

-Sat Feb 9 from 10am-5pm

-At The Guild Performance Hall (Richmond. St. entrance)

-$25 members/ $32 non-members

Sound Saavy - Sound Recording Techniques - with Dave Ward - Level One and Two

(A three session course.)

-Wed/Fri Feb 13/15 from 6-9pm

-Sat Feb 16 from 10am-3pm

-Wednesday session is at the Kier Gallery - Above Brennan's (132 Richmond St.)

-Friday at Saturday sessions are at IMAC - Top Floor of The Guild (Richmond St. entrance)

-$30 members/ $36 non-members

Cinemaniacs - Advanced Cinematography Workshop - with Ali Reggab - Level Two

-Tues./Wed. March 4/5 from 6-10pm

-At The Guild Performance Hall - (Richmond St. entrance)

-$35 members/ $42 non-members

Coming Up Later in the year... Workshops in:

-Non-Linear Editing (Levels One and Two)

-Post-Sound Engineering (Levels One and Two)

still photo of Ali Reggab on set ________________________________________________________________________

Mille Clarkes
IMAC Executive Director

Island Media Arts Co-operative
Box 2726
115 Richmond St. 3rd Flr.
Charlottetown, PE
C1A 8C3

Posted by kier at 8:41 PM

February 4, 2008

Centred Screening - Tonight!!!

Tonight!!!

February's theme is 'Back to the Future' and will showcase independent media artworks from film and video co-operatives from across Canada - from as far away as BC to as close to home as... well... PEI.

The media works in this screening will rearrange your concepts of time and send visions of the future swimming through your mind! Robots, world wars, and time travel. Many of these films are shot with a retro feel... the way the future appeared from the 1950s.

The featured artist and guest speaker is local filmmaker John Hopkins who will be presenting a selection of his work. His 16mm. film Portfolio plays with concepts of the future, present, and past, and has won numerous awards at festivals such as The Atlantic Film Festival and the Can-Pro Gold Grand Prize. John will also be speaking about his current project 'Robogod' which is a feature length documentary that explores the fascinating mind and work of the internationally revered 'robotocist' Mark Tilden.

The Artist Challenger for February is local filmmaker Adam Perry who will be on hand to speak to and present his short video created especially for this screening. Also featured in February are the second round of Super-8 challenger films by Andrew MacIsaac (Andy John) and Graham Putnam. Other local films screened include works by Jeremy Larter, Errol Richardson, and Jenna MacMillan.

Monday February 4th

7pm @ The Guild - Charlottetown

$4.50 members/ $5.50 non-members

Scrumptious victuals will be provided as always!

For full schedule and more info. go to www.islandmedia.pe.ca

______________________________________________________________________

Mille Clarkes
IMAC Coordinator

Island Media Arts Co-operative
Box 2726
115 Richmond St. 3rd Flr.
Charlottetown, PE
C1A 8C3

Ph/Fx: (902) 892-3131
imac@pei.aibn.com
www.islandmedia.pe.ca

Posted by kier at 3:02 PM

February 3, 2008

National Steel Blues Tour Now Booking

January 29, 2008

From The Kier Gallery e mail
kierpaso@isn.net

National Steel Blues Tour Now Booking

Hard as nails, tough as steel, but with a warm silver glow stretching from coast to coast. Join Doc MacLean and Michael Pickett, two of Canada’s most uncompromising, most travelled and most storied acoustic blues artists as they bring the real deal to your town. Feel the heat from two vintage National Steel guitars, up close and personal. Experience true blues on the edge and share the inspirations of these veteran artists, together only for this unique tour. The Ammo's in the Icebox, and there's a raw steak on a plate, cut like a valentine. So be ready.

The National Steel Blues Tour, September 3 - November 14, 2008, is to include up to 75 shows across Canada. A small number of American dates are also under consideration. Although many of the prime nights will be sold for theatre and concert presentations, the Tour looks forward to performing in a variety of venues both humble and grand. Contact the Tour, and we’ll do our best to bring the Blues to your place. Every night must be sold! Tour schedule, corporate sponsors, and routing TBA.

"This tour is going to feature some very, very deep blues. I'm totally thrilled imagining what Michael and I will do over this many shows. The National Steel Blues Tour is going to be an amazing journey." — Doc MacLean

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Michael Pickett's past achievements as a bandleader, singer and harmonica player are legendary. With his bands Whiskey Howl, Wooden Teeth, and the Michael Pickett Band he received numerous awards and nominations and inspired a new generation of harmonica players. Forged in the rough little clubs of Toronto's Spadina Ave., Pickett's bands leaped beyond these humble beginnings to perform on national television and at important concerts such as John Lennon's famous "Live Peace" at Varsity Stadium. Emerging more recently as a solo, acoustic blues performer, Michael Pickett has achieved international acclaim with his intense, riveting performances and compositions. Armed with a road worn National and rack mounted harps, he frequently tours the United States, Canada, the UK and Europe — often in larger halls with artists like Buddy Guy, Lee Oskar, James Cotton, and Hubert Sumlin. "Pickett continues to amaze everyone," — Blues Revue, "He's got it!" — Sing Out! "A truly gifted artist," — Real Blues. Goes for the throat, standing ovations everywhere.

Doc MacLean is a bit of a vagabond Delta songster, as likely to be playing the streets of Memphis or Atlanta as opening a show for BB King. In 1972 he formed a duo with Colin Linden and became a popular opener for Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee and Muddy Waters. Mentored by Son House, Doc toured with Peg Leg Sam the Medicine Show Man, Blind John Davis, Sam Chatmon, and many others. Bare fingers, dead strings and broken glass on an old National. His emotional remapping of Delta rooted music has won him a fan club that includes a who's who of the blues world. "Like an audio version of the movie Sin City," — Blues Revue, May 2007. Sell out shows across Canada.

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Prime Dates Going Fast— Contact Now

Tour Info: The National Steel Blues Tour featuring Michael Pickett and Doc MacLean is now booking and accepting expressions of interest for all Canadian market areas. Thirty percent of the dates are now sold or reserved, (this in the first 10 days!) but prime nights are still available for most regions. For further information, or to book or reserve dates, please contact:

Doc MacLean doc@docmaclean.com

Visit:

http://nationalsteelblues.blogspot.com

http://www.michaelpickett.com

http://www.sonicbids.com/docmaclean

http://www.sonicbids.com/michaelpickett

http://www.docmaclean.com

http://www.myspace.com/michaelpickettsolo

http://www.youtube.com/michaelpickettsolo

http://bigroadbluestour.blogspot.com

Posted by kier at 12:06 PM

February 1, 2008

Upcoming Community Events/Notices as of Friday, February 1, 2008

Status of Women Blog: Women's Equality PEI

The PEIACSW blog this week features Kirstin's final letter to the editor as
the Advisory Council's chairperson. Visit peiacsw.wordpress.com.

________________________________________

NEW LISTINGS THIS WEEK

1. PEI Heritage Study

Please see blog site below for information on the current public
consultation on the future of museums and heritage on Prince Edward Island.

http://islandheritagestudy.wordpress.com/

2. CANCELLED - Social Economy Public Presentation

The a presentation called "Access of students with learning disabilities to
higher education: Issues and Solutions" by Dr. Carla DiGiorgio, is CANCELLED
for today, Friday, February 1.

For more information about this event, please contact the Institute of
Island Studies at (902) 566-0377.

3. The Barbara Roberts Memorial Fund

__________________________________

PREVIOUS LISTINGS

1. International Women's Day

2. Gallery Exhibit Opening: "Women, Art & a Birthday"

February 2

3pm-6pm

The Guild

"Women, Art & A Birthday" is a group exhibition to celebrate the 70th
birthday of Libby Oughton. The exhibition features an eclectic collection of
art and craft by women from Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia. Displays
until February 29; Free Admission. Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, Noon-5
pm.

www.theguildpei.com 902-620-3333.

The Guild is located at the corner of Queen and Richmond Street.

3. Women's Weekend: Women Empowering Women!

Who Can Participate: Any woman with intellectual disabilities, in any part
of Prince Edward Island. Each woman will be offered a support person, called
a mentor.

What Will Happen: First, a weekend gathering in early March with women
participants and women mentors. Second, follow up women's meeting to start
up on-going women's group.

When Is It Happening: Friday, March 7-Sunday, March 9, 2008, followed by a
women's group meeting later in March or early April, 2008.

Travel and Honorarium: All women who participate, including mentors will
have their travel costs covered as well, will receive a honorarium for their
participation.

Interested? Or know someone who could be? Please get in touch

Kele Redmond - Project Coordinator - 566 4961 redmondka@yahoo.ca

Barb Fanning - Co-Facilitator - People First - 892 8989 peifirst@isn.net

4. Workshop

BECOMING THE PERSON I AM MEANT TO BE

An indepth exploration of who you are and what you are meant to become, in
order to promote order and harmony in one's life.

Dates: Tues. beginning Feb. 5 @ 700 pm. Cost: The PRH Scale of Fees
Location: Mount St. Mary's, Charlottetown, PE. Facilitator: Sr. Myrna
Aylward Pre-Registration is required: (902) 892-6585 or
myrna@transforming-self.com

5. PEI Business Women's Association - Lunch and Learn Sessions

Business Essentials - Alberton

Presenter: Steve MacDonald, Business Development Bank of Canada

If you are a new business or just not certain what would make your business
perform better or if you are looking for tools to make your business and
time more effective and rewarding, then this is the session for you. This
lunch and learn session that will bring you the essentials of good business
practices to help you become more effective and productive.

Location: Resources West, 455 Main Street, Alberton
Date: Thursday, February 7, 2008
Time: 12:00 - 1:30 pm
Cost: $15 +GST for members, $20 +GST for non-members

To register, contact Elizabeth Noonan by e-mail at elizabeth@peibwa.org or
by phone at (902) 892-6040. Registration deadline: Tuesday, February 5,
2008 at 4 pm.

The Basics of Investing - Summerside

Presenter: Kim MacInnis, Wellington West

Location: Loyalist Country Inn
Date: Thursday, February 21, 2008
Time: 12:00 - 1:30 pm
Cost: $15 +GST for members, $20 +GST for non-members

To register, contact Melody Beck by e-mail at office@peibwa.org or by phone
at (902) 892-6040. Registration deadline: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at 4
pm.

Please note: If you register for Lunch and Learn session and are unable to
attend, please let us know 48 hours in advance. People who do not cancel in
advance will be invoiced.

6. Women's Leadership Program, Tatamagouche Centre

A.L.I.V.E - Anima's Leading with Integrity, Vision and Effectiveness Program
for Women

Tatamagouche Centre, NS, March 7-9; Fri.1pm to Sun. 1pm

Cost: $500 (Includes registration, tuition, meals and accommodation)

Bursaries are available, please contact us: 1-800-218-2220

To register for this program please contact us at:

Tatamagouche Centre

1-800-218-2220

email: tatacent@tatacentre.ca

For more information on the Centre and the program visit us at:
www.tatacentre.ca

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Posted by kier at 9:37 PM

In memory of Hilda Woolnough

Last night's opening was very well attended. Artists, art lovers, friends and family all came together for the opening of this special exhibition in memory of Hilda.

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There is a book in the gallery where people have been writing memories of Hilda Woolnough. If you wish to add your memories to the book, you can either post them on the Confederation Centre Art Gallery facebook page or send them to me and I will add them to the book. I hope you can come and see this show and our other shows.

Monique Lafontaine
Confederation Centre Of The Arts, Art Gallery
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2455046783

as published in The BUZZ, Jan 2008

Hilda Woolnough, a visual artist and strong supporter of the arts, died Tuesday, December 11.

For over 30 years on Prince Edward Island, Hilda Woolnough was an artist, teacher, advocate and champion of artists’ rights. She was the driving force behind The Phoenix Gallery, The Gallery-On-Demand, the Great George Street Gallery, The Arts Guild, the Printmakers Council and the Student Art Expo. She served on the boards of many professional provincial and federal arts organizations, and was a lifetime member of the PEI Council of the Arts. In recognition of her contributions to the arts in Prince Edward Island, the Council awarded her the Father Adrien Arsenault Senior Arts Award in 1999. She was elected to the Royal Canadian Academy in the same year.

Woolnough was born in Northampton, England in 1934; her mother, uncle, and brother were all artists. Woolnough attended the Chelsea School of Art in London, studying with Henry Moore, and graduated with an MFA. She immigrated to Canada in 1957 and soon after made her way to PEI. With her husband, UPEI professor, writer and publisher, Reshard Gool (1931-1989), they formed part of the nucleus for a vibrant arts community.

Woolnough had solo exhibitions across Canada, in Mexico and Jamaica, and was included in group exhibitions in Japan and Spain. Solo exhibitions of her work were mounted at the Confederation Centre Art Gallery in 1976 (which toured the Atlantic region), 1991, 2001, and 2005. Her work is in numerous public, and private collections, including the Musée des beaux arts, Montreal, Art Gallery of Ontario, Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, the New Brunswick Museum, Memorial University, St. John’s, and the Canada Council Art Bank.

The Confederation Centre Art Gallery will present a selection of Woolnough works from the gallery collection, in January and February 2008, and continue to develop a retrospective planned for Summer 2009.

To honour Hilda’s contribution to the arts on Prince Edward Island and her dedication to arts and youth the Prince Edward Island Council of the Arts has established the “Hilda Woolnough Memorial Scholarship” for Island students pursuing post-secondary education in visual arts, and who are in their first or second year of study.

The February issue of The Buzz will feature a special tribute to Hilda Woolnough.

Blog editors note: Hilda served as design instructor at Holland College School of Visual Arts in the crafts section of the school in the 1980's. Besides her career as an artist and arts advocate, she shared her great passion with her students, for the integration of strong design principles in handcraft design.

As For My Self
Hilda was my prof at UPEI back in 1973 and allowed me to continue as her student until her death. We took great pleasure in jousting over everything from A to Z with the direction the arts community should take as our favorite subject.
I am one person helped and influenced by Hilda Woolnough, she taught me much.
Kier Kenny

Posted by kier at 1:49 PM

IMAC Enews - January 31st

1/February Centred Screening

Monday February 4th

7pm @ The Guild - Charlottetown

$4.50 members/ $5.50 non-members

Scrumptious victuals will be provided as always!

For full schedule and more info. go to www.islandmedia.pe.ca

2/PEI Catwalk - Video and Fashion

IMAC is partnering with the PEI Catwalk Challenge (put on by The Greenman Vintage and Vinyl). While Charlottetown fashion designers are inventing gorgeous new fashions for a runway show in late March, Charlottetown media artists will be assembling brave new videos to be projected at this event!

Wanna sign up? Here's how...

a.. Notify the IMAC office that you (or a group or partnership) want to produce a video for PEI Catwalk - The Body As Canvas - You can call, drop by or email your involvement. 892-3131 or imac@pei.aibn.com
b.. There must be at lease one IMAC Producer Member per group.
c.. Sign up by Monday February 4th 2008.
d.. This gives you one and one half months to create a short video piece - inspired by the theme 'The Body as Canvas'. Videos must be 5 mins. or under.
e.. You then receive one free miniDV tape and all the video equipment rentals and resources you need FOR FREE from IMAC for the duration of the project. (Make sure you book equipment well enough in advance).
f.. Deadline for completed videos is March 14th, 2008.
g.. Anything goes! (As long as the theme 'The Body as Canvas' is applied). If you want to do a short documentary covering the works in progress by the Fashion Designers, you can do that. If you want to create an abstract piece to be projected while the models walk the catwalk -you can do that too! If you want to create a short narrative film to be screened between runway sets, that is also allowed.
h.. Only one spot left (four in total) so sign up today!
i.. Your completed work will be reviewed by a curatorial pannel and screened at the PEI Catwalk runway show in late March with all the pretty people in attendance!

3/Media Arts Workshops

still photo of Ali Raggeb on set

There are many elements involved in making a film or video, many variables to consider; each one as important as the next. The only way to learn is to do! Work in a hands-on environment with experienced technicians in a community of media artists on some of the most fundamental filmmaking components. The film and video camera workshops are already over but coming up are: sound recording, lighting techniques and cinematography.

To Register Call - 892-3131 or Email imac@pei.aibn.com

Space is Limited so Register today!

Let There Be Light - Lighting Techniques - with Rick Gibbs - Level One

What is filmmaking but capturing light? Good lighting can truly capture the mood or essence of a scene. Don't get left behind in the dark! Learn a wide variety of lighting techniques and set ups.

-Sat Feb 9 from 10am-5pm

-At The Guild Performance Hall (Richmond. St. entrance) -

-$25 members/ $32 non-members

Sound Saavy - Sound Recording Techniques - with Dave Ward - Level One and Two

(A three session course.)

-Wed/Fri Feb 13/15 from 6-9pm

-Sat Feb 16 from 10am-3pm -At IMAC

- Top floor of The Guild (Richmond St. entrance)

-$30 members/ $36 non-members

Cinemaniacs - Advanced Cinematography Workshop - with Ali Reggab - Level Two

For all who are aware that using a light in just the right way can make all the difference. For those who have a specific aesthetic vision in mind, but don't quite know how to translate it to the screen - this course is for you! Join Ali Reggab, a professional cinematographer and DOP from Toronto who has worked on a number of feature-length films amongst other productions for this course. It is suggested that the all participants attend the 'Let There Be Light - Lighting Techniques' course as a pre-requisite - or the equivalent experience.

-Tues./Wed. March 4/5 from 6-10pm

-At The Guild Performance Hall (Richmond St. entrance)

-$35 members/ $42 non-members

Coming Up Later in the year... Workshops in:

-Assistant Directing/ Production Planning (Level Two)

-Non-Linear Editing (Levels One and Two)

-Post-Sound Engineering (Levels One and Two)

4/Masterclass Enters Second Phase

In early February, The Island Media Arts Co-op's (IMAC) Masterclass will enter its second phase under the guidance of Island-based filmmaker Brian Ramsay. Mr. Ramsay will instruct this Masterclass session on the topics of Direction and Production Planning. The five Masterclass students are all local emerging filmmakers whose short films and videos are in the process of development through this initiative. Mr. Ramsay will help guide the students toward the completion of their projects at a professionally developed level. The students involved are Trisha Clarkin, Patrick Ledwell, Dennis Trainor, Jeremy Larter, and Louise Lalonde.

The IMAC Masterclass Series is currently in it's first year. This initiative takes five emerging filmmakers 'under wing' and puts them through the rigorous process of creating short films and videos from the ground up. The Masterclass commenced in November of 2007 with the first session on Film Theory, Script Development and the Language of Film taught by Dalhousie film professor and filmmaker Anthony Cristiano. Since that time the students have been working with local mentors Rick Gibbs, Mark Sandiford, and Dave Ward in developing their projects on the theoretical, creative, technical, and entrepreneurial aspects of filmmaking. The five projects range in genre from documentary to animation to dramatic short, and will be shot over the Winter and Spring of 2008.

Crew and talent for these films and videos are drawn from the Masterclass students themselves, the IMAC membership, and the local community. The aim is to strengthen the bonds and experience of the local filmmaking community from a grass-roots level, initiating projects that will cement ties between filmmakers of all skill levels and creative vision. Each Masterclass participant has been given a budget to produce their work, and are encouraged and guided to seek additional funding from outside sources. The final stage of the Masterclass will occur in May of 2008 when internationally acclaimed experimental filmmaker and professor of film production at Concordia University, Richard Hancox, will instruct the final session on the topics of Post Production and Editing. At the conclusion of this program the films and videos will be distributed to film festivals and broadcasters in the hopes of gaining a wider audience and setting the bar for Island-based independent filmmaking.

For more info. go to www.islandmedia.pe.ca.

5/IMAC Winter Production

The IMAC Board assessed submitted scripts for the IMAC Winter Production and decided upon a script by Bill Harrington with the working title 'Do You Remember?...'.

All IMAC members, no matter what skill level, are welcome to sign up and join the crew. Pre-production will start mid-February and production will take place late March.

If you're interested in being involved contact IMAC at imac@pei.aibn.com or 892-3131.

More details to come later!

6/Screenwriter's Circle

The Screenwriter's Circle, headed by member Dave Bennett, had its kick-off assembly on Thursday January 24th. There has been a lot of interest in the group, and meetings are planned for four times per month in the upcoming months. Meetings are casual and free of charge.. So if you're a budding screenwriter and feel you would benefit from time amongst peers, email Dave Bennett at storyinthemaking@yahoo.ca for details about dates, times, and writing exercises.

7/Casting Call for Local Short Film

"Bitter Regret Man"

Director: Jeremy Larter. 'Bitter Regret Man' is a 5 minute comedy about a man who ruins his future by dwelling on the past. This film will be shot on 35mm film with an experienced cinematographer from Toronto. Acting experience is preferred but not required. This is an IMAC Masterclass Production.

When: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday February 5th , 2008.

Where: The Island Media Arts Co-op. Located on the top floor of The Guild. (on the corner of Richmond and Queen - Richmond St. entrance)

4 character breakdowns:

1.. Male / 23-40 yrs. / any ethnicity.

The Bitter Regret Man. Has trouble letting go of the past.

Female / 18 - 35 yrs. / any ethnicity
2.. The Bitter Regret Man's girlfriend.
Female / 18 - 35 yrs. / any ethnicity
3.. Young woman who is stood up on a date. Tries to sit at Bitter Regret Man's table.
(speaking part)
Female / 18 - 35 yrs. / any ethnicity
4.. Young woman who tries to make contact with Bitter Regret Man on the street.
Contact Jeremy Larter outoflimits@hotmail.com to schedule an audition!

8/Screenwriter's Bootcamp

The Second Annual Screenwriter's Bootcamp is gearing up for June 2-6, 2008.

The Bootcamp is a 5-day retreat-style workshop that will gather 12 emerging and mid-career Maritime screenwriters together under the mentorship of industry professional screenwriter's.

To apply, submit a 5 pg. outline by March 21st 2008.

Go to www.islandmedia.pe.ca or email Louise Lalonde at youthinkyoucanwrite@yahoo.ca

These workshops will give emerging and/or mid-career Canadian creators:

a.. a rare opportunity for "one-on-one" high-calibre mentoring on developing an idea and a full treatment;
b.. feedback on their scriptwriting abilities;
c.. a chance to pitch to industry producers and broadcasters;
d.. instruction in preparing a development budget;
e.. networking opportunities;
f.. a chance to analyze Canadian films and television programming;
g.. total immersion in their craft;
h.. social interaction with other writers; and
i.. a respite from the daily grind.

Other News

1/Attention PEI Cultural Workers!

Cultural Labour Force Survey Available On-line.

Do you sometimes feel invisible as a cultural worker on PEI? Do you feel that no-one really understands what you do and why you do it? You're not alone. While anecdotal evidence suggests that there are a lot of people contributing to the cultural sector on PEI, nobody really knows who they all are and what they are all doing. It's time for Island cultural workers to stand up and be counted. This is the only way we will be able to make a case for support in the future. That's why we at the Prince Edward Island Cultural Human Resources Sector Council (CHRSC) have decided to do a study of all cultural workers on the Island. And that includes you!

One component of this study is the generation of a Profile of the Cultural Sector Workforce. The data collection strategy to generate this profile will be conducted during the month of January via telephone and online survey. The survey is currently available online at www.mrspei.ca (You will find the survey at the top right hand corner of the page).

The Council encourages you to visit the website and complete the survey. This information is extremely important and will help us to become more informed about the Island's workforce. Your input as a professional artist and/or cultural worker is invaluable, and CHRSC is grateful for both your time and expertise. Please take the time to fill out this confidential survey and ensure that the community hears what you have to say!

2/Trapeze Animation Studios Hiring

Trapeze Animation Studios is looking to hire an assistant editor to work in their Charlottetown location.

Duties will include assisting the lead editor with tasks such as file rendering, timeline preparation and basic editing.

The ideal candidate will:

a.. Have experience working with AVID and/or Final Cut Pro
b.. Be familiar with Flash
c.. Have superb organization and data management skills
d.. Be dependable.
May be wiling to train the right candidate. Evening shifts may be required.

Start date will be approximately Feb '08 and run until Oct '08.

Interested parties can email their current resume to jbiggar@trapeze.com with the words "Assistant Editor" in the subject Line. No calls, drop-ins or faxes please.

3/Kaleidoscope Real World Video Challenge

Kaleidoscope is a educational initiative hosted at the Atlantic Council for International Cooperation, that aims to sensitize young Canadians to global development issues and to support them in becoming responsible and engaged global citizens.

Kaleidoscope is an online video contest youth (8 to 12 and 13 to 18 years old) on what they believe is the most pressing global issue, and what action(s) Canadians can take locally to address it. The contest website offers background information about the Millennium Development Goals, links to resources that explain how to upload videos to the Internet, a selection of resources for youth to enhance their video production skills and detailed information about the contest.

Many teachers across Canada are using the initiative as a class project, motivating students to reflect on global issues and work on the video during classroom time. The contest will be open until March 31, 2008. We invite you use this contest as a motivational tool and connect your students to global issues!

Finalists will receive a video camera (or the equivalent value in cash up to $1,000).
Please contact me if you require additional information or support to develop ideas on how to integrate this initiative as a family or class project.

Feel free to visit www.videochallenge.ca and share the link with your colleagues!

Alejandro Gomez
KALEIDOSCOPE, Real World Video Challenge, Project Coordinator
Atlantic Council for International Cooperation /
Conseil atlantique pour la coopération internationale
Suite 210, 2099 Gottingen Streete Halifax, NS/N.-É. Canada, B3K 3B2
Tel/Tél: (902) 431-2311
Fax/Téléc: (902) 431-3216
E-mail/Courriel: communications@acic-caci.org

4/CIFVF Call for Applications

The next CIFVF deadline to submit applications to the CIFVF will be March 6, 2008.

The CIFVF provides development, production and post production funding to independent filmmakers for educational, informational and documentary film and video projects.

The CIFVF welcomes applications from new and emerging producers.

Program criteria, guide and application forms are available on the CIFVF web site www.cifvf.ca or by calling 613-729-1900; Toll free: 1-888-386-5555

Since its inception, the CIFVF has funded 971 projects from all regions of Canada in both official languages for a total of $19.4 million covering a vast array of subjects and using a variety of formats, including documentary, docu-drama, drama and animation.

The CIFVF is pleased to announce the launch of its new website. Please visit it at www.cifvf.ca.

5/The Independent Media Arts Alliance seeks an Administrative Coordinator

DEADLINE: Wednesday, February 20th, 2008

Start date: March 1st 2008

12 month contract

Salary starting at $16/hour

30 hours/week

Founded in 1981, the Independent Media Arts Alliance is a non-profit national arts service organization that promotes and advances the interests of a vibrant media arts community. Representing over 80 independent film, video, and new media production, distribution, and exhibition organizations in all parts of Canada, the IMAA serves over 12,000 independent media artists and cultural workers. For more information about the IMAA visit [www.imaa.ca].

The Administrative Coordinator assists the National Director and the IMAA Board of Directors in the daily activities of the association. The Administrative Coordinator is primarily responsible for communicating with the membership and the general public, and assisting with office administration. This position involves the translation of all documents in both official languages and administrative support for the National Director and the Board of Directors as required. Please note that this position requires travel one to two times per year within Canada (travel costs paid by the IMAA). The Coordinator reports to the National Director.

REQUIRED SKILLS

a.. Fluently bilingual
b.. Excellent communication skills in both official languages
c.. Excellent writing skills
d.. Excellent computer skills
e.. Excellent organizational skills
f.. An understanding of the independent media arts and artist-run culture
Assets: Grant writing experience, translation experience, film, video or new media production experience, experience working in the non-profit sector, administrative skills, graphic design and/or web programming skills.

The IMAA is an equal opportunity employer and is firmly committed to actively assuring full participation in the organization and in access to its resources to all people, regardless of gender, race, language, sexual orientation, age or ability.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, CV and three references by email to Jennifer Dorner, National Director, at dir@imaa.ca

Or by mail to:

Jennifer Dorner, National Director

Independent Media Arts Alliance

3995 Berri, Montreal QC H2L 4H2

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Mille Clarkes
IMAC Coordinator

Island Media Arts Co-operative
Box 2726
115 Richmond St. 3rd Flr.
Charlottetown, PE
C1A 8C3

Ph/Fx: (902) 892-3131
imac@pei.aibn.com
www.islandmedia.pe.ca

Posted by kier at 1:38 PM