APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS AND
FORM FOR ARTISTS IN OUR MIDST 2008
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DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS: November 1, 2007
NOTIFICATION OF
PARTICIPATION: mid January 2008
Introduction
Artist in our Midst is a grass roots organization run by the participating artists who share their resources and talents with the intent of giving something back to their neighbourhoods. Over the years this exciting event has grown to include over 70 artists who open their studios to the public each spring in 3 different west side neighbourhoods. We welcome applications from working professional artists* who live in these 3 neighbourhoods to join us this year. The Event begins with a much anticipated public Art Opening, then there are 2 days of Open Artist Studios. This is a very popular well attended community event and a wonderful opportunity to meet and work with your neighbours and show your Art.
Meetings
*Participation is based on Residence in one of the participating areas.
West Piont Grey - April 10, 12, 13, 2008
Dunbar/Kerrisdale - April 17, 19, 20, 2008
Kitsilano - April 24, 26, 26 2008
Skills
- Please send your CV, 3-5 photographs of your work and a short written description of your work in 200 words or less.
- Applications must be received prior to or before November 1, 2007.
- Applicants will be notified by the end of November.
- An annual participation fee of $125.00 (this fee includes all expenses) will be due at the Orientation meeting TBA in January. (no application fee required)
Photographs of Your Artwork
If you become a participant, you will need photographs for the following:
- website and 5th Avenue Cinemas (2 or 3 images, details at first meeting)
- library photo albums (2 sets of 2 or 3 images, details at first meeting)
- photos for media requests
- your own display album, if you choose to have one at your studio
A Brief
Description of Jobs
Secretary:
- take minutes, type and email to co-ordinator for general distribution
- compile list of participants and email to other participants
- write letters as needed by coordinators
Treasurer:
- collect monies for fees
- issue receipts
- do banking
- prepare financial reports, if needed
Brochure, Map and Poster Production
- work with area coordinators to map out participants' locations/addresses
- work with other areas to redesign/revise (computer graphic skills required)
Brochure Distribution:
- pickup and bundle brochures and posters
- work with other areas to develop and implement efficient delivery and restocking system
Website/Cinemas:
- work with area coordinators to advise on number of images
- work with other areas to redesign/revise (computer graphic skills required)
- facilitate collection of images and scanning (computer graphic skills an asset, but not required)
Merchant Displays:
- contact merchants
- act as liaison between merchants and artists
- meet with all Merchant Committees to improve system
Publicity/Public Relations/Media/Sponsorship:
- meet regularly with committees from each area
- write press releases, contact and act as liaison with media
- explore ways to raise awareness of Artists In Our Midst and sponsorship from banks etc
Scrapbook Assembly:
- arrange photo albums (collect photos, assemble and deliver) for libraries and archives
Signmaking and Artists' Packages:
- produce nametags and other signs needed for preview night
- produce merchant thank you poster for preview night and for studios
- ensure retrieval and delivery of sidewalk signs
Image Co-ordinator and Proofreader for the Web Page:
- collect all images that will be scanned for the web site
- proofread the artistsí biographies before they are submitted to the web page
- deliver all the material to the web master on time.
Opening Night:
- liaise with staff at the preview site
- create floor plan of preview space, and make sure each artist has suitable display space
- arrange details of set-up, security for the art after set-up, and clean-up
- arrange for refreshments, flowers, and other decorations
- arrange entertainment (if applicable)
- make sure tools necessary for set up and take down are on preview site
Just a reminder: Artists in our Midst is a group of artists who truly enjoy their work and the yearly event. To that end, we are all committed to do some volunteer work, enjoy the process, and rejoice in the end production: a week end of sharing our work with the public and getting to know our fellow artists in our neighbourhood.
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