Nextfest 2013 Call for Visual Arts Submissions

Deadline: April 30

Nextfest is now accepting visual art submissions for the 2013 edition, taking place June 6-16, 2013!

Nextfest is an opportunity for emerging visual artists under the age of 30 who are creating new work and want to be a part of a dynamic festival. The visual arts venues of Nextfest are located along 124 Street between Jasper and 108 Avenue. We are presently taking submissions for individual shows as well as proposals for installations and temporary murals. Please visit the 124 Street Business Association’s web page to view a gallery of images from 2012′s Corridor Stroll.

Guidelines:

• 8-12 JPG images or proposed work on CD w/ image list (title, dimensions, medium)
• artist statement
• short bio and CV

Mail or Deliver to:

Steven Teeuwsen/ Nextfest Visual Arts Curator
c/o The Roxy Theatre
10708 124 St Edmonton, AB
T5M 0H1

Questions?

Please email nextfest.visualart@gmail.com

The Enbridge Nextfest Emerging Artist Awards are designed to recognize, encourage and support the initiative and excellence of young independent artists residing in Alberta. For the purpose of these awards, an emerging artist is defined as an individual who:

- is under the age of 30
- has completed an initial phase of training in their artistic field
- is on the cusp of visibility

The intention of The Awards is to support and encourage artistic activity. Awards are not intended to fund production costs, promotional materials, or post-secondary tuition. Assessment of nominees will be based on the uniqueness, plausibility, and community involvement of the articulated artistic activity.

How To Apply:

An individual artist will nominate him/herself for the award. The nomination will articulate the individual’s artistic activity, (past, present, and future). “Artistic activity” may include research, professional development, facilitation, or creation. It is highly recommended that if an artistic activity involves a partnership (e.g. a mentorship with an established artist) that evidence be provided confirming that partner’s participation (i.e. letter of invitation, letter of agreement, receipt of registration, etc).

Nextfest will not be responsible for the return of support materials, so please do not send originals.

The total award allocation for 2012 will not exceed $5,000. The quantity of awards will be determined by the jury, but generally each award is a minimum of $1,000. Meeting eligibility requirements does not guarantee an award. Awards will be announced and presented at the Nextfest 2012 Opening Ceremonies on June 7, 2012.

Nominations are to be sent to:

Enbridge Nextfest Emerging Artist Awards
c/o The Roxy Theatre
10708 124 St
Edmonton, AB
T5M 0H1

Or emailed to:
steve@nextfest.ca
Deadline: May 31, 2012

Nextfest 2012 is now accepting visual art submissions!

Nextfest 2012

Call for submissions for all high school playwrights, actors, directors, designers, stage managers, technicians, and theatre artists/creators

High school students are invited to work in a professional theatre setting and showcase their talent at Edmonton’s largest emerging arts festival, Nextfest 2012.

Ways to get involved:

Shadow a professional playwright, actor, director, designer (set/lighting/costume), stage manager, theatre technician, or dramaturg while they produce a show at Next Fest.

Submit your play to be considered for a staged reading or full production.

Work on a production written by a high school student as an actor, director, designer, or stage manager.

We respond to unique artistic proposals: send us your script, idea, musing, or rant.

There are also opportunities for those interested in dance, choreography, music, visual art, and film & video.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: MARCH 31 2012

Contact Laura Raboud or Steve Pirot for more information

Laura Raboud, High School Mentorship Coordinator: boo@nextfest.ca or 780-637-9110

Steve Pirot, Nextfest Festival Director: nextfest@theatrenetwork.ca or 780-453-2440