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The applicant must have knowledge of programming with php, asp, databases (MySQL etc.) and many of the most popular graphics and multimedia editing software suites (Adobe Illustrator, Macromedia Director etc.). Additionally, the applicant should have previous experience with e-commerce websites and transactional programming code. Your web responsibilities will include daily updating of the website(s), creation of new sections as they are launched and general site maintenance. Other responsibilities will consist of layout and design of promotional print materials, creation of multimedia presentations and development of in-house software applications to assist operations. The Cruise Stop is the cruise division of Distinctive Vacation Network International Limited. We are leaders in providing professional cruise and resort vacation services. Our focus has been to make booking on-line travel easy, secure and enjoyable. Our thousands of happy clients travel with us over and over and have been instrumental in spreading the word about our quality services. We are a wholly owned Canadian company with the majority of our client base residing in the United States and abroad. We offer those involved with our company the opportunity to not only work in a fun and exciting environment, but also have several opportunities to experience the products we sell firsthand. Newly located in Mississauga/Etobicoke (401 & 427), our head office consists of a state-of-the-art call center, client education center and in-house training facilities. We have also designed our corporate space with our employees in mind by creating a lounge area complete with access to a multi-media library of entertainment. Please forward your resume to: Fax: 905-602-6364 Email: resumes@thecruisestop.com ------------------------------------ Posted: Mar 13, 2002 FREELANCE TECHNICAL WRITERS The CNIB Library for the Blind is looking for a few technical writers to have on hand for future projects. Writers may be needed from time to time to create manuals and tutorials for new library products that the Library has developed or purchased for its blind and visually impaired clients. There is no project currently pending, but if you are interested in future work with the organization, please send your cv, resume, or other relevant literature to morganj@cnib.ca. ------------------------------------ Posted: Mar 13, 20002 DIRECTOR, CREATIVE ELECTRONIC ENVIRONMENT - BANFF CENTRE Position is Available Now Term: Full Time Salary: $60,822-64,397/year Location: Banff, Alberta The Banff Centre is Canada's only learning centre dedicated to the arts, leadership development and mountain culture. The Centre is internationally celebrated for its mountain setting, innovative programs, world-class conference facilities and absolute commitment to creative excellence. We are proud to be one of Canada's Top 100 Employers. The Banff Centre is one of Canada's most unique post-secondary educational and cultural institutions. The Centre plays a special role in the advancement of cultural and professional life, and is internationally recognized for its advanced work in the arts and leadership development, and for developing and hosting conferences on contemporary issues. The Banff Centre employs approximately 600 people, and is divided into four main areas: Arts programming, Leadership Development, Mountain Culture and Conference hosting business. The Banff Centre in nestled on the side of Tunnel Mountain in the heart of the Canadian Rockies in beautiful Banff, Alberta. Our 46 acre property includes; 435 guest rooms, 1 main and 4 private dining rooms, 2 lounges, an extensive recreational facility and over 76, 000 square feet of meeting space. We are pleased to offer our employees an excellent benefits package complete with 2 pension plans, single staff accommodation on a shared basis and a staff dining room offering 3 meals daily at very reasonable rates. In addition, our employees are welcome to join our recreation facility, which offers a full-size swimming pool, weight room, racquetball/squash courts and gymnasium with aerobic classes daily/nightly. Throughout the year the Centre attracts top entertainers and artists and our employees are encouraged to attend the many performances offered so that they may celebrate and benefit from the abundance of creativity that exhists here at The Banff Centre! Job Description: Are you a high-creative trapped in a high-tech job? Are your skills looking for the place to make them sing? As the Director of The Banff Centre's Creative Electronic Environment you will oversee the many artistic projects hosted at the Centre each year in the fields of New Media, Interactive Media, Web Art, High Technology prototyping and research into the convergence of the arts and the sciences. The Banff Centre welcomes hundreds of media artists and their collaborators each year. As one of the world's leading centres for New Media exploration and innovation, The Banff Centre requires a problem-solver par excellence to find solutions to challenges arising as new cyber-territory is charted and new approaches piloted. You will have the opportunity to propose co-productions, post-production partnerships and other learning-rich potential activities to train young technologists. The position is also responsible for the team of audio-visual service providers to the many events held at The Banff Centre, for the scheduling and programming of the television studio, and 4 editing suites. Skill Requirements: Supervising a team of 14 staff and 6 workstudies, you will have a solid background in the computer sciences and/or equivalent related practical experience in hands-on high technology programming and problem-solving. Project management success will be proven. You will be looking to use technical skills in a collaborative, creative manner to achieve new results and breakthroughs in the fields of video, new media, interactive web and media art and computer-integrated art. Additional Information: Excellent benefits package including pension plan. We thank all applicants. However, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. We support a work environment that promotes lifelong learning, cooperation, communication and accountability to both our colleagues and our guests. Send Submissions To: Lisa Flierjans, Recruiting & Training Manager Ref. Number: #3915-2iw The Banff Centre PO Box 1020 Station 19 Banff, AB T1L 1H5 Telephone: (403) 762-6173 Email: jobs@banffcentre.ca WWW: http://www.banffcentre.ca ------------------------------------ Posted: Mar 12, 2002 BILINGUAL MICROSITE PRODUCER - CHATELAINE One Year Contract, Chatelaine.com Chatelaine requires a dynamic individual to work with its Web sales teams to produce content and manage production of client microsites on Chatelaine.com, Chatelaine.qc.ca and other Rogers Women and parenting Web sites. Your primary responsibilities will include: developing site maps and workback schedules for projects, dealing with various aspects of online contest administration, writing/proofing copy for the microsite, assembling graphics and advertising creative, and ensuring usability of various tools, utilities and forms. You must be bilingual, have a university degree, as well as one to three years' experience in any publishing, marketing or PR industry. Excellent written and oral communication skills are a must, as is knowledge of HTML, MS Word, Excel, MSPowerPoint, Adobe PhotoShop, Netscape Navigator and Internet Explorer. Experience with Microsoft Access and adserving technologies such as NetGravity or DART is an extra asset. Rogers Publishing is Canada's largest and most dynamic and diversified publisher of magazines and communications products. We offer a rewarding and challenging career that fosters team spirit, ongoing professional development and training, and provides competitive compensation and benefits. Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter stating salary expectations to: Human Resources Specialist, Rogers Publishing, 777 Bay Street, 9th Floor, Toronto, ON, M5W 1A7. Fax: (416) 596-5967. Email: careers@rmpublishing.com. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those who are considered for an interview will be contacted. Karen Hunt Human Resources Specialist Rogers Media, Publishing 416-596-5275 ------------------------------------ Posted: Mar 12, 2002 RESEARCH MANAGER - INTEGRATION The Women's Group A strong strategic thinker is required to manage research that supports integrating Online marketing with print to successfully target Canadian women. This position recognizes the importance of digital media and the need to educate advertisers on how the entire spectrum of TWG properties can help build their brands. The magazines you will be working on are Today's Parent, Chatelaine/Chbtelaine and FLARE. The successful candidate will have a university degree, preferably with a focus in Marketing, as well as five years experience in media research or planning. Experience within a Web-based environment is also required. Strong presentation skills, expert knowledge of survey design and experience training or teaching others are all preferred. Experience with Jupiter Media Metrix, Excel and PowerPoint are required. Knowledge of IMS or other PMB-related software is a definite asset. Rogers Publishing is Canada's largest and most dynamic and diversified publisher of magazines and communications products. We offer a rewarding and challenging career that fosters team spirit, ongoing professional development and training, and provides competitive compensation and benefits. Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter stating salary expectations to: Human Resources Specialist, Rogers Publishing, 777 Bay Street, 9th Floor, Toronto, ON, M5W 1A7. Fax: (416) 596-5967. Email: careers@rmpublishing.com. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those who are considered for an interview will be contacted. Karen Hunt Human Resources Specialist Rogers Media, Publishing 416-596-5275 ------------------------------------ Mar 22, 2002 DATABASE PROGRAMMER - ICES Job: DatabaseProgrammer Job Type: Full Time Job Category: Computers Industry: Research/Development Year(s) of Experience: 3 Number Of Positions: 1 Date Posted: Mar 8, 2002 Contact E-mail: resumes@ices.on.ca Database Programmer The Canadian StrokeNetwork (CSN) is developing the Canadian Stroke Registry, the first national prospective clinicaldatabase of stroke patients in Canada. The CSN is seeking an individual for a 1-year contract(renewable) position. Responsibilities: - Create programs in various computer languages to providedata to the Canadian Stroke Registry. - Design and support complex databases in MS Access. - Install,test and implement new applications. - Analyze, review and rewrite programs to increase operatingefficiency. - Provides resolution of problems in an efficient and timely manner. - Prepare alltechnical system and operational documentation. Qualifications: - University or College degree inComputer Science or equivalent. - Minimum of 4 years of programming and analysis experience. - MS SQLServer 6.5+ and NT 4+ - 3 years with design and coding experience with relational databaseprogramming. - 3 years experience with Web Application and HTML. - 4 years experience with SQL, MSAccess and VB Programming. - Strong analytical and problem solving skills. - Excellent verbal andwritten communication skills. - Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail. - Must beself-motivated and able to work both independently and with others. - Previous experience in thehealth care sector is preferred. Interested parties can submit their resumi by March 22, 2002 to: Peggy McGill Acting Vice President Corporate Services Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences G-Wing, 2075 Bayview Avenue Toronto, Ont. M4N3M5 Fax: (416)480-6048 resumes@ices.on.ca Web: www.ices.on.ca ------------------------------------ Mar 22, 2002 THIRD ANNUAL PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION Fellowship Award and Exhibition. June 12-Aug 17, 2002. For all serious emerging and mid-career photographers. To promote an appreciation for exciting trends in photography today, both in Pittsburgh and beyond. For more information or to receive a prospectus, please contact: Leslie Winters, Silver Eye Center for Photography, 1015 East Carson St, Pittsburgh PA 15203 OR 412-431-1810 OR 412-431-5777(FAX) OR http://www.silvereye.org OR SilverEyeGallery@aol.com ------------------------------------ Mar 22, 2002 WEST LOS ANGELES FILM FESTIVAL Cash prizes are available for winning features and shorts. For eligibility requirements, submissions forms, entry rules, and award information, please contact: IFP/West Los Angeles Film Festival OR http://www/lafilmfest.com ------------------------------------ Mar 22, 2002 CALL FOR ARTISTS, MARYLAND HALL FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS Artists exhibition 2003-2005, Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts. This multidisciplinary art center has three gallery spaces and is accepting applications for its 2003-2005 exhibitions. This is an open call for entries, any media and discipline, for group or solo shows. Exhibition proposals focused on social themes are strongly encouraged to apply. Please send 15-20 labeled slides of recently executed work, a slide cover sheet, an artist statement, a resume, and a SASE for the return of your slides to The Galleries at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, 801 Chase St., Annapolis, MD 21401, (410) 263-5544, fax-(410) 263-5114. Visit us at http://www.marylandhall.org ------------------------------------ Mar 26, 2002 OPEN EXHIBITION May 3-Jun 29, 2002. National show. All media. Juried. Cash and purchase awards. For more information contact: Erin E Cummings, The Channel District, 223 N 12th St, Tampa FL 33602 OR 813-229-5958 OR 813-228-0291(FAX) OR http://www.artistsunlimited.org ------------------------------------ Posted: Mar 29, 2002 WEBSITE AND PUBLICATIONS ADMINISTRATOR, OTTAWA NATIONAL COUNCIL ON ETHICS IN HUMAN RESEARCH Position Type: Contract - Full Time Job Region: ON - Ottawa Area Application Deadline: 03/29/2002 Years of Experience: 2 MATERNITY REPLACEMENT: ONE-YEAR CONTRACT COMMENCING MID-APRIL 2002 The mission of the National Council on Ethics in Human Research (NCEHR) is to advance the protection and well being of human participants in research; and to foster high ethical standards for the conduct of research involving humans. NCEHR invites applications for the position of Website and Publications Administrator. Reporting to the NCEHR Executive Director, the Website and Publications Administrator is responsible for the provision of desktop publishing and production of documents requiring specialized computer applications, layout and maintenance of NCEHR's website, and coordinates the technical and software needs of the organization. Responsibilities: - Responsible for all aspects of publication including web-based formats. This includes: developing and designing layouts, assisting in proofreading, posting to NCEHR's website in appropriate HTML formatting and verifying accuracy of layouts. - Responsible for maintenance of website layout including graphical design and mark-up of all NCEHR's documents. - Administration and maintenance of NCEHR's List Serve. - Communicates with the Editor regarding layout and material required for NCEHR's publications. - Prepares and disseminates publicity for NCEHR's events, certificates and correspondence. - Responsible for preparing an in-Council newsletter. - Maintains calendar of upcoming events for publication on NCEHR's website. - Tracks manuscripts. Assists in proofreading of material to be published. - Maintains contacts with suppliers, printers, translators and other service providers. - Responds to publication requests and completes orders. The successful candidate must have completed a two-year community college course plus, a few years experience working with desktop publishing, Adobe products, MS Frontpage, PowerPoint, Excel, Word; must possess very good proofreading skills, dedication to detail and accuracy; must have an ability to observe deadlines, to work under pressure, to work independently and as a member of a team, and an excellent command of both English and French. To apply for this position, please forward your resume and covering letter by Friday, March 29, 2002 to: The National Council on Ethics in Human Research c/o Suzanne Joyal, Human Resources, RCPSC 774 Echo Drive Ottawa, ON K1S 5N8 Fax: (613) 730-8194 E-mail: suzanne.joyal@rcpsc.edu We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. NCEHR is an equal-opportunity employer, offering a stimulating and professional work environment. Visit us at http://ncehr-cnehr.org ------------------------------------ Mar 29, 2002 TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL THEATRE TECHNICIAN Submission Deadline: Fri, Mar 29, 2002 at 5:00 PM Position to Start by: Mon, Aug 05, 2002 Location: Toronto Toronto International Film Festival Group is a charitable, cultural, and educational organization devoted to celebrating excellence in film and the moving image. Job Description: Reporting to the Technical Director, the Theatre Technician will be responsible for assisting with the technical preparations for the 2002 Toronto International Film Festival. Responsibilities include the testing, maintenance and upgrading of 35mm motion picture projection and sound equipment to SMPTE standards for the Toronto International Film Festival, as well as handling technical emergencies during the Festival. The Festival Theatre Technician will be working in tandem with technicians from Famous Players and Cineplex Odeon on the preparations and operation of the 2002 festival. Contract position from August 5 through Sept 15, 2002 Skill Requirements: Minimum requirements/ qualifications: Extensive experience with maintenance and repair of motion picture projection and sound technology. Familiarity with Dolby, SDDS and DTS equipment. Strong background in mechanical repair. Solid electronics background with ability to troubleshoot. Strong organizational and communication skills. Toolkit. Additional Information: Application with resume and 3 references must be submitted by March 29/2002 by mail, fax or email (attachment documents to be in Wordperfect or Word) to the attention of: Hiring Committee : Festival Theatre Technician Toronto International Film Festival Group 2 Carlton Street, Suite 1600 Toronto Ontario Canada M5B 1J3 fax: 416-967-9477 email: tiffg@torfilmfest.ca We thank everyone who applies for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone inquiries please. All applications will be considered confidential. Toronto International Film Festival Group is an equal opportunity employer. The Toronto International Film Festival Group includes the Toronto International Film Festival, Sprockets Toronto International Film Festival for Children, Cinematheque Ontario, Film Circuit, Talk Cinema and The Film Reference Library, as well as other film related activities. Email: tiffg@torfilmfest.ca WWW: http://www.bell.ca/filmfest ------------------------------------ Mar 29, 2002 CALL FOR ENTRIES: TYNDALE COLLEGE AND SEMINARY 25 Ballyconnor Court, Toronto, M2M 4B3, , Evidence of Things Unseen - Art from the Judeo-Christian Tradition - Canada-wide juried art exhibition - Original work in any media. First price $1,500, second $1000, third $500. Deadline for applications: Fri 29 Mar, 2002. Opening reception on Sat 11 May, 2002. For application forms and information, please call 416 226 6620, ext 2109, or visit website at http://www.tyndale.ca/events/art ------------------------------------ Mar 29, 2002 FLOOR ARTWORK COMMISSION Seeking an artist to create and install a floor artwork in business administration building. Will act as a transition from exterior courtyard to interior. For more information contact: Teresa E Robert, Art in State Buildings Program BR-403, Box 161345, Orlando FL 32816 OR 407-823-5941 ------------------------------------ Mar 29, 2002 PUBLIC ART COMPETITION Seekingsubmissions for art in public places show. Send 10 35mm slides in sheet, 4 copies of slide list, 4copies of resume, 4 copies of supplemental materials and an SASE for return of materials to: JenniferRalph, AiPP Call for Entries, 7125 Riverside Dr, Dublin OH 43016 OR 614-889-7444 OR http://www.dublinarts.org ------------------------------------ Mar 29, 2002 CALL FOR ARTISTS: CREDIT VILLAGE OUTDOOR ART SHOW (ONTARIO) For the 5th Annual Credit Village Outdoor Art Show. Applications are now being accepted for this juried, non-profit show to take place on Sat 13 Jul, 11 am-7 pm; and Sun 14 July 14, 12-5 pm on the boardwalk of the Credit Village Marina, Port Credit. Any original, 2-dimensional work is acceptable. Submission deadline is Fri 29 Mar, 2002. Application forms may be picked up at local art supply stores, framing galleries, libraries or by writing to: Credit Village Outdoor Art Show, c/o 2630 Altadena Court, Mississauga, ON L5K 1G2. E-mail a request or visit our website E-mail: cvoas@guild.org Website: www.cvoas.guild.org ------------------------------------ Mar 29, 2002 POETRY ON VIDEO Seeking videos of up to 10 minutes for possible screening during poetry therapy conference. Slant on personal healing through writing. Send cover letter, tape and SASE mailer for return to: Karen van Meenen, 889 Harvard St, Rochester NY 14610 OR ren@eznet.net ------------------------------------ Mar 30, 2002 EXHIBITION PROPOSALS Seeking individual artist submissions and curatorial proposals for 2002 season. All media, solo and group shows. All exhibitions must be made up of at least 50% MN or NY artists. For more information contact: No Name Exhibitions, Box 581696, Minneapolis MN 55458 OR http://www.sopafactory.org ------------------------------------ Mar 30, 2002 TV WRITING CONTEST To find the best newtelevision writers and projects. Open to all. Up to $70000 in option money and $500 first prize. Entryfee. For more information contact: Lisa Vogel, aTalent Scout, 12228 Venice Blvd Suite 539, Los AngelesCA 90066 OR 310-281-8316 OR 310-397-3695(FAX) OR http://atalentscout.com OR Talent@aTalentScout.com ------------------------------------ Mar 30, 2002 WINDOWS ART PROJECT Jun 3-28, 2002. "Foodfor Thought." Exhibition infiltrates public and private spaces with the aim of integrating art intodaily life. Celebrate all things edible and explore how food brings together family and community.Juried. For more information contact: Rachel Strutt, Arts Council, 50 Evergreen St, Somerville MA02145 OR 617-625-6600x2985 OR http://www.somervilleartscouncil.org ------------------------------------ Mar 30, 2002 EXHIBITION PROPOSALS Seeking individual artist submissions and curatorial proposals for 2002 season. All media, solo and group shows. All exhibitions must be made up of at least 50% MN or NY artists. For more information contact: No Name Exhibitions, Box 581696, Minneapolis MN 55458 OR http://www.sopafactory.org ------------------------------------ March 31, 2002 PRIX ARS ELECTRONICA 2002 Digital Music; Computer Animation / Visual Effects; Interactive Art; Net Vision / Net Excellence Prix Ars Electronica 2002 International Competition for Cyberarts - now open to participation! Total Prize Money Euro 100.000 / US$ 88,466*) Info and Online Registration http://prixars.orf.at We are pleased to welcome you for the 16th time at the Prix Ars Electronica. Artists, scientists, researchers and developers are invited to participate in the annual cyberarts competition. On the site http://prixars.orf.at you will find all the information you need to take part in this year's Prix Ars Electronica and to submit your work by online registration. The categories are Digital Music; Computer Animation / Visual Effects; Interactive Art; Net Vision / Net Excellence. Deadline (postmarked) March 31, 2002, No participation fee! ------------------------------------ Mar 31, 2002 SCREENWRITING CONTEST Seeking character driven scripts that deal with the human pursuit of excellence. Scripts should be suitable for either theatrical or television production. Open to anyone. $5000 first place cash prize. For more information contact: American Cinema Foundation, 9911 W Pico Blvd Suite 510, Los Angeles CA 90035 OR 310-286-9420 OR 310-286-7914(FAX) OR http://www.cinemafoundation.com OR acinema@cinemafoundation.com ------------------------------------ Mar 31, 2002 AWARD FOR NEW WRITERS $1200 & publication for unpublished story under 8000 words. Fee $12/story. Contact: http://www.glimmertrain.com ------------------------------------ Apr 09, 2002 EN FOCO NEW WORKS PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS 2002 photographers of African, Asian, Latino, Native American, Pacific Islander and Aleutian heritage, to create or complete in depth, photographic work which explores themes emanating from their personal experiences En Foco's sixth New Works Photography Awards program is open to photographers of African, Asian, Latino, Native American, Pacific Islander and Aleutian heritage, to create or complete indepth, photographic work which explores themes emanating from their personal experiences, in any style and/or genre (documentary, autobiographical, landscape, abstract, digital, pinhole, alternative processes, etc). The purpose of this award is to provide a context for photography which is empowering, while asserting its importance and significance to the art world. Since 1974 En Foco has provided a vital source of images and cultural awareness, with an array of services and support that has nurtured talented photographers of diverse cultures. The deadline is Aprill 9th, 2002 (postmark) and notifications will be made by June 1st. Materials will only be returned if a self-addressed envelope with sufficient postage is provided. Four photographers will be selected to receive an honorarium, photographic supplies (varies according to funding year), technical assistance and a culminating group exhibition in the New York area, and/or publication in Nueva Luz photographic journal. 1. Your work must address issues that are relevant to your personal experience. Photographic imagery should contain a cultural consciousness that is grounded in identity and the search for a personal statement. This is open to your interpretation! 2. You may submit any photobased work for a new project idea, or work in progress. Decisions will be based upon quality of images submitted and ability to complete the proposed project by December 1, 2002. 3. The final portfolio must consist of 16-20 matted exhibition quality images. Exhibition venue is determined after the work is completed; payment of the ($400) honorarium is made at this time. 4. Applicants are encouraged to become En Foco members at time of submission. 5. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, green card holders or permanent U.S. residents, of Latino, African, Asian, Native American, Pacific Islander or Aleutian heritage. 6. Undergraduate students are not eligible. Must be at least 18 to participate. PLEASE SEND 1. A one page written description/statement about your project. Describe specific aspects such as subject matter, context, content, location and philosophical issues as applicable. 2. A one-page biography and/or resume. 3. Slides (15 to 20) labeled with your name, title of image/series, year, size and medium. Inkjet prints are also acceptable. 4. A cover letter including your name, address, title of project, phone number, email. 5. A self-addressed envelope with enough postage for the safe return of your materials. Members may indicate if slides are to be placed in the Photographers Slide Registry. Slides received without sufficient return postage will not be returned. 6. *Members, free. Non members should submit a check for $10 processing fee, OR, for those wishing to become members, submit $45 which includes a subscription to Nueva Luz photographic journal, placement in the Slide Registry, Portfolio Reviws and invitations to all En Foco events (memberships are tax-deductible). 7. Submit the above information to En Foco, Inc. Attn New Works, 32 East Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, NY 10468 tel & fax 718/584-7718 info@enfoco.org ------------------------------------ Apr 15, 2002 POETRY CONTEST Open to any poet who has not previously published a full-length collection. 48-80 pages long. For complete guidelines contact: Tupelo Press, Box 539, Dorset VT 05251 OR 802-366-8185 OR http://www.tupelopress.org ------------------------------------ ONGOING: ARTISTS AND WRITERS WANTED, ELEVEN BULLS Eleven Bulls is a website and a magazine, dealing in the freshest writing and art. We seek fellow website users and magazine readers to submit work, and to enjoy the work of others. We are currently accepting submissions of all kinds, except reviews. More information is available at http://www.elevenbulls.com Please send submissions to submit@elevenbulls.com General inquiries will be answered at editor@elevenbulls.com ------------------------------------ ONGOING: ARTS AT THE MARKET, CALL FOR ARTISTS (TORONTO) Ongoing deadlines for Arts at the Market - All media, juried - Ongoing call for artists for outdoor art exhibition every Saturday, 9 am-5 pm, from May to October 2002, at the historical St Lawrence Market grounds in downtown Toronto. Get your submissions in ASAP, for spots are limited. Send 5 slides/photos, artist's statement/resume, SASE and $10. (non-refundable processing fee) to: Lucilla Bonfanti c/o Arts at the Market, Administration Office, 92 Front St E, Toronto ON M5E 1C4. For more information call 416 267 6755, or e-mail E-mail: artsatstlawrence@hotmail.com ------------------------------------ ONGOING: CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: SCULPTORS SOCIETY OF CANADA / LA SOCIETE DES SCULPTEURS DU CANADA Open call to select Canadian sculptors and curators for exhibition consideration, 2003/2004 gallery programming. Continuing the SSC mandate to encourage and support professional contemporary artists, an important showcase - exclusively for Canadian sculptors working in a variety of media and styles. Entry deadline: Ongoing. Submissions must include the following: exhibition proposal, artist(s)/curator statement, professional resume, 20 slides with description - including dimensions, medium, value, SASE. Send submissions to: Canadian Sculpture Centre / Exhibition Submission, Exchange Tower, P O Box 40, 130 King St W, Toronto ON M5X 1B5. ------------------------------------ ONGOING: VISUAL ARTISTS REPRESENTATION BY BNSTUDIOS INTERNATIONAL Artists from around the globe are invited to submit their artwork for review in consideration of representation by the agency BNStudios International. Electronic submissions are accepted by submitting either 1. Website or 2. jpg images (3 only under 50k each) Please include a bio, price sheet and contact information. BNStudios International is a Full Service Art Agency and Gallery offering assistance to Artists and their Artistic Careers. The Agency is based in Canada, but works Internationally with staff members from around the globe. Further information can be found by visiting our website at http://www.barbniles.com ------------------------------------------------------------- ONGOING: FISCAL SPONSORSHIP FOR DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKERS Documentary Educational Resources will offer their support as a non-profit, fiscal sponsor, to grant seeking independent documentary filmmakers. Interested filmmakers should send a letter of inquiry with a brief description and one page budget of their project to: Cynthia Close, Executive Director, Documentary Educational Resources, 101 Morse Street, Watertown MA 02472. (Fax: 617-926-9519 or email: docued@der.org also accepted) ------------------------------------------------------------- ONGOING: SOROS DOCUMENTARY FUND FOR FILMMAKERS PROGRAM OBJECTIVE. The Soros Documentary Fund supports international documentary films and videos on current and significant issues in human rights, freedom of expression, social justice, and civil liberties. Priority is given to projects addressing contemporary issues. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS. Documentaries may be film or video projects. Individuals from around the world may apply. If applicants have a 501(c)(3) nonprofit fiscal sponsor, a current tax certification letter must be provided. Applicants must have creative and budgetary control over the proposed documentary. Please be aware the Soros Documentary Fund is highly competitive. Only a fraction of submitted proposals will be funded. Three distinct project categories will be considered for funding: Initial seed funds Projects in preproduction Projects in production or postproduction Funding requests must be submitted to the Open Society Institute's Soros Documentary Fund with all required information and work samples. SEED FUNDS. Applicants seeking seed funds must have completed no more than two films or videos, not including student projects. These funds are for developing projects in the research or preproduction phase. Grants for this category range up to $15,000. Grantees receiving seed funds may reapply for additional support at the production or postproduction project stage. The new application must be accompanied by a work in progress sample tape and a comprehensive project update. Checklist of required information and materials. A treatment or project synopsis in English, including a statement of objective; narrative summary; status of the project; list of primary personnel, director's filmography; and a comprehensive distribution/marketing strategy. A one page summary outline in English of the information requested above. A comprehensive project budget in USD, including amount secured to date and a complete list of funding sources.A completed prior work of the director of the proposed documentary on VHS (NTSC, PAL, or SECAM). If no film or video sample is available, a creative work indicating an artistic point of view and the ability to tell a story using a visual medium is required. PROJECTS IN PREPRODUCTION. Preproduction funds are available to projects in preparation for production. Applicants are required to submit a completed prior work of the director, preferably a documentary. The maximum grant in this category is $25,000. Applicants awarded preproduction grants may not reapply for funds under the work in progress category. All information and materials requested under the seed fund category are also required for a preproduction project. PROJECTS IN PRODUCTION OR POSTPRODUCTION. Works in progress include projects in production or postproduction. The maximum grant in this category is $50,000 but will average $25,000. Applicants are required to submit rushes, rough cut, or fine cut of the work in progress. All information and materials requested under the seed and preproduction categories are also required for a work in progress. WORK SAMPLES. Please label all work samples with the name of the project, director, producer, and total running time. Work samples will be returned, but we are not responsible for lost or damaged materials. REVIEW PROCESS. All grant proposals will initially be reviewed by the Open Society Institute-New York Arts and Culture Regional Program. Documentary film and video projects accepted for final review will be submitted to the Soros Documentary Fund Advisory Board for grant making recommendations. The Board will meet quarterly. There are no application deadlines. If your project is accepted for Board review, you will receive a final grant determination within three to six months of submission of all required materials. PROPOSAL SUBMISSIONS. Proposals should be sent to the attention of Diane Weyermann, Director of the Arts and Culture Regional Program, Open Society Institute, 400 West 59th Street, New York, New York 10019, USA. You will receive a letter from OSI within two weeks confirming receipt of your application materials and requesting additional information if needed. Diane Weyermann, Program Director dweyermann@sorosny.org  Kyoko Inouye, Program Coordinator kinouye@sorosny.org ------------------------------------ ONGOING: AARON SISKIND FOUNDATION PHOTOGRAPHY FELLOWSHIPS - up to $5,000. For application, send SASE: Aaron Siskind Foundation, School of Visual Arts, 214 E 21st St., New York, NY 10028 or http://www.aaronsiskind.org ------------------------------------ ONGOING: SCULPTORS SOCIETY OF CANADA / LA SOCIETE DES SCULPTEURS DU CANADA CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS Open call to select Canadian sculptors and curators for exhibition consideration, 2003/2004 gallery programming. Continuing the SSC mandate to encourage and support professional contemporary artists, an important showcase - exclusively for Canadian sculptors working in a variety of media and styles. Entry deadline: Ongoing. Submissions must include the following: exhibition proposal, artist(s)/curator statement, professional resume, 20 slides with description - including dimensions, medium, value, SASE. Send submissions to: Canadian Sculpture Centre / Exhibition Submission, Exchange Tower, P O Box 40, 130 King St W, Toronto ON M5X 1B5. ------------------------------------ ONGOING: GUNK FOUNDATION PUBLIC ARTS GRANTS - offers up to $5,000 in support of public projects. Send SASE to The Gunk Foundation/Critical Press, Attn: Ms. Lennom, PO Box 333, Gardiner, NY 12525 or call (914) 255-8252 ------------------------------------ ONGOING: NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TV CULTURAL DIVERSITY PROJECT - Seeks proposals from documentary filmmakers of diverse backgrounds for Explorer. Info: NGT, 1145 17th St NW, Washington DC 20036 or (202) 857-7680 ------------------------------------ ONGOING: KNOX-GALESBURG SYMPHONY - seeks compositions for performance. Contact Bruce Polay, Knox-Galesburg Symphony, Knox College, Campus Box 5, Galesburg, IL 62401 or bpolay@knox.knox.edu ------------------------------------ ONGOING: MILKWEED NATIONAL FICTION PRIZE - seeks unpublished novels and collections of short stories or novellas. Award includes publication and $2,000 cash. For guidelines and information, visit http://www.milkweed.org or contact: Milkweed Editions, National Fiction Prize, 430 First Ave. North, Suite 400, Minneapolis, MN 55401-1743. (612) 332-3192. Fax: (612) 332-6248. ------------------------------------