Ongoing calls for submission: Review dates are May 1st, October 1st
The Crawl
space
Trap\door
Newsletter Vol. 2 Iss. 4
July&
August 2006
Trap\door
is the name of the new artist run centre in Lethbridge, Alberta.
The name was chosen because of its connotations with the hidden, the undiscovered,
the potentialities present but not yet surfaced, the surprise that comes
when you suddenly drop through a previously-solid floor and plummet,
like Alice, to vexation and enlightenment.
Presently we are a centre without a space, so don’t try to find us. We’ll
find you.
The new online version of The Crawl Space contains information that could not
be contained by our print version.
Check out the latest on…
News
Contemporary Art in Lethbridge
Local Exhibition Venues
Regional Exhibitions
& Festivals
Calls for submissions
Jobs
WORKSHOPS
& COURSES
CLASSIFIEDS ...and much more.
News
Community
Trap\door is pleased to announce is has recently joined the AAARC (Alberta Association
of Artist Run Centres). This is an association whose members include The New
Gallery, Stride Gallery, Latitude 53, Truck, SNAP Gallery, Harcourt House.
Upcoming
Events
TRAP\DOOR FUNDRAISERS
Amazing Race Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, July 29 -- Henderson Park Tickets $10 individual, $15 pair
Teams will embark on a scavenger hunt in Henderson Park, to be followed by a
barbecue and awards ceremony at 9:00pm.
Sock
Hop
Early September (date TBA) -- Trianon Gallery Join Trap\door for a
back-to-school fall celebration with a 1950s flair.
We’ll deliver all the details on the when, where, and how to your email
Inbox in the weeks to come.
Thank
you!!!
Nancy McPhee joined the Trap\door Board of Directors in 2005
and proved to be an indispensable addition. Throughout her term she went far
beyond her duties by volunteering extra time and energy for many of our projects
including the Spelling Bee and the collaborative exhibition with the University
of Lethbridge Art Gallery, "Narrative Threads and Other Yarns". Nancy
will be greatly missed, and we wish her the absolute best in her move to Montreal.
We would also like to thank the following people for their generous donations
to Trap\door.
• Victoria Baster
• Laura Kenwood
• Blake O'Brien
The
Annual Trap\door Yard Sale has come and gone. Thanks to all who made a contribution.
Be sure to start your Trap\door Yard Sale collection of items anew until our
next request for donations in late Spring of 2007.
Trap\door
Members-At-Large
Trap\door member Josephine Mills and board member Leila
Armstrong have co-authored a commentary for CJC (Canadian Journal of
Communication) on same-sex marriage. The piece, titled "Love and Marriage,"
will appear in the forthcoming special issue on sexualities.
David Hoffos has solo exhibitions opening at the Dunlop (Central and Sherwood) August 12. David has also joined the resident company of artists (as head designer) at Theatre Junction at the newly renovated Grand Theatre in Calgary. First show opens Halloween night.
Dana Inkster’s The Art of Autobiography: Redux I, a piece created specifically for the Trap/door exhibition Narrative and Other Yarns in 2006, is finding new audiences this summer in Toronto’s Pleasure Dome curation “Something In The Air Speaking of Stories, Pictures of Dread” on July 6th; then again at Groupe Intervention Vidéo’s annual big screen outdoor presentation of “Vidéos de femmes dans le parc” in Montreal on August 22nd and again in the McMaster Museum of Art’s group show, "The Life and Death and I.D." from August 31 – November 2, 2006.
Mary-Anne McTrowe is in a group show in Stride’s Main Gallery’s “Super String” curated by Anthea Black from July 14 - August 12, 2006. Opening reception is Friday, July 14 at 8p.m. in Calgary.
Contemporary
art in Lethbridge
ARTWALK: “NO EXPLICIT CONTENT MEMBERS’ SHOW”
September 17 -- City Hall The 2006 Trap\door Members’ Show focuses
on themes of public space, interaction, and censorship.
CURRENT
Southern Alberta Art Gallery
Date: June 24 – September 10, 2006
Current is the exhibition guest curated by Allan Harding MacKay, one of the
founding members of the SAAG. It features 43 artists from Lethbridge and surrounding
area and marks the thirtieth anniversary of the Southern Alberta Art Gallery
and the Centennial of the City of Lethbridge.
Local
Exhibition Venues
NEW!!
There has also been a new gallery open up in China town. It is connected to
the "Unique Boutique" located at 314 2nd Avenue South (below Jack
& Jills skin and nail clinic, and right beside the Tongue n Groove). This
is a bright new space that attracts a variety of clientele. The gallery is still
looking for local talent to showcase their art. Any inquiries can be made to
Dustin Schmidt at 332.3788 or Sarah Schmidt at 332.3822.
NEW!!
Jamie Eppert has opened up a new restaurant in the Legion (on Mayor Magrath
Drive). It is a seperate entity from the legion and will be providing some space
for local artists to display and sell their work. She will handle all of the
sales and is excited about added some local flair to her new establishment.
If you have any questions please call Jamie at 327.6683(w) or 332.0293 (c)
Bowman
Arts Centre, 811 5th Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB.
(Corner of Stafford Drive South and 5th Avenue South)
Gallery hours:
9 AM to 7 PM, weekdays, July and August
9 AM to 9 PM, weekdays, September through June
10 AM to 4 PM, Saturdays.
Music Room Gallery
Shirley Wyngaard Gallery
Showcase Display
Artists interested in displaying and selling their work should call: (403) 327.2813
Joan Waterfield Gallery
Yates
Memorial Centre
10th Street &
4th Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB. (east of City Hall)
Gallery hours:
10 AM to 4 PM, weekdays, and during theatre events
Note: Exhibitions maybe interrupted to accommodate rentals and events!
Regional
Exhibitions & Festivals
more
info to come..
Ongoing calls for
submission: Review dates are May 1st, October 1st
One Inch Punch!!! (The Button Show)
ONE INCH PUNCH is a one night stand of original artwork on one inch buttons.
We invite you to submit your design for a one inch button and the top 50 will
be displayed in our gallery show in one of the most unique events of the year.
The night of the show we welcome you to come and see the hottest button designs
where buttons will be available for purchase in random packages of five. Didn't
get the button you wanted?
Feel free to trade with other button pushers at the show.
DJ coco bryce and t-shirt designs from les robots are on the scene to keep things
going through the night.
It's free to submit your artwork and free to participate in the show if you're
chosen. In fact, if you're one of the artists chosen for One Inch Punch, we'll
give you five copies of your button for free!
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: FRIDAY, JULY 7
Complete submission details: www.lesrobots.ca/oneinchpunch
Les Robots
www.lesrobots.ca
416.767.5115
is accepting proposals to be considered for the our 2007- 2008 programming year,
running July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008. Please review submission guidelines before
submitting your proposal.
Submission Deadline:
August 1, 2006 before 5pm
TO ASSIST OUR STAFF PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
Proposals must include:
* an artist and or curatorial statement (no more than one page)
* a project proposal and schedule of activities (if applicable)
* an equipment list or itemization of special technical needs
* a current CV ( no more than two pages)
* a slide / CD-R list (no more than 1 page)
* Support materials:
**up to 20 slides / CD-R images (including total of 20 for group submissions).
CD-Roms (MAC, JPeg, low res. 72 dpi / 1024 x 768 pixel, 500K / 0.5MB max., RGB
or SRGB colour mode files only)
**video NTSC compatible or DVD, max 10 minutes long and cued up (please, any
CD-R video must be accessed only with one of the following plug-ins: Quicktime,
RealPlayer, Shockwave, Windows Media Player or Flash.)
**audio cassette or cd,
**printed matter (may include essays, reviews, non-original documents of artworks
that cannot otherwise be described in slide or video format).
* S.A.S.E (self-addressed stamped envelope), if you would like your support
material returned. (please ensure correct postage for return of support material).
NOTE: Dossiers that are not claimed or pre-stamped will be desposed of after
Sept 30, 2006
DO NOT INCLUDE: laser-copies of images, original artwork, binders, folders or
staples. (Paper clips only please).
At this time we are unable to accept applications over the internet (no URL's)
or by Fax.
For more info. about aceartinc. and a floor plan please visit www.aceart.org
Send packages to:
aceartinc.
2nd Flr. 290 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 0T2, p:204-944-9763, f:204-944-9101
e:gallery@aceart.org
Latitude 53 is currently seeking to fill a full-time position to enhance our relationships with artists, funders, and the general community, and to complement our strong programming history.
The
Program Officer is responsible for the following areas of programming:
communications, publication coordination, and artistic technical and facility
support.
This employee plays an essential role in the animation of contemporary visual
culture in the greater Edmonton region and beyond, while working with some of
the most dynamic and diverse artists in Canada today. A strong belief in artistic
freedom and autonomy, and a solid support in alternative media and alternative
mindsets is a must. The ability and experience to lead small productive working
groups is required, along with solid communication skills and working familiarity
with various computer software programs and audio visual equipment.
You must enjoy a diverse team-fuelled environment and enjoy being challenged;
be a critical thinker with innovative approaches to barriers. The ideal candidate
will be energetic and goal-oriented, will have background in or knowledge of
contemporary visual culture in Canada; possess excellent organizational and
communication skills; and have experience in volunteer coordination, public
relations, project coordination and grant writing.
This positions require 32 - 37 hours per week and salary is $20 000. - 24 500.
annually, commensurate with experience. Performance is reviewed annually following
an initial probation period of three months.
Interested individuals should forward their cover letter and resume by 08 July
2006 to:
Program
Officer Search
Latitude 53 Contemporary Visual Culture
10248 - 106 Street
Edmonton, AB T5J 1H5
Attn: Todd Janes, Executive Director
Email: todd.janes@latitude53.org
(If by email, please specify the position in the subject line and include attachments
in RTF format)
Latitude
53 thanks all applicants for their interest, but only short-listed candidates
will be contacted.
Program Officer – Job Description
Function: Reporting to the Executive Director, the Program Officer is responsible
for the following areas of programming: communications; publication coordination;
artistic, technical, and facility support.
Communications
• coordinates media relations for all programming activities, including
the creation of publicity materials;
• coordinates materials for programming including invitations, advertisements,
web/digital related materials, catalogues, and didactic material.
Facilities
• preparation of exhibition space for programming, documentation,
and publicity;
• works with Development Officer in coordinating volunteers as needed;
• acts as the primary contact for facility and rentals coordination;
• markets Latitude 53 for event rentals;
• drafts and updates rental agreements and liquor license;
• equipment maintenance and loan coordination; and
• maintenance and development of the resource centre
fifty3
-Works with the Editorial Committee in planning and coordinating issues of fifty3,
with specific responsibilities in:
• maintaining production schedule;
• ensuring artist/writer payments;
• copyright clearance;
• maintenance of contributors and production files;
• financial reporting;
• assisting with grant application for additional funding;
• coordinates production of fifty3;
• functions as the liaison hub to designer, Editorial Committee, printer
and Development Officer
• explores alternative avenues of funding, including cash and in-kind
sponsorships;
• and coordinates circulation, distribution and marketing for fifty3.
Programming
Committee
Works with the Programming Committee in planning and coordinating program selection,
with the following specific responsibilities:
• prepares packages for advance review, ensuring that all materials are
in order;
• coordinates responses to artists;
• works with the Executive Director to develop complementary programming;
• coordinates various activities of exhibition enhancement (including
artist talks, panel discussions, publications and catalogues); and
• responsible for documentation of programming activities and return of
artist's materials and documentation.
Visualeyez
• assists Executive Director on annual programming, granting applications
and reporting;
• assists with pre-event planning and activities for annual Festival;
• performs key programming activities associated with actual festival
times, including, publicity, media relations, artist and audience relations,
documentation, logistics execution, etc.
• responsible for post-festival wrap up and assisting with final reporting
and activities.
submitted by Mary-Anne McTrowe
members-at-large
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Let us keep the Trap\door community in the loop.
If you have news to share about your participation in an upcoming exhibition,
conference or cultural presentation, please send information to:
newsletter@trapdoorarc.com
OUR MANDATE
Trap\door is a non-profit artist run centre founded in 2004. Dedicated to the
promotion of contemporary visual art which is challenging and critical, the
purpose of Trap\door is to encourage experimentation by artists whose work challenges
and explores the peripheries of their discipline. With a focus on emerging artists,
Trap\door offers a space for creative research, development, and exploration.
Through the presentation of innovative regional, national, and international
contemporary art, Trap\door is committed to assessing and servicing the needs
of our membership and, by acting as a forum for the exchange of ideas, contributing
to the cultural richness and diversity of our community.
Contact
Us
If you would like more information on an upcoming event, want to volunteer your
time and/or services or have any comments or suggestions for us, please drop
us a line.
We would love to hear from you!
General inquiries: info@trapdoorarc.com
Volunteer info: volunteers@trapdoorarc.com
Memberships: membership@trapdoorarc.com
Newsletter: newsletter@trapdoorarc.com
You
can also send us correspondence:
Trap\door Artist Run Centre
c/o 811 5 Avenue South
Lethbridge, AB T1J 0V2