Community Artists Niagara Call
OPEN CALL FOR PRESENTERS/WORKSHOP LEADERS – July 2010
Community Artists Niagara is accepting proposals for lectures and workshops relating to the War of 1812 in Niagara, the lifestyles and skills of the era and associated themes to link contemporary issues. The presentations will be scheduled between October 2010 and April 2011 in the “Dispatches 2012” Project in Niagara Falls, approved by Ontario’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
“Dispatches 2012” intends to develop meaningful opportunities for residents of Niagara to participate in arts, culture and heritage skills to support activities related to the commemoration of the Bicentennial of the War of 1812. Stimulating presentations would include not only a history component but be multi-disciplinary and could include performance art, mixed media arts as well as traditional trades and skills of the era.
We seek museum interpreters, artists, crafts/trades people, historians, reenactors, and other culture specialists who can excite the historical imaginations in the minds of their audience, who can lead interactive, or heritage, or art-based learning sessions or projects as they communicate social and historical information in an engaging and entertaining manner.
There are 2 types of presentations:
A Lecture could include topics such as food; the social scene; settling the frontier, architecture, fashion; first nations culture, tradition and alliances; how to be an effective communicator of heritage and culture ideas.
A Workshop transforms the lecture theme by teaching practical skills development. For example, The Costume Seminar presented in May 2010 was followed by a workshop to cut fabric for 3 garments and review sewing techniques. Heritage trades presenters and historic sutlers are invited to set up demonstrations and sales displays at a Heritage Trades Fair proposed for mid-October over the Doors Open weekend.
Requirements and Information
Please provide a brief description (maximum1 page) outlining your concept, duration of the presentation, audience size for workshops, targeted age group and the fee expected. The “Dispatches 2012” Project budget suggests artistic rates from the Ontario Arts Council. Attach a brief CV, contact information and if available, a website address or several photos of past projects to support your concept.
This call for proposals is open to CAn members, staff and volunteers of Niagara community partners and other presenters who wish to come to Niagara Falls to deliver their presentations. Travel honouraria may be available. CAn subscribes to the Employment Equity principles and gratefully thank all those who demonstrate an interest in participating; however, we will only be following-up on selected proposals. If you wish to discuss your proposal, email CAn with the subject “ask Susan to contact me” and we will reply as soon as possible.
Send submissions to:
Community Artists Niagara,
4323 Queen St.
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 2K7
Email: communityartistsniagara@gmail.com
Phone: 905-289-296-6251
Organization Description
Founded in 2008, Community Artists Niagara strives to enrich community life in Niagara Falls by fostering an appreciation in the arts through active involvement in a variety of creative experiences.