FIELDWORK - CALL FOR PROPOSALS

fieldwork is accepting proposals for its 2012-13 exhibition season
For information on fieldwork and to download a pdf with detailed submission information go to:  www.fieldworkproject.com
Contact:  fieldworkproject@gmail.com

DEADLINE:  March 15, 2011

fieldwork is an outdoor art space dedicated to presenting new, site-specific installations biannually for the public to discover.  It is located in a small field in eastern Ontario, close to the town of Perth, next to a gravel road.
There are two exhibition periods each year:  Spring/Summer, and Autumn/Winter.

fieldwork is a not-for-profit project, volunteer-run by the fieldwork Collective and is supported by The Ontario Arts Council.

ELIGIBILITY:

Artists or collaborations of creative people (including Landscape Architects, Designers, Multimedia artists) are welcome to submit proposals for installation at the field site, or for digital installations to be linked to the website. The work proposed is intended to be site-specific (ie. conceived for, and related to, the field) and may be in any media.  Attention to the integrity of the land as well as public safety must be given.

KEY DATES:

March 15, 2011: Deadline for receipt of applications
May 31, 2011:  Notification of acceptance

Spring/Summer 2012
Installation period: May 1-15, 2012
Exhibition period: May 15 - September 7, 2012

Autumn/Winter 2012/13
Installation period:  September 1-15, 2012
Exhibition period: September 15, 2012 - May 1, 2013.

Friday

Since turning to environmental art, Marc Walter (pictured: Le Village des esprits V) has created indoor and outdoor universes from organic material. As a follow-up to his 2008 installation in Gatineau Park, the artist, who was awarded the Grand prix d’excellence 2007 by the Fondation des arts, des lettres et de la culture en Outaouais, recreates his “spirit village” for Espace Odyssée - a poetic combination of photographic and sculptural impressions for which he is renowned.
VERNISSAGE this Friday June 18 from 6pm to 8pm
Invited performer : a duo by Colores Andinos
Admission is free, come one come all.
Art-image | Maison de la culture de Gatineau
855 boulevard de la Gappe, Gatineau

La Petite Mort Gallery presents . . . One Night Only Exhibit
LEAH HICKS
New Paintings
Friday June 18, 2010 / 7 - 10pm
306 Cumberland

SECRET GARDEN
Artist:  Angelina McCormick
Vernissage:  Friday June 18th, 2010, 17:00 - 20:00
On View:  June 18th – August 28th, 2010
Mon - Fri 10:00 -18:00, Sat 10:00-15:00
The Red Wall Gallery is located in SPAO at 168 Dalhousie, at the corner of Bruyère, in the Byward Market.

Friday

Galerie McKenzie Marcotte is pleased to present "Figures of Speech," a series of abstract paintings by John F. Marok. Everyone is welcome to the vernissage on Friday June 11 at 7 pm. The exhibition will continue until July 5 2010. 26 Sully Rd. in Wakefield Qc.

Wurm Gallery / Invisible Cinema presents:
Saudade: Tales of Longing - New Paintings by Sherry Garcia
One Month Exhibit
June 11 - July 7, 2010
Opening Night: Friday June 11th, 2010 8pm
Bonus: Drinks, Snacks & Tunes
319 Lisgar St.

Friday and Saturday

On June 11th and 12th at Arts Court Theatre (2 Daly Ave. Ottawa, ON), Propeller Dance presents "Shedding Light", an evening of original performance works by Propeller Dance Company and a showcase of our recreational program, shedding light on the beauty, inspiration and pure artistry of integrated dance. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15
for students/low-income and are on sale now at the Arts Court Box office - 613-564-7240. Doors open at 6:30 for the silent auction (silent auction payment by cash and cheque only). Show starts at 7:30pm.

Friday

One last time: As many may know by now, the Aloha Room on Bank St. is pretty much on its last legs. Deemed to cease being altogether due to management issues and a lack of human traffic, this once hoppin' waterhole will be celebrated one last time. So let's give it one last hurrah and make the best of a fun evening featuring live music, poetry, local art...and whatever. 19+/free admission; Friday, July 10, 2009 at 8:00pm to Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 2:00am; 323 Bank St. (Below Barrymores)

Born in Germany, and now based in Ottawa, local photographer Jo Kressin will be exhibiting original photographs (pictured, "seasons over") at the Manx Pub (370 Elgin St.) from April 6 to May 3, 2009. Surprisingly, you haven't yet missed the opening reception, April 19, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Equally surprising, you haven't yet missed the opening reception of "FOUR SIGHT", a Focus-4 Exhibit featuring Ray Piesina; Bill Woodley; Gerald Smith and Claudia Salguero presented by The Foyer Gallery, situated at entrance #1, the Nepean Sportsplex (1701 Woodroffe Ave.) Vernissage will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2009 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. despite the fact that the show ends the next day. 

La Petite Mort Gallery presents *fresh juice* aka "The-Five-Day-One-Night-Stand" a group exhibit featuring small, affordable, and fresh new drawings and paintings by some of the gallery's brand new members, and some ol' timers too. Starting tonight, April 17,  from 7 - 10 p.m., and runs 'til the 23rd.

Lady Evelyn Alternative School is holding its annual Fundraiser and Night Out at Patrick Gordon Framing (160 Elm St.) on Friday, April 17th. There's a silent art auction, and, if that's not enough, there will be door prizes and raffles sponsored by Raw Sugar Café, Shanghai Restaurant, Wabi Sabi, Workshop Boutique, Donald Kwan, Canteen Art Shop+Gallery, The Green Door Restaurant, Oz Café, Domus Café (courtesy of Tracy Arnett), The Singing Pebble Book Store, HBK Concepts Salon, Star Gymnastics, Camp Fortune, Cuckoo's Nest Designs, and many others. The fundraiser runs from 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. (Silent Auction bidding open from 8:00pm to 10:30pm).