Sept. 21, 2023

Two Opportunities for Indigenous Artists

“Indigenous Place Keeping Program” Art(icles) of a Treaty: Histories, Presents and Futurisms

1) Call for Artworks

 

Who: 

Indigenous artists with all levels of experience, local (Treaty 7 and Treaty 7-based) and national 

 

What: 

We’re looking to exhibit existing artworks (digital, 2-dimensional, performances, video/sound installation, literary and small sculptural art) 

 

Where: 

Atrium of the Municipal Building, Calgary, AB 

 

When: 

  • Deadline to apply is 4:30 p.m. MST, September 29, 2023 
  • Project starts October 2023 
  • Project ends March 2024 

 

How much: 

Up to $3,000 per artist (CARFAC exhibit rates) 

 

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2) Call for Programming

 

Who: 

Indigenous artists, performers and academics with all levels of experience 

 

What: 

We’re looking to commission Indigenous educational presentations, workshops and performances such as dance, music, art, writing and poetry. 

 

Where: 

Programming will take place in the Municipal Building, Calgary 

 

When:

  • Deadline to apply is 4:30 p.m. MST, September 29, 2023
  • Project starts September 2023 
  • Project ends December 2023 

 

How much: 

Artist fees up to $2000 + GST if applicable 

 

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Information Session / Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023 / 6 pm: 

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89760792929?pwd=OTNmcmt0QUN1N21kWnFTdUlJdVRwZz09

Meeting ID: 897 6079 2929
Passcode: 635845

For more information, contact Jessica McMann at Jessica.McMann@calgary.ca