In recognition of the significance and outstanding beauty of the Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, the Blue Mountains Cultural Centre will launch The World Heritage Artists in Residence Program in June 2015. This program consists of a 6-week artist residency for one artist at Bilpin international ground for Creative initiatives, sponsored by the Blue Mountains Cultural Centre, to create a new body of work in response to the World Heritage Area followed by an exhibition at the Blue Mountains City Art Gallery. Emerging, mid-career and established visual artists working in any medium from Australia and overseas are encouraged to apply.

The aim of the program is to support excellence and innovation in the development of new work and to facilitate professional development opportunities for emerging, mid-career and established artists in a nurturing environment. The residency encourages artists to draw inspiration from one of the world’s most environmentally and historically significant locations – The Blue Mountains World Heritage Area. The Blue Mountains have always been of inspiration for many well known artists, who produced works which are now held in Australia’s most significant galleries and collections. The

World Heritage Artist in Residency Program provides a platform for artists to create new, quality work, to preserve and interpret the history of the Blue Mountains, to educate current and future generations and to continue the great legacy of artists who have been inspired by the Blue Mountains. Artists are required to submit a concept proposal in their application form, outlining what they are planning to produce for the exhibition at the Blue Mountains City Art Gallery.

The selected artist will be supported along the way by expert staff including the BigCi Residency Team, led by Artistic Director Rae Bolotin and the Blue Mountains Cultural Centre Exhibition Team to ensure their time during the residency is as inspiring and productive as possible.

For more information please email Sabrina Roesner, Exhibitions Manager at sroesner@bmcc.nsw.gov.au

DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION FORM & GUIDELINES HERE

KEY DATES & CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

Call for Submissions
1 June – 24 July 2015
Application Form and Guidelines will be available online from 1 June 2015.

Successful artist to be announced
Monday 17 August

Residency Dates (not flexible)
17 February – 29 March 2016

Exhibition Dates
30 July – 11 September 2016

ABOUT BigCi – Bilpin international ground for Creative initiatives

BigCi, located in Bilpin, Blue Mountains, is an independent, artist run,  not for profit artist residency. BigCi provides a ground for the professional development of artists from various fields, such as the Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Literature, Music, Photography, Film, and Hybrid Arts. Artists undertake BigCi residencies to develop ideas, create new work or to deepen their existing art practice. BigCi is a large 8-acre property, right on the doorstep of Wollemi National Park, in the World Heritage listed Greater Blue Mountains, about one and a half hours drive from Sydney. Located along the dramatic Botanists Way, BigCi is within easy reach by car from the world famous Blue Mountains National Park and the stunning Gardens of Stone National Park.

Top Image: BEN PEARSE Moody Blue 2014, image courtesy the artist

Environmentally Responsible Print Practice Exhibition
McMaster Museum of Art

Deadline: August 7, 2015

Eligibility: This exhibition is open to USA and Canadian artists exploring print processes that promote safe practice and environmentally responsible options in print media. Accepted formats include: 2 and 3-dimensional works, book works, digital and installation-based work. Exhibition fees are paid to selected artists.

The exhibition commences in January 2016 at the McMaster Museum of Art, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada.

On Friday February 26, 2016 McMaster University will host an Environmentally Responsible Print Practice Symposium in the newly renovated Studio Art Facility followed by a Public Reception for this exhibition at the Museum.

The Environmentally Responsible Print Practice Exhibition is intended to gather and showcase print artists who are seeking alternative processes, materials and approaches in order to lighten the footprint of their practice and pursue safer studio options. This might include an exploration of new technologies and products or a revival of older pre-chemical approaches. Elimination of Volatile Organic Compounds and acids, utilization of biodegradable chemicals, DIY practices, adoption of AP approved products might be examples of a paradigm shift in the discipline. General awareness of how products are made, where they come from and how they are disposed of might also be considered. Artists are also invited to explore concepts that embrace sustainability (although this is not a requirement).

This exhibition is intended to gauge where we are and promote an open sharing of successes demonstrating that we can reduce hazards and environmental impacts without a sacrifice in quality of work.

Enter: Download submission information and entry forms (pdf)

or Contact: Judy Major-Girardin, McMaster School of the Arts,girardin@mcmaster.ca for more information.

About the McMaster Museum of Art
Established in 1967, McMaster Museum of Art (MMA) is a public, non-profit, university-affiliated gallery situated in the heart of McMaster University campus. The MMA, which houses the University’s internationally recognized collection of approximately 6000 art objects and antiquities, presents exhibitions and provides public programs through scholarly research and interpretation.

MCMASTER MUSEUM OF ART
Alvin A. Lee Building
McMaster University
1280 Main St W
Hamilton, ON L8S 4L6
905.525.9140 x.23241

Admission is Free
Museum hours: Tue/Wed/Fri 11am-5pm, Thu 11-7, Sat 12-5

museum@mcmaster.ca
http://museum.mcmaster.ca

Saving Endangered Species Int’l Playwriting Prize is pleased to announce that the 2016 Staged Readings of the winning plays will be performed to benefit The Jane Goodall Institute, and that all proceeds from the production will be donated to The Jane Goodall Institute.

The Jane Goodall Institute was founded by renowned primatologist Jane Goodall, and is a global nonprofit that empowers people to make a difference for all living things through research, public education and advocacy:

• To improve global understanding and treatment of great apes;
• To contribute to the preservation of great apes and their habitats; and
• To create a worldwide network of young people who have learned to care deeply for their human community, for all animals and for the environment, and who will take responsible action to care for them.

The SES Prize deadline is November 30th, so if you haven’t submitted a script yet, please put pen to paper, or fingers to keys, and write us a fantastic play!  www.sesprize.com

POSITION DESCRIPTION

PLAYA is looking for a Residency Manager who will live on location and oversee coordination and planning of the residency experience including pre-application communications, managing logistics of on-site residencies, and supporting Playa’s external programming.

PLAYA’s Mission

On the edge of the Great Basin, PLAYA offers creative individuals the space, the solitude and the community to reflect and to engage their work through its residency program. PLAYA supports innovative thinking through work in the arts, literature, natural sciences and other fields of creative inquiry and encourages dialogue between disciplines to bring positive change to the environment and the world.

PLAYA, in south central Oregon, is a retreat for creative individuals who are committed and passionate about their work and who will benefit from time spent in a remote location. PLAYA offers seclusion and quiet in a natural environment and the opportunity for interaction, if desired, with a cohort of residents and the local rural community. A residency provides the time and space to create substantive work or to research and reflect upon one’s creative or scientific processes. www.playasummerlake.org

The Residency Manager’s primary responsibility will be oversight of the residency program and to help create an unpressured and hospitable experience of solitude and creative interaction for residents. Working closely with the Executive Director, the Residency Manager will develop new programming that will enhance the residency experience as well as connecting with the local community and beyond.

The ideal candidate for this position will be a professional working artist or scientist with strong interpersonal communication skills and administrative experience, particularly within a non-profit. In addition the candidate should be organized, flexible, detail-oriented, and a self-motivated problem solver. Applicant must be committed to a multidisciplinary approach to change.

Applicant must have a minimum of 2 years experience working with diverse arts organizations (or equivalent) and possess strong knowledge and experience of careers in creative fields. The applicant should have experience with a variety of software including Word, Excel, Adobe Photoshop, social media and others. Experience in design, donor relations, program development or fundraising is helpful but not required. Send resume and cover letter to deborahford@playasummerlake.org.

Applicant must be comfortable living in an isolated rural community.

Duties and responsibilities include:

Managing Residency Program

• Refine and update necessary documents for residency program, including but not limited to guidelines, applications, evaluations, website content, schedules and more.
•  Organize and manage application process and selection committee
• Manage “submittable” information
• Maintain files on applicants
• Update residency schedules, studio spaces and more with spread sheets
• Communicate with applicants about pre-residency information and selection process
• Update and maintain database, mailing lists, alumni and donor contacts
• Assist with arrivals and departures, orientations and weekly dinner presence.
• Administer and collect check out sheets and evaluations.

Support communications and administration:
The Residency Manager will collaborate with the Executive Director to:

• Develop a strategic vision for integrating the arts and sciences and expanding recognition of Playa’s programs.
• Increase communications and programs within the local community
• Create and disseminate newsletters and media-releases, both online and print
• Maintain social media and web presence.
• Help identify and cultivate relevant new programming, emerging artists and scientists
• Assist with purchasing, bookkeeping and basic banking.
• Work with ED on building strong donor base, networking, advocacy and interaction with other nonprofits, corporations and partnerships locally and nationally.
• Communicate with, and some oversight of, Playa site assistant(s) and seasonal help.
• Maintain documentation about procedures and operations.

Hours: 40 hours per week with flexible scheduling. Some weekends and evenings required.
Compensation: $40,000-45,000 depending upon qualifications and experience.
How to apply: Send cover letter and resume with three references to:

deborahford@playasummerlake.org

Position start date: Open until filled.

PLAYA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, sex, religion, marital status or national origin.