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Application DEADLINE for Scugog Spring Studio Tour

Scugog Studio Tour logo2011 CALL FOR ARTISTS& ARTISANS
FOR THE 12TH ANNUAL
LAKE SCUGOG SPRING STUDIO TOUR
APR. 30th & MAY 1st 2011
Cover Page pdf
Application pdf
DELIVER all application material to Jean Telford-Rahme, 439 Kent St., Port Perry, ON. L9L 1N6 no later than Thursday, Sept. 2nd, 2010. Applicants hand delivering material should phone Jean at 905-985-1112 or email jetrahme@powergate.ca to ensure that someone is available to receive the submission. The LSSST is not responsible for any applications that arrive after the deadline. WWW.SCUGOGSTUDIOTOUR.CA


scaExhibitors Wanted for
The 1st Annual SCA Boardwalk Art Fair
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Palmer Park, Port Perry
Application deadline August 15
For more information and an exhibitor application form, visit www.scugogarts.ca
or contact 905 982-2121.


Art in Public Spaces Program
Public Art Competition – Open Call for Proposals
The Town of Ajax is holding a competition to select individual artists or creative teams to conceive, build and install site-specific works of public art at a number of locations throughout the Town. Artists or creative teams may submit proposals for one or more sites. The competition is open to artists residing in Canada. All submissions will be reviewed by a staff panel and the Recreation, Arts & Culture Advisory Committee before proceeding to Ajax Council for final approval.

Deadline for Submissions is Friday, October 1, 2010

Open call for proposals, which includes location descriptions, design considerations, selection criteria, and submission requirements - click here
Robert Gruber
Manager, Community & Cultural Development
Town of Ajax - Recreation & Culture
905-619-2529 ext. 7241


Attention Artists!

Town Hall 1873 is sponsoring a poster contest at the Port Perry Fair this year. The winning poster will be displayed at the Hall for the upcoming season, and the prize is $100. There are no restrictions on the design or the medium, we only ask that it be submitted on paper no smaller than 11"x17", and that it reflect a performing arts theme. Showcase your creativity and help bring some beautiful art to our wonderful Port Perry Fair!

To enter, simply bring your poster to the Port Perry Fairgrounds on either Friday, September 3 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm, or Saturday, September 4 from 9:00am to 11:00am.

If you have any questions, you can contact Jennifer Hamilton at jenjhamilton@gmail.com


Artists wanted for McLean Community Centre, Ajax

  • The Town of Ajax offers free space at McLean Community Centre (95 Magill Drive, Ajax) to local artists and members of the PineRidge Arts Council for six exhibitions per year.
    Check back, 2010 full.



Call to Artists – Reflections of Hope Art Show, October 23, 2010 to January 1, 2011

Submission Deadline – September 7, 2010

This show is a forum for artists living with mental illness to showcase their artistic talent, create more awareness and experience community support.

Artists are invited to submit artwork for consideration of this juried show. This year’s theme is hope. The artwork is to be titled Hope and depict the artists’ interpretation of how hope is achieved through their experience of mental illness. For more information: 905 430-4055, ex. 4880, artgallery@ontarioshores.ca

 

 

 

 

Britten Chorus
AUDITIONS:
Friday, September 10, 2010
, and our first rehearsal will be on Friday, September 17, 2010.
Scores and (optional) parts CDs are not included in the course fee.
MUSC 1920 | Fee: $40
Time: Fridays, 7:00 - 8:15 p.m.
Location: Durham College Room C-113 (Main Oshawa Campus)
To book an audition, or for more information, please call 905-683-5757 or email jccoolen@sympatico.ca

Cathedral Bluffs Sym. Orch.

Club Loreley

Community Concert Band of Whitby

County Town Singers
AUDITIONS:
September, 1 & 8, 2010
Whitby Seniors' Centre.
Call 905-434-2758 for more information!

Durham Chamber Orchestra
A non-auditioned community choir, we welcome into our membership anyone 16 years of age or older who loves and wants to sing.
We will be preparing Handel's Messiah for performance with orchestra in late November.
Our first rehearsal will be on Monday, September 13, 2010.
MUSC 1905 | Fee: $70
Time: Mondays, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Location: Durham College Room C-113 (Main Oshawa Campus)
For more information, please call 905-435-4061.
Scores and (optional) parts CDs are not included in the course fee.

Durham Community Choir

Durham Girls’ Choir

Durham Philharmonic Choir

The Oshawa Jazz and Blues Festival

Durham Youth Orchestra

Eastside Harmony Chorus

Eclipse Concerts

Kiwanis Music Festival-Oshawa/Whitby

La Jeunesse Girls Choir

The Lydian Wind Ensemble

Monday Morning Singers

Oshawa Durham Symphony Orchestra

Pickering Community Concert Band

Pickering Perennials

Port Hope Friends of Music

St. George Anglican Choir

Scarborough Bel Canto Choir

Scarborough Choral Society

Scarborough Philharmonic Orchestra

Scugog Choral Society

Village Voices

Whitby Community Concert Band

York SymphonyYork Symphony Orchestra
Places available in the string sections of the York Symphony Orchestra ~ violin, viola, cello and bass.
We welcome interested musicians to contact us for more information at 416-225-0788 or kweisz@rogers.com
2010-11 Season Programme pdf

Young Singers

ALL Non-paying/Non-equity unless noted)

Ajax Community Theatre

Backwoods PlayersBackwoods Players / City of Pickering


Backwood's Lineup for 2010 ~ ALL need Producers, Directors and Stage Managers

  • A Spirit Walk- September
  • A Duffins Creek Sunday School Pageant - December

Borelians Community Theatre

Class Act

Durham Shoestring PerformersDurham Shoestring Performers

 

Season 2010-11
All events at the Arts Resource Centre
45 Queen St., Oshawa
To borrow a script call Carolyn
905-725-9256
Rabbit Hole - pdf
by David Lindsay-Abaire
directed by Carolyn Wilson
Nov. 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 2010 8 pm
Audition Wed. Sept. 8 ~ 7:30 pm
2 men (late teens, 38-45), 3 women (25-65)

Ravenscroft - pdf
by Don Nigro
directed by John Lunman
Jan. 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29, 2011 8 pm Jan. 23 3pm (Benefit dinner)
Audition Wed. Oct. 20 ~ 7:30 pm
1 man (35-60), 5 women (20-60)

Zastrozzi - pdf
by George F. Walker
directed by Margo Rodgers
Mar. 25. 26. 30, 31, Apr. 1, 2, 2011 8 pm
Audition Wed. Nov. 17 ~ 7:30 pm
4 men (25-50), 2 women (20-40)

Markham Little Theatre

Northumberland PlayersNorthumberland Players
AUDITIONS:
September 9th at 5-6:30 pm or 7-9 pm
A Christmas Carol
adapted from the Charles Dickens story by Milena Janda
FireHall Theatre, 213 Second St. Cobourg


ONSTAGE PRODUCTIONS
(Scarborough Choral Society)

Oshawa Little Theatre

Scarborough Choral

Scarborough Music Theatre

Scarborough PlayersScarborough Players

Scarborough Theatre GuildScarborough Theatre Guild

Call for Artistic Staff

Scarborough Theatre Guild is proud to present its 2010/2011 Season ~ watch for audition notices!

  • ETHAN CLAYMORE
    Directed by Andy Pandoff
    a Christmas comedy by Norm Foster – Gary Goddard Agency
    Auditions: Sept. 7 & 8, 2010
    Show Dates: December 2010
    AUDITION NOTICE pdf
    For information, to book an audition time, or to cancel your audition time in advance, please call Kevin and or Julie at 416-901-4363(call between 6:00 to 9:00pm). If you must cancel on your audition night, please call the STG unit at 416‑439‑5349 or 416-806-9875.
  • DOUBLE DOOR
    Directed by Mark Nathanielsz
    a drama by Elizabeth McFadden - Samuel French Inc.
    Show Dates: March 2011
  • THERE GOES THE BRIDE
    Directed by Mike Woodbridge
    a comedy by Ray Cooney and John Chapman - Samuel French Inc.
    Show Dates: June 2011

If interested in position of PRODUCER, STAGE MANAGER, MASTER CARPENTER, Props Coordinator, Costume Design, Hair/Makeup Design, Set Design, Set Décor, Set Construction & Painting, Lighting Design, and Sound Design, as well as Assistant roles to any of these artistic positions.

Please indicate your interest by May 31, 2010 to Debbie Koltai via e-mail at debbie.koltai@sympatico.ca or phone at 905-989-2228.

Thank you for your interest in Scarborough Theatre Guild!

NOTE: All positions NON-EQUITY and NON-PAYING


Scugog Choral Society
White Christmas

StoneCircle Theatre

Victorian Operetta Society

Westben Arts Festival Theatre

Whitby Courthouse Theatre

Attention Artists!

Town Hall 1873 is sponsoring a poster contest at the Port Perry Fair this year. The winning poster will be displayed at the Hall for the upcoming season, and the prize is $100. There are no restrictions on the design or the medium, we only ask that it be submitted on paper no smaller than 11"x17", and that it reflect a performing arts theme. Showcase your creativity and help bring some beautiful art to our wonderful Port Perry Fair!

To enter, simply bring your poster to the Port Perry Fairgrounds on either Friday, September 3 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm, or Saturday, September 4 from 9:00am to 11:00am.

If you have any questions, you can contact Jennifer Hamilton at jenjhamilton@gmail.com


Winnipeg Cultural Capital of Canada 2010 Major Public Art Project

The Winnipeg Arts Council invites professional artists to submit expressions of interest for a permanent, contemporary artwork using elements of water and light in downtown Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. This is a national and international competition for a major artwork to mark the designation of Winnipeg as the
Cultural Capital of Canada for 2010, a program of the Government of Canada,Department of Canadian Heritage.


The Stratford Shakespeare Festival offers extensive training to its actors and directors. Did you know you can get in on it too? The same coaches and teachers who work with our artists are available to you through our Festival Courses - some of which are specifically designed for community-theatre actors and directors.

Directing: Part 2 ~ Saturday, August 28
Building on the foundations of Directing, Directing: Part 2 will give participants insights into the techniques of directing, from first read-through to opening night. The workshop will walk participants through a director's process, offering advice, anecdotes and practical tools for the developing director. Led by Dean Gabourie. $170 (full-time students aged 16 and up, $125).

Also available:
Your Voice in Presentation and Public Speaking
Managing Pain and Injury with the Alexander Technique
Finding Your Voice

Click here for full course descriptions and instructor bios. Register online or call me at 1.800.561.1233, ext. 2319.

Come learn and play with us!

Sincerely,

Shira Ginsler
Education and Editorial Co-ordinator
educate@stratfordshakespearefestival.com

Artist and Website SCAM ALERTS!

PRAC is periodically allerted by members on various scams. Most of the shows and opportunities on this page are from members, but check out the group if you don’t really know it.

Check out Art Scams

2010 INTERNET ART SCAMS

Hi Cathy and Lou,

Re: Artists—Beware of Internet Art Scams! by Laura Warburton

I was the target of a similar scam. The wording of the messages was much the same. There was a move from USA to South Africa and the buyer wanted to use her own shipper. In my case, I received a cheque on a British bank for an amount which was three times what I asked for. In this type of scam, it is hoped that the victim will send their own money to cover the difference. That is how the fraudulent buyer makes money. I sent the email trail to a police officer with the crime unit. Without seeing the cheque, he could predict the scam. He assured me that the buyer did not want my art.

A Whitby bank confirmed that the cheque was not legitimate. They had seen another case where a woman was selling a household article through something like ebay. The buyer had sent a cheque for a much larger amount of money than she asked for. No doubt they had hoped she would send her own money to make up the difference.

I ceased contact with the buyer as soon as I saw the cheque, because then I could guess what sort of fraud it was.

Laura's advice was good. A direct bank-to-bank wire transfer is safe. Then you know whether the payment funds are clear. You must be sure that the payment you receive is legitimate before you send your artwork.

Best wishes,

A lucky PRAC member

Have you received many of these messages? Laura Warburton is sharing a current message she is receiving copies of.

Subject: Art work Enquiry

Hope this message finds you well,i came across some lovely and creative artworks on your site while searching for good artworks and I will like to buy creative artworks out of your stock.
I will be happy to have this selected artworks hanged in our new home. What is the least price? We are travelling from our USA home to our new apartment in London,uk .Regarding payment,I will be happy to pay you with a certified Travellers cheque/moneyorder/cashiers cheque . An urgent reply we be appreciated.Thanks.
Kindly don't bother to include the shipping cost because i have a private shipper hat will arange for the pick up of the art work in your location once you have cleared the payment in your bank,they are in charge of moving our other house interior decor to our new home.I await your contact details to make out the payment to you asap.

Artists are increasingly becoming the target of cyber-scamming.  This email is just one example of the type of internet fraud that artists are receiving from unscrupulous scammers prosing as serious art buyers.
There are a number of points that suggest that this inquiry is not entirely as it may seem;

  • The spelling and grammar are generally quite poor.

  • The buyer is often either traveling or overseas.

  • The buyer wants to pay via a travelers cheque, money order or cashiers cheque, all of which are relatively easy to forge.

  • The buyer wants to arrange their own shipper.

  • They buyer is most often in a hurry to close the deal.

There are many ways to safeguard your work against scams like this, and they are all really quite simple. 

Never accept payment via a travelers cheque, money order or cashiers cheque.  These are all quite easy to forge and your bank can remove the funds from your account to cover a fraudulent payment well after the art has been shipped, often as long as 30 days or more.  The fraudulent buyer who is in a hurry is attempting to pressure the artist into shipping the work before payment has cleared. Similarly, they frequently want to arrange their own shipping or have someone pick up the artwork in order to have possession of it before their phony payment has been discovered. A direct bank-to-bank wire transfer is the safest method to receive payment.  Your bank will ensure the funds are clear, most often on the day of the transfer.

Never accept an overpayment.  Once the price of the art and shipping has been determined, that’s the amount of the payment you should receive from the buyer.  If they send you more than that (often much more) and ask you to send them a cheque for the difference, you will find yourself out of pocket for not only the value of the artwork and the fraudulent payment, but also for the difference of the overpayment you’ve sent back.  No one is going to ‘accidentally’ send you a payment of $7,000 for a painting that you’re selling for $3,000.

As exciting as it may be to have an art buyer contact you wanting to own a piece of your work, you need to proceed with caution.  Take your time.  If you’ve responded to a potential buyer with your selling terms and they don’t appear to be listening, follow your instincts; if it feels funny, it likely is.



ARTISTS:
First clue – it’s not a show you’ve heard of before!
Second – it’s always advisable to check with your art friends if they know anything about it or heard of it!
Third – how did the e-mail come to you – cold calls are always an indication that it’s not legit.
Fourth – Google it.

• Some like to ‘acquire’ well known sponsors - look at the logos - do they look like poor scans, outdated? Another tip-off that you should invest your time and money elsewhere.
•Artists need to be safe first … same as any kid on the internet – there are rules to follow for safety and you can’t just pay someone for a show that you have not checked out thoroughly.
•Check: torontocraftalert.blogspot.com/2008/03/crafty-biz-concerns-raised-re-toronto.html

WEBSITES:
There are active organizations more than willing to renew your domain name for an exhorbitant fee AND they send their invoice to your home. Check with your current provider to see why you are getting mail from someone else before you loose your money and waste your time.

Check directly with performing member groups and their websites for unlisted auditions.

Act One School of Drama

Backwoods Players | City of Pickering

Borelians Community Theatre

Capitol Theatre Foundation

Cathedral Bluffs Symphony Orchestra

Class Act

County Town Singers

Durham Chamber Orchestra

Durham Girls Choir

Durham Philharmonic Choir

Durham Region Concert Assn.

Durham Shoestring Performers

Durham Youth Orchestra

Eastside Harmony Chorus

La Jeunesse Girls Choir

The Lydian Wind Ensemble

Markham Little Theatre

Northumberland Players

Onstage Productions

ONTARIO PHILHARMONIC

Oshawa Little Theatre

Pickering Community Concert Band

Pickering Perennials

Port Hope Friends of Music

Scarborough Bel Canto Choir

Scarborough Choral Society

Scarborough Music Theatre

Scarborough Philharmonic Orchestra

Scarborough Players

Scarborough Theatre Guild

Scugog Choral Society

Seventh-Star Productions

StoneCircle Theatre

Victorian Operetta Society

Westben Arts Festival Theatre

Whitby Courthouse Theatre

Young Singers

 
                       

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support and involvement in the arts since 1989.

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Pickering, ON, L1V 6P7, Canada

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