The Newsletter of the English-Language Arts Network
Director's Message
July was a rainy month but it didn't stop people from enjoying summer and the many festivals. I took a little holiday from ELAN to spend 10 days working on the Jazz Festival. The actual work consisted of interviewing artists whose concerts were filmed for television, and writing some scripts for the final packaging. The work is always enjoyable, but the part of the contract that brings me back year after year is a gold pass providing access to all the ticketed concerts. This year I managed to catch sets from 91 shows in ten days. By the final Saturday night I was close to audio overdose and was starting to turn my mind back to ELAN business. Suddenly I realized the closing night of the Jazz Festival was a de facto showcase of Anglo-Quebecois artists.
The evening started with the Chet Doxas Quartet. Chet and his brother Jim are extremely talented young players who are well known around town at jazz venues like The House of Jazz, Upstairs, Bistro Duluth and Casa del Popolo. They performed to an enthusiastic crowd at the Gésu. From there I went to the Maisonneuve Theatre at Place des Arts to see local legends Vic Vogel and the Bob Harrison Blues Band backing Martin Deschamps and some of his friends. Next I went to the Cinquième Salle to see the 13-year-old phenomenon Nikki Yanovsky who packed the house for four consecutive nights singing a tribute to Ella Fitzgerald. Then I went across to Salle Wilfrid Pelletier to see another local legend Oliver Jones (Oscar Peterson's sister Daisy was Oliver's first piano teacher). Next stop was Upstairs to see jazz diva Ranee Lee perform with her excellent quintet. The final stop was back to Wilfrid Pelletier to see the feature concert of the Festival's closing night, which was none other than ELAN president Susie Arioli, singing on the same stage that Bob Dylan and Van Morrison had rocked earlier in the week. I was proud to see Susie put on a superb show backed by Jordan Officer and Michael Jerome Brown. The I Musici string ensemble joined them for the final half of the concert. Initially it seemed a missed opportunity that no one in the media had noticed the profusion of local Anglo talent starring on so many stages the same night. But the fact that no one thought it noteworthy demonstrated that the Montreal music scene has outgrown old fashioned linguistic pigeonholes. That was as worthy of celebration as the music.
As I informed you last month, I am stepping down as ELAN's Executive Director because the job has become too demanding to continue on a part-time basis. I want to go back to being a full-time writer and ELAN is ready for a full-time ED. There is still time to apply for the job. The hiring committee will start looking at applications when everyone is back from holidays in mid-August.
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Summer Schmoozer—Monday, 20 August 2007, 5—7 pm
At Origine, on the water in Old Montreal.
Please join us for our monthly cocktail hour get-together. See your friends, meet other ELAN members; have a drink, have a chat, forget about work for a few hours and enjoy the terrace at Origine on Quai King Edward (2 rue de la Commune Ouest). ELAN's gregarious welcome crew is planning a table round-robin to ensure that no one remains a stranger.
Admission: Members $2, Guests $5
Cash Bar
Directions: Easy!!
METRO: Place d'Armes. Walk towards Notre Dame and Vieux Montreal. Left on Notre Dame for one block. Right on Blvd. St. Laurent to the river (becomes Quai King Edward when you cross de la Commune). The red flags on the Quai lead to the Montreal Science Centre; Origine is situated to the left of the flags.
What's Up in the Office
It's always a pleasure for the office staff to speak to ELAN members via phone and E-mail or face-to-face at events like the Schmoozer. Many of you have questions about what goes on behind the scenes so we will be writing a monthly column in ELANews about some of ELAN's activities that most of you are probably not aware of.
We're having a productive summer here at the ELAN office thanks in large part to two resourceful and energetic interns—Elizabeth Woodyard (Concordia fine arts student) and Aimee Velle (McGill music student). Elizabeth and Aimee have been busy distributing postcards promoting ELAN. One version of the postcard invites artists to join ELAN. These postcards have been left all over Montreal and new members are steadily joining. The alternate version targets tourists and art lovers, inviting them to consult ELAN's Arts Calendar. Elizabeth and Aimee have also been networking with members through MySpace and Facebook. Our interns have specifically focused on attracting student members to ELAN by coordinating "frosh" activities at Concordia and putting an ELAN mentorship program in the works.
The additional personpower at ELAN has enabled some "blue sky" projects to begin to take shape. On deck for Fall 2007: a grant writing workshop, an online job board, and a second installment of ELAN's Minority Anglophone Arts Promotion (MAAP) project that is designed to help ELAN make contact with the dance community and the highly disparate music community. We are also working to improve our existing website, and are offering to assist professional ELAN members who are not necessarily tech savvy with web functions such as the Arts Showcase. To this end, we will be offering an appointment-based Arts Showcase clinic starting in September at the ELAN office (4710 St-Ambroise Suite 309B). Two ELAN staff members will be available to help you get started, upload your showcase items, as well as scan your photos and optimize them for the web. For more information, E-mail our office or call (514) 935-3312.
Sandra Belanger
ELAN Office Manager
Aimee Velle and Elizabeth Woodyard
ELAN Office Interns
Academos is Making a Connection with the English-Speaking Community
Do you have a few minutes every week to help students discover the new face of English-speaking artists in Quebec? Would you like to share your passion and experience over a coffee and your fuzzy bunny slippers? Academos offers mentors a free, secure and confidential website to share messages with students and help increase school motivation. This new, innovative tool is already making a difference in the lives of secondary students in the different regions of Quebec, including Montreal.
Last year, Quebec Premier Jean Charest announced a partnership with Academos as part of the 2006‑2009 Youth Action Strategy. Awarded a budget of $2.7 million over three years, Academos was mandated to gradually set up a free e‑mentoring service in French and English for students in the second cycle of high school. Nathalie Bray is responsible for the development and support of Academos in the English-speaking community of Montreal and other regions of Quebec. She has already met with several community organizations and will offer the e-mentoring service to students in the English-speaking school boards of Montreal for September 2007.
Academos is looking for passionate, driven mentors to coach high school students in their career exploration. By sharing your experiences, motivations, and advice, you can have a major impact on the future art scene in Quebec. For more information or to register, visit the Academos website and follow the link "Academos in English," or contact Nathalie Bray at (514) 332-3006 ext. 6269.
Applications for the position of Executive DirectorMontreal, June 1, 2007—ELAN (the English Language Arts Network) is accepting applications for the position of EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. The English Language Arts Network, founded in 2005, provides Quebec's English-language artists in all disciplines with a meeting place where they can engage in the promotion and dissemination of their work, advocacy of their collective interests, resource sharing, and professional development. By promoting inter-disciplinary dialogue ELAN aims to build bridges between artists. ELAN currently has 1000+ members.
We are seeking an arts administrator with the following qualifications:
- A degree in administration or equivalent experience,
- Broad knowledge of the arts, particularly the English and French arts community in Quebec,
- Several years experience managing not-for-profit organizations,
- In-depth knowledge of grant writing and government relations,
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in both English and French,
- Proven skills as a team player who collaborates to achieve goals,
- Capacity to lead and motivate both full-time and special project staff,
- Well-developed organizational and reporting skills,
- Ability to work harmoniously with board members and a large, diverse membership.
The duties of the Artistic and Executive Director include:
- Managing the day-to-day affairs of the organization,
- Promoting the organization and its members,
- Supervising the budgeting and financial operations of the organization,
- Maintaining and upgrading the website.
- Leading and supervising support staff and project employees,
- Supporting the board and ELAN committees.
- Providing services and networking opportunities for the membership,
- Advocacy on behalf of ELAN and members.
- Organizing public events including ELAN's Annual General Meeting,
- Diversifying and broadening ELAN's revenue base.
The salary will start at $40,000, including benefits, commensurate with experience. ELAN is a rapidly growing, dynamic artists' network that offers stimulating opportunities for the right person. The successful candidate should be available to start work in August or September 2007.
The review process will begin: August 15, 2007.
All applications will be held in confidence. Questions may be addressed to the office (514) 935-3312. Applicants should forward their resume and accompanying letter to:
The Search Committee
ELAN
4710 rue St-Ambroise # 309B
Montreal, QC H4C 2C7
Or email to: admin@quebec-elan.org
Opportunities for Artists
Calls for Submissions
All Disciplines
Mentoring Services at the MAI
MAI (Montréal, arts interculturels) has recently launched the third edition of its Guidance and Mentoring Service. This service is designed to help artists and artistic organizations coming from cultural communities to grow as artists and administrators of their work.
In particular, the MAI advises artists in visual and performing arts, gives administrative help (e.g. assistance in applying for grants, budget making, accounting), offers technical support (e.g. lighting design), promotes shows, and publishes books and multimedia tools linked to art projects. All in all, the MAI's service packages are tailored to the needs of each artist. Candidates for the medium- to long-term projects are required to:
- Be an artist or a non-profit organization
- Work in the field of art
- Be an art professional or soon-to-be art professional
- Come from a cultural community
- Live in Montreal
In keeping with the mandate of the MAI, projects must have an intercultural theme. The deadline for project submissions for the season 2007-2008 is August 15, 2007.
For more information about the program, visit the MAI website or contact Patrick Campbell, Activity and Guidance Service Coordinator, by calling (514) 982-1812 ext. 222.
Appel d'intentions pour la Projet d'Articulation Urbaine 2008
DARE-DARE, centre de diffusion d'art multidisciplinaire de Montréal, reçoit votre dossier accompagné de vos intentions de recherche. Ces intentions pourront se traduire par des projets d'intervention publique, de performance, de manœuvre, d'événement ou autre, qu'ils soient ponctuel, de durée variable ou répété dans le temps. Le centre recherche des pratiques qui s'insèrent directement dans la trame physique et sociale de la ville, des projets interdisciplinaires qui impliquent une interaction avec le public et qui s'inscrivent dans les espaces publics, les zones résidentielles, commerciales, industrielles.
Une première sélection se fera à partir du dossier et des pistes de recherche. DARE-DARE invitera certains artistes à formuler un projet plus précis pour une sélection finale à l'automne. Source et renseignements supplémentaires au site web.
Desperately Seeking Chastity
Dirty pervert Black Heart Magazine seeks chaste young men and women to write stories about their love lives. Must be virginal, born-again virginal, celibate, asexual, disinterested in sex, afraid of sex, concerned about health issues surrounding sex, or some combination thereof. Everyone's got issues; Black Heart Magazine's is Chastity. Divulge what it's like to be (like) a virgin. Share your experiences—good, bad or ugly—with many lusty readers. They really want to know!
Stories (either fiction or non-fictional in nature) should be 1,000 words or less and can be submitted via E-mail. Photos, drawings, paintings and other sorts of artistic expressions are also welcome! For more information visit Black Heart Magazine's website.
Performing Arts
Upcoming Submission deadline for QDF's Fall Theatre Calendar
The submission deadline for the QDF's Fall Theatre Calendar is 1 September 2007. To submit your show or event, please go to the QDF's website and click on Theatre Calendar to fill out a submission form. Visuals (.jpg or .pdf) can be submitted via E-mail. The Fall Theatre Calendar will be released on October 1st and will cover the months of October, November, and December 2007.
Writing/Publishing
3rd Annual Accenti Magazine Writing Contest
Have you ever been to Italy or dreamt about it? Send in your short stories, travel writing, personal essays to Accenti Magazine. The editors are now accepting submissions in fiction, nonfiction and creative nonfiction in English. The topic is open, but must in some way reflect or make reference to Canada and Italy, or the Italian-Canadian experience. Top Prize is $1,000 and publication. Winning entries will be presented at the Accenti Magazine Awards in May 2008. The deadline for submission is 31 December 2007. More information is available online.
Quebec Writers' Federation Competition
QWF invites you to take 1200 words and play. Send in short fiction or creative nonfiction for a chance to win prize money, a broadcast on CBC Radio, and publication. The deadline for submissions for the Quebec Writing Competition is 31 August 2007. Details and entry forms are available on the QWF's website.
Penguin Books Poetry Contest for Youth
Canadian writers aged 19 or younger are invited to submit poems to the Penguin Books Poetry Contest. The contest's theme is "touch." A lover's touch? The gentle touch of a breeze? Touched by the compassion of a stranger? What does touch mean to you? Deadline for submissions is 15 August 2007. For more information visit What If? Magazine's website.
Stone Road Mall Fiction Contest for Youth
Stone Road Mall Fiction Contest is currently accepting submissions from Canadian writers age 19 or younger. The next contest genre is Science Fiction: alien invasions, AI on a future Earth, government conspiracies, etc. What's your favourite Sci-Fi theme? Deadline for submission is August 15, 2007. For more information visit What If? Magazine's website.
The End of the Line: Men Without Kids
Canadian editors Lynne Van Luven and Bruce Gillespie are making a preliminary call for submissions for an anthology of personal essays written by men who have—for whatever reasons—either not become fathers or who have no intention of fathering children. Essays must follow the personal essay style, demonstrating the author's voice, factual situation and unique circumstances. Essays may range in length from 2,000 to 5,000 words. The deadline is mid-August 2007. If you have any questions about this project, please email Lynne Van Luven.
3-Day Novel Contest
The Labour Day Weekend is approaching and with that comes the self-imposed torture known as the 3-Day Novel Contest. Join hundreds of other writers who attempt to produce an entire novel in the short span of three days. The registration postmark deadline is 31 August 2007. For more information, consult the 3-Day Novel Contest's website.
BC Award for Canadian Non-Fiction
Open to all Canadian citizens, the BC Award is Canada's largest prize for literary non-fiction: $40,000. The deadline for submission is 31 August 2007. For more information, see the website.
Calling All Hockey Poets
Coteau Books invites submission of poems, both new and previously published, for its Fall 2008 anthology of hockey poetry for young people, (aged 8-12). Coteau Books is seeking English poems by Canadian citizens or permanent residents that capture the nature of the national game, both on and off the ice. Submissions should be lively and funny, while respecting, and even challenging, the intellectual and emotional capacity of the age group. They are looking for poems for and about girls as well as boys, and poems that speak to the cultural diversity that makes up the game of hockey in Canada.
Fees are $50 for original poems and $25 for previously published works. Deadline for submission is 15 October 2007. Submissions will be accepted by mail only. Please mail submissions to:
Steve Scriver and Alison Acheson
Editors, Breakaway! Anthology
c/o Coteau Books
2517 Victoria Ave
Regina, SK S4P 0T2
For more information, consult Coteau Books' website.
Prairie Fire's 2007 Writing Contests
Prairie Fire has recently announced its 2007 writing contests. Three awards are available:
- Bliss Carman Poetry Award: 1–3 poems per entry, maximum 150 lines. The Poetry first prize is in-part donated by the Banff Centre for the Arts who will also award a jeweller-cast replica of poet Bliss Carman's silver & turquoise ring to the first prize winner. The judge of this contest is Barry Dempster.
- Short Fiction Award: One story per entry, maximum 15,000 words. The judge for this contest is Bill Gaston.
- Creative Non-Fiction: One article per entry, maximum 5,000 words. The judge for this contest is Mark Anthony Jarman.
In all categories, the first prize is $1,250, second prize is $500, and third prize $250. Deadline for submission is 30 November 2007. For more information, visit the Prairie Fire website or call (204) 943-9066.
Mail entries to:
Prairie Fire, 423-100 Arthur Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3B 1H3
The Robert Kroetsch Award for Innovative Poetry
The Robert Kroetsch prize is awarded annually to the best poetry manuscript by an emerging Canadian writer (a writer who has published two books or less). Each year the winning manuscript will be selected by an established poet in co-operation with Snare Books. This year's judge is Elizabeth Bachinsky. The winner receives a trade paperback contract with Snare Books which will include the publication of the manuscript and a $500 honorarium. The next deadline is January 31, 2008.
Each entry must be accompanied with a business size SASE and an entry fee for $30.00 Canadian. Please make all cheques and money orders payable to "Livres Snare". No cash please. For more information email Jon Fiorentino. Send all manuscripts to:
The Robert Kroetsch Award for Innovative Poetry
c/o Snare Books
#1A 4302 St. Urbain Street
Montreal QC
H2W 1V5
Media Arts
Video Party
Video Party, a platform for independent video and filmmakers to showcase their work in Montreal, has released a call for submissions. They are looking for edgy and distinctive short films and videos to include in an autumn series. For details, visit the Video Party website or E-mail Josh.
Visual Arts
Accenti Magazine's 1st Photo Competition
In July 2007, Accenti Magazine launched its first “Capture an Italian Moment” Photo Competition. The competition is open to photographers worldwide. Top Prize is $1000. Winning entries will be displayed at the Accenti Magazine Awards in May 2008. Submissions must be received (postmarked) on or before 31 December 2007. If you have any questions, please E-mail Accenti or consult their website.
Relève canadienne en métiers d'art contemporains
Le Collectif Métiers d'Art Motivés (MAM) annonce un appel de dossiers pour en feu* relève canadienne en métiers d'art contemporains, une exposition avec jury pour les artistes canadiens de la relève en métiers d'art ayant un maximum de 5 ans d'expérience comme artisan professionnel.
En feu relève canadienne en métiers d'art contemporains, qui aura lieu du 7 au 22 décembre 2007 au 52e Salon des métiers d'art du Québec, réunira les audacieuses pièces uniques des plus prometteurs artistes canadiens de la relève en métiers d'art, démontrant le savoir-faire et l'innovation dans les métiers de la céramique, la construction textile, l'ébénisterie, l'impression textile, la joaillerie, la maroquinerie et le verre au Canada. Date de remise des dossiers : le 18 septembre 2007. Source et informations supplémentaires au site web.
Employment Opportunities
Internship Opportunity at ELAN
The English-Language Arts Network (ELAN) has an internship opportunity in the capacity of Assistant Office Manager organized through YES (Youth Employment Services) Montreal. The ideal candidate will be someone who has just graduated from CEGEP or University (aged 18–35) and has less than six months' experience in the field of arts administration. The candidate must be well organized, computer savvy, and enthusiastic, and should enjoy working with the public. The ability to work in a team environment as well as independently is required. A keen sense of initiative and resourcefulness are a definite plus, as is a familiarity with the Quebec arts scene. Though the office is primarily an English-speaking environment, bilingualism is a definite asset.
This internship program will run from 24 September 2007 to 24 March 2008. This is a full-time position with a salary of $10/hour. Please submit your candidacy by E-mail to admin@quebec-elan.org. For more information, contact the ELAN office at (514) 935-3312.
New Internship opportunity at YES
YES Montreal (Youth Employment Services) has announced its newest paid internship program that will provide youth with valuable work experience and partial wage subsidies to employers who wish to hire young talent. The YES Internship Program aims to match youth aged 18 to 35 with employers throughout Quebec for a 28-week paid internship in a variety of fields. YES screens eligible candidates and matches them based on education, experience, and the hiring needs of participating organizations.
Employers who have positions available and candidates who are looking for a paid internship are encouraged to contact YES Montreal immediately. For more information on the Internship Program, please contact Annalise Iten via phone (514) 878-9788 x 309 or email.
Audio and Video Technician—Studio 303
Studio 303 is looking for a technician in audio and video recording who will be responsible for the digitization and preparation of documents for the Matricule project on the Studio's website. To date, the catalogue and website database prototype are complete and the Studio is preparing to finish digitizing the archives, produce the website and a promotional DVD. This final stage of the project will allow public access to the activities of Studio XX over the past 10 years, as well as create a platform for continued archiving of the Studio's future activities.
The ideal candidate has experience using a variety of audiovisual equipment and has related computer expertise. The material/document that will be digitized/prepared is in different formats: audio cassettes, DAT, minidisk recordings, VHS, Hi8, MiniDV, CD, DVD, digital photos, print documents, mp3 files. Each document must be logged and catalogued based on the protocols established in the first phase of the project. The preparation of material may include some video editing.
The contract will last 15 weeks at 35 hours a week. The pay is $15/hour. The tasks of this contract must be finished by February 2008.
Deadline for applications: 15 August 2007
Job Starts: 27 August 2007
Send in your cover letter and CV via email.
Data Entry Clerk—Studio 303
The Data Entry Clerk is responsible for entering the digitized and catalogued documents and materials into the database based on a protocol established in the first phase of the Marticules project.
The contract is for 30 weeks at 15 hours a week. The pay is $15/hour. The contract must be completed by February 2008.
Deadline for applications: 15 August 2007
Job Starts: 27 August 2007
Send in your cover letter and CV via email.
Guru Films Seeks Painter and Animator
Guru Films is producing a painterly-animated version of a bleak, chilling, and famous Canadian poem. Currently applying for funding and grants, Guru Films is looking for a talented painter and animator to bring the poem to life with dazzling colour and group-of-seven-inspired imagery. They are open to new and innovative visual styles that could help bring the poem's interpretation to a higher level. For more information, contact Ani.
West Island Women's Centre: Community Outreach Coordinator
The West Island Women's Centre is seeking a part-time Community Outreach Coordinator (contract, 15 hours/week). The ideal candidate will possess the following abilities:
- Bilingual
- Background in psychology, social work, applied human sciences, community recreational leadership or equivalent
- Strong organizational skills
- Meticulous/detail-oriented
- Able to work independently
- Advanced computer skills (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) and access to a home computer
- Excellent people skills
- Familiarity with non-profits/community organizations
No telephone calls please. Fax CV's to (514) 695-0503 or submit via E-mail.
L'Abri en Ville: Network Coordinator
L'Abri en Ville, a non-profit organization that coordinates community-supported housing for adults with a mental illness, requires a coordinator to manage a network of groups that have been started in other communities based on the L'Abri model. The ideal candidate has a background in community development and experience in networking, communication, and community collaboration. Responsibilities include coordination of workshops and site visits, office administration and liaising among the groups. This position requires 3 days per week for 16 months. Start date is 28 August 2007. Some travel required. Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter via E-mail. For more information, call (514) 932-2199 or visit the website.
Le Centre Canadien d'Architecture
Le Centre Canadien d'Architecture (CCA) est à la recherche d'un directeur associé, administration et finance. Pour plus de renseignements, appelez Louise St-Pierre, Secrétaire à la direction, à (514) 340-5629.
Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal recherchent un(e) Adjoint(e) de Direction
L'adjoint(e) de direction coordonne la réalisation des travaux relevant de la direction générale et de la direction administrative. Il (Elle) assure le suivi des dossiers qui lui sont confiés, assiste aux rencontres, réunions et comités, rédige les procès-verbaux, gère les agendas, structure et fait le classement, rédige, corrige et met en page des documents, gère les fournitures de bureau, assure le suivi pour l'accueil des artistes étrangers.
Doté(e) d'un sens de l'organisation hors du commun et d'une grande autonomie, le(la) candidat(e) fera preuve d'une haute capacité d'adaptation, d'un souci du travail bien fait, d'un excellent sens de gestion des priorités avec une parfaite maîtrise du français et de l'anglais, oral et écrit.
Scolarité : Diplôme d'études collégiales en bureautique ou l'équivalent
Expérience : un minimum de cinq années d'expérience comme adjoint(e) de direction
Autres : Maîtrise de la suite Office : Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point. La connaissance des logiciels de mise en page, traitement de photos et de bases de données est un atout.
Entrée en fonction : 22 août 2007
Veuillez envoyer votre CV, accompagné d'une lettre de motivation, au plus tard le 3 août 2007 à :
Direction, administration et finances
4816, rue Rivard
Montréal Québec H2J 2N6
Télécopieur: (514) 849-0098
Courriel: lfugere@grandsballets.com
Orchestre Symphonique de Montreal—Rédacteur et Coordonnateur des Programmes
Relevant de la direction des communications et marketing de l'OSM, le (la) Rédacteur (trice) et Coordonnateur (trice) des Programmes est responsable de la conception, rédaction et distribution des programmes d'évènements pour le bénéfice de la clientèle. Le (la) titulaire est également responsable du contrôle de la qualité des documents publics produits par l'OSM. Ainsi que la rédaction des allocutions et des mots écrits pour les différents porte-parole de l'OSM. Il (elle) réalise en outre ses activités courantes dans le respect des valeurs et attitudes souhaitées.
Compétences requises (intellectuelles, interpersonnelles et contextuelles) :
- Diplôme d'étude universitaire 1er cycle dans une discipline appropriée (lettre, journalisme, communication);
- Connaissance approfondie du domaine de la musique classique;
- Expérience pertinente d'au moins 3 ans en rédaction de documents spécialisés du domaine de la musique;
- Habileté supérieure à travailler en équipe et à obtenir la collaboration des différents fournisseurs ou partenaires;
- Facilité à maintenir des relations privilégiées avec les équipes de ventes, de commandites et de financement;
- Esprit d'innovation et de créativité;
- Capacité de synthèse et excellente aptitude en rédaction de document public;
- Habileté en négociation d'ententes de type commercial et aptitude élevée en résolution de problèmes ou gestion de situations stressantes et délicates.
Personne ressource pour envoi du curriculum vitae:
Christine Dandurand, Agente des resources humaines
260, boulevard de Maisonneuve Ouest
Montreal, QC, H2X 1Y9
(514) 842-0728
ressources.humaines@osm.ca
Date limite: Vendredi le 3 août 2007
L'Ensemble Arion—Directeur Général Délégué
L'Ensemble Arion est à la recherche d'un Directeur Général Délégué. Relevant de la directrice générale et artistique, les responsabilités du directeur général délégué sont: la gestion générale de l'organisme, la levée de fonds, la planification stratégique, le lobbying, le marketing, publicité, promotion et développement de l'auditoire, la coordination de la production de la série montréalaise et autres concerts d'Arion, la négociation et l'embauche des musiciens, artistes, solistes ainsi que les chefs invités.
Le candidat recherché détient un diplôme universitaire en administration. Il possède une expérience de gestion à titre de généraliste acquise idéalement dans le milieu culturel ou du spectacle où il a fait de la gestion financière et de la gestion de projets. Une expertise en recherche de financement est un atout. Bilingue, le candidat se démarque par son potentiel de développement.
Les personnes intéressées peuvent transmettre leur curriculum vitae à info@abecassis.com.
Volunteer Opportunities
Bénévoles d'affaires
Bénévoles d'affaires is an organization that finds volunteer positions for professionals from all walks of life with non-profit organizations in an effort to benefit the community. Professionals are matched based on their interests with organizations in need of experience and know-how. These pairings bring lasting effects to organizations in need as well as providing a source of satisfaction to the professionals involved. For more information, consult their website or contact Anne-Marie Dubois or call (514) 395-6012.
McGill Savoy Society seeks volunteers for Creative Team
The McGill Savoy Society is producing The Mikado by Gilbert and Sullivan, to be performed in a large theatre for a 10-show run in March 2008. The Society is currently recruiting members for the creative team. The positions of Conductor and Director have been hired, though assistants are still to be selected. The position of Stage Manager and Assistant Stage Manger are available, as are the positions of Choreographer, Publicity Director, Set Designer and Builder, Costume Designer and Creator, Rehearsal Piano Accompanist, Lighting Technician, and Chorus Master. To apply, contact the Producer, Anne Whitehead, with your CV.
SWIVEL—A Podcast/Webcast on the Arts is expanding!
SWIVEL is an online platform designed as a podcast/webcast that reaches a global audience and, most importantly, the Montreal Arts Community. SWIVEL is seeking a new bilingual co-host and the input of some new and interesting volunteers to help with fieldwork, sound editing, and web site design. If you are interested in joining this project, contact Juliana España Keller.
Help Create the MUCS zine!
MUCS (Montreal Urban Community Sustainment) will be creating a zine series this summer for the NDG community. "Bouff'eh?" will promote collective cooking of seasonal local food through recipes and articles on subjects relating to sustainability, urban agriculture, green kitchens, intentional community, and other issues related to the MUCS Project. If you would like to be involved, E-mail Josie or call (514) 312-7074.
Project Genesis seeks bilingual committed volunteers!
Project Genesis is a grassroots community organization that defends social rights. Our volunteer advisors provide information, referral, and advocacy services at our drop-in centre, assisting people in gaining access to programs, services, and resources that can help improve their standard of living. If you would like to get involved with Project Genesis, contact Claire at (514) 738-2036 ext. 407.
Help save the Fraser Hickson Library!
The Fraser Hickson Library is currently closed, pending resolution of its future. There will be a crucial meeting of the NDG/CDN Borough Council on 6 August 2007, officially starting at 7pm. Anyone who would like to submit questions as to the status of the library should come one half hour earlier, to allow time for registration of questions. The meeting will take place at Cummings House, 5150 Cote Ste. Catherine. For more information, E-mail Alana Ronald or Raj Ramtuhol.
After the war with Hannelore
Canadian film director is looking to build a post-production team of interns to work on his NFB-supported documentary After the war with Hannelore for school or film credit. Must be Canadian and have an interest in post-war Berlin. This is a great learning opportunity with a possible trip to Berlin for the 2008 screening. A command of German would also be a great asset. One administrator is needed for assisting with grant applications, distribution, and festivals. Also seeking an editor trained in Final Cut Pro and/or AVID. Please submit resumés via E-mail or call (514) 989 9995.
Upcoming Grant Deadlines
Please check the Canada Council website for more information on the programs listed below, or call (800) 263-5588 ext. 5060.
All Disciplines
Artists and Community Collaboration Program
Various dates
Capacity Building Program for Culturally-Diverse Arts Organizations
1 September 2007
Music
Residencies and Commissioning of Canadian Compositions
15 September 2007
Music Festivals Programming Project Grants
15 September 2007
Music Festival Travel Grants
15 September 2007
Theatre
Grants for Translation of Canadian Theatre Works
Any time
Grants to Theatre Artists
15 September 2007
Theatre Production Project Grants
Development/Production including Artists and Community Collaboration Component (for productions taking place after 1 April 2008)
15 September 2007
Theatre Production Project Grants
Extended Project Support (pilot component)
15 September 2007
Support to Theatre Service Organizations: Annual Funding
15 September 2007
Visual Arts
Acquisition Assistance for Art Museums and Public Galleries
Any time
Assistance to Visual Artists: Long-Term Grants
1 September 2007
Assistance to Aboriginal Traditional Visual Art Forms
15 September 2007
Project Assistance to Visual Arts and Fine Craft Organizations
15 September 2007
Writing and Publishing
International Translation Grants
Any time
Governor General's Literary Awards
7 August 2007 (English-language submissions)
Book Publishing Support: Grants for Art Books
15 September 2007
Cooperative Projects in Writing and Publishing: Annual Project Grants
15 September 2007
Cooperative Projects in Writing and Publishing: Multi-Year Operating Grants
15 September 2007
Literary Readings, Literary Festivals and Author Residencies Program: Readings and Festivals
15 September 2007
Public Lending Right Commission
The Public Lending Right (PLR) Commission administers a program of payments to Canadian authors for their eligible books catalogued in public libraries across Canada.
Registration period: 15 February to 1 May 2008.
For information, call (800) 521-5721 (toll-free) or (613) 566-4378 or E-mail plr@canadacouncil.ca.
Travel Grants
Applications for travel grants can be submitted at any time (at least 6–10 weeks before departure date—varies with each section). This applies to the following disciplines: Aboriginal Arts, Dance, Music, Theatre, Media Arts, Writing and Publishing, InterArts, Audience and Market Development. Please check the Canada Council website for more information.
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Want to know what your fellow ELAN members are up to? This month, we have info about the following members:
Muriel Gold
Dr. Muriel Gold, former Artistic Director of the Saidye Bronfman Centre, has recently received two honours. The first is from the McGill Centre for Research and Teaching on Women, which recently established the Muriel Gold Senior Visiting Scholar Fund in honour of her leadership during her 13 years of tenure as Chair of the Friends Committee. In July, Gold was appointed to the Order of Canada in the Arts/Stage category. Gold's forthcoming book, A Gift to their Mother: The Saidye Bronfman Centre Theatre will be in print in October.
Beverly Akerman
Beverly Akerman recently published two short stories: "As Seen on Oprah" in Red Wheelbarrow (Cupertino, CA), and "Pour un instant" in The Nashwaak Review (Fredericton, NB). This summer, Akerman attended the Kenyon Review's Fiction Writers Workshop with Brad Kessler.
Stanislaw Kapuscinski (Stan I. S. Law)
INHOUSEPRESS, the publisher of Kapuscinski's (nom de plume Stan I. S. Law) latest work, is planning a promotional campaign for the novel on Amazon.com. On 5 September 2007, customers who order The Avatar Syndrome will receive twenty gifts with their purchase. To view the book (including excerpts), visit its listing on Amazon.com's website.
Paris Elizabeth Sea
Paris Elizabeth Sea's poem "The Moirai in the 21st Century" was recently awarded third place in the Contemporary Verse 2's two-day poetry contest. The poem will be published in the fall issue of Contemporary Verse 2, and also appears on CV2's website.
Francesca LaCoste and Ted Beaudoin
Francesca LaCoste and Ted Beaudoin have recently completed a very major goal in their personal and professional lives: a computer card game and online casino simulation program for children. The game is intended as a teaching aid for parents who are concerned about childhood gambling. LaCoste and Beaudoin accomplished this major project without any government funding. In order to finance their project, they sought and received private funding from a variety of sources, including family, friends, banks, creditors, and others.
LaCoste and Beaudoin are willing to share their knowledge of private funding and success stories with fellow ELAN members. They can be contacted by E-mail or by calling (450) 978-5250. A demo version of their game is available here.
Day's Lee
Day's Lee's short story "The Last Bachelor" was named as a finalist in Storyteller Magazine's Great Canadian Short Story contest, and was published in their summer issue. In addition, The Fragrant Garden, a children's book written by Lee, was recently named "Our Choice" by the Canadian Children's Book Centre.
Dan Ahmad
Dan Ahmad's recent documentary "The Chocolate Path: Ancient May to Fair Trade" is slated for release in Fall 2007. The 50-minute documentary, shot and directed by Ahmad, explores the history and culture behind chocolate and chocolate production. In order to finance the completion of his film, Ahmad is selling original paintings, prints, and sculptures on his website. The artwork for sale can be viewed online. See here for more information about Ahmad's film.
Marcio Melo
Marcio Melo recently exhibited some of his paintings at the Parkdale Gallery in Ottawa. Melo's paintings were part of an exhibition entitled "New Canadians," which ran from 20 June to 29 July 2007 and featured artwork by six multicultural, Canadian-based artists. These works presented together reflected Canada's ethnic diversity and the collective experience of heritage.
Emily Thompson
Emily Thompson is pleased to announce the birth of Rafael Noah Thompson (7 lbs 14 oz) on 12 July 2007 at 11:10 am. At the tender age of one week, Rafael accompanied his mother to her gig with Mado and Lulu Hughes at the Just for Laughs festival.
Ari A. Cohen
Ari A. Cohen and Rotating Planet Productions' short film "Alone in the Dark" was selected for the Focus on World Cinema section of the World Film Festival. The World Film Festival will take place in Montreal from 23 August to 3 September 2007.
The Community Table
The Community Table, with its eleven Community Economic Development and Employability Committees (CEDECs), has a unique and highly innovative partnership with the federal government through the National Human Resources Development Committee for the English Linguistic Minority. Government partners and community have partnered in innovative ways which have demonstrated the value of enhancing the vitality of our communities using community economic development and community capacity building best practices.
This initiative is supported by Human Resources and Social Development Canada through the "Enabling Fund" with additional financial contributions and expertise of federal departments represented at the National Committee and external partners, including the Government of Quebec.
David Cox
David Cox is busy as the production coordinator for Handicap International's daylong rally to ban cluster bombs. The event is aimed at helping the general public learn more about the problems and worldwide impact of cluster bombs and munitions. The event will take place on 8 September 2007 at Place Emilie-Gamelin in Montreal, and volunteers are still needed—set-up, tear down, petition walkers, gofers, and other positions. Poets and spoken-word artists who have short projects about land mines and cluster bombs are also needed. Interested volunteers can contact Cox via email.
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All Disciplines
Symposium on the role of arts and culture in Canadian public diplomacy strategies
Before its next National Policy Conference in Ottawa on 19-20 March 2008, the Canadian Conference of the Arts (CCA) is organizing a one-day symposium on the role of the arts and culture in Canadian public diplomacy, to take place in Montreal on 15 November 2007. The CCA invites you to participate in this reflection and join with experts from Canada and the international field to develop a renewed appreciation for the role of the arts in public diplomacy. The day will culminate with a ceremony in which the CCA will present its annual awards: the Keith Kelly Award for Cultural Leadership and the Diplôme d'honneur. The full details of the Symposium and the registration form will be made public in early September. For more information, visit the CCA website.
Journée de l'entrepreneuriat social de l'Institut du Nouveau Monde (INM)
Inscrivez-vous dès maintenant à la Journée de l'entrepreneuriat social, qui se tiendra le vendredi 24 août. Vous aurez la chance d'échanger avec des entrepreneurs innovants, des personnalités reconnues mondialement pour leur implication et l'originalité de leurs projets d'affaires et vous aurez la chance de célébrer des entrepreneurs sociaux lors d'un grand gala à go, on change le monde! au Club Soda.
Admission: 80$ Membres de l'Institut du Nouveau Monde, 100$ Non-membres
Votre inscription vous donnera accès aux conférences et ateliers-débats, à deux repas de style buffet, en plus d'un petit déjeuner rencontre, au nouveau magazine de l'entrepreneuriat social à Go!, à un cocktail et à un gala au Club Soda. Une occasion à ne pas manquer! Qui sait, peut-être aurez-vous envie de vous lancer en affaires … sociales!
Pour plus d'informations contactez Katia Bohémier, Chargée de Projet, ou appellez (514) 934-5999 poste 260.
Performing Arts
Gleams Theatre Summer Workshops
Acting and Beyond! Gleams Theatre is offering intensive workshops for its summer sessions, from 16 July to 17 August (Monday to Friday). For detailed information, please call (514) 934-0535.
Writing/Publishing
Twelfth Annual Dickens Symposium
For the first time since it was founded in 1970 to encourage interest in the life, times, and literature of Charles Dickens, members of the Dickens Society are to meet in Montreal to commemorate the writer's visit to the city 165 years ago. The convention is open to all and will take place from 17–19 August 2007. Registration is $60. For more information, please visit the Dickens Symposium's website.
Media Arts
PureData Convention
L'Œuvre ouverte PureData Convention ‘07 brings together artists, developers, and theoreticians who develop, use, and reflect on PureData. This 2nd International Convention takes place from 21 to 26 August 2007 and presents a rich program of exhibitions, performances, conferences and workshops. Online registration is now open. For more information visit the PureData convention website.
Dance
Informal Presentation at Studio 303
As part of the shared program by the DORS project (directed by Jacques Poulin-Denis) of Montreal and Dandelion Dance Theatre of San Francisco, there will be an informal presentation at Studio 303 on 3 August 2007 at 8 pm. Studio 303 is located at 372 Ste-Cetherine W. #303. Admission is free. For more information, E-mail communications@studio303.ca.
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Studio Space for Rent
Studio space located at 10 des Pins Ouest (corner of St. Laurent) available for dance or theatre rehearsals. Space measures 20 x 20 ft with hardwood floors. Private bathroom and kitchen in space. Available after 5pm or on weekends. $5 per hour (plus taxes) if purchased in 30-hour blocks. For more information, E-mail Adrienne or call (514) 844-2472.
Apartment for Rent
Sunny 4½ in a quiet building available for August 1. Recently refinished wood floors, wood trim, front and back balconies. Near St-Hubert, Jean Talon market, and little Italy. Walking distance to Beaubien metro. Call (514) 279-4679 if interested.
Homeless Nation Needs Donated Mini-DV Tapes
Homeless Nation is the only website created by and for homeless Canadians. Through a national network of outreach workers, The Homeless Nation Project is dedicated to providing the tools for homeless Canadians to share their stories, unique philosophies, and points of view with other Canadians.
Homeless Nation uses mini-DV tapes to record their work with Canada's homeless, and is currently in need of donations of these tapes from Montreal-based film production companies. The Homeless Nation staff would be willing to pick up these tapes, rescue them from the landfill, and put them to good use. If you have tapes to donate, contact Alexandra Yanofsky at (514) 315-8695.
Jazz Piano Lessons
Study the exhilarating craft of improvisation with a critically acclaimed pianist (visit www.hollyarsenault.com for more information). Curriculum tailored to your goals and pace. Call (514) 842-9630 for further details.
Cameraman/Soundman Available
Experienced, professional cameraman/soundman with Panasonic HVX200 HD video camera available. Also has on-location sound equipment (wireless and wired, lavalier, shotgun, handheld, boom). Final Cut Pro editing studio with two terabytes of hard disk space. Visit Dan Ahmad's website for more information about video production services, a list of clients, and a portfolio of work, or call (514) 296-4743.
ELAN Member Seeks Poets for Workshopping
West Island writer with some published work is currently seeking nearby poets to workshop with on an ongoing basis in each other's homes. If interested, contact Julie Mahfood at (514) 671-9941.
Crate for Sale
Art crate for sale. Outside dimensions are 52" x 56" x 7". Originally paid $300, asking $100. For more information E-mail Keer Tanchak or call 312-593-5337.
Studio Space Available to Share
Studio space (approximately 800 sq ft) available to share at Lachine Canal Complex, 4710 St-Ambroise. Clean, bright, and well-maintained. Seeking fellow artist, writer, or someone seeking storage space. $400/month including insurance and telephone. Contact Arlene at (514) 481-4751.
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