The Newsletter of the English-Language Arts Network
President's Message
ELAN's third Annual General Meeting on Nov 12 was a lively gathering at the Lion d'Or. I want to welcome the other newly elected board members: Brandi-Ann Milbrandt (Film and TV), Heidi Fleming and Kathy Kennedy (music), Mariko Tanabe (dance), and Tod Van Dyk (visual arts). We join an experienced group of artists who were elected in 2006 for two-year terms.
ELAN spent its first three years developing web-based resources, but there is no substitute for contact with real people, which was evident once again at the AGM. As executive director, I was constantly impressed by the enormous energy and expertise in our community. One of the main goals in the coming year is for ELAN's board to work with members to help transform that energy and expertise into tangible results.
Guy Rodgers
President
Director's Message
Although not a new-year, it is however post-AGM, a time to look ahead, to reassess, reaffirm and plan for the months to come. ELAN, in a very short period of time, has successfully realized a number of key objectives stemming from its mandate—creating a comprehensive network for English speaking artists within Quebec, developing an online resource centre, and acting as both provider and disseminator of essential information to a vastly growing membership.
The goal now, as we look to the future, is to maintain existing services as well as to expand upon those services using the strategic plan as base and catalyst, and to develop new projects that place art at the forefront. Projected is an arts/education analysis of the current situation within Québec with regards to the placement of arts within the English-language educational system, and in development are projects that include an artist-in-residence program that encompasses rural and urban exchange, and an annual arts event showcasing the work of ELAN members.
These are but a few ideas either on the table, in development or just beginning to form themselves. There will, without a doubt, be more as ELAN continues to grow as an organization and responds to the needs of its membership. Our shape and composition may change as a result of this growth but the nucleus will remain constant…advocacy, arts and services and in enhancing the vitality, visibility and viability of English-language communities throughout Québec.
Michael Toppings
Executive Director
What's New?
The Schmoozer
schmooze \'shmüz\ vb 1: socialize: talk to people: mill about: have a drink: meet new people: see old friends: forget about work for a few hours
The December Schmoozer will take place at the Divan Orange on Wednesday, December 19th, from 5 to 7 pm. This will be our last Schmoozer of 2007, so if you haven't made it out this year, now is your chance! The Schmoozer is an opportunity to meet other ELAN members in a social setting. We are a very diverse bunch of artists, and these events are always a good time. To help us cater for this event, please RSVP to the ELAN office by sending an email with "Schmoozer" in the subject line.
ELAN is interested in touring the Schmoozer to different locations in Montreal. If you have any suggestions of great bars around the city where you would like to meet with other artists from ELAN, please email the office your suggestions.
MAAP II Surveys Available Online
ELAN has hired four dynamic individuals to work on the second instalment of the Minority Anglophone Arts Promotion (MAAP) to examine the needs of the music and dance communities in Quebec. The MAAP II team has put together two brief surveys and would greatly appreciate your feedback on existing and future ELAN services. If you are involved in the music or dance scene, please take a couple minutes to fill out this online survey. Help make ELAN what you want it to be! The music survey is available here. The dance survey is available here.
Fees Questionnaire Survey Available online
Since its creation in 2005 ELAN has grown rapidly, adding members and services. Not-for-profit organizations are under increasing pressure to generate earned income. This is normally raised from membership fees and/or service fees. The board of ELAN is asking for input from members about the types of fees that are reasonable for the services ELAN provides. Please take a moment to fill out this short online questionnaire.
ELAN Closed for the Holidays
The ELAN office will be closed from December 24 to January 4th, with offices re-opening on the 7th. Please be advised that we will not be answering emails during this time. The January edition of ELANews will be made available on January 7, 2008. The deadline for submission is December 31, 2007. We wish you a very happy holiday, from all of the ELAN staff.
back to topDid You Know?
There is an Archive page on the ELAN website with photos from various ELAN events since the inaugural Quebec Arts Summit in 2004. The latest edition to ELAN's archives page is a collection of photos from the AGM, held on November 12, 2007. Thank you to all who attended! It was great to meet some ELAN members face to face. For those of you who did not attend, you can view the pictures of the discipline meetings in the online archives. Also available in this section of the website are photos from the August Schmoozer, key documents from the Quebec Arts Summit, and the results from the first MAAP survey of Quebec's English-speaking visual artists.
back to topOpportunities for Artists
Calls for Submissions
All Disciplines
Le concours Les Mercuriades.
Le président du concours Les Mercuriades 2008, Alain Picard, invite les entrepreneurs québécois à soumettre leur dossier de mise en candidature, d'ici le 17 décembre 2007, à la FCCQ. Ce concours met de l'avant les talents et les innovations des entreprises du Québec depuis maintenant 28 ans. Au fil des années, le concours a su développer et accroître une solide notoriété et est considéré, à juste titre, comme le concours phare de l'entrepreneuriat québécois. Date limite d'inscription : 17 décembre 2007. Tous les renseignements ici.
Canadian Conference of the Arts' Board of Governors
In February 2008, the Canadian Conference of the Arts (CCA) will renew its Board of Governors. In accordance with CCA Bylaws, the Nominating Committee solicits suggestions for candidates, no later than Monday December 3rd, 5 pm. If you know anyone who identifies with CCA's mission and who fits the CCA Governor profile, please submit information to Alessia Bongiovanni. If you need more information concerning the role and responsibilities of a Governor or the CCA Board selection process, please contact Alessia Bongiovanni at (613) 2383561, ext. 20.
Writing
Matrix Magazine seeks unpublished innovative short fiction and poetry
Matrix magazine is looking for the best unpublished writers in Canada for their 79th issue: The New Underground. Matrix seeks innovative short fiction and poetry by young or emerging writers. Eligible applicants include Canadian citizens who have not published a trade book. People who have published chapbooks or have been published in anthologies or magazines may submit. Matrix magazine is edited by Ian Orti and Maya Merrick. The submission deadline is December 5. Send electronic submissions (Word or text files) only to Ian Orti. For more information, visit the Matrix magazine website.
Calling all young authors and journalists!
The Townshippers' Association is sponsoring a writing competition. The organization is asking participants to write an answer to the following question: "Why are the Eastern Townships special to you?" The three winning texts will be published in the March issue of Townshippers' Association's flagship publication. The deadline for all submissions is January 11, 2008. For details on submission requirements, visit the Townshippers' Association website or contact Michelle at (819) 566-5717 or (1-866-566-5717).
2008 Arthur Ellis Awards
Crime Writers of Canada (CWC) is calling for submissions for the 2008 Arthur Ellis Awards, this country's premier award for excellence in the crime genre. The 2008 awards are for books and short stories published in 2007. If you have not yet been published, you may submit to the Arthur Ellis Award for Best Unpublished First Crime Novel.
Due to rising costs, CWC has instituted a submission fee this year of $25 per book title and $10 per short story title; the fee for an anthology with more than two eligible stories is $25. The deadline for submissions is December 31, 2007. For more information, contact CWC or call N.A.T. (Nancy) Grant, the Quebec and Atlantic Provinces Regional VP for Crime Writers' of Canada, at (514) 426-0547.
International Forum on the Creative Economy: Call for Papers
The Conference Board of Canada and the Department of Canadian Heritage, Government of Canada, are pleased to announce a Call for Papers for the International Forum on the Creative Economy. This International Forum will include keynote speakers, presentations, lectures, and other activities aimed at examining recent evidence on the arts and cultural sector as an important engine of economic growth. Papers must address one or more of the four Forum themes listed below.
- Creative Economy in Transition: Arts and Culture in Domestic and Global Markets
- Measuring Arts and Culture as an Economic and Social Engine of a Country's Wealth
- Consumption Dynamics: Consumers Driving Change
- Innovation and Research: Mobilizing New Practices
All abstract submissions should be provided by email to Barbara Fennessy by December 7, 2007. Abstract submissions should include: author name(s), Email address, affiliation and position, theme (1–4), title of paper, and an abstract of up to 250 words (as .doc or PDF). Abstracts should be in the language the author will use to present the paper (French or English). Inquiries may be directed to Barbara Fennessy, Senior Research Associate, Education and Learning, The Conference Board of Canada by calling (866) 711-2262 x 356 or (613) 526-3090 x 356.
Call for Poetry Submissions: Diversity in the City
Panoply: Poems on Diversity is a bi-annual poetry journal printed in true Chap Book form. Edited by Anita Dolman & Krystal Shannon, the journal features poems from diverse poets, commenting on issues and experiences relating to diversity and discrimination. With the first book coming out in early Spring 2008, they are looking for submissions on the topic of diversity and/or discrimination now! Selected submissions will be printed in the journal, and invited to perform at its official launch. For more information or to send in your poem please contact info@jersvision.org or call (613) 562-5800 ext 6486.
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. Top Prize is $1,000 and publication. Winning entries will be read at the Accenti Magazine Awards during the 10th Blue Metropolis Montreal International Literary Festival in May 2008. The deadline for submission is 31 December 2007. More information is available on the Accenti Magazine website.
Visual Art
Prix « Les Femmeuses Pratt et Whitney Canada »
Le Prix Les Femmeuses Pratt & Whitney Canada [PDF] du Conseil des arts de Montréal vise à récompenser le travail d'une femme artiste montréalaise professionnelle en arts visuels, qui s'est distinguée dans le domaine de l'art contemporain. Ce prix est accompagné d'une bourse de 5 000 $, qui provient de la société Pratt & Whitney Canada, et il est décerné chaque année dans le cadre du déjeuner du Grand Prix du Conseil des arts de Montréal. Le Prix Les Femmeuses Pratt & Whitney Canada a été décerné pour la première fois en mars 2007 à l'artiste de renommée internationale Geneviève Cadieux lors du déjeuner du Grand Prix 2006. Les candidatures doivent être soumises par l'artiste ou la galerie qui la représente, au plus tard le 14 décembre 2007.
Articule Programming 2008–09
Articule artist-run centre would like to invite local, national and international artists, groups of artists and independent curators to submit exhibition proposals for its programming season from September 2008 to June 2009. Prior to sending a proposal, it is strongly recommend that you consult the Articule website for current and recent exhibits, the centre's mandate, gallery images and floor plan. The deadline for submission is January 15, 2008.
Accenti Magazine's Photo Competition
The deadline for Accenti Magazine's Photo competition, "Capture an Italian Moment," is fast approaching! The top prize is $1000. Winning entries will be displayed at the Accenti Magazine Awards during the 10th Blue Metropolis Montreal International Literary Festival in May 2008. Submissions must be received (postmarked) on or before December 31, 2007. More information is available on the Accenti Magazine website.
Film & Television
Video Party Call for Short Independent Films
Based in Montreal, Video Party showcases short independent films and videos from around the world. Video Party is now accepting submissions for their next round of events under the following themes: Quest for God, Spirit and Soul; the Traveler; Art; and Citizenry. For details and deadlines for each theme, visit the Video Party website or the Video Party Facebook group.
The $100 Film Festival Film-Music Explosion
The Calgary Society of Independent Filmmakers (CSIF) seeks proposals from bands/musicians to create a film based on an original song. Film premieres with LIVE performance at the $100 Film Festival, March 13–15, 2008. All styles will be accepted, no entry fees required. Proposals MUST include: concept or short film idea with rough script / storyboard & song demo. For more information visit the CSIF website, contact CSIF or call (403) 205-4747. The deadline for submission is Friday, December 14, 2007.
Theatre
Trident New Play Contest
From the heart of downtown Halifax, Neptune Theatre is holding a playwriting competition open to all Canadian playwrights. Writers from across Canada are invited to submit their best full-length stage plays that have never been produced. Three finalists will be selected to receive a reading by a professional cast in front of an audience. Transportation to the theatre to attend the readings will be provided by Neptune. The winning play will receive a workshop and future consideration for production at Neptune Theatre. The deadline for submissions is January 28, 2008. To download an application form and to read the full Rules and Regulations please visit the Neptune Theatre website. For further information, potential applicants should contact Luke Brown.
Job Opportunities
Experimental Ensemble Theatre Project
Open Heart Theatre seeks actors and actresses for an experimental ensemble theatre project to be performed at the end of April, 2008. For more information, contact
Adjoint(e) à la direction
Lalalere Productions, compagnie de production artistique (spectacles, disques), recherche un adjoint(e) à la direction. Belle opportunité pour ceux qui ont des aptitudes en gestion des arts et à la promotion d'artistes et musiciens. Envoyer CV.
Language Teachers Required
Part time instructors required to teach English as a second language to adults in their workplace, in the areas of La Macaza, Montreal, South Shore, Laval, Joliette, Quebec City and Ste-Marie (Beauce). Italian teacher sought for the area of La Plaine and Spanish teachers needed for St-Jerome and St. Bruno. Must be professional, dependable, organized, patient and creative. Send your resume and cover letter in the language you are applying to teach.
La Galerie Trois Points Recherche Assistant(e)-directeur(trice) d'une galerie
Le titulaire du poste devra avoir une très bonne connaissance du milieu de l'art contemporain québécois et du marché de l'art. Il devra exceller dans l'expression orale et écrite, tant en français qu'en anglais. Il devra maîtriser les principes de gestion d'un organisme culturel, en plus d'aimer traiter avec le public. Posséder un Baccalauréat en histoire de l'art est un atout.
Poste de 28 heures/semaine. Le salaire sera à discuter selon l'expérience du candidat.
Durée du contrat : 1 an (remplacement de congé de maternité)
Prière d'envoyer votre CV par courriel
Ou à l'adresse suivante:
Galerie Trois Points, 372 Sainte-Catherine Ouest, suite 520, Montréal (Québec) H3B 1A2, avant le 15 décembre 2007.
Tel : 514-866-8008 Fax : 514-866-1288
www.galerietroispoints.qc.ca
Sinha Danse seeks Spoken Word Artist
Sinha Danse is seeking submissions from writers, preferably spoken word artists or poets, for a dance piece to be presented May 28–June 7, 2008 in Montreal at Montreal Arts Interculturel. This is a duo project between dancers Roger Sinha and Natasha Bakht. Much of the initial research will begin in January in India. The subject of the text should relate to the new renaissance of India, the emergence of new technologies, and the digital divide in that country.
The text should include an element of Bols, mnemonic syllables used in Indian Music to define the tala, or rhythmic pattern. Roger Sinha, who will be speaking the text, is also interested in sound poetry; verbalizations that don't necessary have any meaning. Ideally, the text should be a combination of bols, verbalizations & text. Please submit an original example of approximately 300–500 words. The payment for the complete text will be $1000, plus royalties of $25 a show. The total text should be between 1,000–1,500 words. Submissions may be sent via email to Roger Sinha or by post to Sinha Danse, 4430 Parthenais, Montreal, Quebec, H2H 2G5.
Benefit from a financial compensation on your summer intern's salary
Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages (YCWBOL) is a program that promotes community development in Official Language Minority Communities.
It allows you to:
- Receive a contribution of 50% for private and public businesses and 70% for non-profit organizations on your student's salary;
- Keep your region economically dynamic;
- Hire someone from your own region, or someone from another province of Canada;
- Benefit from the expertise of a student in their field of study.
Contact us right now to learn more!
E-mail: jctycw@fccq.caPhone: 514 844-9571, ext. #3241
Web site: www.fccq.ca
Volunteer Opportunities
Artists wanted
The Outremont group of Amnesty International is looking for artists to contribute time or supplies to a good cause. Amnesty International's yearly card writing "marathon" will take place on Sunday, December 9th from 10 am to 2 pm at Eggspectations (corner l'Esplanade) on Laurier. Feel free to drop by to make a (non-denominational) greeting card or two (or three …), or to donate any unwanted materials (paper remnants,pencil stubs, etc.) to the event. Amnesty International is also looking for performersof any vein to add to what they hope will be a festive event.Cards received that day will be distributed by Amnesty to "prisoners of conscience" around the world. For more information, please contact Jeanne Schoenwand or call (514) 842-1750.
Upcoming Grant Deadlines
New CALQ Grant for Emerging Artists and Writers
In order to enhance the conditions for young artists and writers, the Conseil des Arts et des Letters has established a new Grant program available to artists and writers with five or fewer years of practice who have never received financial support from the Conseil. Currently, CALQ has between $ 500,000 and $ 600,000 to distribute to emerging artists of all disciplines in Quebec. The upcoming grant deadline for all disciplines is December 14th, 2007. Applications are available at the QDF office as well as on the CALQ website.
This program is intended for upcoming artists and writers, and artists' and writers' groups with five or fewer years of practice working in the circus arts, the media arts, the multidisciplinary arts, the visual arts, popular song, dance, storytelling and literature, the arts and crafts, music, theatre and architectural research.
Upcoming Canada Council Grant Deadlines
These are the upcoming deadlines for applications at the Canada Council for the Arts. Please check the Canada Council website for more information on the programs listed below, or call (800) 263-5588 ext. 5060.
The Canada Council for the Arts is a national, arm's length agency that provides grants and services to professional Canadian artists and arts organizations in dance, media arts, music, theatre, writing and publishing, interdisciplinary work and performance art, and the visual arts.
All Canada Council programs are accessible to Aboriginal artists or arts organizations, and artists or arts organizations from diverse cultural or regional communities of Canada.
The Canada Council is funded by Parliament and reports to it through the Minister of Canadian Heritage.
All Disciplines
Artists and Community Collaboration Program (ACCP)
Dates vary
Audience and Market Development
Grants to Agents, Managers and Artists' Representatives in the Performing Arts (annual and Multi-year funding in Theatre, Dance and Multidisciplinary)
1 March 2008
Dance
Grants to Dance Professionals
1 February 2008
Production Project Grants in Dance
15 March 2008
Music
Professional Choir Program (project, annual and multi-year funding)
15 January 2008
Professional Orchestra Program
1 February 2008
Music Project Grants
1 February 2008
Music Festivals Programming Project Grants (for festivals taking place between 1 June and 30 November 2008)
15 February 2008
Music Festival Travel Grants (for festivals taking place between 1 June and 30 November 2008)
15 February 2008
Aboriginal Peoples Music Program
1 March 2008
Media Arts
Grants to Film and Video Artists
1 March 2008
Grants to New Media and Audio Artists
1 March 2008
Theatre
Theatre Production Project Grants (for productions taking place after 1 September 2008)
1 March 2008
Operating Grants to Professional Theatre Organizations (annual and multi-year funding)
1 March 2008
Visual Arts
Grants to Professional Independent Critics and Curators
1 February 2008
Assistance to Aboriginal Curators for Residencies in Visual Arts
1 February 2008
Assistance to Culturally Diverse Curators for Residencies in Visual Arts
1 February 2008
Assistance to Contemporary Fine Craft Artists and Curators (project grants)
1 March 2008
Assistance to Practitioners, Critics and Curators of Architecture
1 March 2008
Professional Prix de Rome in Architecture
1 March 2008
Ronald J. Thom Award for early Design Achievement (architecture)
1 March 2008
Jean A. Chalmers Fund for the Crafts
1 March 2008
Writing and Publishing
International Translation Grants
Any time
Grants to Literary and Art Magazines
1 March 2008
Literary Readings, Literary Festivals and Author Residencies Program (Readings between 1 July 2008 and 30 June 2009)
1 March 2008
Writing and Publishing Residencies
1 March 2008
Travel Grants
Any time (at least 6–10 weeks before departure date—varies with each section). This deadline 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.
back to topMember News
Want to know what your fellow ELAN members are up to? This month, we have info about the following members:
Mario Pompetti
Mario Pompetti's latest cd, Human Nature, was released by Old Fart Records and is available online. Human Nature is a blend of acid jazz to modern. Some tracks have been featured in podcasts worldwide and played on campus radio stations. Check out Pompetti's music at The Orchard and emusic. Through Old Fart Records, Pompetti also produced The Secrect, a cd by Montreal artist, studio guitarist, drum and bass player, Zilo Tannenbaum. Artwork for the cd by Mario Pompetti. Listen to Zilo Tannenbaum's music at The Orchard.
David James
David James, kiln cast glass artist from Sutton, Québec, has had his sculpture, Tranquillity, blue selected by the Ontario Crafts Council for its juried biennial exhibition of member works. Sixty-nine pieces are on display until Dec. 31st at its gallery at 990 Queen St. W. in Toronto. Gallery hours: 11–17h, closed Mondays.
YES is Moving: Bigger! Better! Brighter!
YES Montreal makes a giant leap forward with a re-location to larger offices in the downtown core. The few hundred extra square feet will allow YES Montreal to expand their operations by means of a larger resource library, addition of private counselling offices, and more computers and workshop rooms; thus creating more programs for Quebec's job seekers, entrepreneurs and artists. Stay tuned for further information including a special invitation to YES Montreal's Open House on Wednesday, January 30th 2008. As of December 1st 2007, YES Montreal will be servicing its clientele at this address: 666 Sherbrooke St. W. 7th Floor, Montreal, QC, H3A 1E7.
Young Actors for Young Audiences (YAYA)
YAYA, the youth wing of the Dora Wasserman Yiddish Theatre was invited to perform in Virginia Beach on November 19 and 20, 2007. Forty teenage actors performed No More Raisins, No More Almonds at the 1300-seat Sandler Centre for the Performing Arts. This play with music was directed by Bryna Wasserman and performed by youth about youth trapped in a European ghetto during the Holocaust.
This was YAYA's third tour in 2007 with previous tours to Toronto and Ottawa (Gatineau) at the Canadian Museum of Civilization. YAYA is unique in North America, sustaining Yiddish culture and language, dramatizing the Jewish experience and fostering intercultural understanding through theatre. YAYA is a program of The Leanor and Alvin Segal Theatre and the Tauben Family Foundation.
Luca Di Gioacchino
Luca Di Giacchino's second short film, Nightwatch is now live. You can watch it at Underground Film.
Nigel Spencer
Nigel Spencer was awarded the Governer General's Literary Award in Translation for Marie-Claire Blais' Augustino and the Choir of Destruction.
Raquel Rivera
Raquel Rivera published two children's books in 2007: Arctic Adventures: Tales from the Lives of Inuit Artists and Orphan Ahwak. Rivera is holding an online book launch with readings from her books, a space to leave comments, and even a speech!
Beverly Akerman
Beverly Akerman is pleased to announce she was recently awarded First Prize in the Fog City Writers Short Story Contest for "Sea of tranquillity." The award consists of $1000 USD and publication in the upcoming first issue of Fog City Review, to be published out of San Francisco.
Studio XX
Studio XX is happy to announce some new additions to their team. Former ELAN board member Paulina Abarca-Cantin is the new Director General at Studio XX. Media artist Deborah VanSlet is the newly elected President of the Board of Directors at Studio XX.
Derek Yaple-Schobert
Pianist Derek Yaple-Schobert is currently on an 8 solo recital tour of Denmark, Germany and Sweden, performing works by Haydn, Schubert, Grieg, Nielsen and Sæverud.
Dave Cool
After directing and producing the documentary film What is INDIE? last year, Dave Cool has released his first follow-up project to the film, an eBook for singer-songwriters called Your Successful CD Release, published by Peter Spellman, Director of Career Development at Berklee College of Music.
Using an easy to follow, step-by-step structure, Your Successful CD Release coaches artists through the process of putting together a marketing and promotional plan, and features a comprehensive look at the broad range of possible revenue streams & opportunities available to them. ELAN Members can get a $7 discount off the price of the guide by visiting the Stand Alone Records website.
Nancy M. Green
Nancy M. Green will be participating in the "Christmas in the Country: from my atelier to your home" studio tour on Sunday December 9, 2007, from 10 am–4pm. Four Studios will be open just south of the 417 in Russell Township. Carol Rowland-Ulmann will be exhibiting linoleum prints and Nancy M. Green will be exhibiting multi-media works, wood art cabinets, and accessories for the home. Their studio is located at 591 North Russell Rd., Russell, Ontario. For more information on the other open studios, visit the Wood Arts website.
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Theatre
Unleash Your Full Feminine Potential!
Business women, artists, stay-at-home moms? Are you a woman of the millennium, busy doing things for the well-being of others? Do you often put your needs aside simply because of lack of time or resources? Want to reignite the fire for play? Dynamic Theatre Factory invites you to Stage I of "Breaking the N-Ice,",a four hour workshop in a small intimate theatre for women from all walks of life. This workshop will give you the opportunity to 'let it all out' through stimulating music, movement, rhythm, creative writing, group and pair improvisations, and a simple ritual to welcome in the New Year.
"Breaking the N-Ice" will take placeFriday, January 25th, 2008, from 6:00–10:00 pm at la Maison de la Culture Marie-Uguay. The cost for the workshop is $140 and registration is due by January 18, 2008. Benefit from the 'Early Bird' registration by December 20, 2007, and pay only $125. All proceeds from this workshop go to the continuation of DTF's B.E.T.T.E.R. Workshops for kids challenged by ADD, ADHD, and Learning Disabilities. A portion of the cost will include a tax deductible receipt. To learn more about Dynamic Theatre Factory, visit the DTF website. To register call DTF at (514) 591-6994.
Film & Television
Studio to Big Screen
Are you an aspiring film maker? Whether you are producing a short film, a documentary, or a full-length feature, this workshop will offer the information you need to succeed in the film industry. This seminar is a perfect opportunity to learn from the experts in the field as they will discuss how to gain access to media outlets, film festivals, and other sources to get your production from the studio to the big screen. Thursday, December 6th, 6:30pm–8:45pm in YES Montreal's brand new location at 666 Sherbrooke Street, 7th floor. Cost is $10, pre-registration is required. For more information please call 514-878-9788, or visit the YES Montreal website.
Writing
Writing The Character Generated Plot with Kent Stetson, C.M On-Line!
Award winning novelist and playwright Kent Stetson, C. M., is pleased to announce the second in a series of nine-week character/story/plot on-line workshops for prose fiction and drama (stage, television and film) writers. The second course begins Saturday, January 19, 2008, and runs through to March 15, 2008. Join from anywhere in the world! All you need is a high-speed connection or a regular land-line telephone. The sessions will be conducted by internet/telephone (ie. Skype) and e-mail.
Places for participants at all levels of their personal or professional practice are available. For complete course description, application procedure & costs, contact Kent Stetson or call him at (514) 270-1948 or (514) 794-1948 (cell). For additional information on Stetson's background, his CV, teaching methods and endorsements, visit Master Play Works.
Screenwriting Seminar
Learn screenwriting basics during writing coach Elizabeth Johnston's one-day seminar on January 12, 2008. For more information, contact Elizabeth or visit her website.
Dance
Studio 303 and AH HA Productions Winter Intensive 2008
The AH HA winter intensive 2008 is intended as a comprehensive week of training for professional and advanced dancers wanting to develop and expand their competence and knowledge. The training will include an intensive period of study in contemporary technique, improvisation/composition and contact improvisation. The workshop will take place from January 7–13, 2008 with Andrew de Lotbiniere Harwood, Marc Boivin and Chris Aiken. The cost of the workshop is $315 if a deposit of $100 is received before December 7, 2007.
The workshop will be marked by two special events. An informal showing by the participants will be held during Saturday afternoon, which is a good time to invite friends, relatives and colleagues to attend. And two formal performances featuring Andrew de L. Harwood, Marc Boivin and Chris Aiken as well as musicians Jean Rene and Stephen Katz will complete the week's activities on Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon. For more information or to register, contact Studio 303.
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Great Gift Idea: Voice Demo Recording Sessions
With the Holidays just around the corner, how about offering the gift of opportunity to your thespian friends? Altera Vitæ Productions & OSS Media Group is now offering Gift Certificates for Voice Demo Recording Sessions. Aside from the headshot & résumé, the Voice Demo will provide your friend the opportunity to widen their acting range and open doors in the Voice industries such as Radio, Games, Voice-overs, etc.
Voice Demo Recording Sessions include: Private consultation to decide on scripts that will best showcase the actor's vocal range + 1.5 hours recording studio time with a Vocal Director to facilitate the actor's interpretations + CD with full editing and sound effects (A Total value of 190$). Gift certificates are available in denominations of $20.00, $50.00, $95.00 and $190.00. Gift certificates have an expiration date of 6 months from date of purchase. For more information, contact: Altera Vitæ Productions or call (514) 935-7277 ext 105.
Studio to share
ELAN member, Ber Lazarus is looking for an artist—painter, sculptor, or craftsperson—to share work space. The Studio is located in an interesting old industrial building, with high ceilings and good light. It is situated in Griffintown (144 Ann St. at Wellington) near the Old Port, Peel Basin, Lachine Canal, and bike path. Nearby buses include #107 from Peel Metro; #61 and #168 from McGill and Sq. Victoria Metros. All utilities, liability and replacement insurance, and municipal taxes are included for one great price of $200–300/month. Available immediately. Not live in. If interested, please call Ber Lazarus at (514) 992-1567. To view photos of the studio, visit Ber's website.
Creative Writing (Poetry) Group
Friend of ELAN, currently in another career but hoping to return to writing poetry, seeks other poets struggling to write amid the demands of school or work. Interested in meeting on a semi-regular informal basis in a group atmosphere with poets that are as yet unpublished; however, is completely open to suggestions. Just want to write! Please email Colleen with your thoughts or ideas about this group.
Discount Tickets
The Leanor and Alvin Segal Theatre, of The Segal Centre for the Performing Arts at the Saidye, offer ELAN members (with proof of membership) 50% off Rush tickets. These are tickets purchased on the day of the performance they wish to see. Tickets can also be purchased in advance at 10% off the ticketed price. The Leanor and Alvin Segal Theatre and KPMG present An Enemy of the People by Henrik Ibsen, adapted by Arthur Miller.
In performance until December 9. Directed by Miles Potter. To purchase tickets, call the box office at (514) 739-7944.
Talisman Theatre Fundraising Art Sale
Talisman Theatre, an independent Montreal English Theatre Company, is offering a limited number of original sketches by renowned theatre designer Lyne Paquette. This sale is to raise funds for the 2008 production of Michel Marc Bouchard's play Down Dangerous Passes Road (translated by Linda Gaboriau and directed by Emma Tibaldo). Visit www.talisman-theatre.com to view and purchase artwork online. Buy unique holiday gifts for your family and friends while supporting Montreal's English Theatre.
McAuslan Brewery Opens Venue for Artistic Events
The McAuslan Brewery has opened a cultural centre on their property in St-Henri (5080 St-Ambroise Street) called the Centre St-Ambroise. It has 2 floors, and the main room downstairs, the Griffon Room, will now be available to the local artistic community for regular events including music shows, film nights, book launches, as well as workshops, lectures, seminars and other private events & parties. The upstairs is the Maxwell Haus Studios, a gallery run by the artist-in-residence Scott Macleod, and will also be made available for certain events.
The Griffon Room has a capacity of about 50 people and is an ideal venue for solo/duo or small group shows. There's a small stage and PA system, and it is equipped with a screen and projector to show films or video projections. To book an event, contact Dave Cool, the Director of the Centre St-Ambroise, or call (514) 939-3060 ext. 231.
BTW Fundraising Gala
Black Theatre Workshop is appealing to interested Montreal area artists and organizations to provide in-kind donations to auction at their Vision Celebration Fundraising Gala in January, 2008. If you would like to contribute to this event by either donating an item or by donating half of the proceeds of your auctioned artwork, please contact Nitha Karanja at (514) 932-1104 ext 223 – BTW Marketing and Development. For more information on the Gala, visit ELAN's Arts Calendar.
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