Artsnews SERVING the ARTS in the FREDERICTON REGION June 11, 2020 Volume 21, Issue 24

ARTSnews June 11, 2020 Volume 21, Issue 24

ARTSnews SERVING THE ARTS IN THE FREDERICTON REGION June 11, 2020 Volume 21, Issue 24

In this issue *Click the “Back to top” link after each notice to return to “In This Issue”.

Upcoming Events

1. Pigment of Your Imagination: Virtual Exhibition of Second Year NBCCD Photography Students 2. Fredericton Society of Artists’ First Online Exhibition from June 1 to July 31 3. Canadian Live Streams to Watch During COVID-19 from June 11-21 4. NBCCD 2020 Convocation Online on June 12 at 2pm 5. Roots & Soul Sunday's Online on June 14 from 5 to 9pm 6. UNB Alumni & Friends: Comedian James Mullinger Live In Your Home on June 17 at 8pm 7. Reset: Advanced Studio Practice Exhibition opens at Gallery 78 on June 19 from 4-8pm & Online 8. Postponed to June 20: National Arts Drive Project 9. Fredericton al Fresco Now in Operation 10. Fredericton Playhouse COVID-19 Survey 11. Revelations: Selections from the UNB Permanent Collection presents Avenging Angels & 7 Deadly Sins 12. Four Radio Plays by Alden Nowlan & Walter Learning Available for Your Listening Pleasure 13. Joe Szekeres’ Profile of Norm Foster from The Artist in Self Isolation Series

Workshops | Classes | Art Camps

1. Kathy Mac presents Wording Around with Your Writing Life from June 1-25 at 7:30pm 2. Visual Arts Nova Scotia’s Hear Tell Podcast Training Program starting June 16 at 7pm 3. UNB Art Centre Design Works Wednesdays’ Create at Home Series: New Format & Instructor 4. NB Filmmaker’s Co-Op Courses: The Screenwriter’s Journey & Producing 101 5. TNB Theatre School Summer Programs Announced 6. Registration Open: UNB Design Works Online Master Classes & Private/Small Group Learning Sessions 7. Strathmore Free Online Artist Workshops

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Auditions | Call for Artist Submissions & Awards

1. Applications Open: Fredericton Arts Alliance’s Canada Summer Jobs Position 2. Job Opportunity: Communication Officer with the New Brunswick Arts Board 3. Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture: COVID-19 Special Projects Fund 4. Applications Open: The Incubator Project at the Imperial Theatre 5. Call for Temporary Public Art in Phoenix Square 6. Canada Council for the Arts Digital Originals: Micro Innovation Grants 7. Student Employment Opportunity with New Brunswick Arts Board (artsnb) from July 6 – Aug. 28 8. Applications Open for Annual Nel Oudemans Award 9. Council of the Arts Fredericton’s Performing Arts Scholarship 10. Submissions Open: Second Annual Plain Site Theatre Festival 11. Call for Submissions: Jane LeBlanc Filmmaker Award 12. Call for Submissions: CBC/NB Joy Award 13. Fibre Arts Network - Call for Submissions for Craft 2020: Fibre Reflections 14. Silver Wave Film Festival Submissions Open!

The Fredericton Arts Alliance gratefully appreciates the support of the Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation in our efforts to use new technology to bring the arts to a wider audience during this period of isolation. We hope this investment will pay off long into the future when we will again be able to interact directly.

For even more arts and cultural events in New Brunswick, visit:

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1. Pigment of Your Imagination: Virtual Exhibition of Second Year NBCCD Photography Students

The photography department of the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design would like to invite you to view the online virtual exhibition Pigment of Your Imagination, featuring the work of second year photography students Blake Baxter, Kayla Dormer, Gabrielle Gionet, Korry Hill, and Katherine Murray.

View the exhibition at: https://www.artsteps.com/view/5e98e6e829ddef4061424948. To move around the exhibition, you can click with the mouse of use the WASD keys to move, and Q and E to turn. The exhibition is usually held at the Charlotte Street Arts Centre, but was not possible due to the Coivd-19 pandemic. Back to top.

2. Fredericton Society of Artists’ First Online Exhibition from June 1 to July 31

To view and purchase our art, visit the FSA’s website at http://frederictonsocietyofartists.com/exhibitions.html. The FSA thanks you for your support. Back to top.

3. Canadian Live Streams to Watch During COVID-19 from June 11-21

 June 11, 2pm AT: Shred Kelly hosts an intimate pre-release listening party for the band's upcoming album, Like a Rising Sun, out June 19. Tickets are $10, via Side Door.

 June 12, 10pm AT: Jully Black performs as part of the DT Concert Series, which is run out of the Dominion Telegraph venue in Paris, Ont. All tickets are available at DTConcertSeries.com and the concert will be live streamed via Zoom.

 June 18, 4pm AT: Toronto-based Xenia Concerts, a series designed specifically for autistic audience members, presents the fourth live stream in their series, this time featuring Angela Park. According to the Xenia Concerts website, "The concerts will feature many of the same elements that are present at a typical live Xenia Concert, including stretch breaks, and a downloadable program with program checklist that you can use to follow along during the performance." Watch it via Facebook Live.

 June 19, 8:30pm AT: Montreal's Frase performs as part of Ballytobin Live from the Isabel Online Summer Music Festival. Watch via Facebook.

 June 20, 4pm AT: Sadaf Amini performs as part of Ballytobin Live from the Isabel Online Summer Music Festival. Watch via Facebook.

 June 20, 10pm AT: Royal Wood performs as part of the DT Concert Series, which is run out of the Dominion Telegraph venue in Paris, Ontario. All tickets are available at DTConcertSeries.com and the concert will be live streamed via Zoom.

 June 21, 8:30pm AT: Leanne Betasamosake Simpson and her band perform as part of Ballytobin Live from the Isabel Online Summer Music Festival. Watch via Facebook. Back to top.

4. NBCCD 2020 Convocation Online on June 12 at 2pm

Join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of the 2020 class with a virtual convocation ceremony on YouTube. We will also have a series of celebratory virtual exhibitions at www.nbccdgrads.ca. Every grad will be given an opportunity to submit work, and the Advanced Studio Practice exhibition will also be featured on this site.

Our grads are getting creative by decorating their grad caps. There will be an award for the best cap design. To see the decorated grad caps, search #NBCCDYearbook on Instagram, and for other images from the graduating class, search #NBCCDgrad2020. For more information on how to participate and to find a link to access the virtual convocation ceremony, visit our NBCCD 2020 Graduates website: www.nbccdgrads.ca. Back to top.

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5. Roots & Soul Sunday's Online on June 14 from 5 to 9pm

This Sunday, we will bring you four acts playing 40-45 minutes each:

 5pm: David Somerville  5:45pm: Jenn LeBlanc  6:30pm: Rick Sparkes + The Enablers  7:30pm: Kylie Fox plays Joni Mitchell (This set will be a separate video)

For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/1962836843847165/. We will be collecting donations that will be split between the artists to help offset their financial losses due to COVID-19. Back to top.

6. UNB Alumni & Friends: Comedian James Mullinger Live In Your Home on June 17 at 8pm

This is a very special invite for UNB alumni and friends! Join fellow alumni and friends for an exclusive virtual show with award-winning British comedian, James Mullinger. James is a stand-up comedian, keynote speaker, magazine editor, and father of two. British born, but now based in New Brunswick, he was described by the Montreal Times as "Britain’s greatest gift to Canadian comedy,” and on Wednesday he will perform just for you live on Zoom.

All you have to do is log in and James will entertain you with a very special one hour comedy show set from his home direct to yours. For more information, or to register now: https://events.eply.com/jamesmullinger. Back to top.

7. Reset: Advanced Studio Practice Exhibition opens at Gallery 78 on June 19 from 4-8pm & Online

Presenting an exhibition from our 2020 Advanced Studio Practice graduates; students in this program create an independent body of work using on-site studio facilities and equipment and work collaboratively with celebrated faculty advisors and professional mentors. They take their work out of the studio and into the greater community by planning self-guided projects such as artist residencies, pop-up shows, exhibitions, wholesale opportunities, and more. Featuring:

 Tomo Ingalls - Tomo's Pots  Matt Cripps - Matt Cripps Pottery  Nikki Vanderburg - Nikki VanderBurg: Metalsmith, Artist  Sarah Hill - Saraphina Designs  Renata Britez - RB Designs  Monica Memory - Paper Pattern Silk  Kerri Buckingham - Kerri Buckingham Art and Design  Lydia Stewart - From Lydia with Love  Dawn Merritt - Dawn Merritt Designs

Due to social distancing, we will not have a gathering for the opening but Gallery 78 will be open 4-8pm on opening day. Coming June 12, there will also be a virtual exhibition from our Advanced Studio Practice students on the NBCCD grad website, www.nbccdgrads.ca. Back to top.

8. Postponed to June 20: National Arts Drive Project

The project is being spearheaded by RAW Artists, an international arts organization. The National Arts Drive is a fundraiser for local artists and creatives across the country (film, fashion, music, art, performance, etc.). On Saturday, they are inviting artists across the U.S and Canada to showcase and perform from front lawns, driveways, balconies, and stoops.

The invitation is open to anyone who would like to participate and the community to drive through suburban streets and city blocks to witness their creative neighbours. The experience is paired with a mobile site and an interactive map that marks each art installation or performance. "Drivers" can donate to artists from their car directly to the artist (via Venmo, Paypal, etc) as they approach map locations. Alternatively, artists do not need to link their PayPal if they don't want to accept donations.

The event is completely free for both artists and "drivers". For more information on the RAW Artists’ National Arts Drive, visit www.RAWartists.com, or www.NationalArtsDrive.com. Back to top.

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9. Fredericton al Fresco Now in Operation

A partnership between the City of Fredericton, Downtown Fredericton and Business Fredericton North Inc. and part of the #SupportFredLocal initiative, Fredericton al Fresco launched on June 4. In support of local artists, the City will offer cultural initiatives as part of the Fredericton al Fresco effort, including low-key musical performances by local musicians beginning next week. A local art installation in Phoenix Square mid-June will also add a sense of Fredericton’s cultural flair to the dining area.

More information, including how COVID-19 physical distancing measures will be carried out during Fredericton al fresco can be found here: http://ow.ly/vtlk50zY1nx. Back to top.

10. Fredericton Playhouse COVID-19 Survey

In the midst of this ever-changing landscape, we're looking toward the future. Part of that planning requires a strong understanding of how you feel about attending performing arts events, when government and public health give us the green light. Your answers will be kept anonymous and will be used in an Atlantic Canada-wide report that will help guide all of the performing arts centres in our post-COVID operations.

Complete the Survey at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_8FZF6LJUSLkDOTWrFdwuomzH_pUku2TmTX002DhvnsX-Iw/viewform. Back to top.

11. Revelations: Selections from the UNB Permanent Collection presents Avenging Angels & 7 Deadly Sins

Revelations elaborates on ideas that were developed through the production of ATTENDING THE APOCALYPSE, an exhibition by Janice Wright Cheney and Jennifer Lee Wiebe, and UNB Art Centre’s first online exhibition. The second, Revelations, is designed to be seen online. Incubated during the COVID-19 lock down, it is curated using images of the collection from the database. It will unfold each week through a series of episodes released on the website and on social media. This week’s featured works include:

 7 Deadly Sins, featuring the work of Greg Klassen, Edward Burtynsky, and Steve McCurry  Avenging Angels, featuring the work of Pat Byers.

To view this week’s works, visit https://www.unb.ca/cel/enrichment/art-centre/online-exhibits/index.html. Back to top.

12. Four Radio Plays by Alden Nowlan & Walter Learning Available for Your Listening Pleasure

During the 1970s, the writing partnership of Alden Nowlan and Walter Learning led to the creation of four original scripts. Of these, Frankenstein – The Man Who Became God, The Incredible Murder of Cardinal Tosca and The Dollar Woman were eventually produced for the stage by Theatre New Brunswick. A fourth play, Svengali, was never produced by TNB.

All four of these plays were adapted for radio and produced in Halifax and Toronto by CBC. These recordings, recently made available through the internet archive site Archive.org, offer a window into Theatre New Brunswick’s early history, the once busy world of CBC radio dramas and the important creative partnership that existed between Nowlan and Learning.

All four productions can be accessed at: http://www.tnb.nb.ca/listen-to-four-radio-plays-by-alden-nowlan-and-walter-learning/. Back to top.

13. Joe Szekeres’ Profile of Norm Foster from The Artist in Self Isolation Series

“Thank you to the theatre gods who have looked down upon me with grace and have blessed me with the opportunity to converse either online, via telephone or by email with some of Canada’s finest members of the professional performing arts community. These ‘self-isolated artists’ have been tremendously kind and receptive in speaking about how they are holding up during this COVID crisis while sharing some personal and poignant memories and thoughts.”

View the rest of Joe Szekeres’ profile on Norm Foster at: https://www.onstageblog.com/profiles/2020/5/27/the-self-isolated-artist-series- fredericton-new-brunswick-profile-of-norm-foster?fbclid=IwAR1tnAxYJxhRMFcSrLC3yeJjpxzuZPhpPtnEPX1n3jGcT0X9zbFxBte2vLs. Back to top.

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Workshops | Classes | Art Camps

1. Kathy Mac presents Wording Around with Your Writing Life from June 1-25 at 7:30pm

Join Kathy live on Mondays and Thursdays at 7:30pm on the Wording Around page on Facebook. Each 20 minute talk will introduce you to a couple of topics, and a resource in case you feel the need to go a bit deeper. Prompts or assignments, which are always optional, will be revealed as the course progresses. This is a low-commitment experience! The topics covered include:

 Week 1: Traditional Publishing  Week 2: Independent Publishing  Week 3: Marketing & Promotion  Week 4: Finances

Back by popular demand, each talk’s preshow will feature Tresso and the Squeaky Toys. If you can’t make it to the live presentation time, you can always watch the videos later. And if you don’t have a Facebook account, you can still access the site and see the videos at https://www.facebook.com/pg/WordingAround/videos/. Back to top.

2. Visual Arts Nova Scotia’s Hear Tell Podcast Training Program starting June 16 at 7pm

If you’re an Atlantic Canadian artist interested in learning about podcasting, check out the Hear Tell Podcast Training Program organized by Visual Arts Nova Scotia. During this six week program, you’ll learn the ins and outs of the medium directly from podcasting experts and creative podcast producers. Webinars will be weekly starting June 16, with sometimes multiple held per week.

For more information on the program and to sign up, visit: https://visualarts.ns.ca/hear-tell/?mc_cid=4fddcd8ffa&mc_eid=88c099640e. Back to top.

3. UNB Art Centre Design Works Wednesdays’ Create at Home Series: New Format & Instructor

A huge thank you to Jody McCleary who taught our first run of workshops - we are not saying goodbye to Jody as she is now going to be teaching for our Design Works Online Drawing Master Class camps and private online sessions!

Our new instructor will be Meghan Loch. She is an early elementary teacher and a former Design Works instructor, who also teaches music and art. Meghan believes that anyone can be an artist. She loves to lead students in whimsical, colourful arts and crafts projects that combine art fundamentals and imagination.

We will be pre-recording workshops and posting them at 10am (ADT) on our Facebook page. Same time, just a different format! Workshops will be saved in the video section of our UNB Art Centre Facebook page for you to pause, go back, go forward, as many times as you like! Leave any questions and comments you have about the workshop under the video and you will be answered as soon as possible. We will be holding the free workshops every Wednesday until August 5, 2020.

 Project Reveal for June 17: Flower Fairies. Do you daydream about being a princess? Do you believe in fairies? Well bring your sense of whimsy as we make colourful, beautiful, unique dolls! Learn how to use simple materials like thread, beads, and artificial flowers to create a whole garden of flower fairies in a rainbow of colours. Supplies: o A few skeins of colourful embroidery floss for hair o Round wooden beads about the size of a marble - available in a tub at the dollar store - for heads o Round toothpicks o Thin skewers o Artificial flowers o Feathers o Beads, sequins, pretty wire, or tiny jewel stickers for accessories - whatever catches your eye! o Glue gun and a parent to help o Adult-sized scissors

The workshop video will be posted on the UNB Art Centre Facebook timeline at 10am on Wednesday, June 17. Follow our online UNB Design Works MasterClasses and private and small group sessions! Back to top.

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4. NB Filmmaker’s Co-Op Courses: The Screenwriter’s Journey & Producing 101

 The Screenwriter’s Journey: The first step to making a great short film is to cultivate and perfect the script. This workshop intensive will help you take your scripts to the next level. Whether you’re just curious about screenwriting, seeking to develop your first short film, or looking to further hone your skills as a screenwriter, this workshop will help sharpen your writing abilities and aid you in feeling more comfortable and confident as a storyteller.

Jillian Acreman has directed six short films under the umbrella of Columbus Avenue Pictures which she founded in 2009. Acreman wrote and directed The Man Who Sold the World starring Golden Globe nominee Steve Railsback, and in 2014 she produced Pop (dir. Ryan O’Toole) which was selected by Telefilm Canada for the “Not Short on Talent” showcase at the Cannes Film Festival. Her short films Broke, The Editor, The Art of Decay, and North have previously been licensed to CBC for broadcast.

Date: Monday, June 22, 2020 from 7 to 8pm Fee: Free Class Limit: 25 Instructor: Jillian Acreman Location: Online Workshop For more information, visit: http://nbfilmcoop.com/workshops/screenwriters- journey?fbclid=IwAR3W51Od6h7QdRxGJVIhGKpLyFwRRQrb4Luu-45kX7sRhERFmaLkTjiWu_o

 Producing 101: Producers are involved in the filmmaking process from start to finish, filling a number of roles. This workshop will cover the practical elements of getting short films made from preproduction, production to post as a producer. Tracey Lavigne is a writer, director, and producer based in Fredericton. She is producing the Ryan O’Toole feature film Further Than The Eye Can See, funded by the Telefilm Talent to Watch program, and has written, directed and produced three short films of her own. Her short films “Glitter” and “Mnemosyne” both won Best NB Short Film and the Viewers’ Choice Award at the Silver Wave Film Festival in 2017 and 2018.

Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2020 –from 7 to 8pm Fee: Free Class Limit: 25 Instructor: Tracey Lavigne Location: Online Workshop For more information, visit: http://nbfilmcoop.com/workshops/producing- 101?fbclid=IwAR3oyQd1JA42Z67bBUiTen3uZKWNTz1CKdBQFAmNLwYmr3a3uT_wFts38Vo Back to top.

5. TNB Theatre School Summer Programs Announced

The TNB Theatre School’s annual summer camps are a go! After some uncertainty, recent changes to New Brunswick’s restrictions surrounding COVID-19 precautions have made it possible for many organizations to resume planned activities for the summer season. With a number of new safeguards in place, we’re excited to announce our summer programs will begin later this month.

2020 Programs:

 June 28 - July 3: Junior Acting 1  July 6 – 10: Junior Acting 2  July 13 – 17: Junior Musical Theatre 1  July 20 – 24: Junior Musical Theatre 2  July 27 – 31: Intermediate Musical Theatre  August 4 – 7: Intermediate Senior Acting  August 10- 14: Intermediate Senior Acting for the Camera

All info can be found at tnb.nb.ca/summer-programs/. Back to top.

6. Registration Open: UNB Design Works Online Master Classes & Private/Small Group Learning Sessions

UNB Design Works has gone virtual to provide at-home learning opportunities for your kids and teens this summer! Enter the Contest to Win an online Master Class or private one-on-one session for your child, tween, or teen. We’ve adapted our approach so your child can learn and develop skills from the comfort and safety of home.

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Starting on June 15, 2020, Design Works will offer a variety of online camps each week. Taught by our professional instructors, Master Class Camps will run Monday to Friday with live 90-minute sessions (via Zoom) each day. Depending on the camp, your children will develop creative, technical, or French language skills. We're only taking 10 students per class so make sure you sign up early! We are also offering Private and Small-Group Sessions for those who want one-on-one sessions for their child or who want to arrange a class for a child and their friends. Master Class Camps include:

 Ages 6-10: o Arts & Fashion o Canvas Creations o Creative Writing o Drawing 1: How to Draw o Drawing 2: From 2D to 3D o Drawing 3 (coming soon) o DIY Crafts (coming soon) o French (coming soon)

 Ages 10-14 o Roblox Game Design

Prices listed on website. Back to top.

7. Strathmore Free Online Artist Workshops

Learn techniques from experienced artists through online videos and downloadable instructions. Get inspired from other students in our virtual classroom. Keep motivated with ideas and tips from your instructor. Visit https://www.strathmoreartiststudio.com for more details. Back to top.

Auditions | Call for Artist Submissions & Awards

1. Applications Open: Fredericton Arts Alliance’s Canada Summer Jobs Position

The Fredericton Arts Alliance is looking for a young person to assist with a season of virtual artists residencies. The successful candidate will require strong web and social media skills to assist artists in displaying their work virtually on the Fredericton Arts Alliance’s web page and Facebook platforms.

The candidate should be able to assist artists with technical problems which may arise. Other duties would include promoting the residencies through social and mainline media. This requires strong writing skills and the ability to make an artist’s virtual presence into a compelling story.

The job will run for eight weeks full time and might be extended on a part-time basis. Candidates must fit the criteria for the Canada Summer Jobs program offered by the federal government. If you are interested, please submit an application to [email protected]. Back to top.

2. Job Opportunity: Communication Officer with the New Brunswick Arts Board

The New Brunswick Arts Board (artsnb) is looking for a bilingual Communications Officer to join its dynamic team. Reporting to the Executive Director and working closely with staff, the Communications Officer will have strategic know-how and hands-on experience to help the organization achieve its strategic objectives and maintain a strong presence online and in the media. The Communications Officer will do so by broadcasting key messages in both official languages and promoting initiatives, programs and services to artists, grant applicants, strategic partners, government officials, potential donors and the general public.

The position needs to be filled by the beginning of August 2020. For more information, job requirements, and to apply, visit: https://artsnb.ca/web/2020/05/employment-opportunity-bilingual-communications-officer- 2/?mc_cid=1a8734b152&mc_eid=88c099640e. Back to top.

3. Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture: COVID-19 Special Projects Fund

A new Special Projects program has been established to fund online artistic and cultural performances during the COVID-19 pandemic. The program aims to address some of the challenges social isolation has caused for professional artists, and for people who enjoy art and culture.

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Artists who have had their exhibition, project, showcase or performance cancelled due to the pandemic can receive up to $2,000 for an artistic presentation on social media. Cultural businesses or entrepreneurs who use digital means to promote themselves or their products in a new way are also eligible to apply.

Arts organizations and similar associations may also apply. All proposals must respect any physical distancing and self-isolation directives issued by the provincial government. Information and applications for the Special Projects program is available online at https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/thc/services/services_renderer.201507.COVID- 19_SPECIAL_PROJECTS_FUND_(SPF).html?mc_cid=49f5e7271e&mc_eid=88c099640e. We also continue to encourage you to visit here to get updated information on available Federal/National Organizations Funds and Programs. Back to top.

4. Applications Open: The Incubator Project at the Imperial Theatre

The Incubator Project is a fantastic opportunity provided by the Imperial Theatre in Saint John. Local artists can have access to their space, professional equipment, and highly skilled technical and arts administration staff, all at no charge. Musicians, vocalists, dance companies and groups, theatre companies, comedians, and all other forms of performing artists are welcome to apply. For more information, visit: https://imperialtheatre.ca/incubator-project/?mc_cid=4fddcd8ffa&mc_eid=88c099640e. Back to top.

5. Call for Temporary Public Art in Phoenix Square

Deadline: June 12, 2020 at midnight

The City of Fredericton invites proposals from professional artists to install a temporary public art piece at Phoenix Square, the public space in front of Fredericton City Hall. The art is intended to be in place from July to mid-fall 2020.

Proposals should respond to the province’s collective feelings of the circumstances created by COVID-19. While the theme is related to the recent changes caused by the virus, the form, scope, and materials are open for interpretation by the artists. It is anticipated that the art will have a positive impact on the community and its visitors throughout the summer and fall.

All of Phoenix Square can be considered for the public art display; however, the art must not impede pedestrian access or use of the space, nor pose any safety hazard. During the summer, people use the Square to enjoy a break on benches, play piano, listen to music, access office buildings, and enjoy the weather. Although the public art will be ephemeral, designs should be well constructed, vandal-resistant, and able to withstand summer and fall weather.

A juried selection will take place the week following the submission deadline, and the art installed by the first week of July. Artists are to submit the following:

 a resume and biography indicating education and body of work;  a proposed design concept including text and drawings or diagrams;  an itemized budget to a maximum of $5,000 for all costs related to production, transport, installation, removal and artist fees; and,  a timeline and process for creation and installation.

Eligibility: Open to professional artists residing in New Brunswick. Email submissions to [email protected]. Back to top.

6. Canada Council for the Arts Digital Originals: Micro Innovation Grants

Deadline: June 15, 2020 (rolling basis)

Digital Originals will support Canadian artists and arts organizations to reach Canadian audiences online during the COVID-19 crisis by enabling them to adapt their work for digital dissemination. The Canada Council for the Arts has teamed up with CBC/Radio-Canada to offer this new opportunity through $5,000 micro-innovation grants. CBC/Radio-Canada will curate and feature selected projects in a digital showcase.

For more information, visit: https://canadacouncil.ca/initiatives/digital-originals?mc_cid=b59a1085cd&mc_eid=88c099640e. Back to top.

7. Student Employment Opportunity with New Brunswick Arts Board (artsnb) from July 6 – Aug. 28

Deadline to Apply: Friday, June 19, 2020 Office Location: Fredericton (due to the COVID crisis, working from home might be required) Salary: $15 per hour, 35 hours per week (9am to 4pm from Monday to Friday)

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artsnb is ready to hire a student intern with strong research skills and a keen interest in the arts and culture of New Brunswick. The ideal candidate will be passionate about diversity, inclusion and equity in the arts sector, and will have an interest in developing guidelines and policy, experience with business writing, and outstanding organizational and interpersonal skills.

The Student Intern will report to the Program Officer. Duties include:

 Assist staff with the development of new guidelines and policies related to diversity, inclusion and equity in arts funding programs and processes;  Assist the Program Officer with daily program administration duties;  Other related duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

For more job details, visit: https://artsnb.ca/web/2020/06/employment-opportunity-student- intern/?mc_cid=4fddcd8ffa&mc_eid=88c099640e. If interested, please send your resume and cover letter to the Operations Manager, Tilly Jackson, at [email protected]. Back to top.

8. Applications Open for Annual Nel Oudemans Award

The Board of Directors of the Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation is pleased to announce that the Nel Oudemans Award will be increased to $4000. The Nel Oudemans award is a juried annual award given by the Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation to recognize the pursuit of excellence by artisans in the early stages of their careers. In addition to the monetary award, the recipient is eligible for additional funding to support attendance at an educational conference. This award is a lasting tribute to Fredericton weaver and educator, Nel Oudemans.

Deadline: June 30, 2020. Application details for the 2020 Nel Oudemans Award can be found on line at https://sheilahughmackay.ca/wp- content/uploads/2020/04/Nel_Oudemans_Application_2020_Eng.pdf. Back to top.

9. Council of the Arts Fredericton’s Performing Arts Scholarship

Students planning to pursue studies in a recognized program in the performing arts are invited to apply for the Council of the Arts Fredericton Performing Arts Scholarship. The annual award is valued at $5,000. It is intended for residents of the greater Fredericton area. The course of study can take place at any institution recognized by the Canada Revenue Agency and must involve performance or production. Students at secondary, post-secondary and graduate levels are eligible.

Information and application guidelines are available through the Fredericton Community Foundation at www.fredfdn.ca. Applications must be received on or before July 31, 2020. The recipient will be determined by a three-member selection committee.

From 1978 until 2006, Council of the Arts Fredericton presented quality performances to Fredericton audiences through its ONSTAGE and KIDSTAGE programs and encouraged young people in their study of the performing arts through awards and scholarships. The Performing Arts Scholarship was created in 2007 with funds from the Council that are managed through a designated fund agreement with the Fredericton Community Foundation. For more information, contact Tracy Houlding at 474-1351. Back to top.

10. Submissions Open: Second Annual Plain Site Theatre Festival

The Plain Site Theatre Festival, curated by Alex Rioux and run by Theatre St. Thomas, in partnership with Solo Chicken Productions, is proud to return once again to the St. Thomas University campus to present new LGBTQIA2+-centered plays with the aim of fostering queer visibility in our arts scene and on our campus.

While the future of live performance is still unclear in our province, one thing is certain: the arts will always persist. Given the current state of the world, and inspired by the innovative virtual response from theatre and performance artists across the country, we feel it is more important than ever to run this festival and create spaces in our community for queer voices to connect and flourish.

Festival Director Alex Rioux is seeking submissions for the 2020 festival and is working hard to create a flexible festival plan that will work with whatever state of social distancing is required. Regardless of the situation, the festival is committed to maintaining our promise to support emerging queer voices on our campus. The deadline to submit is August 1, 2020. For more details, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/947937189001702/. Back to top.

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11. Call for Submissions: Jane LeBlanc Filmmaker Award

Deadline: August 1, 2020 at midnight.

The NB Film Co-op proudly announces the Jane LeBlanc Filmmaker Award for 2020. In honour of a woman who lived life to the fullest and courageously took action in making her dreams a reality: a message that will hopefully inspire the winner of this award in realizing their dream of making films a reality. For more information, and to submit your entry, visit: https://bit.ly/2AGHM2H. Back to top.

12. Call for Submissions: CBC/NB Joy Award

Deadline: August 1, 2020

The Joy Awards, besides being a recognition of merit, helps emerging filmmakers finish projects which reflect their own creative vision without compromise. These projects help establish their reputation and credibility and provide important networking and contact opportunities, as they build ongoing careers in the field.

For more information, visit: http://nbfilmcoop.com/programs/nb-joy-award?mc_cid=ee630b3922&mc_eid=88c099640e. Back to top.

13. Fibre Arts Network - Call for Submissions for Craft 2020: Fibre Reflections

As part of Craft 2020, the Fibre Arts Network is celebrating with an exhibition at the University of New Brunswick Arts Centre. For this exhibition, any type of fibre project is acceptable (i.e. weaving, felting, quilting, stitching, some mixed media using fibre, and textiles). Work must have been produced within the last two years. Entry is open to members of the Fibre Art Network. Annual membership fees are $20 and can be paid to the treasurer, Kim Bent.

 Artists may submit images for up to five items; these may include a small series or individual pieces  File format for images must be JPEG (.jpg) or TIFF (.tiff)  Maximum image size is 300dpi, or 1800px x 2700px  Images must not exceed 5MB  Please provide an image list and description of each item (titles, dates, dimensions, medium, etc.)

For more information or the exhibition submission form, please contact Karen at [email protected], Kim at [email protected], or Jackie at [email protected]. The exhibition will be held at the UNB Arts Centre from November 6 to December 15, 2020. Submissions must be sent to Karen LeBlanc at [email protected] on or before August 21, 2020. Back to top.

14. Silver Wave Film Festival Submissions Open!

Deadline: August 25, 2020

The NB Silver Wave Film Festival (SWFF) screens feature films, documentaries and short films shot in the province and produced by New Brunswick filmmakers. It also showcases some of the best film and videos from Canada and around the world. By infusing a warm glow and setting the town abuzz, the Silver Wave Film Festival is a grand celebration of New Brunswick's growing presence in the world of film and television entertainment. For more information, or to enter your film, visit: http://swfilmfest.com/?mc_cid=ee630b3922&mc_eid=88c099640e. Back to top.

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Galleries at a Glance

Acacia Gallery: 1948 Lakeview Road, Cambridge-Narrows, New Brunswick, E4C 1N2 | Phone: 488-1119 | Website: www.flynnfineart.com | Hours: Saturday and Sunday. 12- 5pm, or by appointment.

Artful Persuasion: 80 York Street, Fredericton | Phone: 450-0464 |Website: www.facebook.com/ArtfulPersuasion | Hours: Monday- Saturday, 10am-5pm, and Saturday 12am-5pm.

Bankside Cottage Gallery: 56 Front Street, Village of Gagetown, NB | Phone: 488-6000 | Email: [email protected] | Website: www.banksidecottagegallery.ca | Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10am – 6pm

Beaverbrook Art Gallery: 703 Queen Street, Fredericton, E3B 5A6 | Phone: 458-2028 | Email: [email protected] | Website: www.beaverbrookartgallery.org | Hours: May through September: Monday*, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday 10am- 5pm, Thursday 10am-9pm, Sunday 12-5pm. *Closed Mondays October through May.

Botinicals Gift Shop Inc.: 610 Queen Street, Fredericton, N.B. E3B 1C2 | Phone: 454-6101 | Email: [email protected] | Hours: Monday – Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 10am-pm4 | Website: www.botinicalsgiftshop.com. Like us on Facebook for all the latest updates and specials in the shop.

Charlotte Glencross Gallery, Charlotte Street Arts Centre: 732 Charlotte Street, Fredericton, E3B 5C8 | Phone: 454-6952 | Email: [email protected] |Website: www.charlottestreetarts.ca. | Hours: Monday to Friday 9am-8pm and Saturday 9am-6pm.

Connexion ARC: 732 Charlotte Street, Room 129 | Phone: 478-4484 | Email: [email protected] | Website: www.connexionARC.org | Hours: Monday to Thursday, 12-6pm.

Fibre Arts Studio and Gallery by Kathy Tidswell: 683 Route 104, Burtts Corner, NB. | Phone: 363-3560 | Email: [email protected] | Website : www.kathytidswell.com | Hours: by chance or appointment.

Fredericton Region Museum: 571 Queen Street, Fredericton | Phone: 455-6041 | Email: [email protected] | Website: www.frederictonregionmuseum.com | Hours: April – June: Tuesday to Saturday: 1-4pm (by appointment or by chance); July – August: Sunday to Saturday: 10am-5pm; September – November: Tuesday to Saturday: 1-4pm (by appointment or by chance); December – March: By appointment* or by chance.

Fredericton Playhouse: Local visual arts exhibitions in the Playhouse Galleries, 686 Queen Street, Fredericton, E3B 1C2 | Phone: 453-8345 | Email: [email protected] | Website: www.theplayhouse.ca | Hours: Monday - Friday 10am-6pm.

Galerie des Bâtisseurs: Centre communautaire Sainte-Anne, 715 Priestman Street | Phone: 453-2731 | Hours: Monday-Saturday from 8am-10pm, Sunday from 8am-9pm.

Gallery 78: 796 Queen Street, Fredericton | Phone: 454-5192 | Email: [email protected] | Website: www.gallery78.com | Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 10am-3pm, Sunday 1-4pm.

The Gallery on Queen: 406 Queen Street, Fredericton | Phone: 206-1904 & 261-0655 | Website: www.galleryonqueen.com | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/galleryonqueen/ | Hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 10am - 5:30pm.

Government House: 51 Woodstock Road, Fredericton | Phone: 453-2505 | Email: [email protected]. | Hours: Monday – Friday, 10am-5pm.

Isaac's Way Restaurant Art Gallery: 649 Queen Street, Fredericton | Phone: 474-7222 | Email: [email protected] | Website: http://isaacsway.ca | Hours: Monday-Friday 11:30am; Saturday and Sunday 10am (Closing Hours daily 10pm)

Loominations Studio and Gallery: 94 Grasse Circle, Fredericton, New Brunswick |Phone: 457-1443 | Email: [email protected] | Website: www.loominations.ca |Hours: Saturday and Sunday from 1-5pm, or by appointment.

New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame: 503 Queen Street, Fredericton | Phone: 453-3747 | Email: [email protected] |Website: www.nbsportshalloffame.com | Hours: Open daily June through August, Tuesday-Saturday 9:30am-5pm, and during Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival. Individual and group tours by appointment during the fall, winter, and spring seasons.

Pedway Gallery: 35 Patience Lane, Fredericton |Phone: 460-8546 | Fax: 460-7275 | Mobile: 292-4025 |

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Email: mailto:[email protected]| Website: http://www.experienceparkland.com| Hours: By appointment from 9am-4pm.

Queenstown Goldsmiths: 4476 Route 102 | Phone: 506-440-1469 | Email: [email protected] | Website: www.queenstowngoldsmiths.blogspot.com |Hours: Tuesday to Friday from 9am-5pm, Saturday and Sunday by appointment or by chance

Scandimodern: 61 Carleton Street, Fredericton | Phone: 455-7730 | Email: mailto:[email protected]| Website: http://www.scandimodern.ca| Hours: Monday to Thursday 11am – 6pm; Friday 11am – 8pm; Saturday 10am – 4pm.

The George Fry Gallery: New Brunswick College of Craft and Design, 457 Queen Street, Fredericton | Phone: 453-2305 | Email: mailto:[email protected]| Website: http://www.nbccd.ca| Hours: Monday-Friday from 8:15am-4:30pm.

UNB Art Centre: Memorial Hall, 9 Bailey Drive, UNB Campus, Fredericton | Phone: 453-4623 | Website: http://www.unb.ca/cel/programs/creative/exhibition/index.html | Hours: Monday-Friday from 9am-4pm.

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2020-21 Fredericton Arts Alliance Board Members EXECUTIVE MEMBERS BOARD MEMBERS

Katie FitzRandolph - President Don Bossé Russ Hunt Kitty Maurey - Vice President Sabine Campbell Mike Mesheau Tony Merzetti - Treasurer Julie Friddell Courtney Steeves Gary Weekes – Secretary William Forrestall Laura Beth Bird

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