EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts transforms our community through the power of art. This endeavour is made possible by the wonderful dedication and talent of the artists we present. EPCOR CENTRE has opportunities for visual & media artists, emerging artists, musicians and songwriters, speakers and many other performers and art forms.
Call for Submissions
Papergirl Calgary 2013
Papergirl is launching their official Call for Submissions for Papergirl Calgary 2013.
Send them your work and be part of the art of giving art!
Deadline for submitting work: August 2
Exhibition Dates: August 14-17
Exhibition Opening Celebration: August 14
Distribution 'Giftervention' Day: August 18
Download 2013 Submission Form
Call for Submissions
Gallery of Alberta Media Art (GAMA)
Alberta artists: Short film, animation and video. Deadline: 4 pm on Monday, April 15, 2013
Submission Guidelines & Application Form
Gallery of Alberta Media Art (GAMA): GAMA is an exciting microcinema programming partnership between the Alberta Media Arts Alliance Society (AMAAS) and the EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts Visual and Media Arts Programming. Through a peer assessor selection process, GAMA programs up to 24 Alberta media artists annually running 3 months in duration. The media art appears on a television monitor located in the +15 near CKUA as well as other monitors located throughout the Centre. This project reaches a diverse population of all ages; content must be suitable for public spaces. Each of the selected proposals will receive an artist fee of $400.00.
To view examples of current GAMA programming please view the Visual & Media Arts page. Please ensure that you have filled out the application form.
For application form please click here
Please address your submission to:
EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts
c/o Tammy McGrath: VMAP: GAMA
205-8th Avenue SE
Calgary, AB
T2G 0K9
EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts and Alberta Media Arts Alliance Society gratefully acknowledges the technical support that EMMEDIA has provided.
Call for Submissions
Ledge Gallery/Window Galleries
Deadline: All submissions must arrive by 4 pm on Monday, April 8. 2013
Apply Here
All applicants are strongly encouraged to view the space that they are applying for before submitting their proposal. These are not typical white box gallery spaces.
EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts is announcing a call for submissions of visual art from Calgary and surrounding area artists and art collectives (please note that we do not offer subsistence for shipping or travel at this time) for the following spaces:
The LEDGE GALLERY: 2013-2014 Programming
This unique space is located in the +15 pedway system and overlooks Centre Court from the second floor of the Centre. The gallery has windows on two sides, a cement floor and track lighting.
The LEDGE is most conducive to sculpture, installation and performative pieces – please note that the work is viewed from outside of the windows looking in unless the artist is present (performative piece). Exhibitions in this location will run for three month intervals unless a shorter time is negotiated for a performative piece. CARFAC artist fees are paid for this location. Please note that all artist fees are contingent on current levels of funding.
Area Specifications:
There are two power outlets. The longest length of the space is 24 ft 11 inches (connects both spaces), the shortest length is 10 ft 6 inches (the space is constructed into two boxes that are connected to create one space, the second box is 13 ft 10 inches). There is also a balcony space that overlooks the downstairs hall near Arts Learning. Artists are responsible for providing any required items not already in the gallery space to successfully exhibit their work.
Exhibitions will be promoted through digital media (email and the EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts website).
WINDOW GALLERIES: 2013-2014 Programming
These seven window spaces are located across from the Max Bell Theatre. Four of the windows are conducive to sculptural/installation work, three of the windows are more suited to 2D artwork (drawing, painting, photography etc.). Each window is painted theatre black; all have differing measurements, with some equipped with lighting and power sources. Exhibitions will run in three month intervals. Artist honorariums are paid for the Window Galleries. Please note that all artist fees and honorariums are contingent on current levels of funding. Due to the location of the 7 window galleries, opening and closing exhibition receptions are not held for this programming.
Exhibitions will be promoted through digital media (email and the EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts website). To view current programming please visit our Visual Arts and Media page and scroll down.
Please note that both the LEDGE and the Window Galleries are located in high traffic areas. Members of the public from all age groups and backgrounds will be viewing the artwork.
Click here for the application form
Please address your submission to:
EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts
c/o Tammy McGrath: Visual & Media Arts Programming
205-8th Avenue SE
Calgary, AB
T2G 0K9
For more information please email: tmcgrath@epcorcentre.org
Call for Submissions
Soundasaurus Festival of Multimedia Sound Art
Categories: Experimental performative sound art which may incorporate: video projections, interactive media, voice, unusual sound objects, soundscapes and more…
Deadline: Monday, March 25, 2013 @ 4:00 pm.
Festival Dates: November 1 – 30, 2013 with a three day festival spotlight in the Engineered Air Theatre November 14, 15 and 16, 2013.
Apply Here
EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts invites local, national and international artists to submit proposals for our fifth mind blowing three-day sound explosion: SOUNDASAURUS!
SOUNDASAURUS is an organized cacophony of experimental sound and performative new media projects. This multisensory festival is located in the Engineered Air Theatre and lobby (the lobby is most conducive to sound installations, small setup performances and soundscapes on the speakers during intermission).
SOUNDASAURUS showcases local, national and international artists. This call is open to individuals, groups or collectives engaged in the production of sound art created with new/innovative media technologies or experimental uses of prehistoric equipment which may include: performance, video art, net-art, installation (lobby and/or Arts Learning Centre), composition, performance and related disciplines.
EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts provides professional stage technicians (lighting, sound etc.) as well as artist fees for all programming.
For examples of past Soundasaurus programming in 2010 - 2012 please visit the Soundasaurus webpage, programming clips on YouTube. Or view the Soundasaurus trailer.
Previous performances have included international artists Sculpture (UK), Matmos, Tristan Perich, Mark Hosler/Negativland, Evolution Control Committee (USA) and Constantine Katsiris, MUGBAIT, PrOphecy Sun, Nimalan Yoganathan, (Canada) along with local Calgary artists such as ARRAY, Valiska, Kyle Hinton, Fraser/Sereda, The Octopus Vulgaris, Shawn Dicey, and many other fantastically fantastic sound artists!
For application form please click here
PLEASE SEND YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKAGE AND FORM TO:
Tammy McGrath: Soundasaurus Programming
c/o EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts
205-8th Avenue SE Calgary, AB, T2G 0K9
Call for Submissions
+15 Soundscape
A year-long contribution to the fifth Soundasaurus Multimedia Sound Arts Festival.
Submission is open to local and national sound artists (please not that artists must be Canadian citizens currently residing in Canada to be eligible for this program)
Deadline: Monday, March 25, 2013 @ 4:00 pm.
Festival Dates: November 1 – 30, 2013 with a three day festival spotlight in the Engineered Air Theatre November 14, 15 and 16, 2013.
Apply Here
Sound artists from across Canada are invited to submit multichannel sound art proposals for the +15 pedway system located in the EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts (specific location overlooks the woodshop and is located between Calgary City Hall and the Glenbow Museum). The selected piece must be a minimum of 60 minutes in length; the artwork will loop continuously for a period of one year. This project reaches a diverse population of all ages; content must be suitable for public spaces. Please keep in mind that audiences may experience one minute of the piece, or the piece in its entirety on an ongoing basis.
Sound artists from across Canada are invited to submit multichannel sound art proposals for the +15 pedway system located in the EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts (specific location overlooks the woodshop and is located between Calgary City Hall and the Glenbow Museum). The selected piece must be a minimum of 60 minutes in length; the artwork will loop continuously for a period of one year. This project reaches a diverse population of all ages; content must be suitable for public spaces. Please keep in mind that audiences may experience one minute of the piece, or the piece in its entirety on an ongoing basis.
The selected artist will receive an artist fee of $3000.00 plus necessary travel (within Canada – maximum $500.00) as well as accommodations in Calgary for up to three nights. The artist must be available to travel to Calgary for the 27th, 28th and 29th of August 2013 and participate in installing their work to ensure that their vision of the piece is being met. Please note that if the proposed soundscape is collaboration, travel may only be provided for one representative of the group if the cost exceeds $500.
For application form please click here
To view information regarding the current +15 Soundscape created by Tona Walt Ohama please view the EPCOR CENTRE Visual Arts and Media page. Scroll down the page to “Multiambient”.
PLEASE SEND YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKAGE AND FORM TO:
Tammy McGrath: Soundasaurus Programming
c/o EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts
205-8th Avenue SE Calgary, AB, T2G 0K9
Call for CALGARY SOUNDBOMBERS
Soundasaurus Multimedia Arts Festival #5
EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts invites local artists to submit proposals for a special component of our fifth mind blowing sound explosion: SOUNDASAURUS! We are looking for a few local SOUNDBOMBERS to create savagely sonic sound happenings!
Calgary Soundbombers are invited to submit proposals for short electronic sound art pieces that will be performed live in various public spaces. The selected artists will be ambassadors for the Soundasaurus Festival and will provide the public with information as well as an amazing sound experience! Artists will work in pairs; while one artist is performing their rad sound piece the other will be spreading the Soundasaurus word by answering questions and distributing cool Soundasaurus swag. Collaborators are strongly encouraged to apply!
Deadline: Monday, March 25, 2013 @ 4:00 pm.
When: Sporadically throughout the months of September, October and November leading up to the 2013 Soundasaurus Festival taking place November 15, 16 and 17, 2013.
Where: Locations will vary depending on local events (mostly evenings and weekends). Selected Soundbombers will work with the Soundasaurus curator to gain permission to perform in various sites throughout Calgary. In 2012 local artists created Soundbombs for Truck Gallery, Illingworth Kerr Gallery (ACAD), GIRAF Festival (QAS), Art Central and CJSW radio (live on-air).
Who: This call is open to local Calgary artists engaged in the production of sound art created with new/innovative technologies or experimental use of prehistoric equipment. If you have your own gear, experience creating cool, accessible sound art (we don’t want to scare anyone away) and are comfortable performing and talking with the public then send us your information! You must be prepared to transport your gear and quickly setup and strike for fifteen to twenty minute sets. The selected artists must be available to perform five times during evenings and weekends.
The selected duo will receive one artist fee of $150 per Soundbomb event for a total of $750.00 (five Soundbomb events).
For examples of past Soundasaurus programming in 2010 - 2012 please visit the Soundasaurus webpage, programming clips on YouTube. Or view the Soundasaurus trailer.
For application form please click here
PLEASE SEND YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKAGE AND FORM TO:
Tammy McGrath: Soundasaurus Programming
c/o EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts
205-8th Avenue SE Calgary, AB, T2G 0K9
Call for Submission
TransCanada Alberta Music Series
Alberta-based singer-songwriters and bands wanted
***Thanks to everyone who submitted their applications to the 2013 TransCanada Alberta Music Series. Our selection process is completed and we look forward to announcing the full lineup soon! Stay tuned on our website for the latest news.***
Deadline: CLOSED
EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts invites Alberta-based Artists to submit proposals for our exciting four-day music series:
TransCanada Alberta Music Series
April 3 - 6, 2013
Submission Guidelines:
- Artists must own the copyright for all work produced - all work and performances must be original. Only those artists selected will be contacted.
- Please submit a completed submission form along with CDs & press kits, electronic formats preferred. Materials submitted without a self-addressed stamped envelope will not be returned. Please do not send originals.
- Artists must be actively pursuing careers in the Alberta Music industry and be based in Alberta. All artists must perform original songs and music.
About the TransCanada Alberta Music Series:
The TransCanada Alberta Music Series is four nights of performances and development opportunities for Albertan Artists. The Series presents individual artists and bands of diverse sound and musical genres, celebrating and promoting awareness of our original music scene. The TransCanada Alberta Music Series is Alberta's longest running music series solely dedicated to Alberta music.
Click here for the application form
Please send completed application package to:
Programming - Alberta Music Series
c/o EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts
205-8th Avenue SE
Calgary, AB
T2G 0K9
Young Songwriters Intensive: Introduction to Songwriting (Calgary & Olds)
EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts and TransCanada present: Young Songwriters Intensive
Calgary, AB and Olds, AB
June 1 - June 3, 2012
Deadline: CLOSED
Application form
EPCOR CENTRE invites Calgary and Olds youth ages 15-19 who are interested in learning and exploring music and songwriting to apply and participate in the fourth annual Young Songwriters Intensive Program. This is a unique opportunity for like-minded young artists to hone their skills in songwriting, creative writing, technical skills and learning more about the music industry, all while collaborating with professional musician/instructors in hands-on workshops. The weekend concludes with the Young Songwriters Intensive concert in which family and friends are invited!
Participation in the Young Songwriters Intensive is free of charge due to generous funding by TransCanada Corporation. Program enrolment is limited to 12 participants.
Download the program description and application form here.
For more information, please contact:
403-294-7455 ext 1458
ysi@epcorcentre.org
Call for Submissions
Gallery of Alberta Media Art (GAMA)
Alberta artists: Short film, animation and video. Deadline: 4 pm on Monday, April 15, 2013
Submission Guidelines & Application Form
Gallery of Alberta Media Art (GAMA): GAMA is an exciting microcinema programming partnership between the Alberta Media Arts Alliance Society (AMAAS) and the EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts Visual and Media Arts Programming. Through a peer assessor selection process, GAMA programs up to 24 Alberta media artists annually running 3 months in duration. The media art appears on a television monitor located in the +15 near CKUA as well as other monitors located throughout the Centre. This project reaches a diverse population of all ages; content must be suitable for public spaces. Each of the selected proposals will receive an artist fee of $400.00.
To view examples of current GAMA programming please view the Visual & Media Arts page. Please ensure that you have filled out the application form.
For application form please click here
Please address your submission to:
EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts
c/o Tammy McGrath: VMAP: GAMA
205-8th Avenue SE
Calgary, AB
T2G 0K9
EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts and Alberta Media Arts Alliance Society gratefully acknowledges the technical support that EMMEDIA has provided.
Call for Submissions
Gallery of Alberta Media Art (GAMA)
Alberta artists: Short film, animation and video. Deadline: 4 pm on Monday, April 15, 2013
Submission Guidelines & Application Form
Gallery of Alberta Media Art (GAMA): GAMA is an exciting microcinema programming partnership between the Alberta Media Arts Alliance Society (AMAAS) and the EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts Visual and Media Arts Programming. Through a peer assessor selection process, GAMA programs up to 24 Alberta media artists annually running 3 months in duration. The media art appears on a television monitor located in the +15 near CKUA as well as other monitors located throughout the Centre. This project reaches a diverse population of all ages; content must be suitable for public spaces. Each of the selected proposals will receive an artist fee of $400.00.
To view examples of current GAMA programming please view the Visual & Media Arts page. Please ensure that you have filled out the application form.
For application form please click here
Please address your submission to:
EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts
c/o Tammy McGrath: VMAP: GAMA
205-8th Avenue SE
Calgary, AB
T2G 0K9
EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts and Alberta Media Arts Alliance Society gratefully acknowledges the technical support that EMMEDIA has provided.
Call for Submissions
Gallery of Alberta Media Art (GAMA)
Alberta artists: Short film, animation and video. Deadline: 4 pm on Monday, April 15, 2013
Submission Guidelines & Application Form
Gallery of Alberta Media Art (GAMA): GAMA is an exciting microcinema programming partnership between the Alberta Media Arts Alliance Society (AMAAS) and the EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts Visual and Media Arts Programming. Through a peer assessor selection process, GAMA programs up to 24 Alberta media artists annually running 3 months in duration. The media art appears on a television monitor located in the +15 near CKUA as well as other monitors located throughout the Centre. This project reaches a diverse population of all ages; content must be suitable for public spaces. Each of the selected proposals will receive an artist fee of $400.00.
To view examples of current GAMA programming please view the Visual & Media Arts page. Please ensure that you have filled out the application form.
For application form please click here
Please address your submission to:
EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts
c/o Tammy McGrath: VMAP: GAMA
205-8th Avenue SE
Calgary, AB
T2G 0K9
EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts and Alberta Media Arts Alliance Society gratefully acknowledges the technical support that EMMEDIA has provided.