Upcoming workshops at Studio XX
Introduction to Flash (English): Friday evenings from 6-9pm, starting 9 March, lasting 18 hours. Instructor: Mél Hogan. Cost: $225
This introduction to animation techniques and basic interactivity on the Web allows you to get accustomed to Macromedia Flash.
There are still 3 spots left. Please come and register at Studio XX before the 6th of March.
Introduction to dynamic website conception (English): Tuesday evenings from 6-9pm, starting 13 March, lasting 18hours. Instructor: Miriam Verburg. Cost: $225
Why make a static website that requires expensive tools when you can make a dynamic one using online open source software!?
Please come and register at Studio XX before the 17 March.
Circuit Bending with MINI : 17 March, 1pm-3pm / Studio XX - 15$
Edgy Women presents:
Wikipedia: "Circuit bending is the creative short-circuiting of low voltage, battery-powered electronic audio devices such as guitar effects, children's toys and small synthesizers to create new musical instruments and sound generators. Emphasizing spontaneity and randomness, the techniques of circuit bending have been commonly associated with noise music, though many more conventional contemporary musicians and musical groups (such as Devo) have been known to experiment with "bent" instruments."
Participants should each bring at least one used electronic toy *that generates sound and is battery operated* to modify during the course of this hands-on workshop. Students are invited to participate in a live experimentation at the Sala Rossa later that evening.
www.edgywomen.ca
For a list of our workshops + registration information see our website, call 514-845-7934 or email ateliers@studioxx.org
JOB OFFER @ STUDIO XX [1 March]
Programming Coordinator
Application Deadline : 1 March, 2007
Position Start Date : 19 March, 2007
Send in your c.v. and cover letter to :administration@studioxx.org
Description of the position : Programming Coordinator
The person who takes on this position is responsible of programming, promotion, and the supervision and organisation of regular public events at Studio XX, including the salons Femmes Br@nchées, the Journées de la culture and Art's Birthday. The coordinator supervises both the regular programming committee and the special events committee (except for the HTMlles Festival). She is also responsible, alongside the technical director, of the selection committee of artist residencies and coproductions. With the collaboration of the general director, she is in charge of grant writing with regards to the programming of regular and special events.
The person who takes on this position agrees to work 16 to 21 hours weekly. (to be determined)
CALL FOR PAPERS .dpi no 9 [15 March]
Suspended Mobility: tensions between the fluidity of mobility and the static body.
In this upcoming .dpi issue, we would like to focus on another aspect of mobility. This is your chance to submit an essay or a short reflection on the static nature of objects and bodies within the surrounding virtual mobility. New technologies, which permit an increasing amount of mobility (such as the transmission of information and data), transform our relationship to both time and space by transporting us into a virtual realm, while we ourselves are transformed into emitters and receivers.
Some ideas to reflect on:
- The tensions between the projection of oneself into the virtual realm and the static nature of the body;
- The construction of new, unlimited virtual territories, and absence of boundaries (on-line games for instance);
- The emergence of private micro-sized conversations into the public sphere (cell phones in public transportation);
- Emails, chatting, MSN, Skype, etc.;
- The displacement of the movie theater into private transportation (cars, busses, airplanes);
- The presence of radio waves and electromagnetic fields;
- The disabled or ageing body in an era of speed and mobility.
Deadline for abstracts: March 15th, 2007
In order for the selection committee to select papers for the issue, we ask that you submit a 250 word abstract, including a title and a 100 word biography.
Deadline for articles: April 20th, 2007
The chosen article must follow these specifications: between 1500 and 2000 words (excluding references), adequate formatting, references, bibliography, and photo credits (if applicable), and a 50 word abstract.
* Author's fee: between 100$ and 150$ for an article.
Send your submission to programmation@studioxx.org
Happy writing!
CALL FOR PROJECTS :: Upgrade! :: !RAPID!FIRE! SESSION! [15 March]
[ http://www.theupgrade.net ]
In the spirit of community exchange and ageless potluck, Upgrade! presents the first in a series of
!RAPID!FIRE! sessions dedicated to presenting fresh work in the technology arts.
It's first come, first serve. The formula is simple: present, perform and show-and-tell your work; receive feedback from artists, curators, freaks & geeks. Ask questions, get answers, seek technical expertise, trade and sample concepts, files and stuff in a friendly atmosphere of collective energy. Expect socializing and cheap beer.
Presentation is organised in advance with a maximum of 4 presenters per session. Yes that is... FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE to milk the public brainwaves. Each of the 4 presenters will have 15 minutes to exhibit their work, followed by questions, discussion and much merriment. There will be a projector, soundsystem and net connection. Bring your own laptop or let us know in advance if you need one.
:: PROPOSALS :: email [[ kyd @ htmlles . net ]]
Please include the following: name, telephone, URL, short project description (200 words max), short bio (200 words max) and a snappy title. First come, first serve.
:: LOCATION / DATE & TIME ::
March 15th, 2007 . 19H00 - 22H00
StudioXX [ http://studioxx.org ]
338 Terrasse St.Denis
(just south of Sherbrooke)
Upgrade! :: Rapid!Fire!:: is presented by StudioXX and hosted by Angela Dorrer and Kyd Campbell. Thanks to StudioXX for the space.
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[studioxx.org]
theupgrade.sat.qc.ca | www.theupgrade.net
Call for proposals: residency program at Studio XX [1 Apr]
StudioXX invites new media artists to submit proposals for its residency program for the year 2007-2008 on the theme of Mobility.
Residencies are eight weeks in length. For accepted proposals, Studio XX offers:
- Distinct working space for the artist
- $750 artist's fee
- 45 hours of technical support
- Access to the Studio's equipment
- Possibility to participate in certain group workshops
The resident will benefit from a network of experts for her technical needs. The Studio offers a theorical and/or critical framework where the resident can exchange ideas on her project.
Studio XX disseminates the artist's project on its web site, with an artist's presentation given during its Femmes br@nchées Salon series within the year following completion of the project.
For more information: www.studioxx.org/e/production/residencies.php
Deadline april 1, 2007.
Submit a proposal - Online registration:
www.studioxx.org/calls/residences_form_e.php
www.studioxx.org/e/programming/initiatives.php
Single Actions: A World of Difference [23-25 Feb]
A Conference on Youth and Community Economic Development
The central objectives of the Single Actions - A World of Difference conference is to give young Canadians an opportunity to connect with one another, engage in active critical discussion on youth-led CED projects, and build upon their leadership skills in the field of CED.
PARTICIPANTS INCLUDE:
- The School of Community and Public Affairs , Concordia Univeristy
- Institute in Management and Community Development, Concordia University
- Canadian CED Network (CCEDNet) Emerging Leaders
- Santropol Roulant
- Saskatoon Co-operative Association
- Dream Now
- Jer's Vision
- Vélogik
- Inter-Tribal Youth Centre of Montreal
CONFERENCE TOPICS INCLUDE:
- The future of CED: defining principles of CED
- Community Economic Development in Canada
- Creating Community-based opportunities for youth entrepreneurship
- Eco-Sustainable Development
- Cultural Diversity
- Food Security
- Technology and Social Change
REGISTRATION FEE:
$50 / $40 FOR STUDENTS
*Sliding Scale tickets available by request*
Register in advance online
REGISTRATION ON 23 FEB:
10-12am, at LB-125, J.A.de Sève Cinema
Concordia University
1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd. W
Montréal QC
H3G 1M8
For more information,
visit: www.aworldofdifference.ca
or email Brooke van Mossel-Forrester (Studio XX web designer): bvmforrester@gmail.com
Call for submissions: residency in media arts [14 March]
Submission Deadline: 14 March 2007 (Received)
Bravo Sud, an organization of francophones working in the arts in Southern Ontario- in collaboration with le Laboratoire d'Art, is currently accepting applications from francophone artists' for its new Media Based Artist Residency Program taking place May 14-June 4, 2007 at the Distillery Complex in Toronto.
Professional Subsistence Grant: $1400
(Selected artist is responsible for finding an apartment sublet.)
Artist fee provided for presentation/discussion evening: $300
* 20 hours of technical assistance and
* 120 hours of studio equipment rental included.
Guidelines for Submission:
1. Project Description and work plan detailing your intended use of the computer stations - 0.5 page maximum
2. Support Material: A maximum of 10 jpeg images (72dpi, longest dimension: 1000 pixels ) and/or a DVD (3 minutes maximum of video.)
3. Artist Statement - 1 page maximum
4. Expression of Interest to engage in an open exchange with members of Bravo Sud and Le Laboratoire d'Art. - 0.5 page maximum.
5. An up to date CV- 2 pages maximum
6. A Self-Addressed and postage paid envelope for return of materials.
7. A $35.00 Application Fee (non refundable)
For further information please contact:
Auriane Sokoloski
BRAVO-sud
55, rue Mill
Cannery Building, no 58
Studio 317
Toronto, ON M5A 3C4
(416) 364-4301
aurianesokoloski@sympatico.ca
RAFH Canada : Offre d'emploi [23 Feb]
Le poste : coordonatrice de projet
Salaire : entre 48 000 $ et 55 000 $ selon le niveau d'expérience.
Durée du contrat : 18 mois
Lieu de travail : bureau à domicile.
La candidate doit être en mesure de travailler dans les deux langues officielles du Canada : anglais et français.
Conditions de travail : 40 heures par semaine
Date d'entrée en fonction : immédiate.
Date limite pour la réception des candidatures : le 23 février 2007
Veuillez nous faire parvenir votre curriculum vitae et votre lettre de présentation aux deux adresses courriel suivantes :
Comité de sélection
Carmela Hutchison, vice-présidente
hutch@efirehose.net
Wassyla Hadjabi, trésorière
wassyla.hadjabi@gmail.com
RAFH Canada est un employeur favorisant l'équité en matière d'emploi. Nous encourageons la candidature de femmes handicapées, de femmes autochtones, de lesbiennes et de femmes faisant partie d'une minorité visible ou d'une minorité linguistique. Nous vous remercions pour l'intérêt que vous portez à notre organisation mais seules les candidates retenues seront convoquées en entrevue.
Description des tâches:
Sous la direction du conseil d'administration de RAFH Canada, la coordonatrice de projet sera responsable de la réalisation des projets et des résultats attendus conformément à notre plan stratégique (disponible sur notre site Internet) et des pouvoirs qui lui seront attribués par le conseil d'administration.
+ détails, contactez:
Carmela Hutchison, vice-présidente, ou Wassyla Hadjabi, trésorière