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Call for Artists and Performers
(Un)Common Threads Creativity and Innovation Conference
Fall 2024
Business and Arts NL is hosting a creativity and innovation summit at the Sheraton Hotel on November 7, 2024, that will bring together 250 participants from across the business and arts communities to explore creativity: what it is, how to harness it, and how to apply it to fuel innovation.
We are seeking artists to create work to be presented as part of this event, including works that can be performed live, or works that are created in advance and displayed at the event. We welcome submissions from artists at all career stages.
Our mission to facilitate meaningful dialogue and purposeful partnerships between the arts and business communities is front and center in the planning of this event. It follows that the involvement and work of artists is an essential element. It is deeply important that artist involvement is not "icing" or merely surface level. By integrating art and performance throughout the summit, we will demonstrate the vital role of art and creativity to inspire, challenge, and connect people, and how businesses can work with artists to create exceptional experiences. For this reason, submissions of works with an interactive component are encouraged.
Theme:
We’re looking for creative works that explore the theme, “(Un)Common Threads”. We use this title for our event series in the creative/innovation space because of the variety of images and connotations it engenders, and the interplay between:
Common, as in what the business and arts have in common - a desire for impact, for evolution and innovation, teams, problems and solutions etc. etc., and a desire to seek uncommon, surprising, unexpected synergies
Common, as in plain, widely available, mundane, everyday, etc. When creativity is applied to these common ideas, items, and problems, innovative solutions and viewpoints arise.
Threads in figurative and literal forms - narrative threads, connective tissues, the “ties that bind” etc.
Artists should feel free to interpret this theme in any way that feels appropriate.
Compensation:
$3,500 - $10,000 per artist, including materials, delivery, installation and takedown, performance fees, licensing fees for photographs of your performance/work, and promotional materials including a short written statement about your work/process, short process videos and photos for social media. Each selected artist will be required to attend the summit on Nov 7, 2024, and to be featured in a Spotlight on Partnerships story about your work and how it ties to this theme. For participating artists from within the province who do not live on the Avalon Peninsula, travel expenses will be provided.
Timelines:
Deadline to submit an expression of interest: Friday, May 31, 2024
If necessary, shortlisted applicants may be asked to create a second, more detailed application, and will be paid $500 for this work.
Final selections will be made no later than June 28.
Performances/presentations will take place on Nov 7, 2024.
Delivery and installation of artworks, props, equipment etc. will take place on the morning of Nov 7, 2024, and be taken down at the end of the same day.
All selected artists will take part in the summit on Nov 7, 2024.
Submission requirements:
Please submit the following information in a single pdf by email to: info@businessandartsnl.com
A description (max 500 words) of your proposed performance, exhibition, or contribution to the summit, including how you envision participants interacting with it (i.e. watching a performance, stopping by during coffee and lunch breaks to check it out in detail, displaying on screens throughout the space etc. participating in small groups throughout the day, etc.). If you prefer to send this portion of your submission via video, please limit the video length to no longer than 3 minutes.
A project budget, including artist fees for yourself and any collaborators, materials, delivery, installation/takedown, a licensing fee for images/short videos of your artwork to be used by Business and Arts NL’s marketing and social media, and a fee for providing marketing materials such as short process videos and photos for social media. If you are travelling from within NL, but outside the Avalon Peninsula, please provide expected travel costs, (according to the federal government’s travel directive). These will be outside of your artist fee. We have provided a budget template which includes possible cost categories and links to useful resources to help you structure your budget. Please see below to download.
Technical requirements (see FAQ for limitations)
A 200-word bio
A link to your website or portfolio
Up to five examples (images, links to videos or recordings, etc.) of your work, including similar works, examples that demonstrate your ability to execute the proposed artwork, concept sketches, etc.
FAQs:
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Please submit only one concept per application. If you would like to submit more than one idea, you may do so in a separate package.
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Please submit your application as a single pdf, with links to video/audio files.
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This call is open to artists from anywhere, but only artists living within Newfoundland and Labrador and outside of the Avalon Peninsula will have their travel costs to participate in the event covered.
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The conference team (including Business and Arts staff, board, and advisory committee members) will evaluate/assess the submissions based on the proposed project’s relevance, feasibility, and connection to the stated theme.
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Existing work is welcome.
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Our vision for participants’ interaction with art at this event is that it will spark conversations, compel people to circulate throughout the event spaces, help them engage thoughtfully with the themes, and be surprised. We do not want artworks and performances to be in the background during networking opportunities, but will rather serve as examples of creativity and innovation themselves, and provide experiences that participants feel a part of.
Interactivity is not a requirement, but would be very welcome. Examples of interactivity might include:
Opportunities to interact in a passive/gentle way (for instance, using your phone)
Reactive or co-creative opportunities (for instance, using ideas or contributions submitted by participants in advance or in the moment)
Works that interact with data provided by a participant or participants
Works that react to, or are impacted by the audience
Works that use interactive media
Facilitated interactivity, including works or experiences that are co-created by participants throughout the course of the day (within time constraints)
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Artists will maintain ownership of their artworks.
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We’re open to any forms of artistic expression, including, but not limited to musical, dance, and theatrical performances, visual artworks including digital media, sculpture, paintings, textiles, etc.
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We won’t have permission to mount works onto the walls at the Sheraton, so 2D artworks will be displayed on easels. There are two 7x13 screens and a 8000 Lumen projector, as well as 75" LED HD monitors on rolling stands available that could be used to display digital artworks. There will be a small stage, and a modest A/V setup to support performances. Please see attached images of the event spaces.
As we only get access to the Sheraton on the day of the event, works must be easily transported and able to be set-up early on the morning of the event.
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Three main speakers have been selected so far, discussing their own creative processes, and how creativity is applied to their business in the film, marketing, and theatre worlds
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Yes, by all means. This opportunity is open to all emerging and professional artists and arts organizations.
Please note, the artist fee range of $3,500 - $10,000 for this event is per project, not per artist, and so a joint submission needs to fit within this budget.
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Images/videos/audio submitted are one of the most compelling tools we have of communicating artist ideas. This is especially helpful when submitting to a selection committee that is not wholly comprised of artists, as in this case.
Select images that do the best job of illustrating the work you’re proposing to share, whether it’s recent work, or a sketch of a new idea etc.
If two artists are working together and combining two very different types of work, and you think each artist needs to submit 5 separate images, in order to thoroughly illustrate your concept that’s fine.
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Yes, links to video or audio samples are welcome. Please include links to online content in your pdf submission rather than as separate mp4 files etc.
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Depending on our final budget and timing considerations, we’re hoping to select between 3 and 8 artists to be part of this work.
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Yes, we are happy to accept proposed project descriptions in alternative formats including audio or video submissions. These recordings should be no longer than three minutes long. All other materials (budget, portfolio, technical requirements, support materials) should be submitted in pdf.
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Yes.
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Yes.
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Our programming for the day is still very flexible, and so we’re asking you to submit ideas and projects that are your best, most resonant ideas for this opportunity. We are not stating max/min timeframes, and will build the program to create an event that fills the day, meets our goals, fits the budget, and showcases a range of artists and artistic media.
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The following possibilities are currently imagined:
All 300 participants sit at round tables and observe a performance.
Participants move through several spaces over the course of 30-45-minute blocks and interact with artistic presentation at their own pace.
Please note, there will be more limited capacity in the schedule for the first format, as audience members will also be seated/stationary during keynote presentations.
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All set up and tear down will have to take place on the day of the event, before 8:30 am and after 4:30 pm.
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This event will be open to the general public. We expect attendees to come from a mix of sectors, including tech, marketing, arts, film and tv, architecture and design etc. This work will be geared towards leaders and teams looking to explore the importance of creativity in their work.
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This event will position artists as professionals use hone and apply creativity to their work, and whom others outside of the arts community can learn from. This event also presents art as an important and varied tool for communication, self-exploration, and creating shared experiences.
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Each artist-in-residence will be featured in the conference program (online and in print), on social media announcements about the conference, and have a Spotlight on Partnerships story written about them, and be featured in post-event reporting.
Participating artists-in-residence will receive professional photographs of their participation in the conference to use for their own portfolio/marketing.
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To help make building a budget for this project easier, we have provided a template with a breakdown of potential cost categories and useful resources to help with pricing etc. Please feel free to use this as a guide, or download and submit your budget using this form-fillable template. (Download below).
The event will take place throughout three spaces in the Sheraton:
Ballroom
Court Garden
Pre-Function Area
Call for Artworks
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
Mental Health and Addictions Centre, St. John’s
The Mental Health and Addictions Centre in St. John’s is scheduled to open in late fall 2024. The vision for the new facility is to be a beacon, a guiding light that resonates with clients, families, staff, and community partners.
In Canada and around the world, integrating visual art experiences within hospital settings is increasingly recognized as a measurable improvement to therapeutic environments, in the context of mental health facilities. NL Health Services plans to include many works of art by artists from our communities in this important new building.
The Project Team is currently seeking submissions of 2D artworks including drawing, paintings, photographs, and original prints (serigraphy, intaglio, lithography, etc) on archival materials, as well as textiles, encaustic work, or other low-relief artworks that are able to be mounted and framed. In order to submit up to five works between 18” and 48” wide, with a purchase price between $500 and $1,500, artists should register by requesting the full information package and submission form by emailing open.calls@centralhealth.nl.ca.
The process will be as follows:
Interested artists register for the opportunity by sending an email to: open.calls@centralhealth.nl.ca no later than February 22, 2024 at 4pm, NST.
Once the February 22 deadline to register has passed, all registered artists will receive the full information package via email and submission instructions via email.
Registered artists will then have three weeks to submit their artworks for consideration (deadline: March 15, 2024).
Please note, artists who have not registered by the deadline of February 22 at 4pm NST will not be eligible to submit their artworks for consideration.
Public Information Session
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
New Mental Adult Health and Addictions Facility, St. John’s
Public Information Session
Work building the new Mental Health & Addictions Centre is well underway. The vision for the new facility is to be a beacon, a guiding light that resonates with clients, families, staff, and community partners.
In Canada and around the world, integrating visual art experiences within hospital settings is increasingly recognized as a measurable improvement to therapeutic environments, in the context of mental health facilities. NL Health Services plans to include many works of art by artists from our communities in this important new building.
The Project Team will be seeking submissions of 2D artworks including drawing, paintings, photographs, and original prints (serigraphy, intaglio, lithography, etc) on archival materials, as well as textiles, encaustic work, or other low-relief artworks that are able to be mounted and framed.
Artists will be invited to submit up to five works between 18” and 48” wide, with a purchase price between $500 and $1,500 each.
A public information session will be held regarding this opportunity on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 10am. Please email open.calls@centralhealth.nl.ca to receive the link to join.
Call for Creative Expression
The Community Foundation of NL and the Harris Centre are seeking to license and showcase artwork to help galvanize conversation around some of the themes featured in this year’s NL Vital Signs report. The selected work will be showcased as part of the report and activation of the 2024 NL Vital Signs, which will include a late April report launch and 1-2 “Vital Conversations” events at the report launch and potentially at other points in spring 2024. How to integrate the artwork will be a partnership with the artist and the NL Vital Signs team. Images/footage of the work will also be used on social media to help stimulate conversation and invite contemplation of these challenges and opportunities for our community.
NL Vital Signs is a partnership between the Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Harris Centre. Since 2014, this report has provided an annual check-up of the quality of life in Newfoundland and Labrador communities. Vital Signs is a national initiative conducted by community foundations across the country and coordinated by the Community Foundations of Canada.
We believe in the power of art and artistic expression to help humanize data and introduce fresh perspectives to this work. We are seeking one existing work in any medium, including paintings, photographs, works of craft, music, sound, multimedia and written or performed works that relate to one of this year’s themes.
This year’s NL Vital Signs will focus on the cost of living and affordability crisis in the province. It includes data and stories that highlight how this crisis impacts individuals and communities, amplifies innovative solutions underway and contextualizes the systemic nature of the crisis to support further action. Key themes include:
Housing
Food
Regional Data Profiles, including income, wealth, employment, food bank usage, cost of living and other indicators by region
Meaningful employment and economic insecurity
Population changes in the province
Health and wellbeing
Throughout the report, we aim to amplify the voices and perspectives of equity-deserving communities, including but not limited to immigrants, Indigenous communities, individuals living with disabilities, racialized communities and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.
Past Vital Signs Reports have focused on climate change; belonging, engagement, and wellbeing; climate, economy and society, and other themes. This year’s report will be published in spring 2024.
Artist fees:
The artist fee for this project is $1,000. This includes a fee for the exhibition of the artwork during the report launch or Vital Conversations and photographs of the work for social media.
Community Engagement: Should the selected artist wish to attend the launch and/or Vital Conversations to speak about/perform their work, or otherwise participate, an additional performance/participation fee and travel costs will be offered, in line with recommended professional fees.
Interested? Please submit the following as a single pdf under 10MB:
An image or other documentation of the work you’re proposing
An explanation (250 words or less) as to how it relates to the NL Vital Signs 2024 theme(s)
If individuals are depicted/represented in this work, please explain how your research was performed, and how permission was obtained.
A 200-word biography
Please indicate if you would be interested in participating in or performing at the Vital Signs Launch or Conversations
Submit proposals using the subject “Call for Creative Expression – Submission” to: info@cfnl.ca
Timelines:
Submissions will be accepted up until 4pm on February 23, 2024
The selected artist will be notified no later than March 22, 2024
Artwork will be delivered no later than April 9, 2024
Artwork will be returned to the artist no later than June 30, 2024
Frequently asked questions:
Are artists from outside of NL eligible to apply?
This opportunity is open to artists in, and from, Newfoundland and Labrador. All artists/creators in the province are eligible, including newcomers, regardless of residency status etc. Artists from Newfoundland and Labrador currently residing outside of the province are also eligible to apply.
What are the “Vital Conversations” events?
Vital Conversations provides a forum to discuss and learn more about the NL Vital Signs Report. The first conversation will take place at the launch at the end of April. 1-2 more conversations are intended at some point in May or June 2024, likely focused on specific themes or data sets from the report. The conversations consist of a panel discussion and an opportunity for questions from the audience. Depending on the artwork and the artist, there will be opportunities to work together to figure out how the art is part of the programming for these conversations.
Will you accept submissions of any media?
Yes. This is a pilot project, and we are open to including any work of art that will help engage people in conversation around these themes. This could include visual art, textiles, poetry, music, narrative, video footage of a choreographed dance, etc. etc. etc.
Who will make the artwork selection?
The selection committee will include two representatives from the Vital Signs project, and a professional artist.
How will artwork selections be made?
The artwork will be selected based on the theme it addresses, and how the committee feels the artwork might spark conversation about the given theme(s). The selected work will honour the voices of those with lived and living experience in the subject matter being addressed.
The data and indicators in NL Vital Signs aim to be honest and, at times, can be heavy. We try to balance that with stories of individual and community resilience and innovation. It is likely that artwork that is more hopeful and inspirational would be prioritized; however, works that confront the themes in a compelling way will also be considered.
Who will cover the shipping costs for delivery of the artwork?
Artists are responsible for delivering and collecting works from CFNL; if a selected artwork is more complicated/expensive to ship, we will explore subsidizing those costs.
Call for Graphic Designers – Poster Design
Public Artwork Opportunity
Old Earth Arborists is seeking a graphic designer or illustrator to design a poster to help them advertise their annual tree chipping fundraiser, for which the proceeds will go to the Jacob Puddister Foundation.
They’re looking for a graphic designer or illustrator to design a single asset that can be used as a printed poster and as a digital poster to be shared via email, and posted on the Jacob Puddister Foundation’s Facebook page. They’re looking for something with a unique, local flair that reflects the eco-friendly nature of their brand. This is the second time they will have partnered with a local artist on this initiative. You can see last year’s poster here.
The poster will be used for this year’s event, only, and will be circulated from Dec 13 to Jan 7, inclusive. The artist fee offered is $250.
Interested? Please email info@oldearth.ca with a one-paragraph statement of interest, and three images of previous work. Please title your email: submission – your name – graphic design.
Any questions about the call can also be directed to info@oldearth.ca.
Timeline:
Submission deadline: Nov 14
Artist selected: no later than Nov 17
Final image to be delivered by: Dec 8
Event: Jan 6/7
About Old Earth Tree Care:
Old Earth aims to reach a balance with the tree manager, tree health and environment when prescribing treatment and maintenance solutions. As a priority, practical retention and mitigation options are explored, evaluated, and implemented. Then, where risk from structural, proximal, and decay exist, further assessment and pruning or removal are performed in order to keep people and property out of harm’s way.
Trees are sensitive organisms and experience stress from many biological and physical factors including heavy or improper pruning, topping, and stem or branch injury. These factors can cause unnatural growth response, weak limb attachment, structural defects, diminished esthetics and value. Often a tree will require a schedule of maintenance to achieve and maintain vigor, splendor and an attractive structure while considering the healing capabilities of the tree.
Old Earth specializes in corrective pruning, tree retention, risk mitigation; young tree development, maintenance and management solutions for home, business or estate. Old Earth and its staff are certified by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) or in an accredited apprenticeship program. We are an equal opportunity employer paying living wages, providing comprehensive benefits, ongoing industry training and carry injury and liability insurance.
About the Jacob Puddister Memorial Foundation:
The Jacob Puddister Memorial Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to providing mental health resources to youth in Newfoundland and Labrador while contributing to the effort to eliminate the stigma associated with mental health challenges. They honour that mission by providing free counselling and peer-support to youth ages 12-35, creating groups to address the specific needs of folks in our community, and through various community partnerships that are aligned with their goals and values. You can read more about JPMF on their website www.jpmemorialfoundation.com.
Old Earth has formed a partnership with The Jacob Puddister Memorial Foundation, who provide critical therapeutic and mental health support for youth. All firewood, mulch and fundraising revenues from this initiative are donated in support.
Call for Artists and Creators – Murals, Digital Artworks, and Reproductions
Public Artwork Opportunity
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services – New Mental Adult Health and Addictions Facility, St. John’s
Please note: A public information session will be held regarding these opportunities on Wednesday, Oct 18th at 9am. Please email open.calls@centralhealth.nl.ca to register and receive the link to join.
The New Adult Mental Health & Addictions facility is scheduled to open in late fall 2024. The vision for the new facility is to be a beacon, a guiding light that resonates with clients, families, staff, and community partners.
In Canada and around the world, integrating visual art experiences within hospital settings is increasingly recognized as a measurable improvement to therapeutic environments, in the context of mental health facilities. NL Health Services plans to include many works of art by artists from our communities in this important new building.
This Request for Proposals is for eleven (11) murals (digital and/or painted), one (1) three-screen digital artwork, and twenty (20) digital artwork reproductions.
If you are an artist or creator who makes digital artworks, screen-based art, and/or paints murals, please read the full RFP* at: https://www.merx.com/public/solicitations/2641011952/abstract
The deadline for applications is Nov 16, 2023. For more details, including budgetary information, please read the full RFP.
*To view more information about the MERX platform and its features, please visit www.merx.com/public/Help to watch more online tutorials. This portal is free to use, but does require users to create an account and login.
If you have questions about the application process, or how to use the Merx system to apply, please contact: open.calls@centralhealth.nl.ca
Public Artwork Opportunity for Artists and Creators
Public Artwork Opportunity
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services – New Mental Adult Health and Addictions Facility, St. John’s
The New Adult Mental Health & Addictions facility is scheduled to open in late fall 2024. The vision for the new facility is to be a beacon, a guiding light that resonates with clients, families, staff, and community partners.
In Canada and around the world, integrating visual art experiences within hospital settings is increasingly recognized as a measurable improvement to therapeutic environments, in the context of mental health facilities. NL Health Services plans to include many works of art by artists from our communities in this important new building.
This Request for Proposals is for a central 3D Suspended Artwork for the main atrium of the facility.
If you are an artist or creator who makes large artworks that would be suitable to be included, please read the full RFP* at: https://www.merx.com/public/solicitations/2639645064/abstract
The deadline for this opportunity is Nov 30, 2023. For full details, including budgetary information, please read the full RFP.
*To view more information about the MERX platform and its features, please visit www.merx.com/public/Help to watch more online tutorials. This portal is free to use, but does require users to create an account and login.
If you have questions about the application process, or how to use the Merx system to apply, please contact: open.calls@centralhealth.nl.ca
Call for Illustrators – 2023 Holiday Gift Guide Cover Graphics
Public Artwork Opportunity
Are you an illustrator, graphic designer and/or a visual artist with a strong graphic aesthetic? We’re looking for someone to produce vector-based art that will be used for our 2023 Holiday Gift Guide. You will work closely with our in-house graphic designer to create spot graphics that will be used for the cover of this year’s Holiday Gift Guide and in social media graphics to promote the guide.
Interested? Please submit:
3 images of your work
A brief description of your vision for the art you would like to create, and a brief description of your prior experience with vector-based/digital artwork
A 200-word biography
A link to your website or portfolio
The successful applicant will receive an artist fee of $300.
Timeline:
Submission deadline: Friday, October 6, 2023.
Notification of results will be sent by October 13.
Final files will be due by November 3.
FAQS:
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We are looking for holiday-themed graphics and/or custom type that are colourful and bold. These spot graphics will be used to frame text. i.e. the titles on the front cover of the guide or to frame information on social media posts.
Excited to see examples of type-driven designs that showcase custom type and/or hand lettering as the title is the focus of the cover.
We encourage applicants to review the last three year’s guides ( 2020 was a snowy landscape, 2021 was seasonal florals, 2022 was type and gifts that referenced hand-painted signs) and our Instagram feed to better understand the style and application of the type of graphics we are looking for.
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Yes, 3 samples of work that demonstrate your ability to produce vector-based work and creative style. We also encourage you to provide a link to your website or Instagram page to give us the opportunity to view a broader range of your work as well.
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JPGs under 5MB
Questions?
Please contact hazel@businessandartsnl.com. We will get back to you within 2 business days.
Please refer to last year’s guide to get an idea of content, interactivity and layout: https://businessandartsnl.com/holiday-gift-guide/
Call for Submissions – 2023 Holiday Gift Guide
Public Artwork Opportunity
Artists and creative entrepreneurs…it’s that time of year again!
Business & Arts NL is working on the 2023 edition of our popular Local Holiday Gift Guide, and we want you to be part of it!
The Holiday Gift Guide is an interactive PDF that lets shoppers click on a product image, taking them directly to your product page or website – providing another avenue to showcase your work and reach new audiences. Check out our FAQ below for more information.
Please refer to last year’s guide to get an idea of content, interactivity and layout: https://businessandartsnl.com/holiday-gift-guide/
Did You Know?
The Holiday Gift Guide isn’t used just during the holiday season, but year-round. Occasionally, members of the business community reach out to us seeking products by local creators for gift ideas, swag bag items, etc. If you sell items that are of a lower price point, that can be reproduced in larger quantities, it’s a great idea to submit those too!
Submission Guidelines
Artists are invited to submit three different items they’d like to have featured in the guide. We recommend choosing three items that are most likely to draw people to your online store or website.
For each item you will need to provide the following:
Product title/name for each item
An image of the product/service
Required dimensions 6” (w) by 6.5” (h) at minimum 72ppi or 517px (w) by 560px (h)
Images submitted with different proportions will be cropped to this format, which is roughly square
Price (or price range) for each product
A link to the specific product page on your site
Artist Information
Your name or business name
A short description of your business, or of the product/service you’d like featured (140 words max)
Information/website on where to purchase your products/artwork (choose 1)
Website of the online store
Etsy page or
Website of a retailer that carries your products
Social media handles (we use Instagram, Facebook and Twitter)
If you’d like to take part, please complete and submit our online application form by Friday, October 13, 2023.
FAQS:
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The deadline to submit is Friday, October 13, 2023.
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Whether you normally sell your products at craft fairs/farmers’ markets, local shops or via your website, or you’re an emerging artist who doesn’t yet have an online shop – there’s room for everyone! Each artist will receive 1 page in the guide. Please refer to last year’s guide to get an idea of content, interactivity and layout: https://businessandartsnl.com/holiday-gift-guide/
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Yes! Artists who don’t have an online store or website will need to provide information on where to buy their work. This could be an email address for placing orders, a link to a Facebook or Instagram page, a link to an Etsy store page, or a link to another local retailer who carries your work.
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Yes, 3 samples of work that showcase the type of products or work you sell.
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JPGs under 10MB. Please label each file with the following format 01_Business_Name
Required dimensions 6” (w) by 6.5” (h) at minimum 72ppi or 517px (w) by 560px (h)
Images submitted with different proportions will be cropped to this format, which is roughly square
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Submissions could include but are not limited to:
Lower priced items for staff gifts or swag bags
New album releases
Christmas albums or holiday music
Digital prints of original artwork or illustrations
Holiday cards and gifts
Ceramics and pottery
Textile and fibre arts
Arts organizations – gift certificates and membership sales
Tickets to performances
Candles and crafts
Local books, publications and subscriptions
Check out last year’s guide for some great examples
Questions?
Please contact info@businessandartsnl.com. We will get back to you within 2 business days.
Call for Submissions (writers) - Confronting Unconscious Bias
Business and Arts NL, TODOS Productions, and the Resource Centre for the Arts are seeking six writers to write monologues for an initiative titled “Unconscious Bias Moments: Art as a Tool for Confronting Unconscious Bias”.
This project will harness the expressive power of art to provide powerful moments of reflection around unconscious bias, and galvanize action. The final product will be six three-minute videos; first-person monologues, written by NL writers, and performed by NL actors, sharing a personal perspective on unconscious bias. Each “Unconscious Bias Moment” video will be accompanied by provocations and calls to action, in order to guide a meaningful dialogue in response to each video. These 5-10 minute activities will allow workplace teams to touch upon this important topic in the same format as familiar “safety moments” or “values moments”.
These monologues should expose a point of view where an individual has experienced a moment of bias towards themselves or performed towards others, or witnessed and/or learned something about unconscious bias (for example, being misjudged, overlooked, feeling like they “don’t fit” because of systemic barriers, experiencing ageism, or acknowledging one’s privilege that has unintentionally harmed someone, etc.).
Writers from equity-seeking groups (Indigenous, Black, migrant, racialized, deaf, persons with disabilities, and/or 2SLGBTNBQQIA+ people) will be prioritized for participation in this initiative. If you wish to self-identify, please do so in your expression of interest. No previous professional experience is required.
Selected writers will work remotely with Santiago Guzmán, artistic director for TODOS Productions, from November 2022 – March 2023 for the development of their monologue. Santiago will provide writing skills, feedback and dramaturgical support throughout the writing process. Sobia Shaikh, anti-racist activist and author, will consult with Santiago and the selected writers in the unfolding of the process.
Artist fee: $800 per monologue
Once completed, these works will be translated into video monologues, cast and directed by Santiago. Business and Arts NL, along with an advisor from the business community, will create discussion prompts and calls to action to accompany each video.
Interested? Please submit the following in written or video format, or request a 1-1 meeting to discuss your eligibility and interest in the project.
A one-page (maximum) cover letter that includes a brief description of the perspective of unconscious bias you would like to explore;
A one-page bio/resume with your contact info;
A sample of your previous written work;
Written submissions should be sent as a single pdf.
Video submissions should be no longer than 5 minutes in length.
Please email us for assistance at any point in the submission process. We want to make submitting an accessible process for everyone. Please send your submissions to: info@businessandartsnl.com
Timeline:
Submissions must be received no later than Oct 7, 2022.
Selection of successful applications will take place mid-October, and successful applicants will be notified no later than November 1.
Participants will work with Santiago through November 2022 – March 2023.
Final drafts will be due March 1, 2023.
Filming of the monologues is anticipated to take place in June, 2023, with the final package of videos with discussion guides launched publicly and available to all members of Business and Arts NL in January, 2024.
FAQ’s
Is this opportunity open only to artists who are from, or live permanently, in Newfoundland and Labrador?
This program is designed to foster understanding between members of our community. Therefore, writers who are currently residing in Newfoundland and Labrador will be prioritized. People without permanent residence status are welcome and encouraged to apply.
Can I submit pre-existing works to be included?
No, we’re looking to commission new works for this initiative, and so previous works won’t be accepted as is, but you are welcome to explore seed ideas from previous works in this process.
What format should I be submitting in?
Written submissions should be sent in a single Word or PDF file.
Video submissions should be sent as MP4, MOV or a link to a file posted to a Youtube or Vimeo channel.
Will I retain my copyright to the work once it has been recorded?
Yes, you will retain the copyright to your writing. The videos will be owned by Business and Arts NL, who will have permission to disseminate them to their membership at no cost.
Who will see this monologue/video?
This series of videos and discussion guides will be offered at no cost to all business and nonprofit members of Business and Arts NL, currently comprising about 50 businesses and 40 arts organizations.
Questions?
Contact info@businessandartsnl.com
Call for Selection Committee Members – Public Artworks
Public Artwork Opportunity
Are you passionate about public art? Consider joining us!
Business and Arts NL works with partners in the public and private sectors to help them commission artworks. The selection process for public artworks must include voices from a broad range of stakeholders, including the client, other stakeholders who best represent the people likely to engage with the artwork(s) on a daily basis, and professional artists.
We are seeking visual artists and curators interested in joining selection committees for one of Business and Arts’ public art projects in 2023-2024.
Business and Arts NL is committed to paying artist fees in accordance with CARFAC’s guidelines. Depending on the number of applications for a given project, this usually means a half-day consultation rate of $335, or a full-day consultation rate of $591.
Interested in joining us? Please submit a CV and a statement of interest (written or video) as follows:
Written and video submissions should address the following:
Why are you interested in this opportunity?
Why are you qualified to contribute in this manner?
What will you contribute to the collaborative conversation involved in making these decisions?
Video submissions should last no longer than 6 minutes. Assessors will not listen past the 6-minute mark.
Please submit your applications to: info@businessandartsnl.com no later than June 5, 2023.
Call for Submissions – Explore Art NL, 2023 Art Car
Public Artwork Opportunity
How would you like to see your art on the move?
Business & Arts NL has teamed up with MINI St. John’s to offer an exciting opportunity!
Call for submissions
Are you an illustrator, graphic designer and/or a visual artist with a strong graphic aesthetic? We’re looking for you to produce scalable digital art that will be printed on vinyl and wrapped around a white, 2023 MINI Countryman. Your art will be seen by thousands throughout the City of St. John’s and surrounding areas, and on social media!
This is the second Art Car collaboration – check out the Genesis GV 80 Art Car designed by Vanessa Iddon in 2021.
Interested? Please submit:
3 images of your work
A description of your proposed vision for the car – we welcome submissions of new or previously created work (250 words max)
A 200-word bio
A link to your website or portfolio
We are looking for a design that is colourful and bold. Check out our FAQ below for more information.
The selected artist will be invited to design an Art Car to help spread the word about Business and Arts NL’s Explore Art NL public art app. The back window design (provided by Business and Arts) will include messaging about the app.
Our mission is simple: We want to use the MINI Countryman as a canvas to create a work of public art and showcase as much creativity as possible.
What’s In It For You:
An artist fee of $2,000
An artist credit printed on the vehicle itself
You and your work will also be featured on our website, social media and through our marketing initiatives.
Timeline:
Submission deadline: Thursday, April 13 by 11:59 pm
The successful candidate will be contacted by April 21.
Artist files for the final design will be completed by May 25th.
The car will be wrapped and hitting the streets by mid-June!
This project is made possible with the generous support of MINI St. John’s.
FAQS:
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Our submission is wide open! We encourage artists to consider how their style would look wrapped around the different panels and surfaces of a vehicle. The end result will need to be an artwork that works effectively as a seamless and continuous wrap that follows the contours of the car including the roof, sides, hood and trunk. Reference the images here. All windows will remain clear except the back, which will include credits and sponsor logos.
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Still not sure what we’re after? Take a look at the BMW Art Car Collection, which helped inspire this project.
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This call is open to NL-based creatives only. The selected artist will be provided with the printer’s specs and is responsible for setting up the files so they are production-ready.
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Yes, 3 samples of work that demonstrate your ability to produce digital work and creative style. We also encourage you to provide a link to your website or Instagram page to give jurors the opportunity to view a broader range of your work as well.
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Please submit your application as a single PDF under 10 MB.
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Due to the large size and nature of the vehicle wrap process, we are only accepting artists or designers who are proficient in working with vector-based software to produce scalable work that they can adapt to the individual panels. The selected artist will be provided with the printer’s specs and is responsible for setting up the files so they are production-ready.
Questions?
Please contact hazel@businessandartsnl.com. We will get back to you within 2 business days.
Call for Applicants - Grow To Lead Mentorship Program
Grow to Lead connects leaders in the arts and business communities to help strengthen the arts sector, one relationship at a time. After a successful program launch and run in 2021-2022, we are delighted to offer this opportunity in 2022-2023.
We are seeking:
Artists or arts administrators with a minimum of 3 years experience in a leadership position
Leaders in the private sector with at least 8 years of experience
We will connect these individuals in mentorship pairs to work closely together for a minimum of 3 hours per month between February 2023 and November 2023.
Some of the areas of focus may include but aren’t limited to:
Communication Skills/Ability to Influence
Communications Strategy
Fundraising Skills
Leadership – Board
Motivating and Managing Staff
Strategic Thinking and Planning
Financial Acumen
Expanding Network
Media Skills – how to do interviews, public speaking etc.
Mentor pairs will be matched based on skills, needs, experience and interests. Each participant (mentor and mentee) will receive an honorarium of $1,500.
Interested in learning more?
Questions? Contact Lynn Panting at programs@businessandartsnl.com
What People are saying about the Grow To Lead Mentorship Program:
“Participation in BANL’s Grow to Lead program has increased my understanding of best practices for working with a non-profit board exponentially! The one-on-one mentorship has been invaluable in working through problems and coming up with creative solutions to my particular board relations and governance. Access to other experts available through this program and participation in the ICD program would not have been possible without the support of this program and BANL. Thank you, thank you, thank you!”
Read our Spotlight on Grow to Lead with Geoff Davis & Diana Daly who participated in the first iteration of this program to learn more.
We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts.
Call for Selection Committee Members – Quidi Vidi Art Search
Public Artwork Opportunity
The Quidi Vidi Art Search is a public art project involving 4 new artwork commissions and/or acquisitions by 4 local businesses, including Quidi Vidi Artisan Studios, Mallard Cottage, Quidi Vidi Brewery, and the East Coast Trail Association.
The Art Search fosters the creation of new cultural infrastructure, reinforcing a unique sense of place. It also provides an opportunity for artists to have their work showcased in a novel way, and for local businesses to demonstrate how they value local arts and culture.
Artworks commissioned or procured for the Quidi Vidi Art Search are permanent outdoor installations. The processes and materials used in the selected artworks are expected to withstand typical year-round weather conditions. We are looking for artwork with little to no maintenance requirements. Designs should also consider public use and safety.
We are seeking visual artists, curators, art writers, and academics to join us as part of a selection committee, alongside project partners and Business and Arts staff to:
Review the submissions.
Discuss which works are eligible according to the given criteria and the site specifics.
Share your thoughts about how we can drive engagement with public art, foster learning and respect for diverse artistic practices, and recommend an artist proposal for the proposed site.
Business and Arts NL is committed to paying artist fees in accordance with CARFAC’s guidelines. Committee members will be paid $335 for a half-day’s consultation, including reviewing the applications in advance and a 90 minute meeting.
Interested in joining us? Please submit a CV and a statement of interest (written or video) as follows:
Written and video submissions should address the following:
Why are you interested in this opportunity?
Why are you qualified to contribute in this manner?
What makes for a great piece of public art?
Video submissions should last no longer than 5 minutes. Assessors will not listen past the 5-minute mark.
Please submit your applications to: programs@businessandartsnl.com no later than December 6, 2022.
FAQ’s
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The submission form, including what information is being collected about proposed works can be found here. We expect no more than 6 applications per site.
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Once committee members have been selected, we’ll give you one-two weeks to review the materials, and then set a committee meeting in mid December.
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We’re seeking 4 individuals, one for each site, to join the project curator, two Business and Arts staff members, as well as the site stakeholders.
Questions?
Contact Lynn at programs@businessandartsnl.com
Call for Submissions - Quidi Vidi Art Search
Public Artwork Opportunity
Quidi Vidi Village is a unique neighbourhood, minutes from downtown St. John’s, nestled against the ocean. There are several businesses in the area, each with a unique point of view and a different clientele.
The Quidi Vidi Art Search is a public art project involving 4 new artwork commissions and/or acquisitions by 4 local businesses, including Quidi Vidi Artisan Studios, Mallard Cottage, Quidi Vidi Brewery, and the East Coast Trail Association.
The Art Search will foster the creation of new cultural infrastructure, reinforcing a unique sense of place. It also provides an opportunity for artists to have their work showcased in a novel way, and for local businesses to demonstrate how they value local arts and culture.
In the following, each participating business has worked with Business & Arts NL to create a project brief outlining the scope of artwork they are interested in, with further information about the project site and contact information.
Artworks commissioned or procured during this process are all permanent outdoor installations. The processes and materials used in the selected artworks are expected to withstand typical year-round weather conditions. We are looking for artwork with little to no maintenance requirements. Please include any relevant information about artwork durability and maintenance in your proposal. Designs should also consider public use and safety.
Timeline
Submissions must be received no later than December 8th at 11:59pm.
The selection committee (business operator, a representative from Business & Arts NL, as well as representatives from the visual arts community) will make selections by December 20, 2022.
A representative from the City of St. John’s will review proposals to ensure that any maintenance costs to be incurred by the City are deemed manageable before final selections are made.
The successful applicants will be notified by January 13, 2023.
Turnaround time for production and/or delivery of final artworks will be agreed upon with the selected artists with all work completed and delivered by April 21, 2023. The launch event will take place on May 20th 2023, with professional installations happening throughout the latter part of April into May.
Business & Arts NL believes that diversity strengthens and enriches us, and we are committed to helping make our province a more diverse and equitable place. Indigenous artists, artists from racialized communities, and artists from other equity-seeking groups are welcome and encouraged to apply. If you wish to self-identify, please do so in your expression of interest.
Submission Process
To apply, please compile the following information in a single PDF document per proposal.
If applying for multiple sites, please submit separate PDF submissions.
For new commissions:
Indicate the site/business
A description and/or sketch of your vision for the art you would create, including anticipated dimensions, weight, materials, and processes
A short description in response to how your proposed artwork fits the brief
A short description of your prior experience with outdoor public artworks
Any relevant information about durability in an outdoor public context, specifically maintenance considerations
Project budget (materials, production, artist fees)
3 images of relevant previous work
CV (max 2 pages)
200-word bio
Link to your website or online portfolio
For existing works:
Indicate the site/business
Dimensions, weight, and images of the existing work
A short description in response to how this artwork fits the brief
A short description of your prior experience with outdoor public artworks
Any relevant information about durability in an outdoor public context, specifically maintenance considerations
3 images of relevant previous work
CV (max 2 pages)
200-word bio
Link to your website or online portfolio
Send submissions to Lynn Panting at programs@businessandartsnl.com
FAQs
Can I see the space where these works will be displayed?
Please see the individual business briefs for details on artwork placements, GPS coordinates, and site photos.
Who is eligible to apply?
This opportunity is open to artists who are from, or are currently living in, Newfoundland and Labrador.
Will you accept group submissions?
Yes! We would love to see proposals from groups or artists working together to present a shared vision.
Is there a limit on the number of proposals I can submit?
There is no limit to the number of proposals that may be submitted, but incomplete applications may not be considered.
What format should I be submitting in?
Each proposal must be submitted as a single PDF package.
How will these artworks be protected from wear and tear?
In addition to artistic merit and impact, the described durability will be a factor in the selection process. Each individual business will be the owner of the artwork that they purchase or commission, and maintenance will be their responsibility. Maintenance expectations will be outlined in the artist contract.
Questions?
Contact Lynn @ programs@businessandartsnl.com
Quidi Vidi Art Search
Project Brief #1
GPS: 47.582999, -52.677229
The East Coast Trail Association is seeking to commission or procure a permanent outdoor artwork to mark the trailhead of Sugarloaf Path, which is easily missed by tourists and new trail users.
The artwork may respond to themes such as erosion, land use, Indigeneity, local histories, walking, berry picking, and weather, amongst other relevant ideas connected to the popular trail network. Artists should consider logistical considerations such as maintenance and safety when developing a proposal.
Location:
The intent of the artwork is to be a visible trail marker, and would ideally be placed beside the path leading up to the official trail sign, visible from the parking area and from across the river. There is an area that regularly experiences erosion, which will not be used as a site location. The City of St. John’s will need to sign off on final placement. If you have a specific location in mind, please express this in your proposal.
Materials and Production:
The East Coast Trail Association prioritizes Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability in their trail management and associated projects. Ideally, all natural or recycled materials would be used in the production of the artwork. The association is imagining a sculpture for this site. Materials used should be able to withstand year-round conditions.
Artist Fee:
$10,000 (including production costs)
Turnaround time for production and/or delivery of final artworks will be agreed upon with the selected artists with all work completed and delivered by April 21, 2023. The launch event will take place on May 20th 2023, with installation happening throughout the latter part of April and into May.
Professional artwork installation will be arranged and provided by Business & Arts NL.
Consultation with Public Works, City of St. John’s, may be required.
Quidi Vidi Art Search
Project Brief #2
GPS: 47.5821458, -52.67795004
Quidi Vidi Village Artisan Studios (QVVAS) is seeking to commission or procure a permanent outdoor sculpture that can be both a standalone sculpture and a structure for future temporary textile installations. Once the permanent sculpture is in place, QVVAS will circulate a call for temporary textile projects, such as yarn-bombing, to be installed on the sculpture.
QVVAS is envisioning a dory-inspired sculpture, but is open to other suggestions that could be relevant to the site, which is by the harbour. Artists should consider logistical considerations such as maintenance and safety when developing a proposal.
Location:
There is a site currently filled with rocks adjacent to a pedestrian area, directly in front of the main entrance, and across from The Wharf public picnic area. The procured artwork would be installed in the rocky area, pending permission from the City of St. John’s.
Materials and Production:
Materials used should be able to withstand year-round conditions, including salt spray from the harbour.
Artist Fee:
$10,000 (including production costs)
Turnaround time for production and/or delivery of final artworks will be agreed upon with the selected artists with all work completed and delivered by April 21, 2023. The launch event will take place on May 20th 2023, with installation happening throughout the latter part of April and into May.
Professional artwork installation will be arranged and provided by Business & Arts NL.
Consultation with Public Works, City of St. John’s, may be required.
Quidi Vidi Art Search
Project Brief #3
GPS: 47.581689484, -52.67857969
Mallard Cottage is seeking to commission or procure a permanent outdoor artwork to be installed in the garden area in front of The Inn.
To fit with Mallard Cottage’s aesthetic and product line, artists may consider themes or imagery responding to traditional foodways, Newfoundland and Labrador flora and fauna, and rustic experiences of place and culture.
Location:
Ornamental garden in front of Mallard Inn, visible from Barrows Road.
Materials and Production:
Materials used should be able to withstand year-round conditions.
Artist Fee:
$10,000 (including production costs)
Turnaround time for production and/or delivery of final artworks will be agreed upon with the selected artists with all work completed and delivered by April 21, 2023. The launch event will take place on May 20th 2023, with installation happening throughout the latter part of April and into May.
Professional artwork installation will be arranged and provided by Business & Arts NL.
Consultation with Public Works, City of St. John’s, may be required.
Quidi Vidi Art Search
Project Brief #4
GPS: 47.58144715, -52.676010459
Quidi Vidi Brewery (QVB) is seeking to commission a permanent outdoor artwork that can function both as an iconic permanent piece marking visitors arrival at QVB, and as a wayfinding gate, directing traffic into the taproom and away from the loading dock.
The artwork gate would be approximately 7 to 8 feet tall, and 10-12 feet wide, blocking the view of the dockyard and avoiding confusion from patrons looking for the main entrance.
Potential concept prompts could include icebergs, local landscapes, and imagery referencing iconic QVB products. The artwork will become a permanent part of the sense of arrival at QVB and will resolve a current wayfinding problem.
Location:
Towards the main entrance of the taproom, QVB currently has a temporary gate that can be opened for deliveries and closed to divert customer traffic away from the loading dock, and down to the taproom. The artwork gate would replace this system.
Materials and Production:
Materials used should be able to withstand year-round conditions. Extra durability is considered an asset to a proposal, considering the functional nature of this particular commission. The artwork could take a mural and/or sculptural approach, but it must be able to function as a gate. The selected artist will meet with QVB management to plan the functionality of the gate including approving any materials, and QVB will provide the agreed upon infrastructure (e.g., posts, hinges, any automated features, etc.). The primary surface of the gate is the artist’s responsibility within their project budget.
Artist Fee:
$10,000 (including production costs, not including functional gate infrastructure or additional costs incurred by the artist during technical consultations with Business & Arts NL or QVB)
Administrative Fee:
$1,200
Additional communications and consultation with QVB around functionality will be required for this project.
Turnaround time for production and/or delivery of final artworks will be agreed upon with the selected artists with all work completed and delivered by April 21, 2023. The launch event will take place on May 20th 2023, with installation happening throughout the latter part of April and into May.
Professional artwork installation will be arranged and provided by Business & Arts NL.
Consultation with Public Works, City of St. John’s, may be required.
Employment Opportunity - Program Coordinator
We’re Hiring!
Business and Arts NL is a nonprofit organization working to deepen collaboration between the private and creative sectors in our province. We are seeking a Program Coordinator to implement, advertise and manage some of our programs and public-facing work.
Reporting to the Executive Director, you will:
Coordinate Programs:
Take over the planning, communications, implementation and evaluation of our Come Play with Me NL public piano program and Art Cart.
Take a lead role in implementing and evaluating our Audience Engagement Pilot Project, which brings together arts organizations to work together to build visibility and awareness of the arts community in NL. The planning and communications strategy for this initiative is done; we’re looking for someone to steward this work during its active phase (Sept – Nov) and research/advise next steps upon completion.
Oversee a new initiative, “Unconscious Bias Moments”, which has just received funding and will now roll out according to the project description. Timelines and partners have been established; we’re looking for someone to keep this project on time and on budget, and to develop a communications plan around a public release.
Support Initiatives:
Help produce quarterly public-facing events. These have included a variety of formats in the past but generally are approximately 1 or 2-hour long events taking place before or after work, and welcome a mixed audience of corporate and creative sector members, and potential new members. Some examples of past events can be seen here.
Contribute to our ever-evolving communications strategy and help build connections in the arts and business communities.
You are an ideal candidate if you:
Can work independently
Can manage several concurrent projects/objectives
Have strong written and verbal communication skills
Have event planning or production experience
Experience in the arts is not mandatory. Rather, you must be able to understand and communicate the value of arts to business and society at large.
An understanding of nonprofit governance will be considered an asset
Experience with, or the ability to quickly learn Google Drive, HeyOrca, Mailchimp, and WordPress.
What we offer:
We are open to creating a part-or full-time position for the right candidate, between 20 and 35 hours per week.
Flexible working hours, remote work possible (although some work in person in St. John’s will be necessary)
$21/hour
Work as part of a small, dynamic team
Work in the nonprofit sector, and have a positive impact on the creativity, connection and vitality of the community
Interested applicants can send a current resume and cover letter to Amy Henderson at ahenderson@businessandartsnl.com no later than Friday, September 2, 2022.
Explore Art NL – Art Car
How would you like to see your art on the move?
Business & Arts NL has teamed up with Genesis St. John’s to offer an exciting opportunity!
Call for Submissions
Are you an NL illustrator, graphic designer and/or a visual artist with a strong graphic aesthetic? We’re looking for you to produce scalable vector-based art that will be printed on vinyl and wrapped around a white 2021 Genesis GV80. Your art will be seen by thousands throughout the City of St. John’s and surrounding areas, and on social media!
Interested? Please submit:
3 images of your work (We encourage artists to submit samples of work that has already been produced.)
A 200-word bio
A link to your website or portfolio through the submission form below.
We are looking for a design that is colourful and bold. Check out our FAQ below for more information.
The selected artist will be invited to design an Art Car to help announce Business and Arts NL’s Explore Art NL public art app launching this summer.
Our mission is simple: We want to use the Genesis GV80 as a canvas to create a work of public art and showcase as much creativity as possible.
What’s In It For You:
An artist fee of $2,000
An artist credit printed on the vehicle itself
You and your work will also be featured on our website, social media and through our marketing initiatives.
Timeline:
Submission deadline: Thursday, July 22 by 11:59 pm
The successful candidate will be contacted by July 26.
The car will be wrapped and hitting the streets by mid-August.
FAQS:
Is there a specific theme or guidelines to follow when submitting?
Our submission is wide open! We encourage artists to consider how their style would look wrapped around the different panels and surfaces of a vehicle. The end result will need to be an artwork that works effectively as a seamless and continuous wrap that follows the contours of the car including the roof, sides, hood and truck. Reference the photos above. Anything that is white will be wrapped! All windows will remain clear except the back, which will include credits and sponsor logos.
We recommend avoiding text as it may be difficult to read when wrapped around the car.
Still not sure what we’re after? Take a look at the BMW Art Car Collection, which helped inspire this project.
Eligibility
This call is open to NL-based creatives only. The selected artist will be provided with the printer’s specs and is responsible for setting up the files so they are production-ready.
Is there a limit on the number of pieces I can submit?
Yes, 3 samples of work that demonstrate your ability to produce vector-based work and creative style. We also encourage you to provide a link to your website or Instagram page to give jurors the opportunity to view a broader range of your work as well.
What format should I be submitting in?
JPGs under 10MB. Please label each file with the following format 01_Artists_Name
Do you accept photography or painting submissions?
Due to the large size and nature of the vehicle wrap process, we are only accepting artists or designers who are proficient in working with vector-based software to produce a scalable work that they can adapt to the individual panels.
Questions?
Please contact hazel@businessandartsnl.com. We will get back to you within 2 business days.
Call for Participating Art Organizations – Audience Engagement Pilot Project
Business and Arts NL is launching a pilot project to encourage audiences to come out and enjoy all that the arts in NL have to offer this fall. We are seeking arts organizations who are interested in participating to be featured in some of this work, and help spread the word on social media and at events to help get the word out there that the arts are an invaluable, dynamic, fun element of life in Newfoundland and Labrador, and that there’s something for everyone to see and hear. The ultimate goal of this project is to increase audience numbers and encourage new potential concert and theatergoers and gallery visitors to come out and enjoy the arts.
We want to bring together a group of arts organizations to work together to make some (fun) noise about the art, theatre, music, and all that is going on in our thriving cultural scene, and invite audiences in to experience all we have to offer this fall. We are working with Ray Creative Agency to develop a communications and marketing plan and assets for this project so that we can all be singing from the same song sheet (pun intended!) to make this happen.
This project will take place between August 25 and November 30, 2022.
We will provide:
Social media content, copy, and talking points.
A landing page for the initiative.
Administration of the project, including: working with Ray Agency to fine-tune content and messaging; writing and distributing press releases; seeking private sector partners to collaborate with; managing the overall deployment of media assets and the marketing plan.
You will:
Share project content regularly on your social media feeds.
Share event information for all of your events happening during the pilot period (Aug 25 – Nov 30) with us, so that we can incorporate it into program content.
Provide a limited number of complimentary tickets for program contests, giveaways etc.
Participate in project initiatives by creating user-generated posts (i.e. selfies, candid photos, etc, using program hashtags as opposed to graphically designed social media elements).
Share what data you have re: audience numbers and online engagement in 2019, 2021, and at the end of the project.
Share a high-resolution copy of your logo, and up to 10 high-resolution professional images of performances, venues and audience interactions that may be included in this work.
Interested in joining us?
We are seeking five organizations to participate in this initiative. Please email Amy Henderson ahenderson@businessandartsnl.com to indicate your interest.
Call for Submissions: “Art Upon Arrival” @ St. John’s International Airport
The St. John’s International Airport is embarking on a project to boldly impact travellers’ sense of arrival in Newfoundland and Labrador when they touch down in St. John’s. We want to transform our baggage collection area into a bright, welcoming space by commissioning art to be wrapped around 8 large columns throughout this central thoroughfare for all passengers arriving in St. John’s.
We want travellers to know where they are, and feel welcome and at home as soon as they arrive. We are looking for designs that are bright and help reflect the visceral feeling of arriving in Newfoundland and Labrador. Our goal is to commission artworks that engender these feelings, while still allowing the individuality of an artist’s voice to shine through. It’s okay to think beyond the old clichés – unexpected imagery around what this sense of arrival means to you is encouraged.
Are you an illustrator, graphic designer and/or a visual artist with a strong graphic aesthetic? We’re looking for an artist, or group of artists, to produce scalable vector-based art that will be printed on vinyl and wrapped around these columns, each of which is 98” x 40” and approx. 78” in diameter, with a small vertical gap or seam.
Selected artworks will be seen by over a million passengers and up to 5 million local “meeters and greeters” passing through the airport each year.
Artist fee: $ 23,200, or $2,900 per column.
If a group of artists are selected for this contract, the artist fee will be divided at a rate of $2,900 per column, or in the case of collaborative works, the full $23,200 artist fee will be divided fairly in consultation with the artist group.
St. John’s International Airport Authority will cover costs for printing and installation of the final works. There may be future opportunities to promote the work and the airport through licensed copies, to be negotiated at a future date.
Interested? Please submit:
3 images of your previous work
A description of your vision for the art you would create to cover these columns, and a brief description of your prior experience with vector-based artworks
A 200-word biography
A link to your website or portfolio
Please also indicate in your application if you would consider sharing the commission with another artist. For example, if the jury felt that two strong submissions were complementary to each other, and achieved more together than separately, the artists may be offered to share the commission.
Submissions should be sent to: ahenderson@businessandartsnl.com.
Timeline:
Submissions must be received no later than July 15th at 11:59pm.
The selection committee (including staff from the Airport, a representative from Business and Arts NL, as well as representatives from the visual arts community) will make selections by July 22.
The successful applicant or group will be notified by July 26.
Turnaround time for production of final artwork files will be agreed upon with the selected artist, but the Airport is hoping, at the latest, for an October installation and public event to celebrate the artworks.
Interested in learning more about this opportunity, or walking through the space? Join Airport Staff and Business and Arts NL for a site walk through and Q&A on Tuesday, July 5, at 11am. Please register in advance by emailing ahenderson@businessandartsnl.com. Applicants who aren’t within driving distance to the airport are welcome to reach out with questions individually.
Business and Arts NL believes that diversity strengthens and enriches us, and we are committed to helping to make our province a more diverse and equitable place. Indigenous artists, artists from racialized communities, and artists from other equity-seeking groups are welcome and encouraged to apply. If you wish to self-identify, please do so in your expression of interest.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I see the space where these works will be displayed?
Sure. You can come to a site walkthrough for interested artists on Tuesday, July 5 at 11am. Here are some pictures of the site, as well:
Is this opportunity open only to artists who are from, or live permanently, in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Yes.
Do I submit one concept to be replicated eight times, or eight different designs?
Each column will have a different image on it – please submit ideas for eight different images that work together as a set.
Will you accept group submissions?
Yes! We would love to see proposals from groups or artists working together to present a shared vision of this concept, highlighting individual styles and perspectives from within the group.
Can I submit pre-existing works to be included in the final commission?
Yes, if you have some of your original work at your fingertips that you feel would work wrapped around these columns to create the impact we’re looking for, by all means, please submit them. The final works could also be a combination of pre-existing and new works, or all new works.
Can I submit pre-existing works to be included in the final commission that have previously been commercially produced (ie. wallpaper, prints, etc)?
Yes! Feel free to submit any works that fit the given theme, provided they are your original works and you are the copyright holder.
Is there a limit on the number of pieces I can submit?
Yes, 3 samples of work that demonstrate your ability to produce vector-based work and creative style. We also encourage you to provide a link to your website or Instagram page to give jurors the opportunity to view a broader range of your work as well.
What format should I be submitting in?
JPGs under 5MB
Do you accept photography or painting submissions?
Due to the large size and nature of the wrap process, we are only accepting artists or designers who are proficient in working with vector-based software to produce a scalable work that they can wrap around the columns. The selected artist(s) will be provided with the printer’s specs and will be responsible for setting up the files so they are production-ready.
If my art is selected, should I expect to have to submit mock ups for approval, or make changes to my files once I’ve completed them?
The committee will ask to see a rough mock-up of your concept for approval before delivery of final files. Following that, minor formatting adjustments may need to be made in order to tweak designs for the perfect fit on the columns. Other than this, we expect to give you the artistic freedom and integrity to create the designs as you see fit.
How will these artworks be protected from wear and tear?
The artworks are being installed in the top 8 ft 1in of the column, under which is a brushed metal base that is able to withstand bumps and contact from luggage carts, suitcases etc. This choice has been made intentionally, in order to prevent serious wear and tear to the bottom of the artwork. However members of the public will still be able to touch the works. See pictures of the columns above. The materials used for installation will be resistant to colour fading, durable to any normal wear, and the adhesive will be suitable for a natural life of a minimum of 10 years.
Is the column installation a permanent addition to the baggage area? What is the protocol regarding damage, re-prints, or other changes that could impact the column installation?
The Airport retains permission to reprint and re-install the artworks in their original locations for up to 10 years, at no extra cost, in order to maintain the integrity of the artworks should any substantial damage ensue.
Questions?
Contact Amy @ ahenderson@businessandartsnl.com
Quidi Vidi Art Cart
Are you looking to get more eyes on your art/craft and make some sales? We have an exciting opportunity happening at the Quidi Vidi Wharf this summer!
Our team is looking for artists and creative entrepreneurs who are interested in selling their goods at our newly crafted kiosk from July-September. This is a great way to showcase your hard work and talent to our local community and tourists! Interested? Fill out our application form below.
Picturesque Quidi Vidi Village will be THE place to be with a unique summer event featuring ice cream, craft beer, food trucks and of course, our mobile art cart. Hours of operation for the vendors will be from 12pm-7pm daily (with some flexibility). Check out our FAQ below for more information.
The art cart here is displayed with “A Study in Stitches” crochet and knitted pieces. The cart has lots of space for you to display and sell your artworks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you provide a payment collector or cash register? All artists are responsible for their own sales transactions. If you would like to use Square or another payment system, come with your own electronic device. If you will be accepting cash, make sure to bring lots of change.
Will there be a fee to participate? The cost to use the booth will be $25 per day.
Will I be selling inside or outside? The artist kiosk will be located outside on the Quidi Vidi wharf.
What if it’s a bad weather day? If it’s raining, the art cart can be moved under the tent and sales can continue there.
Should I bring my own supplies to secure my artwork? We suggest you bring anything you’d like to help combat the wind. Anything to secure your works such as stones, stands, containers, etc.
Will everyone who applies be accepted? If we receive more applications than spots available, our selection committee will make the decision of who will participate in the program.
Do I need a certificate of insurance? A certificate of insurance would be great. We are currently trying to find a workaround for artists who do not have one.
What about parking? Parking at Quidi Vidi Wharf is limited. Best to come in early to set up your stuff and secure a spot.