XPACE Cultural Centre is pleased to announce a call for web-based artwork submissions.

Call for Submissions: Web-based Media Artworks
Deadline: March 15, 2011

XPACE Cultural Centre is seeking submissions that explore the aspects of social and aesthetic possibilities of web space. As always we are looking for young and students artists that fit with our mandate.

The work must be web-based and able to be viewed as a link from our website.

How to Submit
Applications must be submitted in a URL link that can be linked to XWEB. The work must be able to securely upload to our server.

Submissions MUST include:

• A detailed project description (a maximum of 200 words)
• Your CV and artist bio
• You must submit a still of the web-based work (press quality, 300dpi)
• The URL address to link to our server

Email your submission package to: jenneen@xpace.info

You will be contacted only if your work will be displayed on XWEB.

To view examples of past projects please visit: http://www.xpace.info/exhibitions-events/xweb

Mandate
XPACE Cultural Centre is a non-profit organization dedicated to emerging art and design. Keeping with our mandate to bridge emerging artists with their counterparts and the community, we support electronic, interactive, and new media works in video, software, and sound/music that can be exhibited on our web space XWEB.

If you, or anyone you know is interested in participating, please have them contact me on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/?tid=1876444951275&sk=messages#!/note.php?note_id=495979077755&id=28123621)  or email heartbeatsxpace@gmail.com!  Also, please come to the event on Friday, February 18th!

Heartbeats

Didn’t meet your match on Valentine’s Day?  Come to XPACE to watch Heartbeats, a new, live dating show created and hosted by Sarah Febbraro and Emily Gove! This one night event, inspired by The Millionaire Matchmaker, Love Connection, Baggage and The Bachelorette, provides a local, participatory and alternative spin to these pre-existing shows. Two guests will be presented with 3 matches each to choose from (previously screened and interviewed) and be sent on a dream date! Heartbeats will be recorded and broadcasted on YouTube.

Friday, February 18th! Live dating game at 8pm with music by Jesse Levine. Dance your heart out dance party at 10pm with DJ Froyo & DJ Patti Strangler!

Call for Contestants on Heartbeats

Heartbeats has pre-selected  two, single contestants who are looking for love.

Heartbeats is looking for single, straight men ages 27-40 and queer women, trans guys and other gender queers ages 22-32 to be potential matches for our amazing secret guests.  All interested participants will be interviewed before selected.

We want you! To participate, contact Emily and Sarah at: heartbeatsxpace@gmail.com

ARCCO AGM: Whippersnapper Gallery Co-Directors/Curators Adrian Dilena & Josh Barndt will be presenting at XPACE tomorrow night at 6:30pm.

Followed by a reception.

Call For Artistic Proposals And Submissions

DEADLINE: Deadline: January 25^th, 2011

Open call: Undergraduate and Graduate student artists working in and responding to forms of media.

XPACE/IMAGES festival is seeking proposals from student artists working in and with media art. The term “media art” is deliberately broad and elusive, lacking commitment, but suggesting an alliance with technology, communication, time-based, or new media.  Proposals should consider the space the artwork occupies (at a physical, psychic and phenomenal level), the historical referents (in the short but rich history of media artworks) and the ability to disrupt or repair the audience’s relationship to the artwork. Proposals are encouraged to be innovative and critical.

Examples may include, but are not limited to:

-       a reference/reverence for the history of media artwork

-       web-based or internet art

-       geo-mapping, bio-mapping, emotional mapping

-       performance video, live performance

-       animation

-       interactive art

-       robotics, haptic technology

-       biotechnology

-       cyborgology

-       post-human, posthumanism

Electronic submissions only can be sent to: visser.lisa@gmail.com

Deadline: January 25^th, 2011

Include in your submission:

• images of the proposed work (or relevant work) or a link to a website and/or youtube/vimeo – MAXIMUM of 6 images (72dpi @ 768 x 1024)
• description of the proposed work, including physical qualities, spatial and hanging needs, technical requirements, etc (max. 150 words)
• brief artist statement and biography  (max. 200 words)

For additional information contact the curator of the project Lisa Visser: visser.lisa@gmail.com

*THE ARTIST PROJECT: CALL FOR ARTISTS!*

The Artist Project is proud to support emerging artists through the *UNTAPPED
Emerging Artist Exhibition!*

The *Artist Project Toronto* is seeking *applications* from contemporary
emerging artists for its fourth annual juried exhibition and sale.  The *
UNTAPPED* competition will award 18 emerging artists with a *free space* at
The Artist Project 2011 show.  This is an excellent opportunity to
participate in a professional-level art fair, enjoy all the perks of
exhibiting artists, and showcase your work to gallerists, collectors and art
enthusiasts *at absolutely no cost! **
**THE ARTIST PROJECT: CALL FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS!**

“The 3D World Lounge created by SONY” at The Artist Project!
*
The *Artist Project Toronto* is seeking *applications* from emerging
photographers who are interested in working in 3D photography.  The *
UNTAPPED* competition will award 5 emerging photographers with a *free space
* to display and sell their current work at The Artist Project 2011 show *
AND* will be given a *SONY Alpha Digital SLR* camera for a 6-week period to
shoot images using the newest 3D technology!  These images will be unveiled
on 3D screens at The Artist Project in a special exhibit,* “The 3D World
Lounge created by SONY.*”*
*
*Event Details: March 3-6, 2011 @ Toronto’s Queen Elizabeth Building,
Exhibition Place*

*Application Deadline:  January 10, 2011*
*Winners Will:*

   - Receive a *free space* at the show (approximately 10 linear feet)!
   - Connect with over *10,000 visitors*, gallerists & art buyers
   - Network with 200 independent international contemporary artists
   - *FREE EXPOSURE: * website, show guide, press releases, promotional
   e-blasts (200k+ contacts) & all other marketing/advertising materials

*Who Can Apply?*

   - Current students and recent graduates (no more than 3 years removed
   from post-secondary / graduate-level education)
   - Self-taught artists who have been practicing / exhibiting their art for
   less than 3 years
   - Artists working in all media are encouraged to apply - larger spaces
   are available for installation and video/new media projects
   - Winning artists *must be able to travel to Toronto* and be personally
   present for the duration of the show (March 3-6, 2011)

*How Do I Apply?*

   - Visit www.theartistprojecttoronto.com for applications and more
   information
   - Applications may be submitted by mail or email

*Join us on facebook <http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=14253528159> *

*About Us:*
The Artist Project Toronto <http://www.theartistprojecttoronto.com/> is
produced by MMPI <http://www.mmart.com/>, one of the largest trade show
producers in the world credited with Art Chicago <http://www.mmart.com/>,
Volta <http://www.voltashow.com/>, NEXT <http://www.nextartfair.com/> and The
Armory Show <http://www.thearmoryshow.com/cgi-local/content.cgi>,  MMPI
Canada <http://www.mmpicanada.com/> is also responsible for The Toronto
International Art Fair <http://www.tiafair.com/>, One of a Kind
Shows<http://www.oneofakindshow.com/>,
Interior Design Show <http://www.interiordesignshow.com/2009/index.php>, and
IIDEX/NeoCon Canada <http://www.iidexneocon.com/2008/>.

I know it’s cold out there but a number of shows are opening tonight, Friday, and Saturday.

As we get closer to holiday season, soon there will be no new shows until after New Year’s; so get out there and get your fill for 2010!

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DEC 9

John Monolith’s solo exhibition “Lost Highway” opens at O’Born Contemporary, Dec. 9, 6:00-9:00 pm. The show runs until Jan 29, 2011.

Steve Driscoll’s “Old Still River Road” & Vessna Perunovich’s “Swing” open at Angell Gallery, Dec 9, 6:00-9:00pm.

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DEC 1o

“Perfectly Seasoned: A Local Artists’ Group Show and Sale” Dec 10, 4:00pm – Dec 12, 6:00pm. 254 Niagara St., between King and Queen.

“THE UNICORN /// A Gathering of Magic”  @ Narwhal Art Projects. Dec 10, 7:00pm – 10:00pm

“Artists Open Studio!” @ 401 Richmond for Winnie Truong, Pavla Quinn, Janet Attard, Lynn Kelly, and Jacquie Green. Opens Dec 10, 6:00-10:00pm.

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DEC 11

“Oliver Husain: Cushy Number” @ Susan Hobbs Gallery. Opens Dec 11, 3-5pm; runs until Jan 22, 2011.

“Atrophic Existence” @ Show & Tell Gallery. Dec 11, 7:00pm. Runs until Jan 10, 2011.

“SCHOOLS OUT!: Jimmy Limit/Mean Blood/Planet Creature” @ Kapisanan Arts. Dec 11, 8:00pm-12:30am.

ARTIST RESIDENCIES,   PUBLICATIONS,   EXHIBITIONS

Deadline: January 31, 2011

http://centresagamie.blogspot.com/p/appel-de-dossiers.html

Become part of the XPACE team!!

XPACE is looking to hire OCAD students for the following OWSP position:

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday December 17^th, 2010

XPACE Student Space Monitor
Responsible for monitoring the SU external space during gallery hours and special events; promoting the space and its events and exhibitions; acts as an archivist and collect and catalogue all literature on the space; post posters; maintain office supplies.

Are you qualified for a position at XPACE?
Are you responsible, personable and enthusiastic?

Do you have organizational and time-management skills?

Do you want to learn about the cultural sector in Toronto?

Student Eligibility: To be eligible for OWSP positions, students must meet all of the following criteria:

- Must be receiving financial assistance under the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) for the current year
- are Canadian citizens or permanent residents
- are Ontario residents (as defined by OSAP)
- are registered in full-time studies [1.5 credits per semester (60%) or 1.0 credits per semester (40%)for students with permanent disabilities]
- maintain satisfactory academic progress

Mail or email a completed 2010/2011 Student Work Study Application and Resume:
Attn: Derek Liddington,

XPACE Cultural Centre

58 Ossington Ave.

Toronto, ON

Derek@xpace.info

FEAST tickets on sale starting December 8th!

Come FEAST with us!

Tickets for Toronto’s first ever FEAST (Funding Emerging Arts with Sustainable Tactics) event are now on sale. FEAST is happening Sunday, January 16, 2011 at XPACE Cultural Centre from 6-10 PM.

Tickets are first come, first serve so get your tickets now! Available starting December 8 at XPACE Cultural Centre, 58 Ossington Avenue, or by contacting Amber Landgraff and Deborah Wang at feast.toronto@gmail.com. We accept cash only.

What it is:

A sliding scale dinner and funding event, FEAST invites artists and groups to propose projects taking place in the Toronto community. For only $20-25 or $10 for students (with valid student card) you will get a 3 course vegetarian dinner, beverages, beer (for those of legal drinking age), and a ballot.

Diners will vote on a variety of proposed artist projects. At the end of the dinner, the artist or group whose proposal receives the most number of votes will be awarded funds, collected through the entrance fees, to produce their project. The artist or group will be invited back to the next FEAST to present their completed
project.

While the recommended ticket prices are between $20-25 regular price and $10 for students, the event works on the basis of the more that people can share, the larger the grants we can provide.  FEAST Toronto is in its infancy. With your support we hope to see this event continue to grow.

How it works:

1.  Buy a ticket for dinner on Sunday, January 16th, 2011 at XPACE Cultural Centre
2.  Enjoy dinner and conversation with all of your friends and community
3.  Over the course of dinner artists present project proposals for your consideration
4.  Everyone votes for which project they would like to fund
5.  The project with the most votes is funded from the money raised from ticket sales. (As well, the student project with the most votes will be awarded with the XPACE student grant.)

http://feast-toronto.blogspot.com/2010/12/feast-tickets-on-sale-starting-december.html

FEAST is generously co-presented by XPACE Cultural Centre, and sponsored byA Space Gallery and Fuse Magazine.