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BIG Small Talk: Meet Anju Singh
BIG small talk is a chance to meet, introduce, and get to know artists that Harbour Collective encounters along the way. Sasha Kucas speaks with Anju Singh for an enlightening and heartfelt conversation of BIG small talk.
This conscientious first-generation Canadian artist, philosopher and “positive tornado,”is a female version of Atlas that ponders the role of an artist. She craves meaningful dialogue always and loves the soothing sound of noise music that reminds her of the sounds she grew up with culturally and where her parents worked- the opposite of quiet suburban Canadian culture.
Our conversation organically strayed from the prescribed questions into uncharted topics that include but are not limited to capitalism and the monetization of art, art appropriation, and questioning the preciousness of art and whether it is possible to relinquish that hold. Andy Warhol surfaced in our conversation along with the phenomenal work of Ryoichi Kurokawa and Indian-inspired compositions of Alice Coltrane – I could go on and on.
What is crystal clear from speaking with Singh is that her roots in Vancouver and the VIVO Media Arts Centre, where her media arts training took its first steps, were the first of many more….
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Anju Singh is a composer, multiinstrumentalist, media artist, and video artist based in Vancouver, BC whose practice is an exploration of texture and contrast through the use of extended/experimental techniques, electronics, musical and non-musical materials, and processing. Anju works with traditional instruments, electronics, found sounds, custom-built instruments, photography, video, serigraphy, and film to create works that explore tension and conflict. As a multidisciplinary artist, her works are often collaborative process-based works that bring contrasting themes and concepts together. A core process in her practice is using methods of deconstruction and reanimation to repurpose and contextualize materials in new compositional environments. Her portfolio includes traditional music composition, performance, electronic music, sound sculptures, film, and audio-visual installation work, as well as custom instrument design and print making.
Anju’s work has been presented across Canada, in Europe, Brazil, Mexico, and the United States at festivals, galleries, and events in a variety of spaces including Fylkingen in Stockholm, Sweden; Send + Receive Festival in Winnipeg; Vancouver Jazz Festival, Polygon Gallery; and most recently in Copenhagen, Denmark. Anju will be presenting her work in Japan as part of a tour in April 2024.
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Today is Canada’s National Indigenous Veterans Day
Please explore the important but often overlooked service of Indigenous veterans in Canada.
Indigenous Veterans The First Nations, Inuit and Métis of Canada have a long and proud tradition of military service to our country.
While exact statistics are difficult to determine, the rate of Indigenous participation in Canada’s military efforts over the years has been impressive. These determined volunteers were often forced to overcome many challenges to serve in uniform, from learning a new language and adapting to cultural differences, to having to travel great distances from their remote communities just to enlist. The challenges they faced often extended to their post-service life. Many Indigenous war Veterans would not receive equal treatment compared to other Canadian Veterans.
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The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on National Indigenous Veterans Day
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November 13 – 18 is ROCK your MOCS week.
Show off your beautiful MOCS!
Click a pic of your favourite pair and post on Instagram with #harbourcollective8 November 13-18. Let’s have some FUN!
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New U of Manitoba law clinic offers artists free help with copyright, contracts and other legal issues. Virtual clinic is run by students, lawyers to help artists in need.
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Canada Media Fund (CMF) launches Pilot Program to boost Canadian Digital Content Creation
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Film Training Manitoba Launches Canada’s Supporting Women in Film Trades (SWIFT) Conference 2023 This ground-breaking initiative’s aim is to increase the number of women and individuals identifying as women working in Manitoba’s film industry. So stay tuned!
November 25 – 26
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Indigenous Screen Office (ISO) has partnered with Netflix to provide funding to support training, professional development and culturally specific approaches for Indigenous on-screen content creators and Indigenous-owned production companies. Deadline to apply: December 7
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Banff Centre for the Arts Purposeful Travel Summit will launch a new era in travel that integrates sustainability, education and a passion to promote travel that contributes to a better world. People want to travel, and destinations want to host but we all just want to do it a bit better! Purposeful Travel encourages visitors and host destinations to be intentional in the experiences they seek and provide, based on principles that represent an exciting vision for travel’s next chapter. February 7-9, 2024
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Gender Equity in Media Festival
GEMFest showcases a line-up of short and feature-length films across all genres: narrative, documentary, experimental and animation. The festival features works by both established and emerging women and gender diverse filmmakers from around the world, including a strong showing of films by Indigenous, local BC and Canadian filmmakers. The festival also offers a dynamic range of industry programming.
March 8 – 12, 2024
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Debaser – Programming Manager
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Programming Manager is a leader in the development, coordination, marketing and production of music and arts programming in line with Debaser’s mandate. The Programming Manager works with artists, curators, programmers and organizational partners to curate and coordinate programming, fulfill agreements, and oversee artist experience. They contribute to the overall operations and management of Debaser activities, including event production, community outreach and engagement, fundraising and development, and administration.
November 10
MacLaren Art Centre – Senior Curator: Exhibitions, Collections & Programs
The Senior Curator is responsible for continuing, expanding, and developing a strategic and engaging exhibition program of various scales and range of artistic practices. They are responsible to oversee all aspects of exhibition and collection planning from vision to production, as well as keeping abreast of potential partnerships and exhibition offerings from other galleries and independent curators. They will be a key contributor to the vision and objectives of the art and education program and play a key role in the delivery of an exhibition program that makes space for diverse narratives in a way that values and empowers different worldviews and forms of knowledge. This position will play a key role in the research, planning, and implementation of a de-colonizing strategy for the gallery, and work to broaden the definition of art most especially from Indigenous Peoples, Black and people of colour, Francophone, deaf and disability artists, women and 2SLGBTQ+ communities.
November 12
National accessArts Centre (NaAC) – Studio Facilitator, Fibre/Ceramics
Reporting to the manager, studio, you will work as part of a team committed to the advancement of our artists in our self-directed studios and seek to deliver outstanding opportunities.
November 12
Forum Art Centre – Art Instructors
We’re looking for dynamic and creative Art Instructors with a passion for sharing their skills and their love of art to teach adult, teen, or children’s classes for our ten-week winter session beginning January 8th, 2024. We are an artist-run centre with staff in place to support you, a large community of artist instructors, and students who are enthusiastic about their practice and ready to learn! Forum Art Centre is centrally located in Saint Boniface.
November 13
Winnipeg Film Group – Winnipeg Indigenous Filmmakers Collective’s Skoododisden Film Incubator Project – Indigenous Film Incubator Manager
The Winnipeg Indigenous Filmmaking Collective seeks a dedicated and experienced Indigenous Film Incubator Manager to support the “Skodoodisden” project’s Executive Director in the overall smooth running and effective management of our four filmmaking incubators. This position plays a pivotal role in ensuring the filmmakers and teams achieve their full potential and milestones, and most importantly guiding the filmmaking teams and participants to achieve narrative sovereignty through collaboration, teamwork and support from start to finish.
November 14
Winnipeg Film Group – Winnipeg Indigenous Filmmakers Collective’s Skoododisden Film Incubator Project – Indigenous Social Media Coordinator
The Winnipeg Indigenous Filmmaking Collective seeks a dedicated and experienced Indigenous Social Media Coordinator to support the “Skodoodisden” project’s marketing and outreach on the WIFCs social media platforms. This position plays a pivotal role in ensuring the successful online outreach of the project and spread the mandate of the WIFC.
November 14
York University’s Department of Visual Art and Art History – Contemporary Indigenous Art Associate Professor.
The Department of Visual Art and Art History in the School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design of York University invites highly qualified applicants for a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) for an Assistant or Associate Professor position in Contemporary Indigenous Art. This is a tenure-track appointment to the Professorial Stream to commence July 1, 2024.
November 15
The Department of Computational Arts in the School of Arts, Media, Performance and Design at York University – Assistant Professor in Game Design and Development
We seek a colleague with a clearly articulated program of research/creation, and/or professional practice in game design and development, who will engage in outstanding, innovative, and externally funded projects. The successful candidate will bring a background or desire to incorporate interdisciplinary and socially engaged approaches with a capacity to supervise games-based graduate research and teach studio-based games courses. Primary teaching will take place in the Digital Media undergraduate and graduate programs, both joint programs between the Department of Computational Arts in the School of Arts, Media, Performance and Design, and the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science in the Lassonde School of Engineering.
November 15
University of Alberta Museums – Museums Curatorial Assistant
The University of Alberta Museums (UAM) is looking for a Museums Curatorial Assistant in a term position with the assignment of research and collections management activities, including provenance research, collections moves, inventory, collections management support, database entry, and exhibit installation. This position will work in collaboration with key members of the UAM team and will work in a team environment with a fast pace and highly collaborative work environment.
November 17
Manitoba Theatre for Young People (MTYP) – School Director
MTYP is seeking a strong administrator and arts educator who is passionate about theatre, to join its team as School Director. As a member of the MTYP Management Team, the School Director is responsible for ensuring the ongoing application and review of MTYP’s curriculum for all School activities. The position also supports the long-term strategic planning and advancement of MTYP. The position supports and supervises all School positions and independent contractors that may be engaged for School programming and activities, including paid and volunteer roles.
November 19
Herizons – Graphic Designer
Herizons is accepting proposals from experienced graphic designers to create a new look for Canada’s foremost feminist magazine.
November 20
Winnipeg Folk Festival – Sponsorship and Development Manager
The Sponsorship & Development Manager is responsible for the planning and implementation of fundraising activities for the Winnipeg Folk Festival (WFF) including sponsorships, grants and donations to support the goals and objectives of the Winnipeg Folk Festival’s strategic plan.
November 26
Indigenous Curatorial Collective (ICCA) -Program Manager – Digital Publications
ICCA is seeking a dedicated and experienced Program Manager for our Digital Publications Project. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in overseeing the development and execution of our digital publishing initiatives, ensuring that Indigenous perspectives, copyright considerations, and Indigenous ways of knowing are thoughtfully integrated into the process. The Program Manager will work closely with Indigenous editors, artists, curators, and writers, maintaining the project’s alignment with ICCA’s values and goals.
Inuit Art Foundation – Marketing and Communications Manager
The Marketing and Communications Manager is responsible for advancing and supporting the IAF’s communications plan to enhance the organization and its programming to national and international audiences.
Lawrence O’Brien Arts Centre (LOAC) – Technical Director
Reporting to the Manager, the Technical Director is responsible for the provision of audio & lighting support for the Lawrence O’Brien Arts Centre, including the overall operation and maintenance of the sound and lighting system (inventory, maintenance recommendations, and equipment status) and the scheduling of technicians and staff fore vents/productions that take place at the theatre. The Technical Director is expected to be available for all booked performances.
Urban Shaman – Artistic Director
The Artistic Director functions as the key curator of Urban Shaman’s exhibition and events programming. They ensure all Urban Shaman Gallery in-house programming is presented in a professional manner and is the main contact between the gallery and its exhibiting artists, curators, writers, and other art professionals.
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Highlighted Awards and Competition Deadlines listed by Province (Coast to Coast)
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International
”The International Flag of Planet Earth”, by Oskar Pernefeldt
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2023 Living a Creative Life Congress – Art for Social Change
The 2023 Living a Creative Life Congress focuses on Art for Social Change as we explore the question: How might artists lead the way to a more equitable, inclusive, and accessible city where everyone belongs?
November 14 -15
Banff Centre for the Arts and Creativity – Decolonizing the Narrative Conversation Series
Decolonizing the Narrative Conversation Series is an online conversation session that invites leading Indigenous Art creators to talk about their practices and processes, facilitated by Janine Windolph, Director of Indigenous Arts at Banff Centre.
November 15
Alternatives to Auditions: A Community Round-Table
Do auditions really show us in our best light? Are they really the best way to get to know a performer, or to cast a show? Join us for a round-table discussion with professional artists as we break down alternative forms of casting, as well as how we can create a better system to bring out the best in our community.
November 18
Hyper Interactive Arts + Tech Conference 2023
Hyper Canada is a one-of-a-kind conference in Winnipeg, bringing immersive tech enthusiasts, digital creators, and visionaries together to explore the creative, commercial and technical possibilities of new emerging immersive digital worlds. Throughout a full day, topics such as digital media design, virtual reality, and interactive storytelling, will be explored with installations, immersive films, and creative technology exhibitions.
November 18
Manitoba Women in Tech Meet up Group
The Annual Holiday Mixer is our chance to celebrate this journey and express our heartfelt thanks. It will be an evening filled with festive cheer, delicious refreshments, and opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals in the Manitoba tech community. Whether you are a long-time member or new to MBWiTech, this event is open to all and free to attend.
November 20
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Calgary Cinematheque – Programming Committee Members
Calgary Cinematheque is seeking new members for the programming committee!
November 15
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Est-Nord-Est Residencies for Artists & Authors 2024-2025
The eight-week residency periods, which bring together four artists and one author in the field of contemporary art, are offered in spring, summer, fall and winter. ENE occupies a building designed and built for the residencies of artists and authors. The architectural concept places exchanges, friendly relations, and technical and logistical assistance at the heart of the experience offered to residents.
November 12
FotoCreativaBA AiR
The Artist-In-Residence programme aims to bring together artists from different countries and disciplines for a concentrated period of minimum 1 week.
November 13
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity – Indigenous Haute Couture – Digital Embellishments 2024
The four-week Indigenous Haute Couture Fashion Residency, led by faculty lead D’Arcy Moses, will offer eight Indigenous textile-based artists the opportunity to incorporate upcycled and/or digital embellishments into their work and to develop their designs and pattern development skills.
November 15
Ceramic Artist Exchange – Tandem 2024 Keramikkünstlerhaus (Ceramic Artist House) Neumünster
It is a special working and meeting place for contemporary ceramic art, which has already been shaped by numerous international artists. The activities of the artist house includes regular exhibitions and workshops.
November 15
Women’s Studio Workshop – Studio Residency Grant
The Studio Residency Grant is a six- to eight-week residency for artists to create new work in any of our studio disciplines: intaglio, letterpress, papermaking, screenprinting, photography, or ceramics (facilities reopen 2025). WSW invites applications from artists at any stage in their careers.
November 15
Adélard Immersions 2024 Program
Adélard is pleased to launch the call for projects for its Immersions 2024 program. Adélard’s immersion-residences are aimed at professional artists of all visual arts practices, without restriction as to their place of residence or nationality. Lasting six weeks, the immersion-residences take place between the beginning of May and mid-September each year in a heritage barn in the heart of the village of Frelighsburg.
November 19
Banff Centre for the Arts – Indigenous World Dance Residency
This three-week residency for Indigenous choreographers focuses on re-embodiment and Indigenous voice. Departing from the belief that the body is the site of emotional, cultural, political, and spiritual history, the lab supports the exploration and creative development of personal voice and physical vocabulary. The program will explore the intersections of identity, movement, and creation.
November 27
St. Michael’s Printshop – Visiting Artist Residency 2024
Each year St. Michael’s Printshop invites applications from provincial, national and international artists who wish to come and work at the Printshop for a one-month period. A total of six residencies are offered during the year. Artists are paid a residency fee and given full access to St. Michael’s Printshop for a one month period. In return, artists offer one community engagement event, or workshop, and supply two prints from each edition created during the residency to SMP.
November 30
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Mentoring Artists for Women’s Art (MAWA) – Applying for Public Art with Takashi Iwasaki and Collin Zipp, STEPS Public Art
This FREE online workshop will provide practical advice on how to navigate public art competitions, and what happens after you are successful.
November 8
StudioLab xR and Lumostage – Virtual Production Masterclass
Are you ready to step into the future of filmmaking and virtual storytelling? Join StudioLab xR , an Unreal Authorized Training Facility, and Lumostage for an immersive three-day masterclass on Virtual Production, designed specifically for participants who are looking for an in-depth technical understanding of the mechanics and intricacies of utilizing this cutting-edge technology. This workshop is hands-on and in-person at our new facility build and will provide direct access to industry-standard workflows and technology.
November 8 – 10
Digital Arts Resource Centre (DARC) – Dreaming: Community 3D Worldbuilding in New Art City
In this three-part workshop series, we will build a collective 3D collage in New Art City, a 3D interactive platform. Through a prompt-based guided workshop, we will use 3D objects, images and soundscapes to create a collective world inspired by our dreams. Inspired by the work of Tabitha Rezaire, Ruha Benjamin and Mariame Kaba, in dreaming with community, we will create a digital portal of inspirations and activate our collective imagination.
November 8 – 22
Winnipeg Film Group – Motion Graphics Workshop with Abby Falvo
Add movement to your films with Adobe After Effects, the industry standard for creating motion graphics. Whether its creating a film title that moves to add life to your project, or making animation to draw in viewers, our instructor Abby Falvo will show you the basics of creating motion graphics to make your projects pop.
November 12
Indigenous Protocols – Indigenous Protocols for Artists
Over the course of the workshop, Larissa will provide guidance for respecting Indigenous Knowledge, facilitate discussions about Protocols, practices to avoid, as well as best practices for collaboration with Indigenous Artists and Knowledge Keepers.
November 16
Alternatives to Auditions: A Community Round-Table
Do auditions really show us in our best light? Are they really the best way to get to know a performer, or to cast a show? Join us for a round-table discussion with professional artists as we break down alternative forms of casting, as well as how we can create a better system to bring out the best in our community.
November 18
Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library – Relief Printing Workshop
In this workshop participants will learn how to design, carve, and print their own relief prints. The workshop will focus on various methods for printing at home without a printing press onto paper or fabric. Inspired by Eric Bergman’s prints in the Manitoba Craft Guild exhibition and collection, participants can take inspiration from local plants and landscape for their prints.
November 18
On Screen Manitoba with IATSE 856 – Mental Health First Aid Training
Delivered over 2 days, participants in this course will learn about a number of mental health problems: substance use disorders, mood disorders, anxiety and trauma-related disorders and psychosis-related disorders. They will also learn intervention skills and gain confidence in their ability to assist someone experiencing a mental health crisis.
November 18-19
Indigenous Protocols – Engagement and Collaboration for Cultural Workers Public Workshop
This workshop is for Indigenous or Canadian organizations whose primary mandate is to present visual or media art*, as well as independent cultural workers (curator, consultant, researcher, etc). We highly encourage organizations to register at least two participants, so knowledge is shared within the organization. Participants may include board and/or staff from the organization.
November 28
Indigenous Protocols – Protection and Considerations for Indigenous Artists Workshop
Over the course of the workshops, we will have discussions around Intellectual Property, cultural appropriation, safeguarding cultural knowledge, and Indigenous artist’s rights and responsibilities when using traditional and contemporary imagery. There will also be information on how artists can protect their artwork using available tools and legal resources.
December 14
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