Wanted-Co-Host APTN

Looking for dynamic female talent to co-host a television show on APTN!

Must have great sense of humour; be flexible and adaptable to varying situations. Must be prepared to work outdoors all day in sometimes extreme conditions while attempting physical outdoor activities.

Those interested should submit their resume, a photo and one page max. description of why they would be the perfect co-host. Video submissions of examples of how they would interact with another host is also required. Experience preferable but not required.

Filming would start at the end of July/early August and be on-going until February 2011. The maximum number of days on each trip is approximately 9 days.

The deadline for submissions is: March 31/ 2010

Submissions can be sent to:

Attention: Katery Legault

InterINDigital Entertainment Inc.

1411 Montee de la Source

Cantley, PQ

J8V 3K2

Or via e-mail at : katery@interindigital.ca

Ontario-Call for Aboriginal Artists

Region of Waterloo Public Art Program
Art Competition Brief for Waterloo Region Museum

1. Introduction

This document sets out the information that will be supplied by the Region of Waterloo and the information required from the artist to satisfy the requirements of the Art Competition for the Waterloo Region Museum Building (the Museum) in Kitchener, Ontario.

This art competition has a total price of $90,000 (plus GST) which recognizes the size and complexity of the finished artwork and includes all costs up to and including installation of the finished artwork but not including the cost of the plaque. The plaque will be provided by the Region naming the artist and the name of the artwork. This competition is intended for a single artwork and the $90,000 amount will be paid to a single artist. It will be up to the artist to decide if the artwork comprises more than one separate and distinct piece and if the lead artist chooses to involve other artist partners.

For purposes of establishing a contract, the Region requires the full name of the artist, their studio or residence address and daytime telephone number. If other artist partners are going to be recognized for their contribution to the artwork, these should be identified. The contract is to be signed by the lead artist only.

2. Artist Eligibility

This art competition is only open to Aboriginal artists who reside in the Province of Ontario or artist teams which have as one member, a status or non-status Aboriginal person resident in Ontario. The Region wants to recognize as part of its history that Aboriginal persons were present at the location of the Museum before all others. Therefore the stories to be told in the Museum will start with an artwork to be encountered by visitors as they first come upon the building from the parking lot.

3. Context

The location for this artwork will be the Waterloo Region Museum at 10 Huron Road in Kitchener Ontario. From the 401, take Homer Watson Blvd then right on Huron Road. More specifically, the intended site is shown in the attached drawing and labeled “Potential Artwork Area”. This could include either land or water environments. Artists should visit the site to understand the opportunities and limitations for this outdoor artwork.

Themes for the artwork could include plants, trees, animals, birds or other flora or fauna of the area, nature’s spirituality, ancient elements of earth, water, fire and air or other concepts that would integrate with the natural area of the intended artwork site.

Information about the Waterloo Region Museum can be found at www.region.waterloo.on.ca . Click on the Visiting tab and then New Regional Museum

4. Selection Process

The selection process will encompass two stages.
Stage 1

The first stage submission must include a sketch of the proposed artwork and artist qualifications. It will be reviewed by a jury who will select up to three short-listed artists who will be invited to develop detailed proposals and maquettes of their design concepts. Artists will not be reimbursed for any costs relating to stage 1 submissions.

Stage 2

The second stage submission is a detailed proposal which includes a maquette, a detailed budget, maintenance requirements, and associated drawings and/or samples. The maquettes will be put on display for a period of public comment and the complete proposal will be subjected to a technical review. These comments and the technical review will be provided to the same jury from stage 1 along with a presentation from the artist. The selection recommendation of the jury will be provided to Regional Council who may approve/reject any/all proposals. Each short-listed artist will be provided a detailed proposal /maquette fee of $1,200.00.

5. Selection Criteria

The jury will use several criteria as the basis for selecting their recommended winner of the artwork competition. At each stage, the criteria will be:
Stage 1
• Qualifications and related experience of the artist
• Strength, uniqueness, public appeal of the artwork concept
• Practicality of implementation and maintenance of the artwork concept

Stage 2
• Aesthetics at all natural light levels, artistic merit, quality
• Originality, power of the artwork’s statement
• Sensitivity and integration to site context
• Fulfillment of goals as described in this brief
• Constructability, safety, durability
Minor modifications may be recommended by the jury for consideration by the artist in creating the final artwork.

6. Initial Submission Requirements

At the commencement of this competition, artists are asked to submit only those items requested for Stage 1. If selected by the jury to proceed to Stage 2, artists will be notified and the detailed requirements of section 7 will be requested.
Stage 1 Submissions:

• One 8.5”x11” page sketch of the concept for the artwork
• One 8.5”x11” page accompanying statement which expresses the concept in words
• Up to 15 photos of recent, relevant, representative work. These can be submitted in one of the following forms:
(a) Printed photos,
(b) Images on a CD,
(c) JPEG images transmitted electronically
All images must be accompanied by descriptions, locations, dates, and creative responsibility
• Curriculum vitae to a maximum length of three pages

Send the stage 1 submission electronically to gdoug@region.waterloo.on.ca or by regular mail to Doug Gilmore, 150 Frederick Street, Kitchener, ON, N2G 4J3 by July 20, 2010.

7. Project Schedule

These are the key dates that will govern the schedule for this artwork project:

March 17, 2010 Competition Brief available
July 20, 2010 Artist’s Concept and CV received
August 11, 2010 Jury reviews Concepts and selects Short-list
September 20, 2010 Short-listed Submissions received
September 21 to 30, 2010 Public Comment and Technical Review
October 5, 2010 Jury Presentations
October 20, 2010 Regional Council Approval
October 21, 2010 Contract Signed
June 21, 2011 Installation of Artwork Completed

There will be a dedication ceremony which will be scheduled after installation and coordinated with key municipal officials at which the artist is asked to be in attendance and may wish to make a comment to the press and public.

8. Subsequent Submission Requirements
Stage 2 Requirements
Once the short-list of three artists has been determined on or about August 11, 2010, only they will be asked to prepare the following:
1. Details of the artwork’s composition including materials to be used and the source of materials.
2. Details of the height, width and length as well as the weight of the finished artwork, its structure and support system.
3. Installation details for review by Regional Engineering.
4. Statements of the artwork’s durability, safety and security.
5. Location where the artwork will be created, and the estimated number of hours of full time or part time work that will be required to complete.
6. Budget breakdown of fabrication costs, installation costs, commission, contingency, transportation costs etc. Cost overruns will be covered by the artist.
7. A Maquette which is three dimensional, to scale, and shown in context of location on the site.
8. Drawings or other illustrative material.
A presentation to the jury in Kitchener, Ontario will also be required which will occur after the completion of the public comment period (see schedule).

The Region of Waterloo will pay each artist a fee of $1,200 for a complete stage 2 submission including the maquette.

9. Contract & Inspection

A contract document will be developed outlining the rights and obligations of the artist and the Region which must be reviewed and agreed before commencement of the creation process.

During the creation process, Region representatives may want to inspect progress especially in relation to payments required under the contract. There will also be engineering inspection(s) performed by the Region during installation of the Art. Installation is to be completely arranged for and supervised by the artist.

St. Johns - Talent/Producer - Contract Full-Time: 52 weeks

Rogers TV St. John's is currently seeking a Talent/Producer to join its team. This individual will provide producing, researching and reporting support for Out of the Fog as well as other regular and special programming event coverage. This individual will also help support our station's volunteer program and contribute to the maintenance of Rogers TV websites.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support Rogers TV programming. This would include generating story ideas, conducting research, lining up guests/content, preparing program running orders, conducting on-location interviews for Out of the Fog as well as supporting other regular and special programming and event coverage.
• Assist Regional Manager and Supervising Producers with the recruitment, orientation, placement, training and ongoing management of volunteers.
• Assist with the programming and maintenance of St. John's, Corner Brook, Grand Falls-Windsor and Gander Rogers TV websites.
• Assist with the creative development and production of station Ids, program promos, program feedback bumpers and other on-air content as the need arises
• Produce and host other special events as required and support/complete other duties and projects as assigned by the Supervising Producer and Regional Manager.
• Ensure that programs meet identified standards and contain appropriate content
• To represent Rogers TV at various community functions and events as identified by Rogers TV
• To be knowledgeable of and adhere to all applicable health and safety regulations, both legislatively mandated and as outlined in company policy

Core Competencies:

• Customer Service Orientation, Teamwork and Collaboration, Adaptability, Initiative.
• 
  Role Specific Competencies: Innovation/Creativity, Problem Solving/Judgement, Achievement Orientation, Listening/Understanding and Responding
• On-air television hosting experience with a strong attachment to the communities of St. John's and the surrounding areas
• Journalism degree and or related training and professional broadcast experience.
• Must have strong creative writing skills with demonstrated ability to write under deadline.
• Diploma in television production and or related television technical production experience would be a definite asset - specifically in EFP shooting and avid editing.
• Must have a strong work ethic, be highly disciplined and have a wide range of interests including a strong commitment to promoting and supporting community groups and activities
• Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills, superior organizational and time management skills, and the ability to work and perform to standards and function effectively on a daily deadline and in a dynamic work environment

To apply for this position, visit our "Careers Portal" and search for Job #17235

The future is exciting and Rogers is leading the way.

Rogers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application Deadline: Mar 30, 2010

T.O. - CASTING FUN FAMILIES! $5000

New TV Show on W Network about Mortgages is looking for...

Fun families who:
- have children 10 years of age or older.
- live in the GTA.
- have a mortgage of $250,000 or more.
- have an amortization period of 25 years or more.
- have an interest rate of around 3% or more.
- want to receive $5000 incentive.

How to apply:
www.saysolongtv.com
or
info@saysolongtv.com
or
416-421-7161 x 230

http://www.wnetwork.com/BeOnTV.aspx#New-Reality-Show

T.O.- Model Casting Call

TORONTO ALTERNATIVE ARTS AND FASHION WEEK 2010

Model Casting Call March 20th!!

DATE: March 20th, 2010
LOCATION: 148 Augusta Ave. - Kensington Market
TIME: 12:00pm-6:00pm (drop in anytime in between)
BRING: 2 recent photos, personality and a killer walk!

VIEW THE INVITE FOR DETAILS:

http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=382419987278&ref=ts