DEADLINE FOR ARITST IN RESIDENCY APPLICATIONS IS APRIL 26, 4PM

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1 DEADLINE FOR ARITST IN RESIDENCY APPLICATIONS IS APRIL 26, 4PM Canadian artists are invited to participate in The Artist in Residency Program, the first of its kind to be held in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. The deadline to apply for this Residency has been extended to Tuesday April 26, All applications must be received by 4PM in order to be considered. The benefits to the successful applicants include a dedicated studio space (with no associated fee) and activities that will include an artist talk (15-20 minutes) event, open-house demonstrations and the showcasing of their artwork in a group exhibition to be held in Fort McMurray. For more information please visit: Program.htm WOOD BUFFALO CULTURE BLOG If you re interested in knowing what s happening in the Culture community of Wood Buffalo or the Municipal initiatives in the area of Culture, take a look at the Municipal Culture blog. This blog showcases local organizations, events and individuals in the Culture community. The site can be found on the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo website under the Residence tab, or by typing RMWB Culture Blog, into Google internet browser, or by clicking on the following link: The municipal Culture Coordinators are looking to cover everything from art reviews to community open houses. We are always looking for more information. If you would know of any events, initiatives or organizations in town that we can feature on the blog please let us know. To have information added to the site please Culture Coordinator, Connor Buchanan at: connor.buchanan@woodbuffalo.ab.ca COMMUNITY GUIDE TO RECREATION, ARTS AND CULTURE Please check out our new community guide online: It will be available in paper format in the upcoming weeks. OPEN ART STUDIO AT THE HAXTON CENTRE Attention all Inspiring artists! RMWB Programs would like you to share your talents with other art enthusiasts. Stop by the Haxton Centre every Tuesday between 5:00pm-8:00pm for structured art classes, guest workshops, snacks, hot beverages and great company. Share advice and materials with other artists to create your own masterpieces. WEDNESDAY NIGHT VARIETY NIGHTS AT THE HAXTON CENTRE Wednesday Variety Night - Want to learn how to make your own soap, wall art and edible arrangements? Join RMWB Programs for a variety of fun every Wednesday evening at the Haxton Centre in Borealis Park. All ages welcome! All supplies included for only $2.00 per person. REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF WOOD BUFFALO "CREATIVE CORNER" Creative Corner - Everyone is welcome to join RMWB programs in exploring a wide variety of art mediums through learning the secrets of bamboo making, crafts and painting. The desire to create is the only thing that you need! Great activities and guest workshops round out this fun recreation program at the Nistawoyou Friendship Center every Thursday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

2 GET LOST WITH RMWB PROGRAMS ART OF NATURE Seeds, holly, pine, cedar, wreaths, and plants! Get lost in the Art of Nature with RMWB Programs. Join us every Friday afternoon at the Haxton Centre from 1:30p.m. to 3:00p.m. for information and hands-on experience into the world of horticulture. 2ND ABORIGINAL WOMEN IN BUSINESS BANQUET APRIL 28, 6pm With Guest Speaker Marie Delorme, The Imagination Group. Located at the Sawridge Inn and Conference Centre, Fort McMurray Tickets $50 and Men are encouraged to attend NISTAWOYOU ASSOCIATION FRIENDSHIP CENTRE The Nistawoyou Association Centre is hosting an Elders Turkey dinner Celebration. We are inviting all Elders to attend and join in friendship and food. April 25th Easter Monday at 2 PM Please contact the center for more information: Nistawoyou Association Friendship Centre Address: 8310 Manning Avenue, Fort McMurray, Alberta, T9H 1W1 Phone Number: ( 1 ) Fax Number: US. nafc@shawcable.com Executive Director executivedirector@shawcable.com BOTTLE DRIVE/GARAGE SALE ATB is holding a Bottle Drive on April 15/16 if you have any unwanted bottles that you would like to donate please drop them off at the Timberlea branch. All proceeds go directly to the Stollery Children's Hospital Fundraiser. We are also holding a Bake and Book Sale at both locations. April 21st Come down and show your support for the Children's Hospital!! Buy a snack for Easter and a book!! We will be holding a GARAGE sale at our Timberlea branch on SATURDAY April 30th from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Please come down and check out the fun!! ALL PROCEEDS FROM ALL GO DIRECTLY TO SUPPORT THE CHILDRENS STOLLERY HOSPITAL!! We are also selling 15 inch stollery teddy bears for 15 dollars and you can purchase an entry to win the 30 inch teddy...$2 an entry!! Or you can just come down and make a donation! SPRING TRADE SHOW Shop Till You Drop!! Spring Trade Show at MacDonald Island April 29 to May 1 Over 300 businesses For more information phone BOSTON PIZZA S DINE FOR A CAUSE Boston Pizza Fort McMurray has a great new program that helps support local teams and organizations in their efforts to raise money for their group. Whether you are raising money for a special cause or a year end party, we can help! See the attached pdf for more info. 13TH ANNUAL FAMILY SAFETY DAY Saturday, May 7th from 11-3 at the Casman Centre (formerly Thickwood Arena). Last year we had over 1100 people participate and feedback was overwhelmingly positive. We are still looking for exhibitors but space is limited so sign up soon. The Childhood Injury Prevention Committee invites your organization to participate in this fun-filled event that promotes safe & healthy living to our residents. Please refer to the attached document

3 for event details and registration form. For more information, please call us at SCRAPBOOKING GETAWAY WEEKEND Inspired Designs Scrapbooking Boutique is hosting a fantastic weekend of scrapbooking, pampering, eating and most importantly: FUN. Join us on the road from May in the picturesque town of Athabasca, 2.5 hours South of Ft. McMurray and just 120kms NE of Edmonton. For more information, please visit ELEVATION DANCE STUDIO PRESENTS ON THE RADIO Elevation Dance Studio celebrates another year of dance with its annual recital! Join us for our show themed "On the Radio!" Watch our dancers show their new moves they have learned over the past year. Come join for some toe-tapping music! We know you'll be dancing in your seat! Saturday, May 7th at 1pm, Saturday, May 7th at 7pm All Seats: $24 5 TH ANNUAL BELLY DANCE RECITAL Takes place on May 14, 2011 at Westwood community High School Theatre 221, Tundra Drive (Thickwood) Doors open at 7:30pm Show begins at 8:00pm Tickets are on sale in advance from the Belly Dance Academy, 9 Harris Crescent (Downtown) Cost: $15.00 each For more information, call Karen at FORT MCMURRAY AVRORA UKRAINIAN DANCE CLUB SPRING CONCERT Sunday May 15, 2011 at Keyano Theatre - 2:00pm See Website for more details on the group and this event: FREE BEGINNER AND INTERMEDIATE LINE DANCE LESSONS When: Thursday Beginners at 7:00pm-8:30pm, Intermediate follows after beginners. Where: Royal Canadian Legion 9317 Huggard St. (in Waterways) Cost: Free! Wear shoes with a leather sole (no runner or shoes with a rubber sole). If you would like more information, please contact Tracy at (780) or warrenvandyk@shaw.ca. BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED CLOGGING CLASS Tuesday, 6:30pm Waterways Community Hall 7302 Bulyea Avenue (Little White Building next to the Tabernacle of Praise Church) Cost: $5.00 per person Bring shoes with a smooth leather sole (no runner or shoes with a rubber sole). Beginner classes are at 6:30, intermediate and advanced follow at 7:30 pm. If you would like more information, please contact Tracy at (780) or warrenvandyk@shaw.ca. KAREN SAVOIE WILL BE BELLY DANCING EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT AT 7:30PM AT THE GARDENIA CAFÉ IN THICKWOOD reservations

4 SYNCRUDE ARTS ALIVE PRESENTS JIMMY RANKIN Like any painter worth his salt, singer/songwriter Jimmy Rankin knows how to make a lasting impression. Except that, as a man who has won four ECMA and Juno 'Songwritter Of The Year' Awards for chart-topping hits.just hand him a guitar-preferably an acoustic Gibson; give him a little think-time and watch Jimmy - no, hear him - weave some aural magic. Tuesday, May 17 at 8pm All Seats: $42 OILSANDS ROTARY MUSIC FESTIVAL PRESENTS FESTIVAL GRAND OPENING 2011 Grand Concert The Oilsands Rotary Music Festival is part of the Alberta Music Festival Association and the Federation of Canadian Music Festivals. Our purpose is to promote the appreciation of and participation in music and speech arts by young students up to the age of 28 in the local, provincial and national music festivals. Its primary intent is that the music performed be of a serious ("classic") nature, although other styles have been added for interest. Saturday, May 14 at 7:30pm All Seats: $20 DUCKS UNLIMITED DINNER AND AUCTION The 2011 dinner and auction will be held at the Sawridge Inn on April 30th. Tickets are $50 per person with an early bird draw for tickets that are purchased prior to April 15th. Help support Ducks Unlimited in saving Canada's Wetlands. For tickets or more information contact Greg at CENTER OF HOPE YARD SALE The Centre of Hope is hosting a GIANT Yard Sale on Saturday, May 8am at the Alliance Church in Thickwood, 101 Spruce Street. If anyone is interested in donating articles for the Yard Sale please conract Lorelei or Nikki at the Centre of (780) , ext 229 or 231. We will pick up any donation you may have (furniture, baby articles, housewares, childrens books, books, toys, footwear, pet supplies, and so on). We will be selling hotdogs, pop, and baked goods! If you would also like to donate a bake sale item and drop it at the Church Friday May 6th, it would be greatly apprecieated! Clothing donations will also be accepted for the homeless patrons of Fort McMurray and a Cellphone Recycling Bin will also be set up for the event. For more information please contact us at the number listed above or me at mailto:cohlorelei@shaw.ca. Hope to see you there! PRE-TEEN ART PROGRAM AT THE LIBRARY Every Friday afternoon at 2:15pm, the Public Library will be hosting a program focusing on art for ages This is a drop in program taking place in the program room, main floor of the Library. There will be a limit of 30 children and pre-registration is not required. Visit for more information. FORT MCMURRAY PUBLIC LIBRARY OFFERS FREE COMPUTER ACCESS Our 17 computer stations access the Internet, Microsoft Office Suite, library databases and WinWay resume builder. WinWay is a perfect source for those not so skilled with formatting. All the user has to do is enter the information on the keyboard and the program automatically does the formatting. All stations are networked to a colour laser printer. The library charges a fee of 10 cents per page and a photocopier is available although copying is 25 cents per page. Users are asked visit the Customer Service desk for station assignment and passwords. Users do not have to be library members - but why wouldn t they join? Membership is FREE!

5 2ND YEAR VISUAL ART AND DESIGN STUDENT ART EXHIBITION Exhibition and sale will be taking place April at the Keyano Arts Centre. KEYANO THEATRE AND OVATIONS CATERING PRESENTS AN EASTER BRUNCHJoin us as Keyano Theatre and Ovations Catering makes your Easter morning complete with wonderful Easter brunch for the family to enjoy. Some food items include various different items like breakfast with Belgian Waffles, Eggs Benedict, bacon and sausages. Various Vegetable and Salads, a Carving Station and Desserts and beverages. Sunday, April 24 from 10:30am to 1:30pm Adults: $22.50 Seniors: $17.50 Students: (Ages 13 and Over): $22.50 Children (Ages 5-12): $17.50 Children 4 and under are free 2012 HOME COMING AND THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT Are you a former resident of Fort McMurray or do you know one? Fort McMurray is exploring the possibility of hosting a large Homecoming event for former residents during a summer long weekend in The planned celebrations include high profile concerts by major Canadian acts such as Bryan Adams, Neil Young and Diana Krall. There will also be other entertainment, recreation and educational events, providing many opportunities to socialize with friends. As well, the Homecoming celebrations will coincide with the 100th anniversary of the Public School District, so there will be additional activities for former Public School District alumni. Whether or not you plan to attend, your feedback will help greatly with the planning process. To take the survey, please click on the link below. All survey respondents will be eligible to win a $500 home improvement gift certificate; FRAMES AND MORE PICTURE FRAMING CONSULTANT POSITION This is a permanent full time position that requires at least 5 years experience in retail relating to wood and metal framing. For more information on the position or to apply, please contact fweber@shaw.ca. EVENT COORDINATOR POSITION AVAILABLE ARE HERITAGE PARK The Fort McMurray Historical Society is looking for a full time Events Coordinator at our Heritage Park location. The Events Coordinator should have knowledge of special events management, outstanding customer service, and build great customer relationships. The ability to professionally submit requests for funding, sponsorship, donations and partnerships is an essential asset to this position. Heritage Park is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history of Fort McMurray and the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. For a list of additional responsibilities and required duties or to apply, please contact: Heritage@FortMcMurrayHistory.com Fax: (780) Person: 1 Tolen Drive, Fort McMurray, AB T9H 1G7 THE FORT MCMURRAY MULTICULTURAL ASSOCIATION IS LOOKING FOR AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will work closely with the community of Wood Buffalo and its cultural diverse population to promote cultural diversity, cultural competency and unity within Fort McMurray and the Region.

6 Reporting to the Board of Directors, the executive director works closely with the community of Wood Buffalo and its culturally diverse population to promote cultural diversity, cultural competency, and unity within Fort McMurray and Region. For more information and to apply, please contact the Multicultural Assocaition; Gordan Ave First United Church Fort McMururay, AB THE MULTI-CULTURAL ASSOCIATION S UPCOMING COOKING CLASSES Price: $35.00 To register, call the Multi-Cultural Association at International Cuisuine Cooking Classes for 2011: April 30 Philippines WHERE: Father Mercredi High School WHEN: Saturdays 10:30 am 12:30 pm NORTHWORD MAGAZINE Calling all northern writers. NorthWord magazine is your hub for all things northern. The theme for issue number five is "Light." Short stories or excerpts from current projects, fiction or non-fiction (3000 words maximum), verse of no more than 50 lines, along with anything surprising, original, evocative, or inventive can be submitted to the editors at northword@hushmail.com. Queries can be directed to northerncanadacollective@gmail.com. RATINGS IMAGES AND POSTERS AVAILABLE FOR ALBERTA S FILM FESTIVALS Film Festivals and not-for-profit film exhibitors interested in downloadable ratings symbols and posters should visit Alberta Film Classification now offers a variety of promotional posters providing information about Alberta s film ratings and film ratings system, as well as ratings symbols for use in promotional materials. If you re interested in checking out information about films prior to visiting the theatre, visit or follow Alberta Film Ratings on Twitter! EMMEDIA CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: OIL Oil. It fuels our cars, it furnishes our homes, it feeds our debates, our wars. Oil, almost magic, which can be transformed into a multitude of products, toys, fertilizers, carpets, shampoo, insulation, golf balls, credit cards, lipsticks, plastic bags, bottles. A strange philosophers' stone giving immortality to pop bottles and plastic forks. How are we going to negotiate our dependency and oil addiction with our environmental concerns? Who defines the Industry practices? How can the individual contribute to the emergence of solutions? What is the role of the artist, writer, poet? All submissions must be received by EMMEDIA on Wednesday, June 1, 4:30PM (MST). Postmarked or late submissions will not be accepted. For more information, please contact Vicki Chau, Programs & Outreach Coordinator, at: programming@emmedia.ca or EMMEDIA CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS CANOLA OIL: COMPRESSION CAMP An Open Access Intensive Production Camp! May 9 14, :00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. Deadline: May 2, 2011

7 A tradition since 2002, EMMEDIA Compression Camps offer artists and independents the freedom to translate ideas and concepts into short videos that are compressed and uploaded for web-streaming on-line at compressioncamp.com. Works can be experimental, performative, dramatic, reportage, documentary, even After Effects or Flash pieces, but can only have a maximum duration of five minutes, and is able to be completed in one or two sessions. All equipment and edit suites are provided free of charge for projects dedicated to this program. EMMEDIA staff and an artist will be on hand to provide creative and technical assistance and support. For more information, please contact: Vicki Chau Programs & Outreach Coordinator at programming@emmedia.ca or THE WRECKING BALL AN EVENING OF POLITICAL THEATRE AND PERFORMANCE Monday, April 25, :00 p.m. in the Jack Singer Concert Hall Lobby th Ave SE, Calgary, Pay What You Can at the door In anticipation of the upcoming election, Calgary s arts & culture community is coming together for a one-night-only cabaret of politically charged theatre and performance that will be part of a nationwide happening. The Wrecking Ball is an evening of short theatrical works written, directed and performed by members of the professional theatre community, alongside contributions from some of Calgary s most exciting musicians and writers. The evening will feature new works from Calgary playwrights Jonathan Chapman, AJ Demers, Eugene Stickland and more. These short plays, being written this week, will be inspired by the key issues facing Canadians in this election and aimed at triggering dialogue and engagement. Proceeds from the Calgary edition of The Wrecking Ball will benefit the Actors Fund of Canada ( CULTUREHOUSEPARTY - THEATRE JUNCTION GRAND'S ANNUAL FUNDRAISER PRESENTED BY GLUSKIN SHEFF Theatre Junction GRAND, Calgary s culturehouse for contemporary live arts is having a HOUSE PARTY! Come celebrate the 100th year of the GRAND Theatre and the 20th year of Theatre Junction. WHEN: Thursday, May 12, :30 p.m. WHERE: Theatre Junction GRAND 608, 1st street SW WHY: To raise funds to keep the doors of Theatre Junction GRAND open for another 100 years! TICKETS: $100 CONTACT: boxoffice@theatrejunction.com or ex 1 or theatrejunction.com RENEWAL OF ALBERTA CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE (ACDI) FOR Please note that the Alberta Creative Development Initiative (ACDI) has been renewed for a fifth and final year. ACDI is a partnership of the Canada Council for the Arts and the Alberta Foundation for the Arts, in collaboration with the Calgary Arts Development Authority and the Edmonton Arts Council. The application deadline for project grants for Organizations is June Application guidelines and forms for Organizations can be downloaded at The application deadline for project grants for Individuals is November Application guidelines and forms for Individuals can be downloaded at For more information please contact the Canada Council Partnership and Networks Office at ext or by to Francine Boland, Partnership and Networks Senior Administrative Assistant at francine.boland@canadacouncil.ca.

8 VERTIGO THEATRE SEEKING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Vertigo Theatre s Board of Directors is seeking a new Artistic Director to build on the artistic growth and success that the organization has already achieved. Vertigo Theatre s mission is to be a leader in developing, producing and presenting plays based in the mystery genre, and plays for young audiences, while providing a performance home for other organizations. For a more detailed description of the position and qualifications for applicants and for additional information regarding Vertigo Theatre, please see the information brochure on our website, Interested candidates are invited to submit a letter of interest, resume and three references in confidence on or before May 31, EMMEDIA CALLS FOR SUBMISSIONS 1) Homegrown Curatorial mentorship Program. Deadline: Ongoing. 2011/2012 Theme: Resonance Homegrown focuses on the development of first time media arts curators. Once accepted, support is provided from EMMEDIA staff, including an introductory interview with a senior curator. Please contact Vicki Chau, Programs & Outreach Coordinator, if you need assistance in applying. For more information go to or programming@emmedia.ca. 2) Guest Curator Program Deadline: Ongoing 2011/2012 Theme: Resonance The Guest Curator Program supports mid-career to senior curators in media arts. We are open to proposals including screening events, installations, audio and new media works. Please contact Vicki Chau, Programs & Outreach Coordinator, for detailed specs on venue and technical capabilities prior to your submission. For more information go to or programming@emmedia.ca. GET PUBLISHING 2011: AT THE EDGE OF PRINT MAY 6-7, 2011 Get Publishing 2011: At the Edge of Print connects writers with editors and publishers to explore the outer limits of the written word. This innovative, interactive conference invites participants to seek out new opportunities, new media, and new genres. Pitch your ideas to a publisher. Draw inspiration from our keynote speakers. Attend the panels, browse the marketplace, don your thinking caps at the writers' circus. Join us May 6 and 7, 2011, at the Robbins Health Learning Centre, Grant MacEwan University and go where no pen has gone before. Please visit for updates or follow on Facebook or Twitter. CALL FOR APPLICATIONS THE GRANT MACEWAN LITERARY ARTS SCHOLARSHIP If you have penned a brilliant short story or literary non-fiction essay on any subject or topic, are 25 years or younger, and will be pursuing a formal program of literary arts study or mentorship at any post-secondary institution or other recognized organization, then consider applying to the Grant MacEwan Literary Arts Scholarship. For information concerning eligibility criteria, application requirements, assessment of applications, and other details, please review the Grant MacEwan Literary Arts Scholarship program guidelines and application form available here: Applicants may also contact Jonathan Meakin (jonathan.meakin@gov.ab.ca) for assistance. The deadline for applications is May 1, 2011.

9 ALBERTA HERITAGE RETROactive BLOG RETROactive is the official blog of the Historic Places Stewardship Section (Alberta Culture and Community Spirit). Visit and explore the activities of Municipal Heritage Services, Heritage Conservation Advisory Services and the Historic Places Designation Program staff! We look forward to keeping you up-to-date on what s happening with Alberta s historic places. CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS TRUCK GALLERY +15 Window Space Special Call - Return to the Dollhouse Deadline: May 1, 2011 In 2009 TRUCK Contemporary Art in Calgary presented Welcome to the Dollhouse, an exhibition of miniature works displayed in a curio cabinet style dollhouse. This year, TRUCK will revisit the miniature with Return to the Dollhouse, inviting artists to create small-scale installations that will be viewable from a single peephole. Curiosity will entice the viewer s to gaze into the wonder and mystery that lay behind the closed doors of the dollhouse. For more information please visit the website: LATITUDE 53 CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS Artists and curators are invited to submit individual or group proposals in any media for 2012 / 2013 Main Gallery Space programming. The projects for this space will be reviewed and selected by a peer jury. Annual Submission Deadlines: April 30th 2011 & September 30th 2011 For more information please visit or contact Program Officer, Robert Harpin: program@latitude53.org ( ). ARTIST PROOF GALLERY - LA BATTUE - YANNICK DESRANLEAU AND CHLOE LUM (SÉRIPOP) 2010F 11 Street SE, Calgary, Alberta April 20 June 4, 2011 Opening Friday 20 May, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. The exploration of the concept of accumulation in its diverse facets is the primary theme of work that Yannick Desranleau and Chloe Lum do under the name Séripop. Since 2002, this Montreal duo s work has developed out of self reflection on dialogues created by their own street posters. Through the observations of the accumulation their posters in the urban setting, they work to recreate the experience by using the poster as a sculptural object. REGISTRATION AT THE BANFF CENTRE LITERARY ARTS Writing With Style: Program dates: September 11 - September 17, 2011 Application deadline: June 15, 2011 riting genres offered: first chapter novel, poetry, historical fiction, writing for young adults. Wired Writing Studio: Program dates: October 3-15, 2011 (2 week on-site residency in Banff) October 31 - March 30, 2012 (20-week online residency) Application deadline: June 15, Mountain and Wilderness Writing Off-site Manuscript Development: August 14 - October 15, 2011 On-site Residency: October 28 - November 18, 2011 Application deadline: June 15, Self-directed Writing Residency

10 These residencies offer the time, space, and facilities for creative thinking, editing, and manuscript development. Writers in all genres are invited to apply. If you like this newsletter, please visit our blog at If you wish to be removed from this Elist, please contact