Opening Reception: Broadcasting for Reels: Sounds (Extra)Ordinary
Sunday, January 01, 2012 7:00 PM - Thursday, February 02, 2012 7:00 PM
Alderney Landing, 2 Ochterloney Street, Dartmouth NS, B2Y 3Z3
Opening Reception: Broadcasting for Reels: Sounds (Extra)Ordinary
WHEN: Wednesday, February 01, 2012 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
WHERE: Alderney Landing, 2 Ochterloney Street, Dartmouth NS
The Centre for Art Tapes is pleased to present Broadcasting for Reels: Sounds (Extra)Ordinary, an audio art presentation on CKDU 88.1 FM broadcasting date February 1st 2012.
Broadcasting For Reels is an audio art exhibition presented annually by the Centre for Art Tapes since 1993. Exhibition curator and host Chris Myhr chose this year’s theme of Sounds (Extra)Ordinary. The international roster of selected artists includes John Abram, Marla Hlady, Francisco Lopez, Rachel Woolmore-Goodwin and John Wynne; as well as collaborative works from Matt Rogalsky and Laura Cameron, and the Audio Lodge collective.
In line with practices of ambient sound design, soundscape recording, and musique concrète, the artists in this series employ audio production technologies as a means of exploring our everyday acoustic environment. The sounds of natural and urban habitats, as well as those of work spaces and machines provide the source material from which these artists facilitate new and expanded listening experiences.
The Centre for Art has partnered with the Craig Gallery at Alderney Landing to install the work in an elevator as a transitory architectural space. The installation will act as a public intervention and be an open place for audience attendees. The opening reception for both the audio installation and radio broadcast will be on February 1st 2012. The opening reception will take place at Alderney Landing from 7-9Pm on February 1st in conjunction with the Craig Gallery’s opening reception of new work by Katie Vautour. All are welcome to attend!
Broadcasting for Reels: Sounds (Extra)Ordinary is supported by the Canada Council for the Arts, the Nova Scotia Department of Tourism, Culture and Heritage. Centre for Art Tapes would like to acknowledge the support of the Craig Gallery and CKDU fm.
For more information please contact CFAT Communications Coordinator Kristen Atkins at 902-422-6822 or cfat.communication@ns.sympatico.ca
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Centre for Art Tapes T-Shirts Now Available!
Wednesday, January 04, 2012 9:00 AM - Wednesday, February 01, 2012 9:00 AM
1657 Barrington St. suite 220, Halifax NS
Centre for Art Tapes T-Shirts Have Finally Arrived!
Locally screen printed by Freshprints
Men's and Women's styles available in S, M and L
$20+tax
If interested, please visit us at 1657 Barrington St. #220 with either cash or cheque.
For more information contact CFAT at: 422-6822
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CFAT Local Artist-in-Residence Program 2012
Tuesday, January 10, 2012 9:00 AM - Friday, February 03, 2012 5:00 PM
1657 Barrington St. suite 220, Halifax NS
Centre for Art Tapes: Call for Applications
CFAT Local Artist-in-Residence Program 2012
Application Deadline 5 p.m. Friday, February 3, 2012
What?
The Local Artist-In-Residence Program at the Centre for Art Tapes provides an opportunity to a local media artist for the development and experimentation of new work involving audio, video or new media. For the 2012 Local Artist-In-Residence Program one position will be available to an established local artist. The successful applicant will receive up to $1000 in-kind support in the form of Production and Editing memberships, access to facilities and equipment, a $1700 artist fee, a $300 speaker fee for conducting a talk or workshop for the community about their project, and access to technical assistance during the residency.
Where?
Local residencies take place at the Centre for Art Tapes, 1657 Barrington St, Halifax, Nova Scotia. The successful applicant must maintain a presence at CFAT for the duration of their residency, and also have access to equipment and facilities for a period of six months from March to August 2012. (including a maximum 2 month interruption to be discussed with the successful applicant).
When?
Artists should list the approximate dates that they wish to be at the Centre. Residency candidates may propose to begin their residency eight weeks after the application deadline. CFAT Local Artist-In-Residence must spend a total of 10 days in-house and complete their projects no later than August 31, 2012.
How?
A rotating peer assessment committee evaluates applications.
Applicants must submit the following:
1) A detailed description of the project, addressing concept, themes, subject matter, and background research and history; maximum two pages.
2) A treatment, describing aesthetic considerations and how the work created through the residency will look and sound; maximum 1 page. If applicable include storyboards, sketches, diagrams or samples.
3) A description of how CFAT’s facilities will be used to contribute to the creation of the work; a list of available equipment and facilities can be found on the CFAT website.
4) A production timeline; the residency may make up part or all of the production time.
5) A production budget detailing all anticipated expenses and revenues, both confirmed and pending, related to the project; please indicate how the residency program will contribute to the project.
6) Support material, either CD-R, DVD, Mini-DV or Beta Tape. Printed materials may include scripts, reviews, essays, and catalogues of previous work. Please cue tape material to the portion you would like viewed.
7) Current CV or resume.
8) If you intend to work with a technical assistant or a collaborator, include description of how they will assist in the creation of the project and a copy of their CV or resume.
Applications will be considered incomplete without all of the above materials. Incomplete applications could result in the committee’s inability to consider the proposed project.
Eligibility
Applicant must:
• Be a CFAT member of good standing at the time of application (artists may become a member at the time of application).
• Have a minimum of three years of professional artistic practice and completed a significant body of media arts work.
• Be a resident of Nova Scotia.
Other eligibility notes:
• Teams/collaborations of artists may apply (although the overall amount of award remains the same).
• Proposed projects must be considered ‘independent’ or ‘artist-driven’; the artist must retain complete creative and editorial control.
• Please note commercial projects such as calling card films, television pilots, industrial/corporate projects are not eligible.
Priority will be given to projects that:
• Demonstrate innovation (found through content, artist’s point of view, or experimentation with form, technology, style, and/or process; it may also be found through the uniqueness and diversity of the community represented.)
• Propose to use CFAT facilities to its fullest potential and are feasible in terms of time and budget considerations.
Please include a SASE if you want your submission materials returned. All other materials will be kept on file for four months.
Please submit completed applications to:
Centre for Art Tapes?
1657 Barrington St. suite 220
Halifax, NS
?B3J 2A1
For more information please contact Centre for Art Tapes:
902-422-6822 or cfat.communication@ns.sympatico.ca
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Audio Video Workshop Series
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 10:00 AM - Sunday, February 26, 2012 10:00 AM
1657 Barrington St. suite 220, Halifax NS
Audio Video Workshop Series
Reading Week: February 18th – February 26th
Schedule
Saturday, February 18th, 1pm – 5pm
Sound Recording
Lukas Pearse
This workshop will introduce participants to techniques, styles, and tools for recording audio. Participants will have the opportunity to use and explore various audio recording equipment.
Sunday, February 19th, 1pm - 5pm
Sound Editing
Lukas Pearse
This workshop will introduce participants to techniques, styles, and tools for editing audio. Participants will have the opportunity to use and explore various audio editing software programs.
Monday, February 20th, 6pm – 10pm
Introduction to Lighting
Chuck Clark
This workshop will introduce participants to the subjective and objective elements of lighting and exposure - why considerations of lighting and exposure still matter even when using the latest High definition formats. It will cover various techniques and various equipment, and participants will have the opportunity to use CFAT's compliment of lighting and grip equipment.
Tuesday, February 21st, 1pm – 5pm
Personal Documentary
Rob Santaguida
This workshop will provide participants with a comprehensive knowledge of the mechanics involved in making a first-person personal documentary. Through a five-step process, participants will be helped to discover the cinematic equivalent for their ideas and for topics with which they are concerned. Participants will develop their own unique conceptual and production approach by the end of the workshop.
Wednesday, February 22nd, 1pm – 5pm
Approach to Dramatic Picture Making
Dean Brouseau
This workshop will look at the lessons to be learned by performing a script read through. Participants will gain an understanding of the practical skills and items required to effectively approach location scouting, as well as major technical and creative considerations for establishing a cohesive photographic plan in the shooting of dramatic productions.
Thursday, February 23rd, 1pm - 5pm
DSLR Video Production
Tim Tracey
This workshop will introduce participants to DSLR (digital single-lens reflex) video production. It will cover the use of the Panasonic Gh2 and the Ninja Pro Rez recorder.
Friday, February 24th, 1pm - 5pm
Stop-motion Animation
Tim Tracey
This workshop is a hands on approach to the fundamentals of stop motion animation. Explore various techniques that can be used with any still camera.
Saturday, February 25th, 1pm - 5pm
Adobe Premier
Anne Macmillan
This workshop will introduce participants to Adobe Premier. Participants will be shown through the Premier workflow and will learn skills to be able to realize a variety of video projects.
Sunday, February 26th, 1pm - 5pm
After Effects
Sebastian Harder
This workshop will introduce participants to After Effects, the industry standard for creating motion graphics and visual effects for film and video. Whether you need a simple animated title sequence, colour correction, or an advanced composite involving hundreds of different layers and effects, After Effects can do it.
Cost
$35 (plus tax)
Registration
To sign up, phone 422-6822 or email cfat.lab@ns.aliantzinc.ca. Seats in workshops are available on a first come first serve basis. To secure your seat in a workshop, please register by paying in full at least one week before the workshop series. A workshop may not run if there are insufficient participants. Refunds will only be given in the event of a workshop cancellation.
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