CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

Over 2 weeks in late November, Ladyfest Toronto's art exhibition will explore the ways in which women and transpeople relate to the people in our lives. We are looking for work that examines and interrogates, transgresses, re-situates and celebrates the categories of family, parent, friend, lover, partner, stranger, in the relationships that shape our identities.

 

What do we learn from the families who raised us, and what do we leave behind (or wish we could)? How do we construct new families? Communities of colour, queer communities, Indiginous communities, immigrant communities, play groups, reading groups, roommates, partners, collectives.... What kinds of relationships do we seek, and how do we find them? How do they challenge or reinforce our vision of ourselves? How do relationships break us and how can they build us up again?

 

Ladyfest Toronto is accepting art and proposals in all media (drawing, painting, printmaking, performance, video, installation, ETC). Because we are working on tight deadlines, work submitted should closely reflect that which you wish to exhibit. Works in progress will be considered with documentation and a clear proposal. Your submission should include the following:

 

• 5-10 images of work (website, JPG or PDF images, or DVDs of time-based work)
• proposal
• brief bio & statement situating your work
• list of images including date, size and media

 

Proposals may be submitted by October 25th via email to lftoarts@gmail.com or mail to 66 St. Anne's Rd. (please include SASE if you want your submission returned)

 

GET INVOLVED!

Ladyfest Toronto offers something for everyone, whether you identify as a feminist or are curious about the ideas of it.
This year's festival will be taking place Wednesday, Novemeber 25th to Sunday, Novemeber 29th, 2009.

 

We can offer you:

 

• Student/internship placement hours.
• Letters of reference & phone references.
• Admission to the festival events.
• Training, mentoring and feedback.
• Networking opportunities with the Toronto feminist and arts communities.
• Lots of fun!

 

We have a number of volunteer opportunities available, including long-term and short-term experiences. Our volunteers work in a variety of capacities.

 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

• Graphic design
• Grant writing
• Publicity & promotions
• Finances
• Fundraising
• Human resources/volunteer coordination
• Community outreach
• Stage managing
• Audio recording
• Photography/videography
• Onsite logistics
• Booklet design
• Sponsorship
• web design
• Organize your own event

 

If you are interested in being involved, please email us the information below to ladyfesttoronto@gmail.com

 

We encourage participation from ALL!

 

Name:
Email:
Phone Number:
What part of the festival would you be interested in volunteering in?
What are you looking to get out of your volunteer experience with Ladyfest?
How much of a time commitment can you make to the festival?
Please indicate the number of hours per week or month and whether you want to make a short-term or long-term commitment.

Is there anything else you would like to add?