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Summer in the Valley Arts Fest
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Pacific Arts Market
Be among the first to join our biggest pop-up to date! Held at the massive Cowichan Valley Exhibition Park, the Summer in the Valley Arts Fest is a new and exiting opportunity for BC artists and makers.
This event will feature over 120 local vendors, food trucks, a beer garden and live music. We are expecting a great crowd!
We're currently seeking local BC artists & makers of all kinds, food trucks, musicians and more. Email [email protected] to apply or to request more information.
August 10th and 11th
Cowichan Exhibition Park
7380 TCH
Duncan
This event will feature over 120 local vendors, food trucks, a beer garden and live music. We are expecting a great crowd!
We're currently seeking local BC artists & makers of all kinds, food trucks, musicians and more. Email [email protected] to apply or to request more information.
August 10th and 11th
Cowichan Exhibition Park
7380 TCH
Duncan
Paint on the Mountain & Harmony Arts Festival 2024
Posted by:
ArtsVictoria.ca
Entry Requirements
Open May 6th - June 3rd, 2024
Artists must submit two plein air pieces completed in the last 12 months, submitted at a minimum resolution of 72 DPI;
Submitted artwork must be unsigned by the artist;
The artists must include a CV;
There is no entry fee to participate; and
Submit your interest and artwork digitally to [email protected].
From all entries, twelve (12) successful artists will be selected by a Jury to participate in painting nature and viewscapes en plein air on the serene mountainside of Hollyburn Mountain (by Cypress Pop-Up Village). Artists will have the opportunity to win $1,500 for the Grand Prize*, cash prizes for second and third, and an additional prize awarded to The People's Choice.
The twelve selected artists will be announced on June 7th, 2024.
We hope you'll join us this year!
*Note: The Grand Prize winner from the previous year must wait one year before competing in Paint on the Mountain again. However, the Grand Prize winner may join as a Juror in the following year's competition.
Open May 6th - June 3rd, 2024
Artists must submit two plein air pieces completed in the last 12 months, submitted at a minimum resolution of 72 DPI;
Submitted artwork must be unsigned by the artist;
The artists must include a CV;
There is no entry fee to participate; and
Submit your interest and artwork digitally to [email protected].
From all entries, twelve (12) successful artists will be selected by a Jury to participate in painting nature and viewscapes en plein air on the serene mountainside of Hollyburn Mountain (by Cypress Pop-Up Village). Artists will have the opportunity to win $1,500 for the Grand Prize*, cash prizes for second and third, and an additional prize awarded to The People's Choice.
The twelve selected artists will be announced on June 7th, 2024.
We hope you'll join us this year!
*Note: The Grand Prize winner from the previous year must wait one year before competing in Paint on the Mountain again. However, the Grand Prize winner may join as a Juror in the following year's competition.
Call for Submissions to Local Sightings Film Festival
Posted by:
ArtsVictoria.ca
** Local Sightings Film Festival will take place in September as a hybrid fest, and NWFF will continue adapting to evolving recommendations to protect the public from COVID-19. **
Northwest Film Forum’s annual Local Sightings Film Festival showcases the growing complexity of creative communities in the Pacific Northwest. Featuring a competitive selection of curated shorts and feature film programs, Local Sightings 2023 invites regional artists to experiment, break, and remake popular conceptions around filmmaking and film exhibition.
The 2022 edition of the festival featured 81 shorts, features, web series, and music videos, incorporating a wide range of stories, perspectives, and approaches to filmmaking. Past festival successes have included animated GIF storytelling, interactive site-specific video installations, virtual reality dance films, and educational offerings, including the region’s first-ever Sundance Institute Artist Services Workshop.
Working in conjunction with Pacific Northwest film centers and community partners, Local Sightings will use screenings, panels, workshops, performances and more to encourage critical discourse around the medium, with an eye towards a regional elevation of the industry. The 2023 edition will again invite additional expertise from local collaborators.
NOTE: A limited number of waiver codes are available to those from communities that have historically lacked access or equitable representation in media. Please contact [email protected] for details.
Image: "Face to Face" (Christian Krantz, Portland, OR)
ABOUT NORTHWEST FILM FORUM
Founded in Seattle in 1995 as an independent film and arts nonprofit, Northwest Film Forum incites public dialogue and creative action through collective cinematic experiences. Each year the Forum presents hundreds of films, festivals, community events, multidisciplinary performances, and public discussions. As a comprehensive visual media organization, the Forum offers educational workshops and artist services for film and media makers at all stages of their development. More information is available at nwfilmforum.org.
Awards & Prizes
Local Sightings invites local and national judges to choose award-winning shorts and feature programs via a competitive selection process. Prizes awarded to filmmakers include cash grants, screening opportunities, production and post-production services, gear access, and other industry perks. Not all films are eligible for competition; initial pool of eligible submissions is selected by NWFF programming team.
Rules & Terms
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
All types of moving image media are eligible; projects must be finished within 18 months from start date of the festival, and the filmmaker(s) must live in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Idaho, Montana, British Columbia, or the Yukon Territories) or have had the majority of their production (over 50%) based in these states. Local Sightings does not require festival premiere status, though it is welcome.
NOTE: Please complete all required questions, as your form will not submit if any fields are left blank. If something does not apply, write N/A.
FESTIVAL FEES
Please be aware that submission fees help NWFF cover fees associated with screening, programming, and exhibiting Local Sightings. Your nominal submission fee helps us support our continued work in presenting the best regional films to our community.
A limited number of waiver codes are available to those from communities that have historically lacked access or equitable representation in media. Please contact [email protected] for details.
NOTIFICATION ANNOUNCEMENT
Local Sightings will inform all entrants no later than August 15 whether their film has been selected for the Festival.
FILM LENGTHS
Short films in all categories fall under 30 minutes; anything above that length would qualify as a feature film.
FILE FORMATS
Films must be sent to us as H.264 files for online screening. Additional format options available for in-person screenings of feature films.
SUBTITLES + CAPTIONS
If your film has English subtitles, they must be burned into the film file. If your film has captions, please provide these as a .srt or .vtt file (if you prefer them burned in, that is fine!). If your film does not have captions, we will offer you resources to create an accessible experience for virtual audiences.
QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
Please direct all submissions inquiries to [email protected].
Northwest Film Forum’s annual Local Sightings Film Festival showcases the growing complexity of creative communities in the Pacific Northwest. Featuring a competitive selection of curated shorts and feature film programs, Local Sightings 2023 invites regional artists to experiment, break, and remake popular conceptions around filmmaking and film exhibition.
The 2022 edition of the festival featured 81 shorts, features, web series, and music videos, incorporating a wide range of stories, perspectives, and approaches to filmmaking. Past festival successes have included animated GIF storytelling, interactive site-specific video installations, virtual reality dance films, and educational offerings, including the region’s first-ever Sundance Institute Artist Services Workshop.
Working in conjunction with Pacific Northwest film centers and community partners, Local Sightings will use screenings, panels, workshops, performances and more to encourage critical discourse around the medium, with an eye towards a regional elevation of the industry. The 2023 edition will again invite additional expertise from local collaborators.
NOTE: A limited number of waiver codes are available to those from communities that have historically lacked access or equitable representation in media. Please contact [email protected] for details.
Image: "Face to Face" (Christian Krantz, Portland, OR)
ABOUT NORTHWEST FILM FORUM
Founded in Seattle in 1995 as an independent film and arts nonprofit, Northwest Film Forum incites public dialogue and creative action through collective cinematic experiences. Each year the Forum presents hundreds of films, festivals, community events, multidisciplinary performances, and public discussions. As a comprehensive visual media organization, the Forum offers educational workshops and artist services for film and media makers at all stages of their development. More information is available at nwfilmforum.org.
Awards & Prizes
Local Sightings invites local and national judges to choose award-winning shorts and feature programs via a competitive selection process. Prizes awarded to filmmakers include cash grants, screening opportunities, production and post-production services, gear access, and other industry perks. Not all films are eligible for competition; initial pool of eligible submissions is selected by NWFF programming team.
Rules & Terms
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
All types of moving image media are eligible; projects must be finished within 18 months from start date of the festival, and the filmmaker(s) must live in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Idaho, Montana, British Columbia, or the Yukon Territories) or have had the majority of their production (over 50%) based in these states. Local Sightings does not require festival premiere status, though it is welcome.
NOTE: Please complete all required questions, as your form will not submit if any fields are left blank. If something does not apply, write N/A.
FESTIVAL FEES
Please be aware that submission fees help NWFF cover fees associated with screening, programming, and exhibiting Local Sightings. Your nominal submission fee helps us support our continued work in presenting the best regional films to our community.
A limited number of waiver codes are available to those from communities that have historically lacked access or equitable representation in media. Please contact [email protected] for details.
NOTIFICATION ANNOUNCEMENT
Local Sightings will inform all entrants no later than August 15 whether their film has been selected for the Festival.
FILM LENGTHS
Short films in all categories fall under 30 minutes; anything above that length would qualify as a feature film.
FILE FORMATS
Films must be sent to us as H.264 files for online screening. Additional format options available for in-person screenings of feature films.
SUBTITLES + CAPTIONS
If your film has English subtitles, they must be burned into the film file. If your film has captions, please provide these as a .srt or .vtt file (if you prefer them burned in, that is fine!). If your film does not have captions, we will offer you resources to create an accessible experience for virtual audiences.
QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
Please direct all submissions inquiries to [email protected].
