Nuit Blanche Toronto: 2011 Call for Artist Submissions

Toronto's Nuit Blanche is an event held yearly on the weekend prior to Canadian Thanksgiving. Only a month after this year's event, the organizers are looking ahead to next year's edition. They have put out a call for submissions, and artists can apply in the categories of Open Call Projects or Independent Projects.

To learn more information, the City of Toronto is providing two information sessions, on November 23 and November 30, from 6-9pm. To attend a session, you can RSVP to info@scotiabanknuitblanche.ca

The deadline for submitting an Open Call Project is Wednesday December 15, 2010, while the Independent Project deadline is Tuesday, February 15, 2011. The 2011 Nuit Blanche takes place on Saturday, October 1, 2011.

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Artists & Programming Partners
Call for Submissions

The magic of Scotiabank Nuit Blanche will return to light up the city on Saturday, October 1, 2011.

Once again the city will be divided into three zones to accommodate a mixture of Exhibition Projects and Independent Projects. If you have an idea for an art project, there are two different ways you can apply to participate: as an Open Call Project or an Independent Project. Details about both options are listed below.

The City of Toronto will be hosting two identical Scotiabank Nuit Blanche Information sessions at Metro Hall and City Hall. Interested artists and venues are encouraged to attend; this is a great opportunity to learn more, ask questions, share ideas and meet other artists and Nuit Blanche organizers.

Tuesday, November 23rd
Metro Hall, 55 John St., Toronto, ON Map
(Room 308/309)
6:00pm – 9:00pm

Tuesday, Novermber 30th
Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON Map
(2nd Floor – Committee Room # 2)
6:00pm – 9:00pm

Please RSVP to info@scotiabanknuitblanche.ca

Open Call Projects

Each year the City of Toronto works with a group of curators to create a series of Exhibitions. In addition to the commissioned projects, each Exhibition includes several projects selected by the curators through an open call process.

Open Call Submission Deadline: Wednesday December 15, 2010.

Frequently Asked Questions 2011

How to apply:

1. Download the event GUIDELINES and APPLICATION document
2. Read the Guidelines before completing the Application.
3. Complete the Application form. If you're not able to access the form fields, please email ocs@toronto.ca requesting assistance.
4. Please note that in order to be considered you must fill out the relevant application form and adhere to all programming criteria and submission requirements.
5. Email your application to ocs@toronto.ca. Please label your email subject heading as "NuitBlanche OC 2011" and add your PROJECT OR ARTIST/COMPANY NAME. E.g. Subject: NuitBlanche OC 2011 - from Art Group Name
6. You may send email attachments including PDF, jpg, mp3 and tiff files. Please do not send eps or psd files. This mailbox can only accept attachments up to 5MB in total size. Please label all attachments with your name and your project's title.
7. If your application was submitted successfully, you will receive an automatic email response. If you do not receive this message, your application was not submitted successfully.
8. Submission Deadline:
   Open Call Projects - Wednesday, December 15, 2010.
   Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

For more information, email: ocs@toronto.ca

Independent Projects

Toronto artists, museums, galleries, cultural and educational institutions, neighbourhoods and BIAs are invited to submit their plans to be an Independent Project. Selected projects are chosen by an autonomous advisory board. All projects must meet Scotiabank Nuit Blanche criteria outlined in the Guidelines for Independent Projects.

Independent Project Submission Deadline: Tuesday, February 15, 2011.

Frequently Asked Questions 2011

How to apply:

1. Download the Independent Project event GUIDELINES and APPLICATION document.
2. Read the Guidelines before completing the Application.
3. Please note that in order to be considered you must fill out the relevant application form and adhere to all programming criteria and submission requirements.
4. Email your application to ips@toronto.ca Please label your email subject heading as "NuitBlanche IP 2011" and add your own PROJECT / ARTIST/COMPANY NAME. E.g. Subject: NuitBlanche IP 2011- Art Group Name
5. You may send email attachments including PDF, jpg, mp3 and tiff files. Please do not send eps or psd files. This mailbox can only accept attachments up to 5MB in total size. Please label all attachments with your name and your project's title.
6. If your application was submitted successfully, you will receive an automatic email response. If you do not receive this message, your application was not submitted successfully.
7. Submission Deadline:
   Independent Projects - Tuesday, February 15, 2011.
   Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

For more information, email ips@toronto.ca

Exhibition Projects

We do not accept applications for Exhibition Projects.
A number of exhibits are curated specifically for Scotiabank Nuit Blanche and chosen by a Curator to compliment the theme of their curatorial vision.

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Volunteers

Toronto Special Events is always looking for dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers to join the team. If you have the stamina – we have an all-night job for you! Please visit the TSE Volunteer Page for more information.

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Future Dates

Each year Scotiabank Nuit Blanche Toronto is held on the weekend before Canadian Thanksgiving. Here are the scheduled dates:*

Saturday, October 1, 2011
Saturday, September 29, 2012*
Saturday, October 5, 2013*
Saturday, October 4, 2014*

*all dates are subject to change

http://www.toronto.ca/special_events/nuitblanche/participate.htm

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