Call for INSTRUCTORS for Lake Country Art Gallery SIGNATURE Workshops

DEADLINE EXTENDED to JAN 31st, 2014 - 4pm

In October 2013, the Lake Country Art Gallery held it’s grand opening of the Art House, a new dedicated art workshop space. The gallery has already hosted many fabulous workshops and is looking to offer a suite of 6 signature workshops in 2014. 

These signature two day workshops will be offered every two months beginning in the spring of 2014. They will offer the community the highest calibre of art instruction available in the valley. 


Applying to Teach a LCAG Signature Workshop in 2014

DEADLINE for all materials are to be delivered to the Lake Country Art Gallery in person or by mail, no later than JANUARY 15th

Professional artists are asked to submit a one page two day workshop on a technique, approach, art form of their choice. LCAG defines a professional artist as someone who has spent more than 5 years of concentrated time and effort on their craft. 

Successful two day workshop proposals will demonstrate the following: 

• a challenging, innovative and focused curriculum that goes beyond only teaching technique and addresses some of the larger ideas and concepts about art making
• present a workshop that has not been taught anywhere else in the valley
• present a workshop customized to fit with the Lake Country Art Gallery’s mandate and operating values - included on the following page.
• ability to conduct / facilitate workshop at a level comparable with specialized intensives courses of study, such as undergraduate visual arts classes at a university or college level. 

Each submission package is to include the following:

• one page synopsis of two day workshop, outlining what the workshop will cover and an overview of art making activities to take place 
• a list of materials and supplies needed for the course, along with a supply budget.
  Budget should address whether or not participants bringing their own materials, or are some, or all necessary materials included in the cost of the workshop?
• one page bio / cv highlighting applicant’s qualifications and past work
• 5 images of work by applicant
  images to be submit as jpgs on a cd. Images must be smaller than 2 MB. 
• 5 images of work by students / workshop participants - if applicable
  images to be submit as jpgs on a cd. Images must be smaller than 2 MB. 
• Image list - one page, detailing title, artist, medium, dimensions and year of each piece

Instructors for LCAG Signature workshops will be paid in accordance with CARFAC instructor fees for professional artists ($940 for two days)

Classes will start April and run once every 2 months. 

Classes with insufficient registration will be cancelled 
(minimum registration is 5 people)

DEADLINE for all materials are to be delivered to the Lake Country Art Gallery in person or by mail, no later than JANUARY 15th

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Lake Country Art Gallery’s Mandate & Operating Values

The mandate of the Lake Country Art Gallery is to foster understanding, interest and enjoyment of art throughout the Lake Country community and the Okanagan region by offering a schedule of diverse exhibitions and public programming initiatives, for adults and youth, that showcase a range of art by established and emerging artists, as well as community members.

As identified by the Board of Directors in 2012, the Lake Country Art Gallery conducts all of its activities under the following values and guidelines:  

Community: Build and support a local art audience and encourage cultural citizenship 

Collaboration: Seek out and initiate collaborations with other community groups

Cultural Vitality: Ensure the inclusion of the unique voices, artists, ethnicities, heritages and interests of the Lake Country community

Inclusivity: Create a welcoming and supportive atmosphere in the gallery that encourages and fosters interaction and dialogue with art

Integrity: Operate with integrity, professionalism and transparency within the scope of available financial and human resources.

Curatorial Mandate: Present artwork that demonstrates a high level of excellence; that engages, challenges and enriches our community by bringing new artists and artwork into the community from other regions, as well as by supporting and showcasing the work of artists that live and work within our community.

Public Programming: Create, facilitate and collaborate to create innovative, educational and accessible public programming in conjunction with our exhibitions, as well as stand alone events. Produce lectures, performances, classes and workshops that inspire, engage and appeal to a broad range of interests, age groups and skill levels; public programming is an integral part of any exhibition at the Lake Country Art Gallery.