Shanghai World Expo 2010 Call for Canadian Artists

Shanghai World Expo 2010

As part of the 2010 World Expo that will be held in Shanghai, China, from May 1 to October 31, 2010, Cirque du Soleil is pleased to be the producer of the cultural program for the Canada Pavilion.

Under the theme "The Living City: Inclusive, Sustainable, Creative," the program will include works and productions in fields as varied as dance, music, theatre, literature, visual arts and media arts.

To reflect the dynamic nature of Canadian culture, Cirque du Soleil would like to invite emerging and renowned artists and creators from across the country to apply to take part in the Cultural Program. The application process will take place from October 27 to December 15, 2008. The Canada Council for the Arts will join Cirque du Soleil in the evaluation and selection process.

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Mental Health Art Exhibition, Framing the Phoenix, Call for Artists, London, Ontario

(click for larger poster and full information) Framing the Phoenix

Call for Artists

This from the CMHA London-Middlesex;

This annual event in London, Ontario is very exciting and inspiring to those of us who are impacted by mental health and addictions. It is a deeply moving and often joyful event that takes many months of preparation. Now, it's time for you to highlight your gifts by preparing or putting those final touches on a submission for this annual art show.

Please see the poster above (click for enlarged version) for guidelines and note that the DROP OFF DATE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS APRIL 30, 2008 from 2 to 5 pm at RMHC, London.

Spread the word! We welcome submissions from anyone who has been touched by mental health issues, mental illness and addictions. This includes those of us who have experienced or continue to have these experiences, as well as family, friends and professionals. We know that we have all been touched by this in so many different ways and this is an opportunity to highlight this experience during Mental Health Week.

Trix VanEgmond
Team Leader, Public Education
CMHA, London-Middlesex
http://www.london.cmha.ca/

The Mental Health Public Education and Bereavement Program for Survivors of Suicide is funded by the United Way of London and Middlesex.

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