“An adrenaline rush of acrobatics in a zany kingdom”
           
Win 4 tickets (4!!!) to see KOOZA from Cirque du Soleil in Calgary
– October 6, 2010 at 8pm. 
This is a special contest for CAC readers!

“Cinema film” by alex saes
Hello! There are opportunities for artistic pros right across the spectrum today. I hope there’s something just right for you!
Have a wonderful day!
~ Desirée O

“Mixing table” by clafouti
Hello! I hope you’re ready for another amazing week!
I’ve got a great batch of opportunities today with *196* jobs on the list.
And be sure to check out CAC’s latest post, Success in Fine-Arts Photography – Interview with Melissa Mercier.
Have a wonderful day!
~ Desirée O

“Often contrasting organic and inanimate subject, she challenges the viewer to find beauty in the seemingly ordinary and to look deeper into their surrounding world.” – MelissaMercier.com
Originally from Quebec, Melissa Mercier is a fine arts photographer now based on the West coast in Vancouver, B.C.
Her work is featured in hotels across Canada and the U.S. with such names as Four Points, Sheraton, Wynn and Four Seasons.
Always willing to try new things, her latest collection entitled “Asylum”, is a tribute to the rock/metal band Disturbed.
In this interview, Melissa tells us how embracing …

“microphone in a sound studio” by gerard
Hello! I have another week’s worth of great calls and auditions for you below.
Have a wonderful day!
~ Desirée O

“typewriter” by anon.
Hello! Despite the surge in last week’s lists, I found things rather slow. I’m assuming a lot of people are trying to fit in one last holiday before summer ends. But if you’re still on the job hunt, I’ve a list here just for you!
To be sure you find the job you’re looking for and just not problems on your job hunt, check out the latest CAC article, “What to AVOID and WATCH OUT For in Job Listings“.
There are 217 jobs on today’s list, so I hope you find something that suits you …

The Planet in Focus “Green Pitch” is a golden opportunity to win $5,000 in cash and services towards developing your eco-themed movie.  Pitch before a live audience and industry gatekeepers.  Past winners include Yung Chang for his internationally acclaimed film, “Up the Yangtze,” which went on to win awards around the world.
The Green Pitch is open to all Canadian filmmakers.  Submission deadline is Sept. 10.  Please visit www.planetinfocus.org for guidelines and application form.  Questions: submissions@planetinfocus.org
Many thanks to our sponsors: CBC, The Nature of Things with David Suzuki, Precision Transfer Technologies …

The Fringe of Toronto Theatre Festival is at an incredibly exciting moment in its development, having significantly expanded the scope of our operations over the past five years.  As we continue to mature into an event of cultural significance, we are seeking a Producer to join our team. 
We are searching for an exceptional individual who is ready to step in to a leadership role at an established, expanding and dynamic arts organization.  If successful, you will be fuelled by a passion for the arts informed by a sophisticated understanding of …

When perusing job lists, I inevitably skip a good chuck of the ads I come across for various reasons – sketchy info, weird tone, unprofessional content…the list goes on and on.
When checking out job ads it’s a good idea to have your wits about you, especially when they’re posted on a site like Craigslist. But really, you should always put a job listing through a screening process before sending your resume / info / etc.
Here are a few things to watch out for when on your job search…