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A CanLit Contest for National Poetry Month!

April 4, 2013 in CAC Updates, Contest by Canada Arts Connect

April is National Poetry Month, and Canada Arts Connect is going to spend the next several weeks celebrating! In Canada, we are blessed with an incredibly deep pool of excellent literary talent, and our poetry is internationally renowned for its daring beauty and innovation.To honour Canadian poetry and poets during this month-long celebration, we have teamed up with Coach House Books to give away four excellent poetry titles. Throughout April, we will select one lucky winner each week who will win a copy of one of the following books:

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Tags: a book of variations, Andrew Faulkner, bpNichol, CanLit, Coach House Books, David Seymour, For Display Purposes Only, National Poetry Month, Need Machine, Nicole Brossard, poetry, White Piano
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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Spring, Summer and Fall 2013 Issues – Carte Blanche

January 21, 2013 in Call for Submissions by Canada Arts Connect

At carte blanche we believe there is more than one way to tell a story, and our mandate is to provide a venue for narrative of all forms. We are currently accepting original, previously unpublished poetry, fiction, nonfiction, translation, photography and audio submissions for our Spring, Summer and Fall 2013 Issues. (Note, we now only have one submission period per year.) Contributors receive a $45 honorarium per published piece. Deadline is March 1st, 2013. Check out our submission guidelines for more information: http://carte-blanche.org/submissions/

Tags: Audio Submissions!, Call for Submissions, Calls for Submissions, Canada, carte blanche literary magazine, carte-blanche, Fall Issue, fiction, nonfiction, photography, poetry, Spring Issue, Summer Issue, translation
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by Desirée Ossandon

Canadian Arts Calls for Submissions & Auditions – 24/09/12

September 24, 2012 in Auditions, Call for Submissions by Desirée Ossandon

Hello!

After you take a look at the great list of opportunities below, be sure to check out the extra long job list I gathered today for you.

Have a wonderful day!

Desirée

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Canadian Arts Calls for Submissions & Auditions – 08/27/12

August 27, 2012 in Auditions, Call for Submissions by Desirée Ossandon

Hello!

Over on today’s job list, I asked why it is that you live and work where you do. I’d love to hear your answer over in the comments after you check out the great list of opportunities below.

Have a wonderful day!

Desirée

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Canadian Calls for Submissions & Auditions – 07/16/12

July 16, 2012 in Auditions, Call for Submissions by Ryan Drew Hayward

“Shattered Aquarium” by CAC Member Fabiola Valeska (@fabiola)
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Hello!

I have some great calls for you this week, there’s lots goin’ on!

Did you attend any happening art events this weekend? Please let us know in the comments below.

Have a wonderful day!

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Canadian Calls for Submissions & Auditions – 06/04/12

June 4, 2012 in Auditions, Call for Submissions by Desirée Ossandon

“Swallowtails of Alberta” by CAC Member Andrea Kingsley (@andrea)
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Hello!

Have you submitted your art to Canada Arts Connect yet? We have a NEW album just for you to upload images of your work so we can feature it here on CAC. For more info, click here or check out: canadaartsconnect.com/forums/topic/list-art

And, of course, I have a great list of opportunities below for you as well.

Have a wonderful day!

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Canadian Calls for Submissions & Auditions – 05/28/12

May 28, 2012 in Auditions, Call for Submissions by Desirée Ossandon

“Sunflowers” by CAC Member Tatiana Buzikova (@katobus)
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Hello!

Over on today’s job list I’ve asked what are your tips for keeping on schedule and hitting your deadline?

The best way to handle a tight deadline is to ______________?

I’d love to hear your answer in the comments below and perhaps you’ll pick up some good tips from our other members/readers.

Have a wonderful day!

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Canadian Calls for Submissions & Auditions – 05/22/12

May 22, 2012 in Auditions, Call for Submissions by Desirée Ossandon

“follow your heart” by CAC Member Cynthia Frenette (@cynthiaf)
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Hello!

I have a great list of opportunities for you to start this week of with, but first…

How did you spend your long weekend? Any artistic projects or creative events?

Be sure to leave your answer in the comments below.

Have a wonderful day!

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Canadian Calls for Submissions & Auditions – 05/07/12

May 7, 2012 in Auditions, Call for Submissions by Desirée Ossandon

untitled by CAC Member Gillian Veitch (@craftzillaconquers)
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Hello!

Over on today’s job list, I asked what was your first arts related job. What about calls and auditions?

What was your first submission or audition?

Be sure to share your answer in the comments below after you check out the great list of current opportunities below.

Have a wonderful day!

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Canadian Calls for Submissions & Auditions – 04/30/12

April 30, 2012 in Auditions, Call for Submissions by Desirée Ossandon

“Creatures # 6 Black and White”
by CAC Member Laura Eveleigh (@treeclouddesigns)
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Hello!

April is ending, which makes it a great time to look over what you’ve done so far this year and what you’re hoping to continue or take on next.

What will have YOU been working on? Leave a comment below to let us know.

And be sure to check out the great list of opportunities below.

Have a wonderful day!

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