How an Edmonton Artist Saved an Alley  – The Globe and Mail, Wednesday May 16th

Read the full article here:

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/economy/growth/how-an-edmonton-artist-saved-an-alley/article2434230/

“…Mr. Sharpe photographed local residents and posted huge prints of their eyes on dumpsters. “Steve’s photographs are beautiful,” says Ms. Morin. “They communicate so much more than simply putting up a sign threatening fines for dumping.”

The project wasn’t only about reclaiming and beautifying space to combat dumping. “It also built relationships,” Ms. Morin explains. “People in the neighbourhood saw the police not only in the role of enforcer but also as creator.” Dumping and calls to the city for service in the alley declined.

For Ms. Morin, the success of the project is an illustration of what creative skills can achieve when brought into typically non-artistic venues, like government bureaucracies. “We usually only tap into our creativity, whether it’s musical talent, or visual arts or whatever, in our private lives at home. We need to ask people to bring their art into their workplaces.” …

On Saturday, May 19th, from 2-5 PM we will feature a Taste of Mosaics class with guest instructor Margo Anton, from Minerva Mosaics. Amateurs welcome!

A few spots are still available! To register: Contact Irene at The Carrot at 780-471-1580

More info about Minerva Mosaics and Margo Anton: http://www.minervamosaics.com/

This event is graciously sponsored by Norwood Neighbourhood Association.

TO APPLY: complete the application package here 12FOOT12 entry form and email all components to Jaye Benoit at kaleidoprogram@gmail.com

To enter, complete and sign this entry form: Decorate a Lampost Entry Form & Contest Rules 2012

and send it with a short project proposal and artist bio to kaleidoprogram@gmail.com by July 16th, 2012.

Arts on the Ave is a community based, grassroots initiative engaged in developing 118th Avenue as the Community Arts Avenue of Edmonton. Their small non-profit organization focuses on community development and arts programming including workshops, events, exhibitions, public art projects, and two annual festivals.

Arts on the Ave believes in cultivating artistic fellowship through arts celebrations and traditions, and is comprised of visual and performance artists, literary and film artists, photographers, and musicians that collaborate and create in the 118 Avenue District.

They are currently seeking a part-time Fund Development Coordinator to join their energetic team.  This position is approximately 50 hours per month with flexibility based on the granting schedules and workload.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Responsible for conducting the full range of activities required to prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals to foundation and corporate sources.
• Perform prospect research on foundations and corporations to evaluate prospects for corporate and foundation grants.
• Work with finance to gather information necessary to report to corporate/foundation funders on current grant programs.
• Comply with all grant reporting as required by foundation/corporate donors.
• Provide stewardship to current donors, including work with Executive Director and Financial Manager to provide regular written updates (newsletters etc) to corporate and foundation donors.
• Understanding of institutional history and programs.
• Make appointments for VP Development and Grants and Research Manager with foundation officers and other prospects, arrange for onsite tours for supporters (foundation officers, foundation trustees).
• Maintain current records in database and in paper files, including grant tracking and reporting.
• Track statistics relevant to development and provide department with written materials necessary for donor stewardship (visitor number and diversity, educational program attendance, etc).
• Work with Executive Director and Financial Manager to provide development input for all written institutional materials (including Annual Report, Member magazine).
• Assist with other fundraising projects as requested.

Interested applicants should possess the following:

• Minimum of two years grant writing experience.
• Previous experience with non-profit fundraising.
• Experience working in deadline-driven environments.
• Able to work well in a team environment, handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Able to monitor and meet income goals.
• Strong written communication skills; ability to write clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive proposals.
• Ability to work with budgets and financial documents.
• Strong editing skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of fundraising information sources.
• Experience with proposal writing and institutional donors.
• Knowledge of basic fundraising techniques and strategies.
• Knowledge and familiarity with research techniques for fundraising prospect research.
• Strong contributor in team environments.

As a part of the team, you will be rewarded with:

In addition to working for a fun and progressive team that is making a difference in the community, you will have a flexible work schedule that will allow you to work from home part of the time.

This opportunity also comes with a very competitive compensation package.

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this rewarding opportunity, please email your resume to caroline@hrstreamline.com or fax 888-499-9627 by April 1st, 2012.

All applications will be reviewed and kept confidential.

 Who do you know that may be interested in this career opportunity?  

Email this job posting to them – they will thank you for it.

Monday, March 19th from 6:30-9:00 at The Carrot. Light Dinner provided. Featured host for the evening: Frank Zotter.

Register to judy.allan@edmonton.ca

To become a member of AOTA, you can visit http://artsontheave.org/about-us/become-a-member/ or request a form at the Carrot. Yearly membership is $5.

The Alberta Avenue Choir performing at The Carrot

“Sand and Sea” – the first single released featuring the Alberta Avenue Choir has been nominated for “Best Single/non album” by the 2012 MTC Namibian Annual Music Awards (NAMA). The song, written by Garth Prince, and recorded by Chris Wynters,  is Garth’s personal reflection on missing his homeland of Namibia…”where the desert and the ocean meet”. The Alberta Avenue Choir was formed by music-loving community members to make the project come to life. Congratulations everyone!

VOTE for “Sand and Sea” by visiting www.nama.com.na

DOWNLOAD “Sand and Sea” on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/sand-sea-namibia-feat.-alberta/id431981919?ign-mpt=uo%3D4

JOIN the Alberta Avenue Choir: http://www.albertaavenuechoir.ca/recordings.php
for Free!

Thursday March 8th from 6-8 PM at The Carrot (9351-118 Ave)

Presented by Cambridge Strategies & Aboriginal Women’s Professional Association

Engage in a celebration and discussion on how challenging and encouraging the journey of a daughter can be on International Women’s Day.

Featuring free events such as…

•  live tunes by  Phyllis Sinclair, winner of the 2011 CAMA Award for Best Folk Acoustic Album
• Interactive session with “Ask Your Auntie” by the Aboriginal Women’s Professional Association

For more information please contact daugthersday@gmail.com