Employment – Creative PEI

Mar 31 2021

Public Art Design Competition

By keara Higgins Employment No Comments

Introduction

Tourism Cavendish Beach Inc. (TCB) is a membership based, not-for- profit organization and has over 130 members found throughout the Green Gables Shore touring region. The Association’s mandate is to develop and promote tourism products consistent with its brand strategy in order to increase and expand visitation to the Green Gables Shore Region. TCB’s brand was established in 2016, a place with an extensive history as Prince Edward Island’s premier beach region and one of the Island’s most in-demand destination areas. TCB and its resident tourism operators are focused on the key pillars of: Family Fun; Coastal; Recreation; and Culture.

TCB recognizes that the tourism sector is now, more than ever before, increasingly competitive and especially within the confines that we work within. The leaders of TCB seek for the organization to become increasingly more interventionist and creative as they recognize the natural relationship between tourism and community and the built and experiential assets which can set them apart – ultimately to stimulate and support a tourism economy which is in much need of increasing support as we push toward recovery. As part of its tourism economic thrust, TCB is working in alignment with the tourism strategies of Prince Edward Island (the Department of Economic Development and Tourism) and the Government of Canada (Destination Canada, the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA). One of the leading aspirations of the organization and its members is to achieve greater awareness and recognition as a travel destination. In order to achieve this, TCB must work to heighten its competitiveness and grow tourism in an appropriate manner.

Objective

Tourism Cavendish Beach (TCB) invites Prince Edward Island artists, designers, and architects to participate in a competition for the design of an installation representing love in its Cavendish form. It is the wish of TCB to create an installation that will be a must stop while in the region, PEI & Atlantic Canada. The installation will attract visitors who will want to take a photograph with the installation and create lasting memories that can be shared online.

TCB would like the installation to be interpreted and depict love in all its facets. The installation will be located close to the entrance of Mariner’s Cove Boardwalk on route 6 in Cavendish. See the drawings included as a separate attachment for images of the approximate location.

TCB’s brand has been embraced as Cavendish Forever and representing how many visitors and generations return to Cavendish many times year over the year and that the feeling of Cavendish and memories never leave their hearts. In 2021, expanding on that brand, TCB is adding a focus on romance and the love shared by couples, families and all compositions of groups visiting the area. A large part of the plan is attracting couples and honeymooners to the region. Thus, TCB wishes to create an installation that would represent that LOVE in all its forms and become the centerpiece of a new romance event in development for June.

Popular destinations often have an iconic representation of the area that attracts visitors for a photographic souvenir of a vacation. For example, in the largest contexts, Paris has the Eiffel Tower, London has Big Ben, and Rome has the Coliseum. In more regional contexts, there are locations which are recognizable at once such as the Blueberry Man in Oxford NS, the big nickel in Sudbury, the large Canada Goose in Wawa, Ontario and padlocks on the Love sign in Charlottetown. Some love examples would be in the vein of those listed below.

Scope of Work

Proponents should complete drawings or a maquette that will be used to then construct the installation. Proponents can take some of the following ideas into consideration if they wish but these are optional ideas and proponents may do their own research for what they deem as an appropriate depiction of love. Other considerations include:

The installation should be as low maintenance as possible.
The installation must be large in size and visible from the road.
The installation can include lighting, power, moving components and should be illuminated at night. Lighting can be built in or from beyond the structure.
The installation needs to be accessible for photography.
The installation must be safe.

Proponents should provide at minimum: front, back and side drawings to depict the installation from all angles or a maquette/model in miniature if they so wish. Proponents should write a paragraph discussing purpose, aesthetics, materials, possible colours, visibility, or other factors which may attract visitors.

Budget

TCB has a total budget of $40,000 to design and manufacture the installation and it is expected to be installed by June of 2021 and ahead of the summer season.

Submission Details

Submissions will be judged by a committee of Tourism Cavendish Beach. All submissions become the property of Tourism Cavendish Beach and it reserves the right to accept or not accept any submissions provided.

The winning submission will be awarded $5,000. Tourism Cavendish Beach reserves the right to make alterations to a selected design for reasons of safety or for any other reason. Should the selected proponent be qualified to produce and install the final product, TCB will seek to enter into a design and build agreement for the entire project with the proponent.

Drawn submissions can be made electronically or on paper, in black and white or in colour, while maquettes must be delivered to the Tourism Cavendish Beach office. All submissions must be received by 12:00 p.m. noon, Thursday, April 15th, 2021.

Mailing address:

P.O. Box 151

Hunter River, PEI

C0A 1N0

Physical location:

Cavendish Visitor Information Centre

7591 Cawnpore Lane

Cavendish, PEI

For further information, please contact Darcy Butler at:

Phone: (902) 954-0065

Email: Darcy@cavendishbeachpei.com

Mar 08 2021

Copy of Call for Applications: Business/Arts

By keara Higgins Employment No Comments

We’re excited to announce that we’ve partnered with artsUNITE / UNITÉ des arts, a unique wayfinding platform that connects artists and creatives to the resources they need. The NATIONAL LAUNCH starts TODAY until March 31 with a jam-packed schedule of fun featuring a showcase from their first virtual artist residency, workshops on how to craft an artist bio, artist discussions on the unforgettable (or forgettable) year 2020 and the future of live online performances. Find the full schedule at https://artsunite.ca. Did we mention it’s all FREE?! We hope to see you at one (or all) of the events!

Feb 18 2021

Call for Applications: Business/Arts

By keara Higgins Employment No Comments

2021 Call for Participants

Business / Arts is thrilled to announce the second intake for our Executive Leadership program. This program was initially developed in response to a need and demand to nurture a talent pool of arts leaders in Canada and prepare them to transition and extend their current leadership to take on roles in leading some of Canada’s largest arts institutions. The goal of this program is to provide mentorship and career development particularly for those who are interested in leading large arts, culture and heritage institutions, creating an opportunity to diversify our leadership and allow for aspiring leaders to access established arts leaders from large Canadian cultural organizations.

This is a one year program open to 10 arts leaders across Canada who will be paired with key leaders in the arts sector. These leaders will act as your mentor, providing leadership, advice and counsel, as well as sharing valuable knowledge and insight to support your professional development and facilitate valuable networking opportunities.

Who should apply?

We are looking for current or former executive directors (within the last 3 years) or the head of a major department within art, culture or heritage organizations in a paid, permanent capacity with a minimum of three staff members, three years of consistent programming history, and an operating budget of at least $700,000.

Business / Arts welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. We are particularly interested in and encourage applications from equity-seeking communities, including racialized and Indigenous persons, women, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions.

Apply here.

Feb 11 2021

Now Hiring at Confederation Centre of the Arts

By keara Higgins Employment No Comments

We’re Recruiting For…

Arts Education Administrator

The Arts Education Administrator works closely with the Associate Director of Arts Education to ensure the successful delivery of the Centre’s arts education programs. Arts Education plays a vital role in building community support for the Confederation Centre of the Arts, and the Arts Education Administrator is tasked with maintaining and building these relationships.

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

∙ Field phone calls, emails, and drop-ins pertaining to Arts Education

∙ Accept and process registrations

∙ Process payments

∙ Prepare class lists

∙ Prepare brochure/ information letter and labels for mail out

∙ On-going communications with parents, students, and teachers

∙ Assist with show preparations

∙ Assist with program preparation and wind-up

∙ Studio organization

∙ Manage inventory of costumes and props within the Arts Education department ∙ Communicate with and support program instructors

∙ Working on a flexible schedule (including days, evenings, and weekends as required) according to operational needs (ie: registrations, classes, performances, etc.)

∙ other duties as required

The ideal Candidate will have:

∙ Previous administrative experience

∙ Experience in western theatrical dance genres (ie: ballet, jazz, contemporary)

∙ Post-secondary training in Dance/the Performing Arts

∙ Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

∙ Ability to work independently with little or no supervision and prioritize efficiently

∙ Excellent verbal and written communication skills; English essential

The following would be considered an asset:

∙ Bilingualism (French/English), and/or other languages (Mandarin)

∙ Experience in other areas of the Performing Arts

∙ Post-secondary training in Dance/the Performing Arts

How to Apply

By email to the attention of Sam Doyle, HR Manager at careers@confederationcentre.com or in hard copy during regular business hours at the Security Desk of the Administration Offices located at 145 Richmond Street in Charlottetown.

Confederation Centre of the Arts is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and upon request will accommodate candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

Closing Date: 4pm Friday, February 12th 2021

Feb 05 2021

Now Hiring at Indian River Festival

By keara Higgins COVID-19, Employment, The Hive No Comments

Executive Director – Indian River Festival

The Indian River Festival has been bringing the very best in classical, traditional, folk, jazz and world music to Historic St. Mary’s on Prince Edward Island for 25 years. The Festival seeks a highly self-motivated Executive Director to fulfil its mission, vision and strategic plan along with the Festival Board and Artistic Director.

Reporting to the Board of Directors of Indian River Festival Association Inc., the Executive Director will manage the day to day operations of the Festival at its office located in Kensington, PEI and provide leadership in developing program, organizational and financial practices. You will be the Festival’s primary public Ambassador developing productive relationships with the many stakeholders of the organization – funders and supporters in public and private sectors, the local community leaders and colleagues in similar organizations.

You will ensure that the Indian River Festival maintains its highly earned trust among our patrons and other stakeholders for the quality of the performances and its proprietary musical experience that continues to attract and delight audiences.

We’d like to hear from applicants who are building a career in arts administration and who have at least 3 – 5 years of relevant experience and education.

Please send your resume in confidence to Board Member, Patricia Hobbs at pat@indianriverfestival.com. Applications should be received by February 16, 2021.

Visit www.indianriverfestival.com for more details about us.

This is a full-time position from April 1st to November 1st and part-time for the rest of the year (1600 hours in total). The ideal start date is March 1st.

Roles and Responsibilities of the Executive Director Position

▪ execute the mission and the long-term strategic plan of the Festival

▪ provide leadership in operational excellence in accordance with the policies and objectives of the organization

▪ provide leadership in developing program, fundraising, financial and marketing plans in collaboration with existing committees and working groups

▪ create an operational plan in accordance with corporate objectives and planning cycle

▪ be responsible for developing and maintaining sound financial practices

▪establish and nurture sound working relationships and cooperative arrangements with community groups and organizations

▪ represent the Festival, its programs and point of view of the organization to agencies, organizations, and the general public

▪ maintain official records and documents, and ensure compliance with federal, provincial and local regulations

▪ provide direct support to the Board, Board Executive, Artistic Director and key committees

▪ ensure that the Board is kept fully informed on the condition of Historic St. Mary’s and the Festival and all important factors influencing it

▪ be responsible for the recruitment, employment, and release of all personnel, both paid staff and volunteers; and ensure sound HR practices are in place

Qualifications

▪ interest in running an organization that delivers world-class artistic programs and services

▪ experience in management and leadership of not-for-profit or volunteer based organization

▪ experience of working in collaboration with a Board of Directors

▪ creative experience with “friend and fund” raising – successful grant writing, solicitation of corporate/public sector funding, development of supporters and partnerships

▪ proven ability in managing staff and interacting with a wide range of individuals

▪ ability to write and edit communication documents of all kinds: funding requests, business presentations, information pieces, fundraising communications

▪ extraordinary listening and collaborative skills

▪ computer literate – Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and social media

▪ thorough understanding of financial and budget oversight

▪ post-secondary education in arts or business management an asset

Personal Qualities – Human Octopus

▪ as this is a small organization, the ED must be both hands on to deal with immediate needs and future thinking, as well as being an incredibly resourceful and innovative leader, seeking opportunities for appropriate expansion and enhancements

▪ values-driven

▪ pride yourself in your rigour… the attention to detail

▪ collaborative in working with the various stakeholders of the Festival, including staff, Board, funders, artists, colleagues in other related organizations, etc.

▪ a self-starter, capable of working with limited supervision and within agreed upon Board-Executive Director requirements

▪ effective communicator; one-on-one, in writing and in presentations

▪ as a steward of a valued long standing not-for-profit organization, you must behave in an ethical, accountable and transparent manner

▪ lots of energy, ideas, creative, with a positive “can do” attitude

Feb 01 2021

Now Hiring-Young at Heart

By keara Higgins COVID-19, Employment, The Hive No Comments

Young at Heart is now hiring for two positions.

Position 1:

Young at Heart Theatre is hiring Theatre Arts Interns.

If you have been working in theatre arts or other arts industries, or have had significant training in the arts and are now unemployed, underemployed or unable to find work due to Covid-19, we can provide training to upgrade your skill set to help you acquire work in various arts fields. We will be training in arts administration, sound and lights, video and livestreaming, event planning, tour coordinating and more.

There will also be opportunities for performance and creativity, working on a project for the stage.

Applicants must be:

Unemployed, underemployed or unable to find work
Legally authorized to work in Canada; permanent resident
Currently living on PEI

The term of these positions is up to 21 weeks and will begin as soon as possible.

The salary is $12.85/hour for 40 hours/week.

Much of the training will take place at Kings Playhouse in Georgetown.

Access to a vehicle is ideal but consideration will be given to all candidates.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to: catherine@yahtheatre.com

Deadline to apply: Feb 5th,2021

Young at Heart Musical Theatre for Seniors, Inc

PO Box 3297

Charlottetown PE C1A 8W5

Position 2:

Auditions

Young at Heart Theatre is looking for a dynamic performer for an upcoming concert tour.

We are looking for an experienced singer with a soprano to mezzo-soprano range( A3-E5). The ideal candidate has a facility with various styles of music including folk, jazz, country and pop, is a skilled harmonizer, and is very comfortable with choreographed movement.

Ability to play guitar, ukulele or other instruments would be a bonus, but is not a requirement.

Rehearsals begin Mid-March. Tour dates will be spread out from late March and into the summer with some flexibility of dates.

Deadline to apply: February 5th, 2021.

Send photo and resume to: catherine@yahtheatre.com

Young at Heart Musical Theatre for Seniors Inc

www.yahtheatre.com

Jan 20 2021

Community Manager Job Open

By Mark Sandiford COVID-19, Employment, The Hive No Comments

CreativePEI has an opening for a Community Manager to lead our Youth Creative Entrepreneurship project, the Virtual HIVE.

Term: 20 weeks – February 1 to June 26, 2021

Hours: 37.5 hours/week

Pay: $24/hour

Location: Charlottetown (although most of the work can be done from home)

About the Virtual HIVE

The Virtual HIVE is a creative entrepreneurship training and incubation project for youth. It is based on the very successful HIVE program that CreativePEI ran from 2014-17. The main difference is that the Virtual HIVE will be delivered almost exclusively online

The goal of the Digital HIVE is to empower and support 25 youth creative entrepreneurs from diverse communities to capitalize on the COVID-19 opportunity to launch new or pivoted independent businesses.

The Digital HIVE project will use CreativePEI’s proven Learning Management System to deliver the three components of the program:

Training and mentorship
Business incubation
Peer support networks.

Responsibilities

Managing the Youth Creative Entrepreneurship project under the supervision of the Executive Director
Coordinating the activities of the various teams working on the project – training , digital, community.
Directly supervising the project interns
Creating and maintaining a thriving online community amongst all of the project participants