Canada Arts Connect has a new website!

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Be sure to check out our new website:

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www.CanadaArtsConnect.com

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Can't wait to connect with you there!

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~ Desirée

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CAC Update! Help Save CAC!!!

Hello! Well it looks like when I updated the blog it permanently changed things so I can no longer post live links. As I mentioned in my previous post, that makes doing the daily job lists pretty much impossible.

So here's where things stand...

I can move the blog to its own domain and run it through Wordpress. This should solve the link issue.

But that's not the only issue...

I've mentioned before how CAC is a labour of love that I do because I believe it in...I believe in art and artists and the ability to survive as an artistic professional...and I believe in you!

But things have changed in my life. Even though I have tried to get CAC supporting itself financially, I haven't yet succeeded...honestly it wasn't my first priority. Now it HAS to be my first priority. My partner lost his job which means my modest income is not quite paying the bills. This also means I don't have the money right now to move CAC to its own domain (which means no job lists until that happens).

I'm now faced with the choice of getting CAC monetized or shutting it down.

I really, really want to keep CAC going, so I'm asking for your help.

First, I've added a "Donate" button to the sidebar where you can help out with whatever you have (you can also click here to donate). Want to donate $20? Awesome! Want to donate $5000? Even better! Anything and everything helps!

I've also tried other means of monetizing CAC...
* Sponsor Ads
* A small fee to post a listing on the site (individual listings, not the daily jobs listings)
* Adsense (on a good week I get one click)
* Amazon Affiliates (it was adding this that screwed up the blog, but I think it will be a helpful resource -- so hopefully if I get a new blog set up I will be able to still use it)
* I also tried memberships in the past that offered additional services and programs.

So far, nothing is working.

If you have any ideas or are willing to help out financially, I'm willing to listen and thankful for the help! CAC@DesireeO.com

Anyway, that's where things stand. Thank you to enveryone who has emailed to offer their support and hopefully I will be able to update again soon with news that things are all worked out and moving forward!
  

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* UPDATE: 05/10/10 - With the help of the awesome CAC community, the website issue may be worked out. However, there's still the money issue. CAC needs to support itself financially, so that's what I'll be working on next.

Again, if you're able to donate any amount of money, it would be unbelievably helpful! If you'd like to donate, you can use the button on the sidebar or just click here.
       
Or if you're interested in supporting CAC through a Sponsor Ad, click here for more info.
     
Thanks again and I'll be updating soon with more info!   

~ Desirée
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CAC will be back Monday!

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Hi there! I have a few work things to take care of today and tomorrow, so the job lists will be on hold until Monday. But just think about what a LOOOOONG list that's going to be!

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Have a wonderful week and weekend, everyone!

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~ Desirée

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Happy Easter!

Happy Easter! CAC will be back posting on Tuesday April 6th, after the holiday weekend.
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If you would like to reach me before then, feel free to email CAC@DesireeO.com.
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Have a wonderful weekend!
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~ Desirée
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CAC is on hiatus

Hi everyone! After last week's craziness, I realized I'm not able to handle CAC right now while still fulfilling my other commitments and artistic passions (in case you don't know, I run everything about CAC by myself). I've decided to put CAC on hiatus.

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I had to do this once before and received many wonderful suggestions on how to keep CAC running, but honestly none are viable for this situation.

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So I hope you all have a wonderful time with your art in the coming weeks and I'll update as soon as I know for sure what's next for CAC & CMC.

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Thanks again,

~ Desirée

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Happy Holidays from CAC!

Hello! CAC will be on break for the holidays until after the New Year. Job lists will start again on Monday, January 4th.

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I'll still be checking emails periodically, but won't be responding to any (unless they are urgent) until after the break. If you do need to get in touch, email info(at)CanadaArtsConnect(dot)com.

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Happy Holidays!!!

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~ Desirée

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Sign up (or RE-sign up) for the CAC Enewsletter

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Make sure to sign up for the Canada Arts Connect E-newsletter (left sidebar) for all the latest in CAC news as well as special little surprises just for subscribers!
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* Please note: if you signed up for the e-newsletter prior to August 2009, you'll need to sign up again (the former database was unfortunately lost).
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Call to Artists: Canada Arts Connect feature art

I'm always looking for more art to feature along with the daily listings.

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It can be any kind of art as long as you can email a pic of it -- could be jewelery you make, clothes you design, sculptures, collages ...pretty much anything!

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Even if you've submitted before, feel free to submit again!

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For more info on how to submit click here.

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Canada Arts Connect is back!

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Hello friends!

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After a lot of thought and consideration (and some rescheduling), I'm restarting Canada Arts Connect! Woohoo!

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The full job lists will begin Monday and will be going up daily again (with an extra post of Auditions and Calls for Submissions on Fridays). I'll also restart posting the Tips & Hints.

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I'm going to need new art to feature with the daily job lists, so make sure to send me pics of your creations!

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I want to say thank you to those who have continued to send their support. You rock!

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And to everyone: Hope things have been wonderful with you and it will be great to connect again!

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:) Desirée

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Canada Arts Connect *Update*

Hi everyone!

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I wanted to post to let you know what's been happening with Canada Arts Connect.

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First, I had a few issues with the site and while trying to fix them I messed things up quite horribly. I now have everything back to how it originally was -- thank goodness!

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Second, I've had an opportunity come up that prevents me from doing the daily job postings (which take quite a bit of time each and every weekday morning). I thought I had someone willing to take on the responsibility of these posts while I would continue to handle all other posts (and everything else that goes along with the site). Unfortunately, that fell through.

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I know some of you have expressed interest in writing for CAC and might be willing to take over the daily job posts -- and thank you for that! The problem I have is that with CAC being such a young site (only a few months old), I don't have the revenue to pay anyone.

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As you may know, I have an issue with people not paying writers for their work (even though I do agree that there are some exceptions to the rule). It just feels sort of hypocritical of me to ask someone to take on such a huge responsibility for no pay. Maybe I'm being too much of a stickler here...I dunno.

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Anyway, I'm still trying to figure out what to do next, but as soon as I do, I'll let you know!

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Oh, and the twitter account and email were deleted in a moment of despair when I couldn't get the site back up and my writer had bailed. I was ready at that point to just give up, honestly. But so many of you have been emailing and contacting me on my personal twitter account to ask if everything is okay, I felt I couldn't let go yet. So thanks everyone! :) If I sort this out I'll put both the twitter account and email back up soon.

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If you'd like to contact me right away, you can email me at info(at)desireeo(dot)com or you can find me on my twitter account at http://twitter.com/DesireeO (@DesireeO).

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I promise I'll do my best to figure this out as soon as I can. And sorry for all the confusion and inconvenience this may have caused...trust me, I'm right there with you! ;)

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Thanks again everyone!

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:) Desirée

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CAC Update

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I have to put the site on hold for a few days while I work out a few things here and there.
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Hope you're having a wonderfully creative day!
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Sponsor ads on Canada Arts Connect

After a successful test last month, I’m now officially launching Sponsor ads on Canada Arts Connect.
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I’m keeping the ads super cheap and am also offering a package deal which will give you one month free!
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Canada Arts Connect is growing in leaps and bounds, with over 1000 people visiting the site daily (some stopping by the site multiple times a day) and that number keeps growing!
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If you're interested in having a Sponsor ad on Canada Arts Connect, email cac@desireeo.com for info.
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Urban Fragments Exhibition at the Rivoli (Toronto)

Date: June 2009
Location: The Rivoli (334 Queen Street West, Toronto M5V 2A2)
Contact: louisau@f11project.com
Site: www.f11project.com
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Exciting Arts Office Space for Lease in Calgary

Evergreen Community Studios Announces

Exciting Arts Office Space for Lease

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Evergreen Community Studios is pleased to announce 130 sq. feet of furnished office space is available for a short-term or long-term lease. (Long-term given preference) This space is ideal for a small not for profit or arts organization.
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The office is located on the lower level of building A3 on the Currie Barracks. This new office space is situated at the entrance to the building among a number of other arts organizations. Become neighbours with Alberta Playwrights Network, Blue Collar Dance, Three Left Feet, Ghost River Theatre and Evergreen Theatre. This office comes complete with two desks and a number of storage units and filing cabinets. The carpets are freshly cleaned and your lease includes free use of our boardroom. There are also three studios available to rent for your needs at a discounted rate. The lease for this office begins July 1st, 2009.
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Centrally located on Calgary’s historical Currie Barracks, you will be in walking distance to the popular Calgary Farmer’s Market and The Wild Rose Brewery.
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Become a part of the exciting arts community on the Currie Barracks!

For more information please contact:
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Juliet Burgess, Facilities Manager
p. 403-228-1384
f. 403-229-1385
e. studios@evergreentheatre.com

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Feature your art on Canada Arts Connect!

'High Park' by Ryan Hayward (www.myspace.com/ryanhayward).

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I've been thinking the daily job posts look a little drab. I mean, seeing all those job openings sure does brighten your day - but why not add a little art to liven up posts on a site for artists?

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Instead of using random clipart, I thought this might be a great opportunity to showcase the talented people who drop by the site every day!

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So send in your images (info on how to do that below) and each day I'll choose a new masterpiece to include with the daily job listings (which are seen by hundreds of art pros each day) with artist info and a link.

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Anyone can send images - from photographers to painters to accessories designers to landscape artists. If you've created an incredible piece of art and can send it as an image, I'd love to feature it here on the site! (You have to be living in Canada, sorry!)

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For instance, check out the awesome piece above, 'High Park' by the very talented Ryan Hayward (www.myspace.com/ryanhayward).

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If you would like to submit your images...

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Send an email with up to 3 images (per month) to

info@CanadaArtsConnect.com with 'Post Art' in the subject line.

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* images must be sent in jpeg format.

* try to keep images between 300x200 pixels to 500x400 pixels in size. If you're not sure about sizing, just ask.

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In the email include:

* your full name.

* where in Canada you live.

* your website link (if you don't have a website I can include your email address).

* the title of each image (clearly mark which title goes with which image).

* make sure to say in the email that it is okay to use the images on Canada Arts Connect.

* and if you're on Twitter, include your @ name.

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If you have any questions feel free to contact me to ask!

info@CanadaArtsConnect.com

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:) Desirée

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FREE Sponsor Ads on Canada Arts Connect for the month of May

I’ve been dabbling with the idea of Sponsor Ad spots on the site.

To test things out, I’ll be offering free sponsor ads for the month of May (possibly June as well). Check out examples on the top-right sidebar.

If you’re interested send me an email right away at cac@desireeo.com and I’ll send you info.

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Are you showing at CONTACT?

If you're an artist or gallery involved with Contact Photo Festival 2009, Paedric O'Sullivan is looking for artists (either involved in Contact or simply interested) to review/cover/blog about for both Tvo.org/photographycontact and Blog.66square.com.

If you are interested contact Paedric:
Paedric(at)paedricosullivan(dot)com

Blog.66square.com

TVO.org/photographycontact

@paedrico (twitter) #photocontact (hashtag)


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Vancouver Short Film Festival: Call for Submissions

Have a short film you want to show off?

The first-ever Vancouver Short Film Festival (formerly the Vancouver Student Film Festival) is calling for entries for our festival on October 23-24, celebrating the best of BC's short film, video and new local media artists. If you are a student, recent graduate or professional artist, you are eligible to enter your work in our festival, which will feature a student and a professional night. You have the opportunity to win awards, as well as earn artist fees at the professional level. In the last three years, the festival has given out over $30,000 in prizes!

Visit www.vsff.com for entry details and to submit your film before August 8. There is a $20 submission fee for students and a $30 submission fee for professionals.

www.VSFF.com

On Twitter: @vsff

On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=46723655335&ref=ts

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Geist Fortune Cookie Contest

Submit your writing to the Geist Fortune Cookie Contest, the writing contest based on faux wisdom and vague predictions.

Send us a piece of writing inspired by a fortune cookie message. The relationship can be tangential as you like, as long as there is a connection to the initial fortune cookie prophecy or aphorism.

Don't eat Chinese food? Find a fortune online or make one up.

Riff on the fortune — story, essay, poem, rant, whatever—in 500 words or less.

Winning entries receive cash prizes and will be published in Geist and at geist.com. To learn more or to submit your entry, visit http://geist.com/contest/fortune-cookie

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A Contest To Promote You / Your Art Biz from IndieNorth

The amazing Beth Smith over at IndieNorth is holding a contest that I thought might interest you...

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The contest offers a chance to win free advertising space on her popular website for an entire month. A great way to promote you and your artistic ways!

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The awesome thing about this contest is not only what you can win, but just by entering you are given a chance to promote your site and gain new visitors.

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Read the rest of the post to find out more about the contest and find the link to enter.

You can enter daily from now until the end of the week. Click here to head over to IndieNorth now to check out the contest and tons of other indie biz finds.

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