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2014 Independent Projects
Application Form
Independent Producers
Independent artists, curators, galleries and small to medium sized organizations
should use this application to submit their proposal.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
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Review the Independent Projects: 2014 Guidelines before completing this application.
Ensure you are completing the correct form: Independent Producers and Major
Producers should use the appropriate forms for their application.
You will be notified by late March 2014 if your Independent Project has been accepted.
Keep a copy of your application for your records.
Submission
Deadline:
February 14,
2014
LATE OR INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Email application and attachments to: [email protected]
I. Project Information
Name of Producing Organization or Artist:
Title of Project:
Project Description
Provide an overview of your project. Include any and all information required to fully describe your project
proposal to. Refer to the application guidelines (SECTION #6) for the Areas of Assessment. In this section you
should address your project's relationship to current Contemporary Visual Art practice, its merit, presentation
and originality and its feasibility. Please describe how your programming will extend for the duration for 12
hours. Your description should articulate what you plan to do and how you plan to do it. Use only the space
provided in this form to describe your project.
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Project Description:
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Project Description (cont'd)
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Project Contributors
Every application to the Independent Producers program must have a professional artist and/or curator
associated with it. What are the names of the artists/curators associated with your project?
Bio or Condensed CV
Provide a brief Artist or Organizational biography. This biography should include professional achievements and
your history of community-arts practice. Use only the space provided in this application for your bio/CV.
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Venue Information
Applicants are responsible for securing their own venue. You MUST contact a venue before listing them on this
application. If your project is accepted you will be required to supply us with a copy of your venue agreement
(unless the venue is also the applicant). Projects that use public space such as a park or road are responsible
for securing their own permits. We will assist you with this process.
What is the name of your proposed venue?
What is the address of your proposed venue?
If your venue is unconfirmed, please describe the type of venue you are seeking (gallery, park, alleyway,
courtyard, etc.):
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Basic Budget
Independent Project Producers are solely responsible for ALL costs associated with producing their
project.
Projects will be assessed on their financial viability. Provide a basic outline of your proposed budget including
expenses and sources of projected revenue (grants, sponsorships, etc.) Please note, your budget should
balance and can include in-kind donations of goods or services. Your budget should include artistic, production,
technical, logistical, safety and security considerations.
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History with Scotiabank Nuit Blanche
If you or the artists and/or curators associated with your project have presented works at Scotiabank Nuit
Blanche in previous years, your history with the event will be taken into consideration. If applicable, describe
your past participation in Scotiabank Nuit Blanche: What years did you participate? Which projects were you
involved with? What were some of your successes and challenges?
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II. Detailed Artist Information
Name of Producing Organization or Artist:
Primary Contact (if the applicant is an organization or group):
Primary Contact Title (job titles only):
Address 1:
Address 2:
City/Province:
Postal Code:
Primary Contact Telephone:
Primary Contact Cell phone:
Primary Contact Email:
Website:
Name of Secondary Contact (Artist or Collaborator):
Title of Secondary Contact (job titles only):
Secondary Contact Telephone:
Secondary Contact Cell phone:
Secondary Contact Email:
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III. Support Material
You can submit a maximum of three supporting documents, plus up to five images, audio or video files
with this application form.
Supporting documents should only be used to submit information not found in the application form.
Examples of unacceptable supporting documents include: artist/curator biographies, budgets, project
descriptions or details.
Examples of acceptable supporting documents include: site layouts, technical or design specifications and
engineer or architectural drawings.
Please ensure that at least one of these is an artist rendering or mock up of your project.
File Specifications:
- Supporting Documents must be in .PDF format
- Images must be in .JPEG format, at a maximum resolution of 300 dpi
- Video works must be in .MOV, .MPEG, .WMV or .AVI format
- Audio must be in .MP3 or .WAV format
- If at all possible host audio or video files on web sites such as Vimeo or You Tube and provide those
links in the form below.
Other formats cannot be opened and will not be reviewed.
All files must be named following the model:
[number]_[artist/organization name]_[title of work].jpg
e.g. 01_ArtistName_TitleofWork.jpg
e.g. 02_OrganizationName_TitleofWork.mov
Supplementary material must be sent as an attachment (if submitting via email*) or as digital files on a CD-R or
DVD-R (if submitting via mail). Please list all material being attached in the fields below.
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IV. Method of Delivery
The ideal method of delivery is by email to [email protected].
When sending your email, use the subject line: Independent Project Application – Your Artist/Organization Name.
Your email should contain only the following:
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The Application Form
Up to 5 images, video or audio files
Up to 3 supporting documents (saved as PDFs)
These files must be not be zipped or archived in the email. If it is necessary to send more than one e-mail label each
clearly as below:
Independent Project Application – Your Artist/Organization Name 1 of 5
Independent Project Application – Your Artist/Organization Name 2 of 5
You can also send or deliver your application in person by 4:00pm on the deadline date, using the following address:
Scotiabank Nuit Blanche Independent Project Application
Special Events Office
City Hall, 6th Floor, West Tower
100 Queen Street West
Toronto, Ontario, M5H 2N2
If sending your application by mail, please ensure you burn all items and materials, including the application form
and supporting materials, as data on one CD or DVD-R.
Send your application by mail OR by e-mail (do not send via both). Mailed or delivered materials will not be returned.
Do not submit originals with your application.
Mailed applications must be postmarked no later than February 7, 2014.
The deadline for submission is February 14, 2014
V. Application Checklist
Please ensure you have done all of the following before submitting your application:
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Read the Scotiabank Nuit Blanche Independent Project Application Guidelines
Understood the submission guidelines outlined within the document
Contacted Toronto Special Events with any questions you have
Completed this entire form
Saved a copy of this application for your records
Open Call Projects
Kerri MacDonald
416-395-7381
[email protected]
Independent Projects
Jenn Goodwin
416-392-8776
[email protected]
Curator Commission
Projects
Umbereen Inayet
416-395-7371
[email protected]
Curator Commission
Projects
Jenn Goodwin
416-392-8776
[email protected]
www.scotiabanknuitblanche.ca OR www.toronto.ca/special_events
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