With the implementation of a monthly video series in 2001, Spark Contemporary Art Space emerged as the leading venue for Video Art in Syracuse, New York. With the success of this initial program, Spark Video International has expanded to venues in Beacon, NY (2003) and Brooklyn, NY (2004).
Spark Video Canada, the latest instalment of this series, will begin its programming year in September 2004 at the Forest City Gallery in London, Ontario.
Following the original Spark Video mandate, each monthly event will consist of one SPARK VIDEO INTERNATIONAL program and one program of community based video known as SPARK HOME VIDEO. The result is a monthly series that supports local, national and international video art. This series is geared to stimulate the community through international exhibition, and provides a new audience for artists worldwide.
Videos included in this series will be considered for future curatorial proposals and exchanges with international festivals, and possible inclusion in other Spark Video International venues.
Spark Video Canada is Curated and organized by David Poolman and Jeremy Drummond.
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS, 2004-2005 Programming Year
The first SPARK VIDEO CANADA monthly screening will take place in September 2004. The final monthly screening of the 2004-2005 programming year will take place in April 2005.
•• Entries will be accepted now until March 1st, 2005, but early entries will be given priority.
GUIDELINES
All types of independent/non-commercial video work may be submitted. Preference will be given to work that is experimental in nature. International and domestic video submissions and curatorial proposals are encouraged. Commercial productions and Music Videos need not apply
FORMATS ACCEPTED
VHS (NTSC and PAL), MiniDV, Hi8/Digital 8 (NTSC Only) and non copyright all-region DVD's.
Please include: Synopsis, Bio, CV and Contact Information.
All submissions will become part of the Spark Video Canada Archive and will be reviewed for possible inclusion in future curatorial projects. Artists will be contacted for permission prior to having their work included in other international programs.
Unfortunately, Artist Fees cannot be paid. There are no entry fees.
Mail Tapes To:
SPARK VIDEO CANADA
77 Cartwright Street, Unit #2
London, Ontario
N6B 2W6 CANADA
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
www.sparkvideocanada.com
info@sparkvideocanada.com
