Calls for Submissions and Etc

1. Static Zine Issue #6
The Toronto-based Static Zine is taking submissions for its sixth issue, themed “Elsewhere.” Deadline is February 11, 2013. For guidelines and more info (and to see past issues) go to the zine’s website.

2. Canadian Postcard Project
In its second year, this wonderful initiative aims to once again connect practicing artists with Grade 7 students at a middle school. Artists are invited to submit a postcard of their work to canadianpostcardproject@gmail.com. Students will then choose an artwork/artist that they admire and create a postcard in reflection of that chosen piece. Once the student work is made and mailed,the artist will then send a new postcard back in response. Deadline is January 31, 2013. For more info, visit the project on Facebook.

3. 13th Annual Yukon Riverside Arts Festival

The Yukon Riverside Arts Festival is currently accepting applications from interactive artists, workshop artists, installation artists, art fair participants, exhibition curators, and musicians / performers for their 13th installment, which takes place August 15 – 18 in Dawson City. Initial review date is April 1, 2013. A small amount of travel funding is provided, along with meals for the festival’s duration. Learn more at the festival’s website.

4. Nova Scotia Centre for Craft and Design

Submissions are open for the Mary E. Black Gallery in Halifax – Nova Scotia’s only fine craft public gallery. They are looking for traditional and contemporary fine craft created by local, regional, Canadian and international artists. Deadline for submissions is March 15, 2013. For requirements and more info, visit the website.

5. Paper Route Artist Online Classifieds

Paper Route is a brand-spanking-new DIY directory published quarterly to promote small businesses and individuals offering services in Toronto. The paper publishes classified ads for free and distributes copies to the public across the city. For their first issue, they are running free ads for small businesses or individuals that offer a service. There are a number of options, including “draw your own ad.” Did we mention this is free? Pretty awesome. Deadline for submissions is February 1, 2013. Visit their Facebook group for more info.

6. Best Gay Erotica 2014

The anthology is seeking one-to-20-page stories of male-on-male eroticism. Established writers and newbies welcome. Deadline: April 15, 2013. Go to the project’s website to learn more. Sizzzzzzler!