Snapshots: The Week of July 22

Snapshots is your overview of the past week in the Hamilton arts and entertainment community. From the people and moments that mattered- and opportunities that might- Snapshots is everything you need to know to stay connected to the Hamilton arts sector.

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This Week’s Highlights

• The Hamilton Community Foundation released its annual report for 2021-2022 this week. During the reporting period, 8% of the Foundation’s grants went to arts and culture, including grants to local arts organizations Sinfonia Ancaster, the Art Gallery of Hamilton, Red Betty Theatre and more. 
• Festival of Friends announces the death of Chuck Renaud, who served as President of the Festival for over 20 years, and helped shape the Festival into the event it is known as today.
• Congratulations to Olivia Brouwer, Cait Gautron, Taras Hemon, Clairandean Humphrey, K. MacNeil, Ignazio Colt Nicastro, Steven Schmid and Abigail Whitney. The artists were each awarded microgrants from Hamilton Artists Inc. and Factory Media Centre to support various creative projects. 
• Congratulations to Waterdown’s Stony Plain Records on their recent win at the 29th Annual Living Blues Awards. Kenny Wayne, a keyboardist signed to the label, won in the category of Critic’s Poll- Most Outstanding Musician (Keyboard).
• Congratulations to the Arkells, who were awarded the 2022 Allan Slaight Music Impact Honour from Canada’s Walk of Fame in honour of their “positive impact on others and contributions to the community.” The band will officially receive the award at the next Walk of Fame gala, date TBC.
• The Professional Association of Canadian Theatres (PACT) is launching a new Green Award to recognize projects that have a sustainable impact and passion for the connection between the arts and environmental stewardship. Find out more here.
• Larissa Mair Casting is searching across Canada for individuals to perform in Rock of Ages, to be performed from February – May 2023 at Toronto’s Elgin Theatre. For more information, audition materials and more, please visit their website.
• The Westdale Theatre is hiring an Operations Manager. Applications are due August 2. 
• The Hamilton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra is seeking a Music Director. Applications are due August 22.
• Theatrix Costume House is seeking a Wardrobe Coordinator for Children’s Arts Theatre School. Applications are due August 26.
• Village Theatre Waterdown is looking for a Makeup Artist for their performance of Enchanted from October 21-November 6. Find out more through their website.

Hamilton Happenings

• The 34th edition of Art in the Workplace opens at McMaster Innovation Park with a reception on Thursday, July 28 from 7-9pm. The exhibit features works by over 100 local artists.
• Hamilton Fringe Festival’s DISCOCAB is looking for any and all artist folks in the disability and mental health community to join their lineup on July 28 at 8pm and/or July 30 at 8pm on the Fringe outdoor stage. Message them on Instagram at @theadhdproject for details.
• The City of Hamilton invites members of the public to give input on shortlisted proposals for a public art project to be located at the corner of Jackson & Locke Streets by August 22. Please visit the Engage Hamilton website to review proposals and give your feedback.

Here & There

• The Society for the Prevention of Spectacle is seeking actors for a street-theatre production, ART CRAWL VERSUS THE FUN POLICE, which will be a part of September’s Supercrawl. A profit-share production, actors can sign up for an audition on August 4th here.
• The Hamilton Arts Council is seeking applications from emerging artists to be featured as part of the fall 2022 BIPOC hArt Music Series. To learn more, or to apply by August 7, visit the Arts Council’s website.
• Hamilton Artists Inc. is accepting applications for the OAC Exhibition Assistance Program. The deadline to apply is August 15 at 1pm. For more information, visit their website.
• Myriad Ensemble is holding auditions for new choristers in the SSAA range. Please visit their website for more information or to apply. 
• Mulberry Cafe is accepting submissions from artists interested in having their art up in the Cafe. Send submissions/inquiries to [email protected] 
• Farside Hamiton is now accepting submissions for their DIY arts space. Visit their website to learn more about potential dates and submission guidelines.
• Theatre Burlington is seeking producers for their winter show of My Old Lady to be directed by Judy Wilson and Remember Maggy? directed by Jerrold Karch. To apply, email [email protected] 
• The Hamilton Children’s Chorus is looking for new singers to join them in September. Learn more on their website.
• The Government of Canada via the Department of Canadian Heritage has given the Unison Fund $16 Million to disburse to Canadian live music workers. Any independent or self-employed live music worker can apply for a one-time payment of $2,500.

Paid Opportunities

• Theatre Aquarius is seeking a Head of Lighting. Applications are due July 29 at 5pm. 
• The Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra seeks a Fundraising and Strategic Partnerships Manager. The application process will continue until the role is filled.
• The Art Gallery of Hamilton is seeking on-call Artist Instructors and Freelance Bartenders on an ongoing basis. For full job descriptions or to learn more, please visit their website.
• Arts for All is hiring Artist Educators on an ongoing basis.
• Theatre Ancaster is currently recruiting for a Marketing Coordinator (part-time, paid).

Volunteer Opportunities

• Myriad Ensemble is seeking new volunteer members for its Board of Directors, specifically the Fundraising Chair and the Governance Chair. Please visit their website for more information or to apply by August 15.
• Hamilton Artists Inc. is looking for volunteers for a range of roles, including Installation Assistants and Gallery Assistants during Art Crawl and from 12-5pm on Wednesdays through Saturdays. Visit their website for more information.
• Theatre Ancaster is currently recruiting for Board Members (volunteer).