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How to Participate in Scotiabank Nuit Blanche
There are many ways to get involved in this dusk-to-dawn
celebration...
To learn more about the event and review archives, visit www.scotiabanknuitblanche.ca
 

Artists & Programming Partners
Call for Submissions

The magic of Scotiabank Nuit Blanche will return to light up the city on Saturday, October 5, 2013.

If you have an idea for an art project, there are two different ways you can apply to participate: as an Open Call Project or an Independent Project. Details about both options are listed below.

Open Call Projects

Each year the City of Toronto works with a group of curators to commission a series of installations ("Exhibition Projects") in each of three Exhibition Areas. In addition to 10 commissioned projects, each Exhibition Area includes five projects selected by the curators through an open call process.

Open Call Submission Deadline: Monday, December 17, 2012 at midnight.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to apply:

  1. Download the event GUIDELINES (PDF) and APPLICATION (Word document).
  2. Read the Guidelines before completing the Application.
  3. Complete all fields within the Application form. If you're not able to access this form, please email ocs@toronto.ca to request assistance.
  4. Please note that in order to be considered you must fill out the relevant application form and adhere to all programming criteria and submission requirements.
  5. Email your application to ocs@toronto.ca. Please label your email subject heading as "NuitBlanche 2013" and add your ARTIST/COMPANY NAME and PROJECT TITLE. E.g. Subject: NuitBlanche 2013 - from Art Group Name Title of Project.
  6. You may send email attachments including PDF, jpg, mp3 and avi files. Please do not send eps or psd files. This mailbox can only accept attachments up to 5MB in total size. Please label all attachments with your name and your project's title.
  7. If your application was submitted successfully, you will receive an automatic email response. If you do not receive this message, your application was not submitted successfully.
  8. Submission Deadline:
    Open Call Projects - Monday, December 17, 2012.
    Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

For more information, email: ocs@toronto.ca

 



Independent Projects

Toronto artists, museums, galleries, cultural and educational institutions, neighbourhoods and BIAs are invited to submit their proposals to be an Independent Project.

Applicants should be aware that their participation in Scotiabank Nuit Blanche is not automatic solely on the basis of meeting the general eligibility requirements. An autonomous Artistic Advisory Committee will assess applications against the criteria outlined in the Guidelines for Independent Projects and choose projects to be included in the event based on this assessment.

Independent Project Info Session
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen Street West, 2nd Floor, Committee Room 2
6:30pm start

Frequently Asked Questions

How to apply:

  1. Download the event GUIDELINES (PDF) and appropriate APPLICATION:
  2. Read the Guidelines before completing the Application.
  3. Complete all fields within the Application form. If you're not able to access the Word forms, please email ips@toronto.ca to request assistance. (Please note that in order to be considered you must fill out the relevant application form and adhere to all programming criteria and submission requirements.)
  4. Email your application and attachments to ips@toronto.ca.
  5. If your application was submitted successfully, you will receive an email response within 24 hours. If you do not receive this message, your application was not submitted successfully.
  6. Submission Deadline:
    Independent Projects - Friday, February 15, 2013
    Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

For more information, email: ips@toronto.ca



Exhibition Projects

At least 30 installations ("Exhibition Projects") are selected specifically by our group of curators to complement the theme of their curatorial vision for Scotiabank Nuit Blanche. These installations are then commissioned by the City of Toronto for Scotiabank Nuit Blanche.

We do not accept applications for Exhibition Projects.


Volunteers

Toronto Special Events is always looking for dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers to join the team. If you have the stamina – we have an all-night job for you! Please visit the TSE Volunteer Page for more information.


Sponsorship Opportunities

The City of Toronto is dedicated to working with corporate Canada to seamlessly integrate your business objectives and needs into the event while maintaining the essence and vision of Scotiabank Nuit Blanche.

Please let us know your core objectives and budget, and we will recommend best fits with our programming and sponsorship levels, and propose effective activation concepts.

By sponsoring Scotiabank Nuit Blanche you have a rare opportunity to play a major role in the transformation of Toronto.

For more information on how to become a corporate partner, contact Michael Brown, Sponsorship Manager, at MBROWN3@toronto.ca or 416-395-7347


Future Dates

Each year Scotiabank Nuit Blanche Toronto is held on the weekend before Canadian Thanksgiving. The scheduled dates are:

Saturday, October 4, 2014*
Saturday, October 3, 2015*

*all dates are subject to change

 

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