Mandate:

is an Artist Run Centre dedicated to the development, exhibition and dissemination to contemporary art by cultural producers. maintains a commitment to emerging artists and recognizes its role in placing contemporary artists in a larger cultural context. is dedicated to cultural diversity in its programming and to this end encourages applications from contemporary artists and curators identifying as members of GLBT (gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered), Aboriginal (status, non-status, Inuit and Metis) and all other culturally diverse communities.

Objectives:

• Space To maintain a physical space for the public where exploration of the ideas and materials of contemporary art are facilitated through exhibition, events, critical writing, and dialogue.
• Art To support the emergence, development, production and exhibition of contemporary art by local and national artists at all levels, with a focus on emerging artists.
• Professional Development To provide concrete opportunities for the professional development of artists, writers, curators, gallery workers, volunteers and members.
• Resources To facilitate artistic research and development by making available the resources, library and archives of the centre.
• Dissemination To communicate ’s activities and programs locally, nationally and internationally through press release, invitation, and dissemination of educational and critical materials.
• Dialogue To provide a forum for dialogue and new ideas in contemporary art.
• Peer Adjudication To commit to prioritizing the peer adjudication process for gallery programming.
• Community Relations To ensure a strong connection with the Winnipeg Arts community through our willingness to partner with individuals, groups and other organizations.

Submissions (Programming Model & Initiative):

Regular Programming is created through submissions that seek the support of ’s facilities and services for public presentation. is dedicated to cultural diversity in its programming and to this end encourages applications from contemporary artists and curators identifying as members of GLBT (gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered), Aboriginal (status, non-status, Inuit and Metis) and all other culturally diverse communities. encourages proposals from individuals, groups and collectives in all visual arts media. Regular Programming submissions are solicited through a general annual national call with a deadline of August 1st. The Selection Committee reviews submissions within the context of ’s mandate and goals and makes recommendations to the board within 4 weeks of the deadline. [The Selection Committee is comprised of the Programming Coordinator, 1-2 Board Members, and 2 Community Members.]

Regular Programming Proposals must include:

When preparing your proposal, please keep in mind that each jury member receives and reviews a photo-copy of your written materials before they view your visual support material. It is to your advantage to provide written materials that are easily readable after being photocopied. Submissions that do not follow the below will be edited as such for jury to review (ie. CVs going over 2 pages). We also advise for those who do not know our establishment, to get a sense of what we’ve done, visit our web archives.

1. an artist and or curatorial statement (no more than 1 page)
2. a project proposal
3. schedule of activities (if applicable)
4. a current CV with current contact info(no more than 2 pages)
5. an equipment list or itemization of special technical needs if applicable
   
6. a slide/image list (no more than 1 page)
7. Self-Addressed Sufficiently-Stamped Envelope (S.A.S.E.): Due to excessive costs for the gallery, your submission will not be returned without one. Slides/working CD-Rs will be returned only.
   
8. Support materials: up to 20 slides (inc. total of 20 for group submissions)/ or working CD-Roms (MAC)

*CD-R images must be as jpegs 72dpi, 1024 x 768 pixel, 500k (.5 MB) RGB or SRGB only. NO POWER POINT PLEASE!
*video NTSC compatible or DVD max 10 minutes long and cued up
*audio cassette or cd
*no more then 2 printed matter (may include essays, reviews, non-original documents of artworks that cannot otherwise be described in slide or video format. NO BOOKS PLEASE)
*NO laser-copied images, thumbnails, or original artwork.
*NO binders, folders or staples. (Paper clips only please)
*At this time we are unable to accept applications over the internet (NO URL’s) or by Fax

note: if project is in development, please present support about the development as well as related past work

Submission Deadline : AUGUST 1st of every year.

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Special Programming is initiated by Programming Staff and by the Programming Committee shortly after the Regular Programming season is determined through adjudication. Programming Committee thematic calls or invitations are made at the discretion of the Committee within the context of the programming season, our madate and goals. This enables the committee to be involved with the conceptual planning framework of a project each year. The Programming Coordinator will facilitae the Special Programming of the Programming Committee. Special Programming may also be initiated by Programming Staff, providing a professional development opportunity for Staff to curate a project from within each year.

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’s Project Room program is a Service to the Community offered to members and other arts organizations to utilize the existing physical space and resources of the Centre for artistic development. Requests for Project Room explorations, in writing, are considered in consultation with ’s Programming Staff and upon approval by the Programming Committee on an ongoing basis and, space permitting, at short notice. No fee is paid nor charged for this service. Only proposals from members in good standing and non-profit arts organizations will be considered.By definition, the Project Room is a program that provides our physical space for artistic development, the use of our Resource Centre, or space for workshopping or documenting works. the Project Room is an ideal place for emerging artists and those with works in progress for professional development, offering resources for the launch of new works or professional art careers that are otherwise inaccessible. Extensive display based Project Room’s will be limited to a maximum of two per year. The program is based on a ’s available material or personnel resources.
will pay CARFAC fees to artists exhibiting through Regular Programming. Travel and accommodation, one-way shipping and per-diems will be provided where funding permits. produces invitations and media release documents, maintains a Critical Distance writing program for response to projects, and documents all projects digitally, as slides and in other media as appropriate. Please call (204) 944-9763 or email the gallery if you require other assistance regarding your submission.


Facilities:

is housed on the 2nd floor of 290 McDermot Avenue (between Princess and King) in the historic Winnipeg Exchange district and is open to the general public from 12 noon - 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Admission to the gallery is free.

Ace’s space continues to evolve in response to ongoing projects and programs. Ace maintains 2 adjoining presentation spaces, as well as an interactive 2nd floor stairwell area, a workshop space and a resource.

Professional Development:

Artist Lectures, where funding permits, will aim to provide a professional development opportunity in the form of Artist Lectures, for exhibiting artist as well as for our membership, in particular regarding access to visiting artist whenever possible, will aim to present several Artist Lectures throughout the year. Artists are paid CARFAC fees for Artist Lectures and make use of our Resource Centre in presenting their work and methods.


The Resource Centre is an area of our gallery dedicated to increase access to the tools and materials of artistic research. will endeavor to maintain the Resource Centre and add to it on an ongoing basis as funding and resources permit. the Resource Centre serves our members and the general community in two distinct ways. Firstly, members have access to computer equipment [computer, scanner- both flat and slide, printer, burner, internet] that enables them to conduct research for professional development and prepare portfolios. Secondly, the Resource Centre houses our library of books, catalogs from organizations across to the Resource Centre is on a first-come first-serve basis in consultation with Staff.

NEW NEW NEW!!!
Did you know, not only does have a Resource Centre that members can use free, but now we have our new workshop area. Need to make a crate, or make a stretcher, but don’t have the tools or space? can help you out. Call and ask how.

Critical Distance is a writing program of whose purpose is to encourage critical writing about contemporary art. Critical Distance provides the oppertunity for local emerging and established artists and writers to develop and apply their skills at visual art response. commisions responses from the visual, literary, and performing arts communities, and publish the responses as brochures during or shortly after the exhibition of Regular and Special Programming at the gallery. These responses are gathered together in our journal, Pap wa, providing both artists and writers with a bound publications.

Writer’s interested in participating in the Critical Distance writing program may contact the Programming Coordinator at any time. will pay fees to Critical Distance writers.

Membership:

Your support assists in the research, development, presentation, dissemination and interpretation of contemporary art in Canada. Members receive for one year information regarding upcoming events and programs, notices of calls for submissions and other opportunities, invitations to events a subscription to PaperWait - ace’s Critical Distance annual journal and free access to our resource area and workshop room.

To become an ace Volunteer click here and let us know your interest.

rates:

$25: Regular Membership

$10 - $25: Low Income / Student Membership

$25 + donation: Donor Membership (deductible tax receipt given for donation amount)

Please send your cheque (or cash in person) payable to:


2nd floor, 290 McDermot Ave.
Winnipeg, MB R3B 0T2

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