[e-drive][CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: EMERGING THEATRE ARTIST AWARD, TORONTO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION]

[Kaethe Yanovsky]

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TARRAGON TO ADMINISTER $5000 AWARD TO EMERGING THEATRE ARTIST

THANKS TO A GRANT FROM AN ANONYMOUS DONOR THROUGH THE TORONTO COMMUNITY
FOUNDATION

This award - administered by Tarragon Theatre - is one of eight emerging
artists' awards created by the Toronto Community Foundation on behalf of
an anonymous donor.

The Toronto Community Foundation's mission is to connect philanthropy to
community needs and opportunities. Its vision is to ensure the vitality
of Toronto and make it the best place to live, work, learn and grow
through the power of giving.

This $5000 award is geared toward an emerging professional theatre
artist, whether it be in the field of playwriting, acting, direction,
design, technical arts, or criticism. The award will be adjudicated by a
committee of senior theatre artists.

In the context of the theatre award, "emerging artist" is defined as an
artist of any age who has received notice in recent years as a
professional practitioner, having spent no fewer than two years and no
more than five, in his/her chosen field (after training, if applicable);
and who has demonstrated a strong interest in and potential for working
in theatre. The award will recognize artistic excellence that is matched
by innovation, experimentation, and a willingness to take risks. The
applicant must have created, or participated in, at least one artistic
work that has been presented, produced, or published. The applicant must
be a resident of the City of Toronto. 

Artists may place their own names in nomination; or be nominated by
another theatre artist. All applications must be received at Tarragon -
by mail, courier, or in person (no faxes or e-mails) - by February 17,
2003.

The Emerging Theatre Artist Award will be announced on March 14, 2003.

For further information about the award, and application procedures,
phone Ashlie Corcoran or Sarah Baumann at Tarragon: 536-5018, ext. 228;
or check the Tarragon website at www.tarragontheatre.com

TORONTO EMERGING THEATRE ARTIST AWARD: $5,000

This award - administered by Tarragon Theatre - is one of eight emerging
artists' awards created by the Toronto Community Foundation on behalf of
an anonymous donor.

This $5,000 award is geared toward an emerging professional theatre
artist, whether it be in the field of playwriting, acting, direction,
design, technical arts, or criticism. The award will be adjudicated by a
committee of senior theatre artists.

Criteria:
"Emerging artist" is defined as an artist of any age who has received
notice in recent years as a professional practitioner, having spent no
fewer than two years and no more than five, in his/her chosen field
(after training, if applicable); and who has demonstrated a strong
interest in and potential for working in theatre. The award will
recognize artistic excellence which is matched by innovation,
experimentation, and a willingness to take risks. The applicant must
have created, or participated in, at least one artistic work that has
been presented, produced or published. The applicant must be a resident
of the City of Toronto, Ontario.

The recipient must submit a brief one-page progress report and any
relevant documentation to the Toronto Community Foundation, by way of
the Tarragon Theatre, within six months of receipt of the grant.

Application Process:

Artists may either place their own names in nomination; or be nominated
by another theatre artist.

Each application must include the following: 

* emerging artist's resume 
* a one-page statement of intention from the artist stating the nature
and amount of work he/she expects to do with this financial assistance 
* a one-page letter of support from a theatre professional 
* the applicant's full address and telephone number, and (in the event
that further consultation is required) the address and telephone number
of the supporting theatre professional.
Note: Applications may also include, in the case of writers or
designers, some additional documentation (a maximum of five pages, or,
if a video, no longer than 30 minutes). Please do not send original
documents as any materials submitted cannot be returned.

Deadlines:

Applications must be received by February 17, 2003. 
There is no official application form. Please mail (no faxes or e-mails
will be accepted) your application package to: Emerging Theatre Artist
Award c/o Tarragon Theatre 30 Bridgman Avenue Toronto, ON M5R 1X3

The Emerging Theatre Artist Award will be announced on March 14, 2003. 

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Urjo Kareda Residency Grant for an Emerging Theatre Artist Please note:
This grant has been awarded for 2002-2003. This $10,000 grant is made
possible by an annual donation from the Youssef-Warren Foundation and
allows the successful applicant to spend up to 20 weeks at the Tarragon
Theatre, working in collaboration with an artist or artists in the
applicant's chosen field of interest. The grant is geared toward an
emerging professional theatre artist, whether it be in the field of
playwriting, direction, design or the technical arts. The residency
period will occur between September 2003 and June 2004. The grant is
adjudicated by a committee consisting of senior theatre artists and a
representative of the Foundation. In the context of the theatre award,
"emerging artist" is defined as an artist of any age who has spent no
fewer than two years and no more than five in his/her chosen field
(after training, if applicable), and who has demonstrated a strong
interest in and potential for working in theatre. The applicant must
have created, or participated in, at least one artistic work that has
been presented, produced, or published. 
For further information about the award, and application procedures, see
below or contact Catherine Matzig, development director, at 416.536.5018
x226 or by e-mail at catherine at tarragontheatre.com

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