{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6578bc8af921fb001655aba7/6578d8a37a12a80012486d02?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Arty Crowd: December 2023 Newsletter","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6578bc8af921fb001655aba7/1702420171898-d404e20f98b48a98922b39d6b68bc300.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p> The 2024 City Enrichment Fund application intake is open! Applications close on&nbsp;<strong>Friday December 15th at 4:00P.M!</strong>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Hamilton Literary Awards</strong></p><p>The 30th annual Hamilton Literary Awards Ceremony is taking place this&nbsp;<strong>Thursday, December 14th&nbsp;</strong>at&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.hpl.ca/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Hamilton Public Library</strong></a>. Fifteen (15) shortlisted authors will read from their novels, short story collections and books of poetry, and we’ll find out who&nbsp;<em>wins in each category</em>&nbsp;live during the ceremony! Limited tickets available by visiting The Arty Crowd and find it under events.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Annual General Meeting</strong></p><p>Hamilton Arts Council’s (HAC) Annual General Meeting is your chance to interact with HAC staff and Board of Directors. It’s taking place on&nbsp;<strong>Wednesday, December 13th, at 6:00P.M.</strong>&nbsp;over Zoom. Head to&nbsp;<a href=\"http://hamiltonartscouncil.ca/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>hamiltonartscouncil.ca</strong></a>&nbsp;to register.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Hamilton Arts Week</strong></p><p>We are accepting Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the 10th annual Hamilton Arts Week! Are you interested in applying? You could receive up to&nbsp;<strong>$4,000</strong>&nbsp;for your proposed activities! This year, a two-phase application approach will have combat applicant burn-out. Submit your EOI today by visiting:&nbsp;<a href=\"http://hamiltonartscouncil.ca/artsweek\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>hamiltonartscouncil.ca/artsweek</strong></a>If you have any questions or would like to request accommodation or support with your EOI, email&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:coordinator@hamiltonartscouncil.ca\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">coordinator@hamiltonartscouncil.ca</a>&nbsp;<strong>prior to 4:00 P.M. on December 22nd, 2023.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://theartycrowd.ca/employment/hamilton-artists-inc-programming-coordinator/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Hamilton Artists Inc&nbsp;</strong>is hiring a Programming Coordinator</a></p><p><a href=\"https://theartycrowd.ca/arts-opportunities/the-prom-production-team-positions/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">THE PROM Production Team Positions with&nbsp;<strong>Hamilton Theatre Inc</strong></a></p><p><a href=\"https://theartycrowd.ca/arts-opportunities/call-for-submissions-book-length-environmental-speculative-fiction-and-creative-non-fiction/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Call for Submissions: Book-length Environmental Speculative Fiction and Creative Non-Fiction with&nbsp;<strong>Stelliform Press</strong></a></p><p><a href=\"https://theartycrowd.ca/arts-opportunities/call-for-submissions-indigenous-public-art-for-new-mccd-building-mcmaster-university/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Call for Submissions: Indigenous Public Art for New McLean Centre for Collaborative Discovery Building with&nbsp;<strong>McMaster University</strong></a></p><p>For more events, arts and employment opportunities, go to&nbsp;<a href=\"http://theartycrowd.ca/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>theartycrowd.ca</strong></a>. Don’t forget to catch this month’s<em>&nbsp;Arty Crowd Out Loud!</em>&nbsp;episode on Cable 14 and&nbsp;<a href=\"http://cable14.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Cable14.com</strong></a></p>","author_name":"David Hudson"}