Calling All Calgary-Based 2SLGBTQ+ Artists: Muralists and Artist Teams Invited to Submit Proposals for Inclusion in This Year...
June 09 2021 - 10:00AM
Shaw Communications Inc. today announced an open call for
Calgary-based 2SLGBTQ+ and ally artists, muralists and artist teams
to participate in the second-annual Shaw Pride Marches On public
art experience at Central Memorial Park in recognition of Calgary
Pride.
Beginning today, and extending through Friday, July 9, artists
in the Calgary area are encouraged to submit their proposal,
including a 250-word description and illustration of their work.
Four artists or artist teams will be selected later this
summer.
Once selected, the four artists and groups will install their
artwork on Aug. 19 at the four corners of Central Memorial Park.
Over 30 years ago, Central Memorial Park was the site of Calgary’s
first Pride rally that saw 100 brave members of Calgary’s 2SLGBTQ+
community come together to protest discrimination and fight for
equality.
“Today, Pride is a celebration of love, self-expression and
togetherness, but it also serves as a reminder for the community’s
resilience and their continued fight for equality,” said Chethan
Lakshman, Vice President, External Affairs, Shaw Communications.
“Through the power of art, Shaw Pride Marches On will help provide
a space for the 2SLGBTQ+ community to share their stories, and
celebrate love, equality and human connections.”
Shaw Pride Marches On was created to support the 2SLGBTQ+
community in celebrating Pride at a time when gatherings and
in-person celebrations were unable to take place due to
restrictions posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Now in its second year, Shaw Pride Marches On is once again
supported in partnership with Calgary Pride, Calgary Arts
Development, and The City of Calgary.
“Calgary Pride is grateful and elated to showcase the
spectacularly diverse range of artistic voices, experiences, and
identities that can be found in our local 2SLGBTQ+ communities
again in 2021,” said Calgary Pride. “This year our friends at Shaw
continue to show their commitment to growing and developing their
meaningful allyship and dedication to their ongoing journey of
inclusion and diversity by creating an open call for artists in
conjunction with Calgary Arts Development.”
The four selected artists will be announced later this summer,
with installations taking place in August. The final artworks will
be revealed on Aug. 20 and will be there throughout the month of
September.
“We are really excited that Shaw Communications is doing the
second edition of the Pride Marches On art walk at Central Memorial
Park,” says Patti Pon, President and CEO of Calgary Arts
Development. “This project is a wonderful way to celebrate Calgary
Pride and recognize the 2SLGBTQ+ community through public art. I
can’t wait to see what this year’s artists create!”
More information about Shaw Pride Marches On and a full list of
submission criteria can be found at shaw.ca/pride.
About Shaw Communications Inc.Shaw is a leading
Canadian connectivity company. The Wireline division consists of
Consumer and Business services. Consumer serves residential
customers with broadband Internet, Shaw Go WiFi, video and digital
phone. Business provides business customers with Internet, data,
WiFi, digital phone, and video services. The Wireless division
provides wireless voice and LTE data services.
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For media inquiries, please contact: Shaw
Communications Inc.Chethan Lakshman, VP, External Affairs(403)
930-8448chethan.lakshman@sjrb.ca
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