Contact Us | Donate now
Our Vision About Us Programs & Services Get Involved Resources Blog Events Herstory

Blog

Oct. 20 - Deadline to Submit Art Pieces to our Upcoming Art Show!

September 06, 2024

Oct. 20 - Deadline to Submit Art Pieces to our Upcoming Art Show!

Call for Artists

The Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre and Les EssentiElles are preparing an art exhibit for the 16 Days to End Gender-Based Violence campaign. The exhibit will take place at the Edge Gallery at Arts Underground during the month of November 2024.

The theme for this show is: Gender Justice: Art as a Call to Action

We invite artists to explore gender justice and what it means to them.

  • Perhaps you stand in solidarity with those groups experiencing the highest levels of gender-based violence?
  • In the face of inequity, what are your calls to action? How does your community stand up for gender justice? What can gender justice look like?

Who can submit:

  • All those who identify as women, trans, agender or non-binary may apply.

  • Professional, emerging, and amateur artists can all apply. No professional experience necessary, this is a showcase of community voices.

  • Artist from any Yukon community can submit and we encourage submission from outside of Whitehorse.

  • As in last year’s campaign our goal is to promote a intersectional feminist view, so we will prioritize pieces from artists who identify as Indigenous, BIPOC, and 2SLGTBQIA+, youth, and differently abled and or neuro-divergent.

Selection Criteria:

  • We are looking for 10 submissions, depending on size and display needs.

  • There is room for several artist in the show so we are hoping to accommodate as many folks as we can. We will be reviewing each application for a clear link to the theme, and working to ensure that we have a broad diversity of artists and art for the show. Selection will also depend on the size of each piece and how many we can fit in the space.

  • You can submit a piece that already exists in your collection, or an idea for a piece you can complete before the show opening (submission deadline is Oct. 20-we know it’s a short timeline).

  • All mediums can apply – painting, sculpture, mixed media, digital media, pottery, textiles etc.

Compensation:

  • A $200 honorarium for all artists who are selected to display their piece.
  • Payment will be made once the show has opened, and pieces have been received.
  • Payment will be done by cash or e-transfer to electronic banking.
  • Artists can also choose to list their piece for sale while on display at Arts Underground during the month of the exhibit.

How to submit:

Follow this link to our online Google “Artistic Submission Form’ - https://forms.gle/YfD357Zr37Z5Z9w56

Having trouble with the google form? There are some other options::

  • Attached is [the form as a pdf]. You can reply on the pdf or in a word doc. to YouthOutreach@vfwomenscentre.com
  • E-mail us at YouthOutreach@vfwomenscentre.com and we can send the form to you by email as a pdf or in another file type.
  • Come by during Drop-In hours and we can help you fill it out at the Centre!

Deadlines to Remember

  • Submission Deadline: October 20th

  • Confirmation of selection: October 24th

  • Install day: Wed. Oct. 30th

  • Opening Reception: Fri. Nov. 1st from 5-7 PM

Available Support:

  • Need help putting together your application? Come to the Women’s Centre at 503 Hanson St. during Drop-In Hours and we can help you fill out the form.

  • Need materials? You can use the any supplies that we have available at the VFWC drop in to create your piece.

Who will review the pieces:

Our campaign coordination team will select the pieces. Currently, this includes:

  • Charlie-Rose Pelletier (elle/she) - Les EssentiElles, Chargée de projet en Égalité des genres/Gender Equality Project Manager

  • Elodie Bernard (she/her) – Les EssentiElles, Directrice / Director

  • Megan Russell (she/her) - Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre, Interim Executive Director

  • Monica Garcia (she/her) – Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre, Outgoing Communications Coordinator

  • Olimpia Marra – (She/her) Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre, Women’s Advocate

  • Invited Guests - TBD

Questions?

Contact communications@vfwomenscentre.com




Everyone Welcome! - AGM Wed. Sept. 11

August 05, 2024

Everyone Welcome! - AGM Wed. Sept. 11

It’s that time friends. Our annual general meeting is around the corner and everyone is welcome to attend. Please mark your calendars….

AGM - WED. SEPT. 11th, 6-8 PM

LOCATION & CATERING UPDATE: 503 Hanson St., with LIGHT REFRESHMENTS/SNACKS provided.

  • ZOOM option is available for the business portion of the meeting.

  • RSVP to: ExecutiveDirector@vfwomenscentre.com

We look forward sharing with you all the good work that has been happening at the Women’s Centre and to talk about our plans for the upcoming year.

Become a member!

We do greatly appreciate your support via attendance at the AGM and also by becoming a member at large. Members at large are able to vote for the incoming Board of Directors.

  • Learn more about becoming a member here.

  • Become a member, or renew your yearly membership online:

    MEMBERSHIP FORM

Interested in serving on our board?

We are expecting at least 2 board members to step down this September 2024 (in the position of Vice President and Secretary). If your values align with ours, we encourage you to consider running for a position!! If you are interested:




Executive Director - Job Competition Extended!

July 26, 2024

Executive Director - Job Competition Extended!

UPDATE, Sept. 6th, 2024

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JOB OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a dynamic Executive Director who is committed to supporting both our Board and staff team in bringing our vision to life, and continuing to explore and lead decolonization efforts in our community. We offer a flexible employment space that is committed to feminism and anti oppression and making our values live through, not only the programs we run, but the workplace we operate.

WHERE WE ARE AT - A Bit of Background

Over the last three years the Women’s Centre has focused our efforts on strengthening internal systems, such as finance and onboarding, and rebuilding our partnerships and community relationships since the pandemic closed our doors and pivoted our programming.

The Board of Directors has begun strategic planning and has set a strong direction for our work over the next 3-5 years. The incoming Executive Director will be a part of this ongoing process and will step into a fresh mandate to deliver.

WHAT WE DO - An Overview of the Women’s Centre

The Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre has operated a drop-in and advocacy space for women identifying, and non-binary, folks in Whitehorse for nearly 50 years! In addition, we provide a variety of programs and services such as:

  • Community Kitchen
  • Women’s Advocate
  • Healthy Babies, Healthy Futures
  • Rural Pregnant Mom’s Suite
  • Mom’s and Kid’s Summer Rec. Program

We’ve just begun a Next Gen Men program in Yukon and have plans to start an All Genders Young Feminist Club and a Sexual Health Education Hub.

Together with partner agencies, we also organise two educational campaigns each year: Sexual Assault Prevention Month and 16 Days to End Gender-Based Violence.
For more info. on all these initiatives, visit:

HOW TO APPLY

**Please fill out this brief [google form](https://forms.gle/LYvhqegj3uH8fKJM6 and upload your cover letter and resume there.**

If you encounter problems with the google form, you can send your cover letter and resume to: communications@vfwomenscentre.com

QUESTIONS?

If you have questions about the position, or if the Google form is not working for you, please e-mail communications@vfwomenscentre.com




Looking for more? View More Blog Posts

Victoria Faulkner Women's Centre
503 Hanson Street, Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada Y1A 1Y9
info@vfwomenscentre.com | 867-667-2693