“Since 2009, the Sustainable Thinking and Expression on Public Space (STEPS) Initiative has been promoting sustainable and community-centred public spaces. We promote knowledge exchange and collaboration between individuals and collectives who use art to re-define public space, especially in urban environments (Public Space ARTivism). ” (from Who we are page)
Archive for September, 2010
Education: “Certificate in Community-Based Arts Practice the first of its kind east of Montreal” (Halifax)
“New NSCAD program promotes art as a tool for community development and education Certificate in Community-Based Arts Practice the first of its kind east of Montreal (Halifax, September 2, 2010) NSCAD University’s School of Extended Studies is launching a new professional development program designed to train leaders in developing, managing
Amnesty International Toronto’s Project: Urban Canvas (Summer 2010)
photograph by Susan Ashukian Universal Declaration of Human Rights, ARTICLE 13: Everyone has the right to freedom of movement. Amnesty International, AI Toronto (AITO) Project : Urban Canvas “The goal of the project is to create 30 murals, in the GTA, that depict each of the 30 human rights Articles
Creative Mosaics: Mentoring in Community Arts & Culture (Scarborough)
“Creative Mosaics: Mentoring in Community Arts & Culture responding to the lack of culturally diverse arts programming in Scarborough. We are currently looking for interested community groups and artists to share with us what they want and need! Creative Mosaics: Mentoring in Community Arts & Cultures– A Needs & Capacity
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