“***SAVE THE DATE: OCTOBER 14, 15, 16th*** “2011 Harbourfront Symposium: Creative Communities for Children and Youth”, Toronto, Ontario In preparation for the upcoming 2012 National Youth Arts Week, we are hosting our most exciting conference to date. We are asking for all levels of organization to join us for
Archive for May, 2011
Event: Outside Looking In 2011 with Keynote Address from National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo of the Assembly of First Nations (Toronto)
Read Outside Looking In’s profile here. Please see the ArtBridges Google map for contact information. posted with permission from Tracee Smith, CEO, Outside Looking In
JAM Community Art Project: Streetscape Mosaic Project (Sheet Harbour, NS)
photos from JAM Community Art blog “The Streetscape Mosaic project is a 4Cs Foundation funded community art project for beautifying a new sidewalk and streetscape installation in the village of Sheet Harbour. More than 80 stepping stones and 6 large scale mosaics were created by grades 5 to 8 and
Project Highlight: Art Starts’ Mosaic Project (Toronto)
– photos by Andy Moro (Red Pepper Spectacle Arts) and Tamara Haberman (Art Starts) Mosaic Project, 2008, former City of York, Toronto “This mosaic was designed and crafted in response to local concerns relating to the wall – people were hanging around the area, intimating local residents. The residents, police
ArtBridges/ToileDesArts Report 2010 Accomplishments, Highlights & Evaluation
Photo collage by Kate Austin, ArtBridges Creative Partner; community arts programs, organizations and projects represented in profiles on this blog ArtBridges/ToileDesArts’ main activities: outreach, collaboration and communication: In 2010, we made hundreds of phone calls and e-mails to people across Canada who deliver arts projects, programs, organizations or resources in
Photo Story: inside ArtHouse (Oakville, ON)
ArtHouse “provides a full range of cost-free after-school, summer camp and workshop experiences in music, drama, dance, visual art and ethnic cooking to young people aged 7-11 from all socio-economic backgrounds who may otherwise not be able to benefit from an arts education,” (Don Pangman, Founder and Artistic Director of
Event: Focus On Nature – Fundraiser Launch Party (Guelph)
“Want to help inspire kids to get outside and connect with nature through photography? Come on out to Focus on Nature’s Fundraiser Launch Party! Enjoy a slideshow of student photos, live music by Boom Echo, a silent auction, and delicious appetizers. Tuesday, May 31st, from 8 pm – 11 pm
Exhibition: AGIR – Art des femmes en prison / Art of Women in Prison (Montréal)
“La Société Elizabeth Fry du Québec et Engrenage Noir / LEVIER vous invitent À l’exposition AGIR / ART DES FEMMES EN PRISON qui se déroulera entre le 27 mai et le 16 juin 2011 à la Galerie Eastern Bloc, 7240, rue Clark (Montréal). Soirée d’ouverture publique : vendredi, 27 mai
Upcoming: Community Arts Dialogues/Symposiums (Vancouver)
ArtBridges/ToileDesArts subscribes to Community Arts Council of Vancouver’s e-newsletters. We’ve learned about three upcoming community arts dialogues/symposiums in Vancouver this year from CACV’s April 22nd e-newsletter, and we thought we’d get the word out! “Community Arts Dialogue June 18 10am-4pm partners: SFU Woodwards and Langara Summer School on Building Community
Event: Mixed Company Theatre’s 2nd Annual STARS Awards Gala (Toronto)
“Mixed Company Theatre is delighted to announce the performance line-up for the 2nd Annual STARS Awards Gala – recognizing contribution to positive social change. LaToya Rodney – motivational speaker, social worker, singer, rap artist, dancer, actress – plays the role of Master of Ceremonies, introducing honoured guests and ward recipients
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