Art Starts was recently profiled by Susan Hay for her Making a Difference segment on GlobalTV News! Congrats Art Starts! “Susan came to Art Starts to visit with the participants of our One World music program and see the impact that it has on youth looking to learn and connect with music.” (Art Starts Newsletter)
Archive for January, 2013
Anti-Bullying Campaign: Kool To Be Kind (Resolute & Grise Fiord, NU)
BluePrint For Life has just launched an anti-bullying campaign in the Arctic called “Kool to be Kind” to find out more about the campaign, please contact BluePrint For Life for more details. –Posted with permission from Stephen Leafloor, BluePrint For Life Read our previous posts on BluePrint For Life: Profile (part
Happy Birthday ArtBridges! Bonne Fête ToileDesArts!
ToileDesArts fête ses quatre ans aujourd’hui! Hourra! ArtBridges turns four today! Hooray! Merci beaucoup à tous nos lecteurs et lectrices, contributeurs et contributrices, supporteurs et supportrices, et bien sûr, nos amis et amies! Thank-you so much – readers, contributors, community partners, supporters and friends! photo credit: Uwe Hermann
Video: A Community Story / Blue Print For Life in Kugaaruk, Nunavut in partnership with Pauktuutit
Buddha from BluePrint For Life shared with us a video about their project in Kugaaruk, Nunavut (in partnership with Pauktuutit): “We got to work alongside the Inuit youth as well as the parents and elders of the community. The work primarily focused on group activities, group discussions, stories, and also
Friday Morning Coffee: Intergenerational Art-Making
Good morning! My fingers are like claws, shaped by the -25°C (with windchill) freeze. I’ve got no right to complain though—as some of you live in Dawson or Nain! I cling to the 49th parallel and am just not prepared in the same way many of you are. Anyhow, the pipes
Call for Submissions: ChildSight (Scarborough Arts 28th Annual Juried Exhibition)
ChildSight: SA 28th Annual Juried Exhibition – Call for Submissions “Scarborough Arts is now accepting artistic submissions for its 28th Annual Juried Exhibition. The 2013 theme is: ChildSight. What might we see from a child’s perspective? Deadline for submissions: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2013 – 5:00pm Applications are available at www.scarborougharts.com
Filmpossible: A Contest Bringing Visability to Disability, Deadline March 17, 2013 (Toronto)
Send us your videos and photos with the theme of bringing visibility to disability. Be bold, creative and inspiring! – Capture life experiences – Demonstrate inclusion – Tell a story – Show changes we can make Spread the word and earn votes. Cisco is donating $1 per vote (up to
Registration Reminder!: Introduction to Mural Arts Course (Toronto)
“Mural Routes presents Step x Step: Introduction to Mural Arts Mural Routes will continue the Step x Step model for a free, intergenerational intro to mural arts course, this time at Toronto Public Library: Flemingdon Park Branch. A total of 9 workshops will run at the Library on Saturdays 10am-1pm from February
Atelier de dessin / Drawing Workshop (When We Play-Quand On Joue, Montréal)
Quand On Joue. Bâtir nos esprits et lier nos communautés avec l’éducation artistique. Gratuit pour les membres (Adhésion est de 25 $ pour l’année) 5 $ non-membres. Réservation obligatoire Date : 2 février, 2 mars et 6 avril Heure (Time) : 14 h – 16 h Endroit (Location) : 614
Friday Morning Coffee: Collaboration
I must admit: I am exhausted. What is it about January? It’s the second week back to work after the holidays and everyone seems to be on a fast train—so much to do, so many meetings and commitments! What happened to that languorous holiday feeling? It’s gone as quickly as specialty holiday
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