“…up to $10,000 bursaries are now available to underserved youth who want to make a difference in their communities through the arts. The fruit of a partnership between the Michaëlle Jean Foundation and the TD Bank Group, the TD Michaëlle Jean Bursaries are open to permanent residents and Canadian citizens aged 18
Archive for March, 2013
Board Members Needed: Art Starts (Mar. 15 deadline, Toronto)
“Art Starts is currently recruiting committed and dynamic individuals to join the Board of Directors. Board members provide strategic leadership and direction to confirm Art Starts’ mission. They approve the strategic plan, oversee and evaluate the plan’s success, assure financial health, provide fundraising leadership and enhance the organization’s public image.
Free Youth Grant Writing Workshop (Mar. 12, ArtReach Toronto)
FREE Youth Workshop!: Grant Writing 101 “This interactive session will explore the basics of preparing a grant application. It will breakdown the main components of an application including the proposal, work plan and budget; and provide tips for creating a clear, concise application – one that is useful to you in
Friday Morning Coffee: A Piece of the Fundraising Pie
Fundraising: I liken it to washing the dishes. It’s not fun, but, it’s got to be done, and done all the time. It’s not creative like cooking, or fun, like eating marvelous food with friends. But, the dishes have got to be done. Just like the grants, proposals, letters of
Call for Artist Submissions: Adäka Cultural Festival (Whitehorse)
Application is open to traditional and contemporary emerging and master Aboriginal artists in the following categories Visual Art, Traditional Craft, Music, Dance, Traditional Drumming/Dancing, Storytelling, Film/Media Art, Theatre… “At its idyllic location on the Whitehorse waterfront the Adäka Cultural Festival shines with awesome energy, arousing inspiration, pride, and excitement in
Hey Alberta! Would You Like Red Sky to Come to Your Community this May?
“Are you from Alberta? Red Sky will be touring throughout Wild Rose Country. If you would like Red Sky to come to your community, school or venue, please contact us as we have a few spots available in May 2013 as we are Alberta bound. We are currently on tour
Date à retenir!: Des artistes au service des artistes (31 mai-2 juin, Vancouver)
Des artistes au service des artistes: Mentorat, stratégies d’enseignement et autres outils destinés aux artistes en arts visuels Le 31 mai – 2 juin, 2013, Vancouver, C.-B. “Pour en savoir plus ou vous inscrire dès à présent, envoyez CARFAC (Canadian Artists’ Representation/le Front des artistes) un message à membership[at]carfac.ca.” -soumis par
Formation: Perfectionnement de l’artiste éducateur (le 8 au 10 mars & le 15 au 17 mars, Ottawa)
“Êtes-vous un artiste qui travaille ou souhaite travailler dans un milieu scolaire ou communautaire? Voulez-vous améliorer vos compétences en éducation artistique?” “Le Conservatoire Royal, avec le soutien du Conseil des arts de l’Ontario (CAO), est heureux d’offrir le cours Perfectionnement de l’artiste éducateur destiné aux artistes qui exercent déjà des activités d’éducation artistique et à
Tipi Tapestry Community Workshop (March 2, Toronto)
The 4th Tipi Tapestry community workshop is happening this Saturday, March 2nd from 2 – 4:30 pm at the Young Welcome Centre at Evergreen Brick Works! “Join community artists Pamela Schuller, Marie Gaudet and their youth arts team for a discussion on Tipi teachings and art creation. Make community connections while
Le café au lait du jour: Trouver l’équilibre entre l’expérience et la connaissance
Il y a eu plusieurs occasions dans ma vie que j’ai pensé “Si seulement je l’avais su avant!” Étant jeune artiste communautaire, j’ai beaucoup appris lors de mes premières experiences d’animation: par exemple, s’il y a un projet de murale pour enfants, il faut prévoir d’amples linges pour essuyer la
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