“Ruth Howard, the artistic director of Jumblies Theatre (Torontohttp://www.jumbliestheatre.org/ ) returns to Nova Scotia in October, bringing to us the Jumblies approach to community arts us in a presentation and residential workshop titled ‘The Art of Community.’ The Art of Community Explore the principles and practices of arts that engage with
Archive for September, 2013
Stream Plenary Sessions from the ‘Power of the Arts National Forum’ Live!
The inaugural Power of the Arts National Forum: Advancing Social Change, which begins today (Sept. 27-29), is fully booked. However, the Forum will be live-streaming the plenary sessions for anyone who cannot attend, but would still like to watch the sessions! The livestreams will be available here: in English and
La Programmation d’octobre 2013 de Théâtre Action
“Voici la programmation d’octobre 2013 de Théâtre Action : Théâtre Action 18 au 20 octobre 2013 Happening Théâtral Communautaire en partenariat avec les Indisciplinés de Toronto. Un événement théâtral qui mêle formation et célébration, destiné aux troupes amateures de tout l’Ontario et qui invite le grand public torontois à deux
Youth Music Bursary (Greater Toronto Area)
“Jim Fay Music Bursary/SHINE, now in its 4th year, is accepting applications for the 2013 awards. This past August another young and well-loved musician, James Gray died suddenly. His family chose to direct memorial gifts to the -Jim Fay Music Bursary/SHINE so this year we are able to award more
Video & Article: Arts & Dementia
“Because I work with seniors in community-based arts, I came across this article and video from the CBC about how people with a form of Alzheimer’s still clearly possess artistic skills. Based on a study, researchers found patients who were artists and practiced their art, were “better protected” against Alzheimer’s
Culture Days Returns on September 27-29 for a Fourth Year!
We have highlighted a few events that are happening during this year’s Culture Days—like the upcoming Power of the Arts National Forum/Forum national Le Pouvoir des arts and The Artists’ BODY—we would highlight all of them if we could! We encourage everyone to visit their site to find events in your
Thinking Rock Community Arts (North Ontario)
Thinking Rock Community Arts’ recently submitted their profile to our Directory & Map of Community-Engaged Arts Initiatives. If you haven’t had a chance to read it, here’s an excerpt: “Thinking Rock Community Arts is an emerging non profit community arts organization that makes art with and for in Northern Ontario’s Algoma District. Cultivating
The Artist’s BODY: Screenings, Discussions and Networking Relating to Disability Arts (Thunder Bay)
Join Abilities Arts Festival and the Thunder Bay Art Gallery for “The Artist’s BODY”–a day of discussions, a film screening and networking opportunities relating to Disability Arts on Sept 27, 2013 (2:30PM – 8PM, free admission). “2:30PM Sneak Preview Digital Stories and their storytellers 4:00PM Panel Art & Disability: Opportunities
Manifesto’s 7th annual Festival of Community and Culture (Toronto, Sep 19-22)
“Manifesto’s 7th annual Festival of Community and Culture is coming up Sep 19-22, 2013! Artist announcements coming soon! Join us as we celebrate the arts, community and culture through a unique experience that only Manifesto provides. See what talented local and national artists have to offer from dance, music, art,
New ArtBridges/ToileDesArts website coming this week!
Dear friends, After months in the making, ArtBridges/ToileDesArts is finally launching our new website this week!: www.artbridges.ca We hope that you will enjoy it! We hope that you will find it easier to search for content and to submit things related to community-engaged arts and arts for social change initiatives
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