“Did you know Culture Days launched a new annual Awards program? Check out the program details and submit your nomination before November 15. All who contributed to making Culture Days a resounding success this year are eligible to be nominated for the 2013 Awards. Check out the categories and nomination
Archive for October, 2013
An Eco-Awareness Campaign Through Art-Making (Arts for Children and Youth)
“Arts for Children and Youth (AFCY)’s Emerging Youth Artists Residency program goes to Goodwill Store (731 Runnymede Rd.) every Sunday from 12:00-3:00pm for the month of November. Join AFCY Emerging Youth Artist, Tara Dorey at her residency, to promote Upcycled Artworks, an awareness campaign with the goal to encourage the
“Giving Voice to the Arts and Culture of the Northwest Territories” – Article (Canada Council for the Arts)
Here’s a insightful blog from the Canada Council for the Arts, about Kelly Wilhelm’s trip to Inuvik to attend the “Giving Voice to our Arts and Culture” event at the Great Northern Arts Festival. The following is an excerpt from the blog: (Lisa, ArtBridges) ” The event, Giving Voice to our Arts
“My addiction is my art”: DI Newsletter, Calgary Drop-in and Rehab Centre (Calgary)
The Calgary Drop-In and Rehab Centre’s most recent newsletter features an inspiring story about Larry Guterson, an artist and participant at The DI. Here’s an excerpt from the article (written by Steve Baldwin): He finds strength, hope, and refuge in his art at The DI. “I don’t drink or do
How Do I Start a Community Art Project? | Featured Resource
The ArtBridges Resource Portal connects you to community arts toolkits and research, reflections and stories, program ideas, and more. These resources have been developed and generously shared by artists and cultural workers in Canada through the course of their work. The Neighbours Toolkit was created by the Halifax Regional Municipality
New Initiative to Develop Capacity and Innovation in Community-Engaged Arts (Platform A, Toronto)
Toronto Arts Council Partners on Platform A, A New Initiative to Develop Capacity and Innovation in Community-Engaged Arts “Toronto Council is pleased to announce the launch of an exciting pilot project – Platform A. This initiative will test new models for collaboration and resource sharing in the youth and community-engaged
Media Literacy: Workshops for Emerging Artists Working in Education (AFCY, Toronto)
“ARTS EDUCATORS INSTITUTE: Workshops for Emerging Artists Working In Education Facilitated by: Casandra London Media Literacy Workshop An AFCY Youth-Led Initiative Monday, October 28, 2013 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Studio 408 (4th Floor) 401 Richmond Street West Learn how to: • Create Your Artist Sales Pitch: Tell Your Story!
“What’s Art Got To Do With It?” Documentary Film (Creative Works Studio, Toronto)
“Shot over the course of a year, What’s Art Got To Do With It? follows five studio members as they devotedly prepare for an annual art show. In between painting canvasses, firing clay sculptures, shooting photographs, and composing songs, members share what it is like to cope with severe and
Children & Youth Art Exhibit: “Inspired” (ArtHeart, Toronto)
“ArtHeart would like to invite you to attend the 17th Annual show and sale of artwork done by the children and youth of ArtHeart at the Jet Fuel Coffee shop at 519 Parliament Street. The reception and sale will take place on Sunday, October 20th 3-6pm. The exhibit will remain
The 14th Annual imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival (Toronto, October 16-20)
“The 14th annual imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival returns October 16-20, 2013 in downtown Toronto with some of the most compelling and distinctive Indigenous works from around the globe. imagineNATIVE is the world’s largest Indigenous media arts festival and celebrates the latest works by Indigenous peoples at the forefront