“Three days to explore, learn, reflect, and co-design possibilities for the dissemination of arts-based social inclusion projects across Canada. During the symposium, participants will have the opportunity to visit and make art in Montreal’s art hives, learn about the practice and model, as well as draw on their experience and
Archive for May, 2014
Community art project created in partnership with Sex Workers Alliance Network Sudbury & Myths and Mirrors (Sudbury, ON)
Myths and Mirrors is a multidisciplinary arts organization in Sudbury, ON. They are currently facilitating a really unique arts initiative called The Swan Project. While Myths and Mirrors offers a fantastic range of programming aimed at all members of the community, this project in particular caught my attention as it
Accessing the Arts Symposium (June 13, Whitby, ON)
“Lend your voice to a critical conversation, meet colleagues, share ideas and inspiration – join in a daylong symposium exploring accessibility in the arts. The event spotlights the field of disability arts through panels, group discussions, art bursts and more – with a focus on the performing arts. All are
Power of the Arts National Forum: Call for Presentations / Forum national Le Pouvoir des Arts: Appel de présentations
Call for Presentations: Acting Now for Social Change “Are you conducting research on or spearheading an innovative arts-based initiative that addresses health, public safety, urban planning, entrepreneurship, democratic participation, or diversity? Do you have critical lessons to share with your peers from across Canada? If so, the Michaëlle Jean Foundation
Support for emerging young artists who live and work on the margins in Toronto (CUE)
CUE Artist Grants: ARTISTS APPLY FOR $1000 TO MAKE AN ART PROJECT: CUE is a radical arts initiative dedicated to supporting new generation artists (15-29 yrs. old) who live and work on the margins in Toronto. Artists working in any discipline may apply. INFO SESSION: April 28, 6 – 8
Métis Festival featuring award winning Métis artists and traditional dancing & entertainment: May 23 (Fort McMurray, AB)
“McMurray Métis is very pleased to announce that we will be hosting our Annual Métis Festival on Friday, May 23, 2014 from 9:00 am until 6:00 pm. This year’s event will feature award winning Métis artists, including: Inez Jasper Jerry Sereda Sagkeeng’s Finest Beverly Lambert Asham Stompers Ryan McMahon The
Culture Days’ 2nd National Congress on Culture -free of charge via livestream (May 22 & 23, Winnipeg)
“Don’t miss this second annual National Congress on Culture! Mark your calendars! CULTURE: EVERYWHERE. EVERYDAY. Creating and Sustaining a Daily National Habit is the theme of Culture Days’ second annual National Congress on Culture being held at the Winnipeg Art Gallery on May 22 and 22, 2014. Following the successful
ArtBridges’ Membership Spotlight: My First Experience with Programs Without Walls by Mario Murray (Art Starts)
“It’s 9:20 and I’m almost an hour early for the Creative Expressions Workshop. Art Starts has run many programs in the Jane and Woolner neighbourhood but this is the first time they’ve offered pottery. In walks Katherine Earl (Program Director and fellow Art Starter) and to my great satisfaction she takes me on an
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: imagineNATIVE Script Development Lab, DEADLINE MAY 7
“The imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival is now accepting applications for the inaugural imagineNATIVE Script Development Lab, a writer-driven program that focuses on the initial stages of narrative feature script development within an Indigenous context. Four Indigenous artists in Canada will be selected for the lab to develop their
Art City in St. Jamestown Spring Fundraiser (Toronto)
“Please join us for our annual Spring Fundraiser. Buy a ticket and help support our Summer art programs for children and youth in St. James Town. All donations are appreciated and are tax deductible. Charitable registration # 86428-9962-RR0001 $1000 = Rent for one month $500 = Bus and admission to