“About the Project: gruntCraft is a visual arts based, youth engagement project, managed by Vancouver’s grunt gallery. The project’s goal is to develop a virtual art studio, in Minecraft, for youth participants. The studio program includes 3D printing workshops, mentorship and feedback from professional artists, and open house events in
Archive for June, 2014
Recherche artiste dans la région de Québec pour Projet d’art communautaire engagé
“Communautaire engagé en lien avec LA MARCHE MONDIALE DES FEMMES 2015 L’organisme porteur du projet : Le Centre ressources pour femmes de Beauport (CRFB) est un organisme communautaire autonome reconnu et financé par l’Agence de santé et de services sociaux de la Capitale nationale. Depuis plus de 20 ans, le
Mural Production Handbook | Featured Resource
The Mural Production Handbook is a great resource guide for anyone who is planning or working on a mural project. This is a very detailed resource full of useful information for muralists. The handbook covers a broad range of topics related to mural production and preservation; it includes tips on
Profile Highlight: Nanaimo Arts Council
As ArtBridges’ Community-Engaged Arts Directory grows, we realize that it’s a bit overwhelming to read through all of the profiles. We’re hoping that by occasionally highlighting some profiles on our blog, you may learn about an initiative that you may not have initially seen in the directory. Also, if you know of a Canadian community-engaged
Member Spotlight: All Nations Healin’ Thru Artz (Regina)
All Nations Healin’ Thru Arts wrapped their 2013/14 program with their 6th Annual Talent Show performance this past April. Since 2008, ANHTA’s after-school program has been providing Regina’s at-risk youth with free multi-arts programming that includes everything from dance and voice training to creative writing, beading, photography and more. Throughout
Alianait Arts Festival: June 27 – July 1 (Iqaluit)
“Alianait’s 10th Anniversary Festival takes place from June 27 to July 1 and we have a stellar line-up of performers, including a few favourites from previous years — Namgar, a Mongolian/Chinese collaboration from Moscow, New Zealand’s Pacific Curls, Nunavut’s favourite storyteller Michael Kusugak,Canadian singer/song-writer Nathan Rogers and the “Minister of
National Aboriginal Day: Saturday, June 21st
This weekend Canada celebrates National Aboriginal Day with events and festivities taking place all over the country. To honour all of the amazing community arts initiatives working in/with FNMI and northern communities, I’ve put together a list of some of the inspiring projects I’ve had the privilege of posting about
Concours de logo pour le Festival Stella! (Nouvelle-Écosse)
“Veuillez noter que la date limite pour envoyer votre soumission pour le concours de logo à été reportée. Vous avez maintenant jusqu’au lundi 14 juillet à 8 h. La Fédération culturelle acadienne de la Nouvelle-Écosse (FéCANE) est à la recherche d’une image de marque (logo et visuel) pour son Festival
Adäka Cultural Festival: June 27 – July 3 (Whitehorse)
The Adäka Cultural Festival kicks off Friday, June 27th with an amazing line-up of artists and performers from each Yukon First Nation and all over the world! Check out the workshop schedule for FREE youth workshops in carving, stained-glass mosaic, t-shirt stenciling, breakdancing and MORE! – Cora, Indigenous Community Arts
Aboriginal Arts & Stories Winners Announced (Canada-wide)
“Earlier this year Historica Canada announced the Aboriginal Arts & Stories Contest which invited FNMI youth between the ages of 11 – 29 to submit a piece of writing or artwork that showcased their creativity and explored their heritage. Now the results are in and we’re thrilled to announce the
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