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
Archive for October, 2014
Thunder Bay & Rexdale – Too Much in Common: Stories from a DAREarts Artist-Educator (ON)
Above: Students from LSK in Sipne’katik First Nation, Nova Scotia create art that inspires others to go in a good way. Photo Cathy Elliott. Cathy Elliott is an artist educator with DAREarts’ First Roots program. Once a month, Cathy shares her stories and experiences working with our First Nations youth
Training workshops for emerging youth musicians AND youth project manager needed (EAST Music Collective, Scarborough)
“The EAST Music Collective is moving into its third year and is looking for fresh new musicians to join its roster of artists! If you or someone you know is a vocalist, rapper, instrumentalist, beat boxer, or any other kind of musician, we are looking for you. This extensive program
Viva Creatividad! A party, exhibition, performance, and fundraiser (Nov. 2nd, Toronto)
“Please join us on Sunday, November 2 from 5 to 10 PM for Viva Creatividad! a party, exhibition, performance, and fundraiser at The Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen Street West, Toronto. This exciting event launches a new and major endowment for the arts at York’s Faculty of Environmental Studies. Over time,
Introducing New: Cities for People Award (Culture Days, Canada-wide)
“In addition to the Antoni Cimolino Leadership, Business Visionary, Innovative Event and Marketing awards, Culture Days is thrilled to introduce the Cities for People Award. This new award will recognize exceptional leadership and innovation in implementing a collaborative arts or cultural activity/project during Culture Days 2014 that aims to transform
Nominations Open for 2014 Culture Days Awards (Canada-wide)
“Following the launch of the inaugural annual awards program last year, nominations are now being accepted for the 2014 awards. The awards program recognizes and showcases outstanding initiatives taken to engage the public in arts and culture during the annual Culture Days event. Award nominations will be assessed and winners
Micro-grants for emerging artists or collectives to create, engage and inspire! Platform A / Art Starts (Toronto)
“Microgrants are back! How would you engage Toronto with art? Art Starts is now offering 12 micro-grants in amounts up to $1000 for emerging artists or collectives to create, engage and inspire! Deadline: October 30th 2014 Proposals in all artistic disciplines are welcome. For more info or to apply, please
Micro-grants for artists and arts collectives interested in community-engaged arts: Platform A / Jumblies (Toronto)
“As part of the Platform A, an initiative of the Toronto Arts Council, Jumblies is pleased to announce that we will be awarding $12,000 in micro-grants for projects taking place between January and April 2015. WHAT? Jumblies’ micro-grants are for artists and arts collectives interested in community-engaged arts. By this
Seeking: Applicants for the Coastal First Nations Dance Festival in Vancouver B.C.
“The Dancers of Damelahamid produce the annual Coastal First Nations Dance Festival in partnership with the UBC Museum of Anthropology in Vancouver, BC. The Festival is a celebration of the stories, songs and dances of the Indigenous peoples of the Northwest coast of North America. The festival presents the rich
Neechee Studio: Free art workshops for Aboriginal youth starting Nov. 6 (Thunder Bay)
Register on Facebook or email neecheestudio@gmail.com Posted with permission from Lora Northway, Die Active Read Die Active / Definitely Superior Art Gallery’s profile on ArtBridges’ Community-Engaged Arts Directory and Map