“Embassy of Imagination is a multidisciplinary arts initiative for youth lead by visual artists Alexa Hatanaka and Patrick Thompson. Their workshops introduce youth to a global perspective of art practices and a variety of art mediums, specializing in printmaking and mural painting. Embassy of Imagination leads youth to achieve self-empowerment
Archive for May, 2015
Gros plan sur MU – Montréal
Compte-rendu de visite de terrain par Catherine Lamaison, coordonnatrice francophone des arts communautaires pour la Toile des Arts. Le mois dernier, profitant d’une escapade de quelques jours à Montréal, j’ai eu l’occasion de découvrir le travail de MU, un organisme de bienfaisance et membre fondateur de la Toile des Arts.
Profile Highlight: Paprika Festival (Toronto)
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
imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival: Call for Submissions, Deadline May 15
“Submissions are now open for our 16th Annual imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival, which takes place October 14-18, 2015! We have developed a brand new online submission process for film and video works. The deadline for submissions is May 15 and June 1 for late submissions. ($25 CAD late
Job Posting: Common Weal Community Arts Executive Director (Regina)
“Common Weal Community Arts Inc. is a provincial arts organization that collaboratively engages professional artists with communities to promote social change and cultural identity through creative expression. Common Weal is searching for an Executive Director to work out of our office in Regina, Saskatchewan. As the Executive Director of Common
The Onaman Collective Engages Students in Mural-making Project (Brampton, ON)
The Onaman Collective was founded in November 2014 by Christi Belcourt, Isaac Murdoch and Erin Konsmo. The collective seeks to empower Indigenous youth through the creation of art and preservation of Indigenous language and traditions. This past March, Belcourt and Murdoch traveled to St. Thomas Aquinas Secondary School in Brampton,
Profile Highlight: Onaman Collective (Serpent River First Nation Cutler, ON)
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
Join the livestream! – the national conversation on public engagement, evaluating impact, artistic innovation, and more! National Congress on Culture (May 7-8, Culture Days)
Watch the #Congress2015 Livestream on May 7 & 8 “Can’t make it to Edmonton? Connect to the National Congress on Culture Livestream and join the national conversation on public engagement, pitching to sponsors or the media, evaluating impact, artistic innovation, and more. All keynote talks, panels and discussions will be live-streamed. Online viewers
Accessible cultural hub for arts: The Convergence Campaign (Manifesto and The Remix Project, Toronto)
“This is a special moment in Toronto’s music, arts and culture history. Fast-approaching 10 years of serving Toronto through their innovative mix of talent incubation, youth engagement and cultural programming – two of the city’s youth arts and culture heavyweights are finally coming together to realize a grand vision for
Profile Highlight: Creative City Centre (Regina)
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