La Toile des Arts se concentre exclusivement sur l’art communautaire et l’art pour le changement social au Canada. De temps à autres cependant, notre mission et les histoires que nous partageons ont un rayonnement bien plus vaste que nous l’imaginons, et nous nous retrouvons sur le site du Conseil des
Archive for September, 2015
Artbridges’ Community Arts 101 Audio Series: Timothy Svirklys (ArtHeart Community Art Centre)
The next installment in ArtBridges’ Community Arts 101 audio series comes from Timothy Svirklys, Studio Manager of ArtHeart Community Art Centre! “Tim has been a community arts practitioner with ArtHeart for over twenty years in a variety of roles. Tim is a self-taught systems administrator. He has acted as an
Call for Canadian Aboriginal Artists: Aboriginal Art Park (Edmonton Arts Council)
“The Aboriginal Art Park Public Art Call is open to all Aboriginal artists and artist teams residing in Canada, and is held in accordance with the City of Edmonton policy “Percent for Art to provide and Encourage Art in Public Areas” (C458C). Artworks will in some way ‘tell the stories
Job Opportunity: Communications Director at grunt, Deadline to apply Sept. 28 (Vancouver)
“Position Title: Communications Director Location: grunt gallery Reporting to: Program Director Hours: 32 hours per week; some evening and weekend work; flexible schedule Start date: Tuesday, October 20, 2015 General Description of the Position: The Communications Director is responsible for all communications with the grunt community, the marketing of grunt
Celebrate #ABCultureDays with In-Definite Arts: “Legacy Flags”
“Celebrate Alberta Culture Days with In-Definite Arts as we dedicate our 40th Anniversary “Legacy Flags”; 16 street pole banner flags will be unveiled on Heritage Drive SE as part of an outdoor public gallery featuring designs by Calgary artists. Join us on Saturday, September 26 to celebrate the 40th Anniversary
Exhibition focuses on First Nations projects : art-making practice in the field of community & social practice (Vancouver)
“This annual exhibition highlights a current theme of art-making practice in the field of community and social practice. For 2015, our focus is on two First Nations projects: The Granddaughters Mural and Northwest Coast Aboriginal Doors Project. The Granddaughters Mural Exhibition Mon Sep 28 – Fri Oct 2 Exhibition Hall
Songwriting Camp for Aboriginal Youth (aged 16-25), Sept. 25-27 (Riverport, NS)
“Project Description: The Aboriginal Song Writers Camp will be held this Fall at The Ovens Natural Park, Riverport, Nova Scotia. Starting a long weekend the evening of 25th September through to the 27th September, 2015. This stunning setting puts everyone in direct contact with nature and will take everyone out
Call for Nominations: 2015 National Fresh Voices Artivism Award / Appel de candidature : Les prix nationaux Fresh Voices Artivisme
“Only a Few Days Left to Make Nominations for the New Award! As the world is being shaken by images of thousands of refugees seeking sanctuary, the Michaëlle Jean Foundation and Vancouver Foundation have teamed up to launch the first awards to recognize excellence in using the arts to facilitate
Feminist Art Conference: An international & intersectional celebration of multidisciplinary arts, Sept.23-27 (Toronto)
“FEMINIST ART CONFERENCE OF TORONTO An international and intersectional celebration of multidisciplinary arts Feminist Art Conference (FAC) is a Toronto-based organization that brings together artists, academics, and activists to consider feminist issues through art and dialogue at OCAD University. Join us this September 23-27 for an incredible line-up of artists,
Award winners for ArtBridges First Annual Recognition Awards! / Félicitations! Les premiers prix honorifiques annuels de ToileDesArts
We are pleased to announce the award winners for ArtBridges First Annual Recognition Awards! The awards showcase remarkable work in community-engaged arts in Canada in three categories: Innovation!, Resiliency! and Creativity! The award process: In late 2014 we did a call for ArtBridges annual fee-paying Members to participate in award