“Art City is proud to announce that starting October 17th, we will be open every Saturday 12pm to 4pm for our Indigenous Art program. The Indigenous Art Program is open to everyone. Val VInt is a highly qualified instructor, and she will be leading a wide variety of workshops rooted
Archive for October, 2015
2015 Emergence Symposium on Arts and Equity (Toronto)
“Toronto Arts Foundation announces the 2015 Emergence Symposium on Arts and Equity Toronto Arts Foundation’s Neighbourhood Arts Network and SKETCH are proud to host the 2015 Emergence Symposium | Arts & Equity: Leading Social Change. The Symposium will be held November 12 -14, 2015 at Evergreen Brickworks (November 12-13) and
Art Hives Symposium Nova Scotia (Halifax)
“From October 28-30th, Nova Scotia’s creative community will gather in Halifax to learn about how Art Hives build communities across the world and in Nova Scotia. A strategic plan will be developed by attendees to support Art Hives in the province and to deepen their impact. How can we connect
Profile Highlight: Untitled Art Society (Calgary)
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
Shared Artwork Served up with Meals on Wheels Program (VIBE Arts, Toronto)
Here’s an interesting program we came across involving youth and seniors who collaborate on artworks that are placed with the meals seniors receive through Meals on Wheels programs. Erin from VIBE Arts describes the program: -Sonya, ArtBridges’ Outreach Coordinator. “We’ve run many different incarnations of this program – but all
Promise in the Park: The Winchester Park Public Art Project (Red Dress Productions, Toronto)
Red Dress Productions presents: Promise in the Park: The Winchester Park Public Art Project UNVEILINGS & RECEPTION, Saturday October 24, 2015, Toronto, ON Unveiling – Promise in the Park: Corner Stone Pebble Mosaic 1 p.m. at Winchester Square Park, 474 Ontario Street north of Carlton, Toronto Unveiling & Reception –
Myths & Mirrors Community Arts: Monster Art Crawl, Oct.24 (Sudbury, ON)
“Join us Saturday, October 24th, follow the HUGE monster feet along the way and participate in a MONSTER ART CRAWL! Come check out Myths and Mirrors Summer Art Projects, such as the “Realms of the Earth Mural”! Dress up as a MONSTER and receive a FREE LOOT BAG! Costumes also
17th National Mural Symposium (October 23-25, Toronto)
“Join mural artists, administrators, educators and mural enthusiasts for three days of inspiring and informative sessions about public mural art. From 32-storey high-rises to underpass skate parks, Toronto is enjoying a great new splash of mural art. Keeping pace with an expanding public wall art scene, local arts service organization
Book Launch: Using the Creative Arts For Transformational Learning (Halifax)
Tessa Mendel has over 20 years of experience as a theatre director, educator and community-based arts facilitator from Nova Scotia, who has worked in communities on the east coast and in Toronto. In Using the Creative Arts for Transformational Learning, Mendel candidly describes her own personal journey and experiences with
Regent Park Film Festival: Annual Fundraising Screening (Toronto)
“REGENT PARK FILM FESTIVAL ANNUAL FUNDRAISING SCREENING Thursday, October 22 2015 6:30PM Cocktail Reception 8:00PM Film Screening & Panel Daniels Spectrum, 585 Dundas Street East Featuring 2015 Hot Docs film Mom and Me Directed by Lena Macdonald; Produced by Gordon Henderson and Lena Macdonald Mom and Me follows the complicated