“Courage Lab: Arts & Equity Workshop Series – ‘Cultivating Self Care & Compassion through an Indigenous Lens’ Thursday, April 21st, 2016 | 5:30-9:00pm SKETCH Working Arts | 180 Shaw Street, lower level, Toronto, Ontario M6J 2W5 Hosted by SKETCH and the Neighbourhood Arts Network Facilitated by Special Guests Malikah Awe:ri
Archive for April, 2016
Make a Living Making Art: Skill building opportunities for under-represented artists (Sault Ste. Marie, ON)
“What does it take to make a living making art in Sault Ste. Marie and the greater Algoma Region? Who is represented in our local arts community and who is missing? asks Rihkee Strapp, facilitator for “Make A Living Making Art.” “Make a Living Making Art” is a series of
Profile Highlight: Sarasvàti Productions: Community-Based Theatre Creation (Winnipeg)
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
RAOTIHÓN:TSA – Focus sur la création contemporaine des Premières Nations
“La Chapelle est fière de présenter RAOTIHÓN:TSA – Focus sur la création contemporaine des Premières Nations, du 8 au 22 avril prochain. Articulé autour de la diffusion du spectacle AGOKWE de Waawaate Fobister à La Chapelle, ce focus se décline en plusieurs évènements, avec des artistes issus de différentes disciplines
All Nations Healin’ Thru Artz: Rise Up 8th Annual Youth Talent Show & Fundraiser, April 19 (Regina)
“8th Annual ANHTA Talent show – A Family friendly event World drumming, belly dancing, hip hop dance, guitar and keyboard musical segment, and a 20-minute documentary featuring ANHTA’s 8-month journey to showtime. After the show there will be a reception catered by Regina’s very own The Souix Chef . There
Cripping the Arts in Canada: A symposium exploring disability arts, access, aesthetics, and justice
“Cripping the Arts in Canada: A symposium exploring disability arts, access, aesthetics, and justice April 28-30th 2016 Ryerson University (99 Gerrard St E, 5th floor, room 560) Cripping the Arts is presented by Tangled Art + Disability ACCESS All venues are barrier-free. All events will include audio description and/or live
Jumblies & CAHEP Present Four Lands: An Interactive Art-Making Project, April 11-17 (Thunder Bay, ON)
“Join Jumblies Theatre (of Toronto), and Community Arts & Heritage Education Project (CAHEP) as we explore our community stories through miniature making, written word, visual art, dance, music, and more! Four Lands is an interactive art-making project creating and bringing to life miniature worlds to express differing perspectives on the
Article: 8 Things Everyone Needs to Know About Art and Disability (Canadian Art)
The following is an excerpt from Leah Sandals’ Canadian Art feature “8 Things Everyone Needs to Know About Art and Disability” in conversation with Eliza Chandler, Artistic Director of Tangled Art + Disability: “Though it often goes unnoticed by the wider artworld, the Deaf and Disability Arts movement has been gaining
Able Artists Program: Adapted Dance Workshops (H’art Centre, Kingston)
“H’art Centre will host an afternoon of adapted dance workshops on April 9th in THE BOX, 237 Wellington Street in Kingston. Beginning at noon, participants can learn integrated warm up techniques, take part in creativity exercises, and enjoy demonstrations led by Menka Nagrani, the founder and choreographer of Montreal’s Les
Aboriginal Musicians Travel Assistance Program, Deadline May 2 (Ontario)
“Toronto, March 4 2016 – The Ontario Arts Council (OAC) is partnering with NDN Talent Collective to run the Aboriginal Musicians Travel Assistance program. The program supports emerging and established Ontario-based Aboriginal musicians and songwriters/composers to attend performances and engagements that will have high impact on their career development. It