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Archive for May, 2016
Evènements culturels gratuits à l’Alliance Française de Toronto – Free Cultural Events at the Toronto Alliance Française
Toutes les semaines, l’Alliance Française de Toronto propose une programmation d’évènements gratuits pour promouvoir la culture francophone. Voici une sélection pour les semaines à venir. *************************** Every week, the Toronto Alliance Française offers a series of free cultural events promoting francophone culture. Here is a selection for the coming weeks.
{Re}conciliation: Funding program promotes artistic collaborations between Indigenous & non-Indigenous artists
“A groundbreaking initiative which aims to promote artistic collaborations that look to the past & future for new dialogues between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal peoples in Canada. The Canada Council administers the {Re}conciliation initiative, which was developed by Canada Council, the J.W. McConnell Family Foundation and The Circle on Philanthropy and
GeriActors Summer School (Edmonton)
Introduction to storytelling, acting, and improv “GeriActors is thrilled to announce their first summer session – GeriActors Summer School – from June 16 – July 14. This program is perfect for anyone wanting to learn more about our performance/acting company, the GeriActors & Friends. The GeriActors have been turning stories
VIBE Arts Fest (June 8-11, Toronto)
“What’s Your Vibe? A Celebration for Creatives The festival is free and open to all! Showcasing VIBE Arts programs & celebrating Toronto’s next generation of artists! ! ! VIBE Arts Fest brings VIBE Arts’ program participants and artists from all over Toronto together to share creative energy, artistic skill, and
Call for Youth Applicants to the SKETCH Community Arts Program (Toronto)
“Who Should Apply? Youth living on the margins and impacted by poverty with a demonstrated passion for community arts and working in any of the following mediums: visual arts, textiles, movement, music, media arts, enviro arts, performance What you get from this program and employment position? Trainings relevant to building
Courage Lab: Right Relations with Elders Through Word, Art & Song, May 30 (Toronto)
“COURAGE LAB: ARTS & EQUITY SERIES Presented by SKETCH & Neighbourhood Arts Network RIGHT RELATIONS WITH ELDERS’ THROUGH WORD, ART & SONG MONDAY, MAY 30, 2016 | 5:30-9:00PM LOCATION : SKETCH : 180 SHAW ST – LOWER LEVEL Join diverse artists, educators, organizers and activists to courageously investigate, share and
Very Special Arts / Art / Education / Employment Disabilities Conference (Creative Spirit Art Centre, Toronto)
Conference on Special Artists: Art, Education, Employment and Disabilities “The conference is June 2 , 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at Metro Hall room 310, funded by the Ontario Arts Council. Target: employment for persons with long-term disabilities in the cultural industry. Special Artists: Art, Education, Employment and Disability is
Creative Connect Conference (May 27, Nia Centre for the Arts, Toronto)
“Nia Centre for the Arts is hosting a conference on Friday, May 27th from 10AM – 5PM at Ryerson University. Creative Connect Conference (CCC) is an opportunity for young artists and creatives 16-29 who are dissatisfied with current options for finding meaningful employment to connect with local entrepreneurs, industry professionals
Profile Highlight: The Rap Camp (Stratford)
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