“grunt gallery and the Native Education College (NEC) have partnered together to create two new large-scale, full colour murals in celebration of the NEC’s 30th anniversary at their location in Mount Pleasant. Mural #1 – Where the People Are Welcome, led by artist Marissa Nahanee (Squamish & Nisga’a) with Jerry Whitehead (Cree), will be painted on
Archive for July, 2016
CultureShock Community Arts Festival (Aug 12-13, Toronto)
“CultureShock Community Arts Festival (cultureshockfest.ca) is a FREE all-ages multi-day festival presented by UrbanArts held in Little Avenue Memorial Park. The 11th annual festival will launch with a Kick-Off event on Thursday August 11th (7 pm) at 19 John Street (Weston Rd. & Lawrence Ave.) with an intimate musical and spoken word performance, as well as an
VIDEO: Breaking the Ties that Bind Us | Lora Northway | TEDxThunderBay
“Lora speaks of helping youth discover pride and self worth, and points out art can break the ties that bind us, not only with our own growth, but in acceptance of others. She makes the case, art is the teacher, and we are the students, if we can stop and
Call for GTA-based Artists: Apply to be a PATCH Project Artist!
“LOOKING FOR A BIGGER CANVAS? Millions of feet of construction hoarding (the plywood fence that line construction sites) line our city’s streets. This could be your next canvas! Take advantage of this unique opportunity to exhibit existing or newly commissioned artwork. Apply to be a PATCH artist today! DEADLINE: AUGUST
Writing Winning Proposals: How to Get Grants to Support Your Art! (Calgary)
“Saturday, August 13, 2016 @ 11AM – 12:30PM CommunityWise Resource Centre (Common Room) – 223 12 Ave SW Optional 1-on-1 meetings with mentors (20 min. blocks, to be booked on arrival) @ 2 – 4PM $10 – includes mentor meeting Register online EAR is partnering with Visual Arts Alberta –
Ongoing Open Call for Proposals: Community artist series (Art City, Winnipeg)
“Ongoing Open Call for Proposals: Community artist series Art City is hiring artists who live in Winnipeg to instruct art workshops in our main studio, for the 2016 Community Artist Series. Download the guidelines and application form, here. You can drop off your application in person, 616 Broadway, during office hours or email
Les cinémas autochtones: affirmation culturelle et réconciliation (Montréal)
“Le Wapikoni mobile vous invite à une conférence internationale intitulée Les cinémas autochtones: affirmation culturelle et réconciliation, qui réunira les pionniers et la relève du cinéma et de l’audiovisuel autochtone. Venez échanger avec plusieurs panelistes en provenance de pays tels que le Chili, le Panama, la Bolivie, le Pérou, le Canada
Art Works: Changing the Conversation About Dementia
“Art invites us to live in the moment, and to connect meaningfully with those around us. This art exhibit aims to shift the conversation about dementia, focusing on relationships, a positive sense of self, and enjoyment of life. The exhibit showcases works of art created by people with dementia, care
Register Your Culture Days Activity now!
The Summer Registration Promo Blitz is On! Register before July 31 and you could win a free online ad “Register and publish your Culture Days activity by July 31 at midnight EDT, and your community could win* a geo-targeted online ad campaign to promote all the Culture Days activities in your area!
DAREarts Attawapiskat: Walking for Peace
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7fDbOVr3C4 “On National Aboriginal Day, a group of youths from Vezina High School in Attawapiskat First Nation reclaimed their voice by releasing an original music video. Called Walking for Peace, the work addresses, in clear yet powerful language, the youths’ frustration with the ongoing suicide crisis in their community. While
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