“WELCOME TO #MNFSTO10: SEPTEMBER 9TH-18TH Ten years ago a group of artists, activists and creatives got together to talk about a big idea – a major festival, built by young people, to unite, inspire and empower our own communities through arts and culture. A festival that aimed to bring together
Archive for August, 2016
Art of the Danforth (Aug 20-28, Toronto)
“ Art of the Danforth is a reflexive and changing public art experiment that aims to transform, engage, uncover, and discover the possible roles and functions of an artist in a diverse and changing community. The neighbourhood art event is August 20-28. Art of the Danforth is a free neighbourhood
HOLD FAST Contemporary Arts Festival (St. John’s)
“HOLD FAST is a four-day celebration of contemporary art practice held in August in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. Now going into its 17th year, HOLD FAST is the province’s only festival dedicated to contemporary art. HOLD FAST regular events are free and open to all. Previously known as the
A Message from Sonya Young, ArtBridges’ Outreach Coordinator
Photo credit: Photo by Merlin, Eglinton Hill Centre photo class member Hi Everyone, I’m sorry to say I will be leaving ArtBridges (after over three years in the position) to attend to school full time at George Brown College. I will be studying Activation Coordination/Gerontology. My interest in this area
Workshop: The De-construction of Individual Myths (Mixed Company Theatre, Toronto)
“The De-construction of Individual Myths In the Workshop we will explore our habits, norms, traditions and passed experiences who have left traces in our unconcious and made us who we are today. What will be explored in the workshop ? Participants will learn to devise theatre; transforming their personal experiences into creative theatrical materials, build a
Vancouver Mural Festival: 35+ new murals, music & community events, Aug. 20 (Vancouver)
“July 6, 2016 (Vancouver, BC) – Create Vancouver Society is excited to announce Vancouver Mural Festival on Saturday August 20, 2016. In partnership with The City of Vancouver, Mount Pleasant Business Improvement Area and the Burrard Arts Foundation, the inaugural event is expecting close to 100,000 people to join in
What’s Your Beef? (Antyx Community Arts & Calgary Public Library)
“WHAT’S YOUR BEEF? Come Express the things that make you tick through an 8 week summer camp exploring video, photography & sound. Once you have had a chance to blow off some steam you will get the opportunity to showcase your digital creation for others to see. Join Antyx Community Arts & Calgary Public
StArt Youth Presenting Art Festival (Aug 9-13, Scarborough)
The 6th Annual StArt YPA Festival: August 9 – 13, 2016 StArt Youth Presenting Art looks at the connection between the Arts and community. We are creating an environment where residents from Scarborough’s diverse communities can come together, be engaged and celebrate the talents of Scarborough’s young emerging artists. The
Inauguration de la murale Qanuqtuurniq / Qanuqtuurniq Mural Dedication by Cape Dorset, NU Artists (Aug 9, Montréal)
“QANUQTUURNIQ: A Project by Embassy of Imagination and MU MURAL DEDICATION EVENT: AUGUST 9, 2016. 4-6PM! July 25 – August 11, 2016, Montreal, Quebec 2360 Rue Ontario East, Habitations Coupal Qanuqtuurniq is a public mural in Montreal by Cape Dorset, Nunavut youth artists. The mural engages viewers to appreciate
Youth Artists Call-Out! Transform a transport into street art, Aug.15-19 (NORDIK Institute, Sault Ste. Marie, ON)
“NORDIK Institute is providing a free youth artists workshop that will provide young adults (14+) an opportunity to create an outdoor mural for the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Center. The week-long workshop (Aug. 15-19) will provide skills exchange and entrepreneurial development through peer mentoring with the final result being a youth-driven