“Studio C is proud to announce the SPARK Disability Art Festival 2017, to be held in multiple venues across Calgary November 27 through December 8. The Call for Visual Art is now open. Continue reading for details on eligibility and how to submit. ELIGIBILITY: SPARK’s visual art exhibitions are open
Archive for September, 2017
Profile Highlight | Project Kids & Cameras (Toronto)
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
Resource Highlight | Choreographic Play: Investigating Dynamic Choreographic Engagement with all Bodies
Choreographic Play: Investigating Dynamic Choreographic Engagement with all Bodies York University | ON | 2016 Michelle Ann Silagy “Choreographic Play: Investigating Dynamic Choreographic Engagement with all Bodies is informed by the burgeoning trend to include multi-ability bodies in the practice of contemporary dance. An important aspect of this research addresses
FemFest 2017: Human Library: transformative theatre that presents significant social issues (Sarasvàti Productions, Winnipeg)
FemFest and the Winnipeg Public Library Team Up to Challenge Stereotypes “FemFest 2017: Coming of Age is excited to celebrate its 15th anniversary with unique initiatives that engage the public. For the first time the festival will offer The Human Library™ in partnership with The Winnipeg Public Library! The Human Library,
Culture Days 2017 (Sept 29 – Oct 1)
“Culture Days 2017 takes place September 29th through October 1st, and is poised to showcase thousands of opportunities for Canadians to express what culture means to them. Hundreds of rural and urban communities alike offer a diverse series of events for the public to experience rare-access, behind-the-scenes, and hands-on arts
The ART of Changing the World (ACW)
The ART of Changing the World (ACW) When: November 3-5, 2017 Where: Carleton University, Ottawa Early bird registration rates end September 15th! “We invite you to join us in Ottawa November 3-5, 2017 for a lively gathering of #artists, #researchers, #students and #activists from many sectors in Canada and abroad
Resource Highlight | Why the Caged Bird Sings: Radical Inclusivity, Sonic Survivance and the Collective Ownership of Freedom Songs + Tools
Why the Caged Bird Sings: Radical Inclusivity, Sonic Survivance and the Collective Ownership of Freedom Songs + Tools OCADU | ON | 2015 Cheryl L’Hirondelle “This thesis, by way of deep reflection and truthful recounting, pays homage to six different groups of predominately Indigenous incarcerated women and detained male youth,
Call: 2017 ArtReach Youth Arts Pitch Contest (Deadline Extended) Toronto
“The deadline to apply to the 2017 Youth Arts Pitch Contest has been extended to: Friday, September 8th, at 5:00pm ABOUT: The arts are a powerful and motivating way that youth are involved in their communities. Whether it’s in someone’s basement, or through a community program – young people are creating
Call for Instruments: Sistema Toronto Instrument Drive
“Do you have an unused violin, cello or percussion instrument in your basement or attic? Dust it off and donate it to Sistema Toronto! This year Sistema Toronto will provide free music classes to 50 new students, bringing our student population to 250 at-risk kids across the GTA. You can
The Rivers Speak Community Play (Sep. 6-16, Mississaugi First Nation Pow Wow Grounds)
“The Rivers Have Always Spoken. It Is Time For Us To Listen. A young French Canadian girl and Anishnaabe boy are growing up fast on the land and waters of Algoma in the 1940s. On the banks of the Penewabekong Ziibii, Thunderbird Woman is preparing to make an offering to
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