“In response to the ongoing mandated self-isolation, Arts Etobicoke is adapting as quickly as possible to continue to offer high-quality arts experiences for the people of Etobicoke. Arts In Isolation is our new initiative to deliver free online art classes and cultural experiences that you can enjoy from the comfort of your
Archive for March, 2020
TOArtist COVID Response Fund (Toronto Arts Council & Toronto Arts Foundation)
“Toronto benefits socially, culturally, and economically from the collective output of its artists. Yet, many artists are particularly vulnerable to the impacts of COVID-19. As self-employed professionals outside the reach of many government income support programs, artists have specific needs. To assist Toronto artists in dealing with the impacts of
Stay Home Music Activities
Louise Campbell, in Montreal, shares with us a curated list “of links to music activities that are adaptable for 2-5 people in our Stay Home new normal.” Follow the links below for the lists!: Stay Home Music Activities At a time when we’re all being asked to Stay Home, I’m
Community Engagement in the Arts – Couch Conference Edition (Rotary Arts Centre, Corner Brook)
“Join artists/community leaders Jane Walker (Union House Arts), Sally Wolchyn-Raab (Eyelevel Gallery), and Melissa Tremblett (Visual Artist) for a Community Engagement in the Arts event hosted via the online platform: BlueJeans. The event will take place on (Day 1) Thursday March 26th from 1:30 – 3:30pm and (Day 2) Friday
Together Apart: free online film program in response to COVID-19 (Reel Youth)
What is Together Apart? “We may be in self-isolation, but we are in this together. The Covid-19 pandemic is distancing us, so Reel Youth brings you a fun & creative way to get together and make films. Community will never be cancelled. Connections will continue to grow! Lets discover how
Call to Independent INDIGENOUS Curators and Arts Creatives (Aboriginal Curatorial Collective) : Curating Care project honorariums
“In response to gallery and museum closures and program suspensions due to COVID-19 across the world, the Aboriginal Curatorial Collective / Collectif des commissaires autochtones is inviting Independent INDIGENOUS Curators and Arts Creatives to join our Curating Care project in order to receive a small honorarium. As we near the end of
GeriActors Theatre during COVID-19
GeriActors Theatre shares with us how they’re handling changes to their day-to-day operations and finding ways to continue their work: “GeriActors Theatre in Edmonton, Alberta has postponed all rehearsals, workshops, and performances until further notice. Last Thursday (March 12) our performance company, the GeriActors & Friends had their last in-person rehearsal
Staying Connected during the Pandemic – Roundtable Discussions (Canadian Network for Arts and Learning)
“As we watch the entire world closing down, we can have no doubt that we are living through a time of extraordinary challenge. No one is more adversely affected by the necessary social distancing measures than practitioners and learners in the arts and learning sector. Many professionals find themselves unable
Call to Indigenous artists, authors, and media makers: Create to Learn at Home (imagineNATIVE & TakingITGlobal)
“Create to Learn at Home: Indigenous Content Providers are invited to share their digital skills! TakingITGlobal’s Create to Learn program is launching an at-home training initiative in partnership with imagineNATIVE to support students unable to attend school because of closures for COVID-19 social distancing. We are looking for Indigenous artists,
The Social Distancing Festival
We hope this has strengthened your sense of community. You are not alone! Creators unite! “The Social Distancing Festival is an online artist’s community made to celebrate and showcase the work of the many artists around the world who have been affected by the need for social distancing that has
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