We stand with Black communities against white supremacy, police brutality, and systemic oppression. “We, the undersigned, join with the artists of Newfoundland and Labrador in challenging systems of oppression and systemic racism that endanger members of the Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) communities. We acknowledge Ktaqmkuk as the ancestral homelands of the Beothuk
Archive for June, 2020
In celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Week, Red Sky Performance and Temagami Community Foundation’s Virtual Arts Camp for Children (June 19th)
“Friday, June 19th, 2020 at 2pm EST (Eastern Time) In celebration of NATIONAL INDIGENOUS PEOPLES WEEK, Red Sky Performance and Temagami Community Foundation‘s Virtual Arts Camp brings a thrilling virtual performance of our award-winning Mistatim to every province and territory in Canada. Ideal for children from 6 – 12 years, parents, teachers, presenters, and all audiences.
Art Happening Bridgewater’s June Online Open Mic (via video conference) music, poetry, dance, juggling, storytelling, etc. (NS)
“In the age of physical distancing, Art Happening Bridgewater will once again help keep us socially connected by offering June’s Open Mic, as a video conference via the Zoom platform. We’d ask both performers and audience to register in advance and we will then send you the zoom invite at
COMMUNITY+Connects: Online (Scarborough Arts)
Scarborough Arts Presents: COMMUNITY+Connects: Online “Community is what you make it.” “As a community we are currently experiencing physical distancing, and community is also what you make it. Community exists in the people and environment you have around you, always, and there are many ways to access community and to support one another
OLI Summer Challenge for Indigenous Youth: a virtual summer program
“The OLI Summer Challenge is a free 10-week virtual summer program that is open to Indigenous youth across Canada. The program offers weekly classes from topics ranging from photography, to technical design to culinary arts and more! The OLI Summer Challenge is designed so that it can be taken at
Webinar: Digital Adaptation Initiatives for Artists and Organizations
“June 10, 10AM EST Register here! Canada Council for the Arts and the City of Toronto host a webinar on digital adaptation initiatives including the Digital Strategy Fund. Join us for an interactive session with Canada Council for the Arts and City of Toronto staff on their digital adaptation initiatives
Call for Artist Proposals – outdoor, virtual, pre-recorded, and more: Yukon Riverside Arts Festival (KIAC)
“Although the 20th annual Yukon Riverside Arts Festival will not be a conventional gathering, we wish to celebrate Dawson City’s creative spirit by supporting the creation and presentation of new work in manners deemed safe by public health professionals. The Klondike Institute of Art & Culture is seeking proposals for the presentation
Sharing An Open Letter from SKETCH: ensuring that we stay accountable to our Black youth artists, staff and the Black community at large
“You really want that utopian ideal of what our world could be? You want to be proudly and ACTIVELY anti-racist, more than fearing being called a racist? I want that for you too. If so, then do the work, educate yourself and others stand by us loudly, consistently, FOREVER.” –
DAWN : L’Art et le handicap / Art & Disability – Panel & Performances
“Du 31 mai au 6 juin, c’est la Semaine Nationale de l’accessibilité (SNA). C’est une semaine dédiée aux Canadiens et Canadiennes pour promouvoir l’inclusion et l’accessibilité dans nos communautés et lieux de travail, pour célébrer notre progrès, et pour être inspirées pour détruire les barrières d’accessibilité. Nous avons besoin de
First Up with RBCxMusic / À l’affiche avec RBC
“To support the Canadian music community during these challenging times, RBC is excited to introduce First Up with RBCxMusic, a series of 30-minute, recorded performances submitted from selected emerging artists across Canada. Each individual performance will be a part of a cross-country initiative that includes emerging Canadian musicians and recording artists.