“The Indigenous arts and culture community recognizes the extraordinary and devastating impact that COVID-19 is having on our sector. Our thoughts go out to you and your loved ones, as the health and livelihood of so many people around the world are directly affected by this pandemic. The Canada Council for
Archive for July, 2020
Call for Submissions: Canadian Art in Isolation
“The Canadian Art in Isolation project connects artists with isolated seniors in publicly-funded long-term-care homes to provide artwork for display in common and private rooms. These seniors have felt increased levels of isolation from families and friends and the project was born out of a desire to mitigate these negative
The Gathering: Online – Anti-Black Racism in the Arts session (Cultural Pluralism in the Arts Movement Ontario, July 16)
The Gathering: Online Anti-Black Racism in the ArtsJuly 16, 2020 | 1-4pm via Zoom “As a follow-up the panel on Navigating Precairty and ongoing inequities in arts funding for Indigenous, racialized, the deaf and disabled and other marginalized artists and arts organizations, and in this time of seeing the impacts
Livestream Series: On Mental Health & Creativity
“An interview series investigating the intersections of mental health and creativity through the lens of artists. Hosted by Twentytwenty Arts’ founder, Megan Kee. Combining the creative process and psychotherapy, art therapy facilitates self-exploration and understanding. Whether artists utilize their artistic practice as a form of therapy or use it to
Call for Submissions: Mount Pleasant Community Arts Screen (MPCAS, Vancouver)
“We accept submissions on an ongoing basis.To be considered for the Fall/ Winter 2020 program, submissions must be received by July 31st, 2020 at 4pm.Submissions received after this date will be considered at a later time Background:The MPCAS is a 7×4 metre outdoor community and media arts LED screen, located
Pandemic Roommates – Online Interactive Theatre for Critical Dialogue, July 9th (Mixed Company Theatre)
“We are living through this pandemic together or are we? Physical distancing is for outside the home, but inside? With roommates? Sharing living spaces?… Pandemic Roommates is an interactive online theatre presentation that takes a glimpse into the lives of roommates in a Toronto house. With Remi being immuno-compromised, Carmen
Profil à découvrir : La poésie partout
À mesure que notre répertoire de l’art communautaire prend de l’ampleur, nous réalisons qu’il devient un peu lourd de parcourir tous les profils… Nous avons donc pensé qu’en soulignant certains profils dans notre blogue, de temps à autre, nous vous permettrions de découvrir des projets que vous n’auriez pas encore vus. Merci de
BIPOC Writers Connect: Facilitating Mentorship, Creating Community
“Last year, The Writers’ Union of Canada and the League of Canadian Poets invited selected Black, Indigenous, and racialized emerging writers from the Greater Toronto Area to connect with industry professionals, funding officers, and established authors. Each attendee left feeling energized and inspired about their own writing practice. We are
Conversation Report: Community-Engaged Art in times of Physical Distancing (Arts Network Ottawa)
“On Thursday April 16, 2020 Arts Network Ottawa hosted an open forum conversation concerning the work of community-engaged artists in Ottawa amidst and in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This conversation was an intended first step in coordinating a network of support and collaboration among community-engaged artists and the organizations who support
Call for Black Artists – NExT: Black Futures Program (VIBE Arts, Toronto)
“Apply to join the second cohort of Black youth artists to take part VIBE Arts’ NExT program. Successful applicants will be mentored by some of the BEST Black Professionals and Creatives in Toronto. Together, the group will embark on a 10-month artistic journey, where they will receive one-on-one mentorship, attend
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