“Building upon last year’s Yue Moon project, artists PUFF Paddy and Winnie Truong explored themes of cultural identity and community using new media, fabrication, and craft in the facilitation of virtual group workshops, resulting in the presentation of two unique, community co-created public artworks. To cap off the 2021 Lunar New Year Celebrations and another successful
Archive for March, 2021
A Matter of Choice by Judith Marcuse (Position Piece)
A Matter of Choice “By now, we all know we will not return to the old normal. There is growing agreement that our recovery must lead to greater inclusion, justice and sustainability – for a Canada where everyone matters. We have created a hierarchy of values in the arts. Many
Devenez membre de la ToileDesArts !
Comme vous le savez, ToileDesArts est une plateforme et un forum de réseautage pour toutes les personnes qui s’intéressent à l’art communautaire et à l’art pour le changement social, partout au Canada. Et cette année, à cause de la COVID-19, l’implication communautaire est plus importante que jamais et il faut
First Peoples’ Cultural Council Funding Opportunities
“FPCC Grant funding supports our communities to revitalize their Indigenous languages, arts and cultural heritage in B.C. Current funding opportunities are available here: https://fpcc.ca/grants/“ “The Community Arts Infrastructure program supports Indigenous arts organizations and unincorporated arts collectives to develop Indigenous workspaces and workshops in order to share artistic skills and
Call for Artists: Virtuosity of Blackness 3.0 (Art Starts, Toronto)
“We’re booking performers for the Virtuosity of Blackness 3.0. If you are a dancer, singer or spoken word artist between the ages of 16-35, we want to hear from you! Filming will take place on April 9th or 10th. The Virtuosity of Blackness (VoB) is a showcase featuring some of
Art for Social Change: Weaving Together Just Livelihoods (Halifax & online)
“What does it mean to make a good life? What does a just livelihood look like? How did we get here, and where are we going? Join FUTURES/forward artist Yasmine Hassen for a facilitated art-making workshop series to explore these questions through the practices of collaging, paper weaving, and storytelling. We
Digital Now: Grants for Digital Artistic Content / Présent numérique : subventions pour le contenu artistique numérique
“Digital Now is a one-time digital innovation initiative. The initiative offers grants to arts groups, collectives, and organizations to adapt existing works or create new ones to be shared virtually with audiences. Digital Now offers a springboard for the arts sector, during this period of health-related restrictions, to make a digital
Music Care Conference 2021 – The Power of Music: Innovations in Care (Mar 16-18, online)
“In 2021 we are looking at how innovations in care are helping to change our approach and increase success in delivering music care within our various healthcare environments. We come together with a common goal to enhance quality of life and improve the care experience through music! Day 1, March
SKETCH Spotlight Scholarships for Black Artists
“APPLY BY MARCH 7! SPOTLIGHT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR BLACK ARTISTSAre you a Black Arts Leader or Arts Producer who’s involved with SKETCH? Apply for a scholarship to receive mentorship, get your work highlighted on SKETCH’s platforms plus $2500!” For more information and application form: https://bit.ly/SpotlightScholarshipsApply Donate to Spotlight Black Artist Scholarships
Become a Member of ArtBridges!
ArtBridges is a hub and forum for connection for anyone interested in or active in community-engaged arts and arts for social change in Canada. And this year, because of COVID-19, more than ever, connection and community-engagement matters. In recent months, we have seen an explosion of arts activities that community-engaged