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
Archive for March, 2022
STORIES OF NOW: Workman Arts
Vignette – Workman Arts, Toronto, https://workmanarts.com “STORIES OF NOW” is part of a project ArtBridges is working on with Judith Marcuse Projects’ ASCN (Arts for Social Change Network) and ICASC. It is about gathering and sharing stories emanating from the field now and about what issues and areas of focus
Young, Gifted, and Black Program (Obsidian Theatre)
Program Description “Young Gifted, and Black is a paid, national training program to support Black artists in non-performance disciplines. This program will explore the Black aesthetic through skill-based masterclasses, individual mentorship, practical work placements, and ensemble creation. Young, Gifted and Black seeks to support and uplift artistic leaders. This is an
Art for Social Change NOW Gathering Archive
“Hosted by the International Centre of Art for Social Change (ICASC), this was the inaugural event of the Art for Social Change Network (ASCN), a new national network of community-engaged art for social change (ASC) artists and organizations. Right now, in every corner of Canada, community-engaged artists and organizations are nurturing
Research: COVID-19, Culture Days, and the Arts
“COVID-19 has affected the arts and culture sector across the country and had a huge impact on how we celebrated Culture Days both in 2020 and 2021. In order to understand this impact in greater depth, we used our annual survey campaign as an opportunity to ask Culture Days attendees,
Multicultural Initiatives Fund – Project Funding (SaskCulture)
“Amount Project funding up to a maximum of $10,000 with conditions. Please see the application guidelines for more information and examples of how eligible expenses are calculated. Purpose The MIF-Project grant provides funding to community-based organizations to support: ethno-cultural, multicultural, First Nations and Métis initiatives, projects and activities, with priority
Job Opportunity: Programming Manager (Jumblies, Toronto)
“Date Posted: March 2022Application Deadline: Until position is filled Salary: $50K – $60KRegion: TorontoTerm: Permanent full-timeAnticipated Start Date: This position will start full-time in September 2022 with a flexible paid orientation period in Spring/Summer 2022. Work Location: Full-time home base presence The Ground Floor (132 Fort York Blvd.), with occasional other work sites relevant to Jumblies
Call for Collaboration – Emergence Symposium: Art & Equity Leading Social Change
“Since its inception in 2011, Emergence has convened hundreds of artists and arts workers*, community leaders, and policy makers to exchange knowledge around the theme of Arts & Equity: Leading Social Change. This large-scale multi-day platform is built on issues that Neighbourhood Arts Network and our partners have explored through
Call for Submissions: aluCine Latin Film + Media Arts Festival
“22nd aluCine Latin Film + Media Arts Festival submissions are now OPEN. Submit your film by June 30th for a chance to have it screened at our 22nd annual festival! The 22nd edition of the aluCine Latin Film+ Media Arts Festival will take place in FALL 2022 in the bustling city
Call for Applications: JRG Emerging Artist Award
“Canada wide call for emerging artists with disabilities. ABOUT THE GRANTThis grant aims to sponsor artists with disabilities in preparing and presenting artwork across a variety of disciplines. The grant to be awarded will be between $3,000 and $3,500, which will be distributed to one successful applicant. ELIBIGILITYFor the JRG