“Artists working with communities; communities working with artists providing arts access to all. Community Art is valued for its ability to bring people together in shared, collaborative, creative experiences to express the things that have meaning to us: where we’ve come from, where we’re going, our world, our fears, our
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Identify: A Celebration of Indigenous Arts & Culture – The Landless Band Project (Eastern Edge Gallery, St. John’s)
“The Landless Band Project, funded primarily through Canada Council for the Arts New Chapter Program and facilitated by Eastern Edge Gallery in St. John’s, has recently undergone a rebrand. The project will be now be referred as Identify: A Celebration of Indigenous Arts & Culture. This decision was the
Culture Days 2018 Webinar Series: Volunteer Management
“Running a big event such as Culture Days can require all hands on deck. Volunteers are the life force of any organisation, particularly during a large program. This webinar will feature organisers who are well-versed with the management and coordination of volunteers. Hear more about how to recruit, schedule and
Profile Highlight: Art Forms Youth Art Studio (Hamilton)
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
Workshop: Introduction to Mural Art (Mural Routes)
“Mural Routes is excited to partner with the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto for our next Introduction to Mural Art series of workshops. Introduction to Mural Art is a free visual art learning program for all skills levels. Professional artists lead a series of six sessions connecting basic art
Job Opportunity: Art Bikers Program 2018 (4Cs Foundation, Halifax)
“The Art Bikers Program is a mobile community arts program of the 4Cs Foundation that builds community by making art with children, families and residents in neighbourhoods throughout Halifax, NS. Open to all community members and delivered in participant’s neighbourhoods, Art Bikers fosters creativity between and connections with one another. Our team of community artists
Resource Highlight | Making the Case for Culture: Building Community Identity and Pride (Creative Cities Network of Canada)
Making the Case for Culture: Building Community Identity and Pride Creative Cities Network of Canada | Canada wide | 2005 Steven Dang, Elise Finnigan, Katie Warfield Key arguments and background info for demonstrating how culture can foster social cohesion and belonging, tourism, and collective memory. “The arts have been instrumental
Call for Volunteers: Luminato Festival
“Luminato wants YOU to volunteer with us for our amazing 2018 festival!” “Are you? Passionate about the arts Interested in building community Love interacting with the city Want to develop or share your skills Year after year, Luminato depends on our enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers to help transform Toronto each
Profile Highlight: ArtBeat Studio Inc. (Winnipeg)
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
Request for Proposals: 2018/19 Professional Guest Artist Series (Art City, Winnipeg)
“Art City invites local, national, and international professional artists to submit proposals to lead collaborative art workshops at our studio in 2018/19. Founded by artist Wanda Koop, Art City is a not-for-profit community art studio located in West Broadway, a culturally diverse and densely populated neighborhood in the heart of