photo by Sonya Reynolds, SKETCH We asked Kerry Boileau, facilitator of SKETCH’s Acting Out program, to share some reflections and tips for creating space that engages and empowers youth. Here’s an expert from “Engaging & Empowering Youth”: 1: PAY YOUTH FOR THEIR EXPERTISE! If we are doing planning and decision
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Happy new year! Happy January! / Bonne année ! Joyeux janvier !
Happy new year! happy January! We’re back in the office and back at posting, learning about new things in the community-engaged arts and arts for social change field across Canada, and pulling together information and resources that we find, or are passed on to us, to share with you. Work
Season’s Greetings from ArtBridges! / ToileDesArts vous souhaite de joyeuses Fêtes !
Season’s Greetings from ArtBridges/ToileDesArts! To all our friends and community partners, we wish you a creative and joyful time over the holidays! All the best for a happy and healthy new year! ArtBridges/ToileDesArts vous souhaite de joyeuses Fêtes! À tous nos amis et à tous nos partenaires, nous souhaitons un temps
Call for Applications: The Wave Runners Digital Media Program (Scarborough, ON)
“The Wave Runners Program is taking applications for their inaugural digital media and entrepreneurship program! The program is a 16-week initiative from January to April that aims to provide youth of ages 14-25 with resources, mentorship, and entrepreneurial skills to consistently and sustainably create digital media art (film, photo, music,
Call for Expressions of Interest: BC Artscape space in DTES Vancouver
Need Space for Creativity? “BC Artscape is currently seeking expressions of interest from individual artists, arts groups, and not-for-profit arts, cultural and community organizations who see themselves as potential Tenants or Program Providers for 268 Keefer Street. We would like to understand your space needs, the scope of your operations and programming, and the ways in which you anticipate
Profil à découvrir : Centre Résidentiel et Communautaire Jacques-Cartier (Québec)
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
Call for Artists: Community Arts Workshops (East End Arts, Toronto)
“Do you facilitate community arts workshops – or have a great idea for one? In 2017, East End Arts will be offering a series of free community workshops in a range of arts disciplines and to a variety of groups. We will also be hosting skill-exchange workshops at which facilitators
Introduction to Mural Art (Mural Routes & SKETCH)
“Interested in public art? Looking for a fun, free program to fill dark winter weeknights? Young people between 16 and 29 can now register for Introduction to Mural Art, offered by Mural Routes in partnership with SKETCH. Learn basic art, design, and mural-making skills and gain the confidence to take
Newcomer and Refugee Arts Engagement Programs (Toronto Arts Council)
New Programs Launched to Serve Toronto’s Newcomers and Refugees “Toronto Arts Council (TAC) is pleased to announce the creation of two new funding programs that will increase arts access opportunities for Toronto’s newcomers and refugees. Following consultation sessions with members of Toronto’s arts and settlement sectors, including newcomer and refugee
Profile Highlight: Dramatic Changes Artist Society (Halifax)
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