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
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Call for Submissions by Sept 2nd!: Youth Arts Pitch Contest (ArtReach, ON)
“APPLY BY SEPT 2nd to win $5000 to support your community youth arts project, start your arts-based business or take your career to the next level! Call for Submissions ArtReach and City of Toronto Arts & Culture invite you to participate in our 2016 Pitch Contest. If you are a young artist or a
Parcours, Chacun Son Temps: un Regard sur les Causes Systémiques Liées à la Judiciarisation
Parcous, Chacun son Temps est le dernier projet en date du collectif Porte-Voix des Productions Funambules Médias. Il s’agit d’un recueil littéraire abordant les récits de vie d’adolescents hébergés en garde fermée au centre jeunesse de Montréal – Site Cité des Prairies. Le Collectif Porte-Voix, qui existe depuis 2012, a
Show Us A Shiny Thing: Celebration in Broadacres Park (MABELLEarts, ON)
“On September 10th, join MABELLEarts in Broadacres Park, starting on the grounds of Applewood Shaver House, for a performative and visual exploration of the park with residents of Mabelle and The West Mall and newcomers from The Arab Community Centre of Toronto. Show Us A Shiny Thing incorporates music and
Call to Artists: Roots & Routes (Ontario)
“Call to Artists: Roots & Routes Deadline: September 12th, 2016 at 10:00AM (EST) Ontario Culture Days invites established artists to submit proposals for new artworks in any discipline to be featured in a 2017 project, Roots & Routes, which will take place at Toronto’s Union Station and in municipalities across Ontario from Sep 29 to Oct 1, 2017.
New community arts programs for seniors: Young at H’art (H’art Centre, Kingston)
“H’art has a new option for your parents and grandparents! We are preparing to launch a new art program for adults over 65 this September. We call it Young at H’art! We would love for your friends or family members to be involved. Young at H’art is a free opportunity for older
Honouring Our Stories: A digital storytelling & arts-based project for survivors of sexual violence (Thunder Bay, ON)
“The Northwestern Ontario Women’s Centre invites cis women, trans women, trans feminine, non-binary and two spirit people who have experienced sexual violence (e.g. sexual assault, rape, sexual abuse, sexual harassment, exploitation etc.) and allies to learn about the project through supportive creative workshop sessions. Be part of a collaborative experience
Fluidity on Film for LGBTQQ2SIA youth – Apply by Aug 28! (SKETCH, ON)
“SKETCH is offering a 10-week intensive video program this fall for LGBTTQQ2SIA youth, 16-29, to explore the fluidity of sexuality, gender and identity through moving images. Learn how to conceptualize, script, direct, film and edit videos in a collaborative and inclusive team dynamic. This program is facilitated by Naty Tremblay &
Wapikoni Mobile: What a Stop-Over Looks Like (Kitigan Zibi, Québec)
In June, Seanna Connell and myself got the great privilege to be invited to one of the Wapikoni stop-overs, in the Kitigan Zibi reserve in Quebec. After a week in Montreal visiting a series of community partners in the city, this was a wonderful way to end our trip. Discovering
Art in the Park: Artists Liven Up Harrison Properties in Scarborough (Scarborough Arts, ON)
ARTISTS LIVEN UP HARRISON PROPERTIES IN SCARBOROUGH WITH ACTIVITIES IN VISUAL ART, MUSIC, DANCE & LITERARY ARTS “On Saturday, August 27, 2016, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Scarborough Arts livens up the historic Harrison Properties—a park overlooking the beautiful Scarborough Bluffs—with Art in the Park: Harrison Properties. This multi-arts