“New arts funding will increase access and remove barriers to funding for equity-deserving arts and cultural organizations to benefit more people in B.C.’s arts sector. On Sept. 21, 2022, the BC Arts Council (BCAC) will launch its Accelerate Program, a two-year pilot initiative offering multi-year, flexible funding up to $30,000
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The Mix Fall 2022 Workshops (H’art Centre, Kingston)
“The Mix Workshops A safe and accessible way for older adults with mobility or cognitive issues to engage in meaningful arts experiences. Mix with qualified professional artist instructors and people who share your interests . No experience is necessary. Friends and support people are welcome. Get ready to have fun
Workshop: Embodied Consent (Canadian Dance Assembly, online)
“This workshop is a practically focused, experiential dive into what it means to practice consent in the world of dance. Participants will be offered useful “maps” and visuals that bring clarity to commonly used but often vaguely defined terms such as boundaries, limits, and needs. The workshop will also provide
Restoration of Relationship: ‘Gä•sweñta’: Two Row Wampum’ Beading Circle (STEPS, Toronto)
“Part of From Weeds We Grow, this interdisciplinary arts workshop explores the ‘Two Row Wampum’ living treaty and our connections to the environment through the beaded artworks. Led by Artist Lindsey Lickers, Mushkiiki Nibi Kwe (Medicine Water Woman), this arts workshop in Rowntree Mills Park, near the Humber River is a reflective
Call for Proposals: Transformations: A Cross Generational Commissioning Project
“The Liaison of Independent Filmmakers of Toronto’s (LIFT) recently celebrated its 40th anniversary as an artist-run organization. The city has changed significantly over those four decades. This milestone presents the opportunity to create an intergenerational dialogue between artists. We are excited to announce “Transformations: A Cross Generational Commissioning Project,” a
Digital Mentor in Residence (Toronto Arts Foundation & North York Arts)
“Many artists have been forced to cancel and postpone event based presentations, exhibitions, and other activities essential to their professional practices as a result of COVID-19. Many have had to pivot or shift their approach as a result. In partnership with North York Arts, we’ve launched a digital Mentor in Residence program to support
Call for Submissions: Long Form Mentorship (Diaspora Dialogues)
“Diaspora Dialogues invites submissions from emerging writers who currently have a full or near-full draft of a manuscript. We accept novels, short story collections, creative non-fiction/memoir, works intended for young adults and poetry. Complete or near complete means that the writer has up to 85,000 words or 300 double-spaced pages
Call for Submissions: 22/23 Obsidian Playwrights Unit
“The 22/23 Obsidian Playwrights Unit is a national intensive play development program that will support 2 to 3 Black playwrights through virtual group sessions and individual mentorship. Facilitated by actor and playwright, Lisa Codrington, the unit will discuss and develop their plays culminating in a performance where each playwright has the chance
Opportunity: Outside Looking In Choreographer
“Outside Looking In is looking for multiple professional dance choreographers to add to our roster for the upcoming 2022-2023 season. They are required to travel to Indigenous communities across Canada and choreograph high-energy dance routines for Indigenous youth from Grades 7-12. As an OLI Choreographer, you will be part of
Position: Children’s & Youth’s Arts Program Coordinator (ArtHeart Community Art Centre, Toronto)
Job Description and Responsibilities: Develop the year-round summer and after-school arts program curriculum for the terrace / studio / virtual workshops, plan art supplies needed, coordinate and facilitate art activities along with staff, volunteers, and student placements, using a variety of artistic methods and materials Facilitate the arts program, leading