Arts Lab “brings together the youth arts and culture sector to explore what works, what doesn’t, who’s doing what and how can we do better together!?” “RSVP for the upcoming Arts Lab Report, a working meeting to report on 2012 Arts Lab findings and take next steps forward to enhance the youth arts sector. Join us on Wednesday,
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Inspiration and Trepidation: Starting a Community Arts Organization “Where It Started” (Algoma, ON)
“Robin Sutherland is an emerging arts manager and community artist who has recently moved from Toronto to her home community of Algoma, Northern Ontario, to establish Thinking Rock Community Arts, a new organization that will seek to engage and build community along the North Shore of Lake Huron. This blog
The Bridging Festival Seeks Community Advisors, Artists (Scarborough, ON)
“Inaugurated in 2010, The Bridging Festival is a community arts and culture festival which aims to bring communities together in this culturally vibrant neighbourhood while celebrating local leadership, creativity and diversity.” “The Bridging Festival Seeks Community Advisors, Artists Arts Festival to feature local culture and cuisine in Scarborough August 15,
Launch: GET Schooled “A creative community of grassroots knowledge” (May 1, Toronto)
“We are excited to unveil the new GET Schooled initiative at the launch event for National Youth Arts Week! Date: May 1, 2013 Time: 6pm – 10pm Location: Art Gallery of Ontario (317 Dundas Street West) Join us for a sneak preview of GET Schooled activities, as well as a photobooth, henna art, and free resources!GET
National Youth Arts Week Youth Dialogue & Launch Party (Toronto)
“Join over 100 youth from the GTA, Calgary, Vancouver and Halifax to kick-off National Youth Arts Week at the AGO, May 1st at 6:00 pm! Special guest speakers include Canada’s former Governor General Michaëlle Jean & Jean-Daniel Lafond, Co-Founders & Co-Chairs of the Michaëlle Jean Foundation! The evening will feature a
Friday Morning Coffee: Presenting ArtBridges/ToileDesArts New Logo!
We are pleased to present ArtBridges/ToileDesArts’ new logo! Just over a year ago, we held a bilingual Canada-wide logo contest on our blog, twitter and facebook page and asked for submissions of creative ideas from community partners, friends and blog readers. We are happy to announce that the winner of
Labyrinth Builds Community at Common Roots Urban Farm in Halifax, NS
Adrian in Halifax, NS, submitted this story in response to our post ‘Friday Morning Coffee: Inviting Stories About Community Arts.’ Read how he started building a labyrinth out of found materials and ended up creating much more! If you have a personal story about community arts that you’d like to
Grant Writing 101 & Creative Facilitation: ArtReach Workshops (May, Toronto)
Creative Facilitation Workshop: Express Yourself – “This introductory workshop provides a framework for using arts-based practices to strengthen your effectiveness as a facilitator.” (May 3) Grant Writing 101 Workshop – “This interactive session will explore the basics of preparing a grant application.” (May 8)
Updated Information: Kick-off National Youth Arts Week at the AGO (May 1)
“Join over 100 youth from the GTA, Calgary, Vancouver and Halifax to kick-off National Youth Arts Week at the AGO, May 1st at 6:00 pm! Special guest speakers include Canada’s former Governor General Michaëlle Jean & Jean-Daniel Lafond, Co-Founders & Co-Chairs of the Michaëlle Jean Foundation! The evening will feature a
SKETCH Community Arts Youth Training Program is “currently accepting applications” (Toronto)
“The SKETCH Community Arts Youth Training Program is a one year intensive training, arts education internship, artist residency, and art business incubator. This is a paid employment opportunity for young artists living homeless, street-involved or on the margins, who are looking to take their community arts practice & career to