Free Youth Workshop Exploring Self Care and Community Care Wednesday Feb. 27, 2013 (6-9pm) “Join ArtReach in a conversation about community care, self-care and burnout in community-based work and our work with young people. Through panel discussions and arts-based activities, we will identify different ways oppression and stress impacts individuals
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World Community Arts Day ! (Feb 17, International)
Don’t forget! This Sunday is World Community Arts Day! So get out there and celebrate with others by painting, dancing, drawing, singing–whatever makes you smile! Find out more about this event and to learn about what other organizations are doing to celebrate World Community Arts Day! For example, did you
Friday Morning Coffee: ArtBridges in the Classroom
“Don’t ever call yourself an expert—the minute you do, you’re done. You’ve always got to be learning, growing and be open to new knowledge in the field.” My friend, Shawn, said this to me a year ago about my work with ArtBridges/ToileDesArts. It really sank in—and he’s right. At ArtBridges,
Public Art Potluck: STEPS Initiative (Feb 28, Toronto)
“Eat, Meet and Slide!” Come share food and ideas with other public artists! “This event is hosted by the STEPS Initiative – we use art to connect people to public spaces! Please send us up to 3 images of your work that you can informally speak to and bring something edible to share,
Festival: LunarFest (Feb 15-17, Vancouver)
“CIBC LunarFest showcases multi-disciplinary artistic expressions; in addition to visual installation, programs in 2013 include Lunar New Year performances, workshops, traditional New Year’s games and culinary treats. This free festival runs from Friday, February 15 to Sunday, February 17 2013 in Vancouver. CIBC LunarFest is produced by Asian-Canadian Special Events Association. For
Sketch: February Program Schedule (Toronto)
Check out Sketch’s February Programming Schedule above! -post with permission from Sonya Reynolds, Program Administrator, SKETCH Working Arts For more information on SKETCH, read our profile on SKETCH. Please see ArtBridges’ Google map for contact information.
ArtBridges / ToileDesArts: A Visual Celebration
A huge thank you to the community arts initiatives across Canada that contributed to ArtBridges / ToileDesArts in 2012! Above photo collage created by Cora-Rae Silk, ArtBridges / ToileDesArts.
Friday Morning Coffee: Celebrating the Year of the Snake
In different cultural centres across Canada, people are learning the steps to lion dancing, decorating paper lanterns, and perfecting ink calligraphy. This weekend, Lunar New Year is not only a time to spend with your loved ones and feast—it is also a time to get creative! For the past few
Event: CAHEP’s Festival Showcase of Arts & Heritage Education, Feb.14 – Mar. 1 (Thunder Bay, ON)
For the most up-to-date schedule and more information, please visit www.cahep.ca/events. – Posted with permission from Alana Forslund, CAHEP Read ArtBridges’ profile of CAHEP (Community Arts & Heritage Education Project) here. Visit ArtBridges’ Google map for contact info.
Job Opportunity: Art Bikers program (4Cs Foundation, Halifax)
“The 4Cs Foundation announces the job call for the Art Bikers Program 2013. Riding bicycles and pulling trailers packed with art-making materials and supplies, the Art Bikers travel throughout the HRM engaging children, youth, and neighbourhood residents in free, fun public art activities throughout the summer. You must be highly creative and