Photo collage by Kate Austin, ArtBridges Creative Partner; community arts programs, organizations and projects represented in profiles on this blog ArtBridges/ToileDesArts’ main activities: outreach, collaboration and communication: In 2010, we made hundreds of phone calls and e-mails to people across Canada who deliver arts projects, programs, organizations or resources in
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Photo Story: inside ArtHouse (Oakville, ON)
ArtHouse “provides a full range of cost-free after-school, summer camp and workshop experiences in music, drama, dance, visual art and ethnic cooking to young people aged 7-11 from all socio-economic backgrounds who may otherwise not be able to benefit from an arts education,” (Don Pangman, Founder and Artistic Director of
Event: Focus On Nature – Fundraiser Launch Party (Guelph)
“Want to help inspire kids to get outside and connect with nature through photography? Come on out to Focus on Nature’s Fundraiser Launch Party! Enjoy a slideshow of student photos, live music by Boom Echo, a silent auction, and delicious appetizers. Tuesday, May 31st, from 8 pm – 11 pm
Exhibition: AGIR – Art des femmes en prison / Art of Women in Prison (Montréal)
“La Société Elizabeth Fry du Québec et Engrenage Noir / LEVIER vous invitent À l’exposition AGIR / ART DES FEMMES EN PRISON qui se déroulera entre le 27 mai et le 16 juin 2011 à la Galerie Eastern Bloc, 7240, rue Clark (Montréal). Soirée d’ouverture publique : vendredi, 27 mai
Upcoming: Community Arts Dialogues/Symposiums (Vancouver)
ArtBridges/ToileDesArts subscribes to Community Arts Council of Vancouver’s e-newsletters. We’ve learned about three upcoming community arts dialogues/symposiums in Vancouver this year from CACV’s April 22nd e-newsletter, and we thought we’d get the word out! “Community Arts Dialogue June 18 10am-4pm partners: SFU Woodwards and Langara Summer School on Building Community
Event: Mixed Company Theatre’s 2nd Annual STARS Awards Gala (Toronto)
“Mixed Company Theatre is delighted to announce the performance line-up for the 2nd Annual STARS Awards Gala – recognizing contribution to positive social change. LaToya Rodney – motivational speaker, social worker, singer, rap artist, dancer, actress – plays the role of Master of Ceremonies, introducing honoured guests and ward recipients
Update: SKETCH Calendar (Toronto)
ArtBridges is posting the May and June program calendars for SKETCH (at their request) as they are in the middle of packing up their studio and arranging to move to a new studio site for next year (see yesterday’s post for information). We think that SKETCH is truly innovative for
Update: Important News from SKETCH (Toronto)
IMPORTANT NEWS UPDATE from SKETCH! “We’re excited to announce that SKETCH will move to Artscape’s Shaw Street Centre in 2012. Relocating to the west end of Toronto, SKETCH looks forward to repurposing an old school building into an innovative hub with other artists and arts organizations, devoted to supporting all
JAM Community Art Project: The Shingle Shelter Project (Sheet Harbour, NS)
photos from JAM Community Art blog The Shingle Shelter Project “The Shingle Shelter Project involved the community of Sheet Harbour and surrounding villages along the eastern shore of Nova Scotia. The idea evolved out of a desire to showcase artistic talent, and to share something personal about themselves with the
eNewsletter: Klondike Institute of Art & Culture-KIAC (Dawson)
ArtBridges has been subscribing to the Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC) e-newsletter for a while. We think it’s a great resource that provides communication about all sorts of arts and community arts activities, events, workshops, festivals and opportunities etc. happening in Dawson and the surrounding area. We are