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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Profile Highlight: Made in BC – Dance on Tour
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
Toolbox Initiative: program designed to encourage and build healthy relationships between girls, gender nonconforming youth, and boys and to challenge gender stereotypes (Toronto)
About the Toolbox Initiative “Toolbox is a program designed to encourage and build healthy relationships between girls, gender nonconforming youth, and boys and to challenge gender stereotypes. Our aim is to support the development of self sufficiency and confidence: experiences that we, as members of Toolbox, had when we first
Talking Treaties Spectacle & Under the Concrete (Touching Ground Festival)
“Talking Treaties is a participatory multi-arts project, with the goal of artfully sharing local Indigenous knowledge and awareness. Talking Treaties engaged over 300 participants in its research and development, generating symbols, poetry, and expressive maps, which have influenced and are now featured as content in the production. This project strives
GeriActors 2nd Annual Summer School (Edmonton)
“GeriActors 2nd Annual Summer School starts June 29 Introduction to storytelling, acting and improv Perfect for anyone wanting to learn more about our acting company, the GeriActors & Friends, or wanting to try something brand new. GeriActors has been turning stories into plays for the last sixteen years. Join us this summer and learn
Profile Highlight: NISA/Northern Initiative for Social Action (Sudbury)
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
Resilient Hearts Project: Explore the 7 Grandfather Teachings through zine & mobile creation (Thunder Bay, ON)
“Join artist Betty Carpick at the Evergreen A United Neighbourhood house (139 Heron Street) from 4-6pm this Thursday for a free workshop for youth! Betty will be exploring the seven grandfather teachings through zine and mobile creation! Part of CAHEP’s Resilient Hearts Project, funded through Ontario Arts Council’s Creative Engagement
Highlights of ArtBridges’ Site Visits in Montreal! 1/3
Last June, ArtBridges/ToiledesArts’s Project Director, Seanna Connell and Francophone Community Arts Coordinator, Catherine Lamaison, spent a week in Montréal to visit and meet 19 community partners and learn about the work that they do on the ground. While most of the ArtBridges/ToiledesArts’ team’s work is done online or over the
Call for Applications: Platform A (Toronto)
“Platform A is a strategic initiative of the Toronto Arts Council in collaboration with Art Starts, Jumblies Theatre, SKETCH/CUE, and VIBE Arts. Each organization is offering grants of up to $1000 each to support art projects. Platform A grants from Toronto Arts Council are for artists who: Reside in Toronto
Resilient: Indigenous Youth Community Building Project & Workshops, Oct. 12-26 (Toronto)
“Join us for our October workshops: Wednesday, October 12 5-7PM Wednesday, October 19 5-7PM Wednesday, October 26 5-7PM To learn more about the program or to register, please contact: rkennedy@nativechild.org Native Youth Resource Centre 655 Bloor St. West, Toronto” For more info, visit www.nativechild.org/youth/7th-generation-image-makers. Posted with permission from Reagan Kennedy