High-Quality Arts Program Kicks Off 3rd Year of Art, Culture, and Diversity in Scarborough Schools Kaleidoscope Program “Scarborough contains some of the most diverse neighbourhoods in Canada, yet the provision of high-quality cultural arts programs in schools is limited, particularly for newcomers, youth, and culturally diverse communities. Kaleidoscope, a collaborative
News & Announcements
“Giving Voice to the Arts and Culture of the Northwest Territories” – Article (Canada Council for the Arts)
Here’s a insightful blog from the Canada Council for the Arts, about Kelly Wilhelm’s trip to Inuvik to attend the “Giving Voice to our Arts and Culture” event at the Great Northern Arts Festival. The following is an excerpt from the blog: (Lisa, ArtBridges) ” The event, Giving Voice to our Arts
“My addiction is my art”: DI Newsletter, Calgary Drop-in and Rehab Centre (Calgary)
The Calgary Drop-In and Rehab Centre’s most recent newsletter features an inspiring story about Larry Guterson, an artist and participant at The DI. Here’s an excerpt from the article (written by Steve Baldwin): He finds strength, hope, and refuge in his art at The DI. “I don’t drink or do
New Initiative to Develop Capacity and Innovation in Community-Engaged Arts (Platform A, Toronto)
Toronto Arts Council Partners on Platform A, A New Initiative to Develop Capacity and Innovation in Community-Engaged Arts “Toronto Council is pleased to announce the launch of an exciting pilot project – Platform A. This initiative will test new models for collaboration and resource sharing in the youth and community-engaged
Friday Morning Coffee: Become a Member of ArtBridges!
Hi, my name is Tiffany Nyklickova. I’ve had the great privilege of working with ArtBridges/ToileDesArts for the past few months getting the new membership program up and running. This is exciting for ArtBridges because the new membership program will help us to expand our network with community arts initiatives in Canada.
Video & Article: Arts & Dementia
“Because I work with seniors in community-based arts, I came across this article and video from the CBC about how people with a form of Alzheimer’s still clearly possess artistic skills. Based on a study, researchers found patients who were artists and practiced their art, were “better protected” against Alzheimer’s
New ArtBridges/ToileDesArts website coming this week!
Dear friends, After months in the making, ArtBridges/ToileDesArts is finally launching our new website this week!: www.artbridges.ca We hope that you will enjoy it! We hope that you will find it easier to search for content and to submit things related to community-engaged arts and arts for social change initiatives
Hand-Painted Art by Toronto’s Children and Youth on Subway Platforms (Art Responsibly)
Enjoy hand-painted art by Toronto’s Youth on Subway Platforms throughout 2013 “Pattison Onestop in partnership with Arts for Children and Youth (AFCY) present Art Responsibly, a series of hand-painted subway posters created by children and youth from Toronto’s priority neighbourhoods, on select subway platforms across Toronto. Art Responsibly posters share
Article: Reel Youth Project Connects Brampton Teens & Seniors through Film
Here’s an article from the Brampton Guardian about Reel Youth’s recent project about Brampton teens connecting with seniors through film: “Headed by Reel Youth— a not-for-profit that empowers youth (as well as adults and organizations) through film making initiatives— the local project brought together teens from Fletcher’s Meadow Secondary School,
Project highlights: Southern Youth in Motion (ON)
Check out the latest post from Lauren Akbar, the Youth Engagement Coordinator at SYiM (Southern Youth In Motion). They’ve been super busy these past few months working away on a couple of new initiatives, including the launch of a new website and the second issue of SYiMzine. The Spring 2013