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News & Announcements
Art for Social Change – Canada-wide research project launch (Judith Marcuse Projects)
“The directors and staff of Judith Marcuse Projects (JMP) are delighted to announce the launch of a five-year, national research program in art for social change (ASC) in Canada. ASC refers to the broad spectrum of ways in which the arts are used to engage people and encourage positive change.
Community Compass Community Arts Project (Halifax)
“Community Compass is a community art project taking place during Spring 2013 at St. Joseph A McKay Elementary School in North End Halifax, NS. This is an initiative of the Ecology Action Centre with a community arts grant from the 4Cs Foundation and funding from Cultural Opportunities for Youth, Communities,
Article: North-South Partnership Helps Neskantaga Youth Express Themselves Through Art (CBC)
Check out this CBC article from May 17th about the North-South Partnership for Children’s recent trip to Neskantaga First Nation, located 480km northeast of Thunder Bay. The North-South Partnership traveled to the small community of 300 after the tragic suicides of two young men in less than a week. With the
Value of Halifax’s 4Cs Foundation’s Support of Community-Engaged Arts Projects
Here’s an excerpt from a recent article from The Chronicle Herald, which we found about from our Facebook page, about the great work that 4Cs Foundation is doing. If you’re in the Halifax area, the 4Cs next grant application deadline is May 1st, so get a jump start on the applications now! In
News: Art Starts Making a Difference! (Toronto)
Art Starts was recently profiled by Susan Hay for her Making a Difference segment on GlobalTV News! Congrats Art Starts! “Susan came to Art Starts to visit with the participants of our One World music program and see the impact that it has on youth looking to learn and connect with music.” (Art Starts Newsletter)
DONATION DRIVE: Help Support SYiM Youth Artists (Toronto)
Southern Youth in Motion will be hosting a showcase event honouring the youth that are participating in this new initiative at Mamow Sha-way-gi-kay-win: North South Partnership for Children. The event is planned for December 1st at the Centre for Social Innovation in Toronto. Youth participants from across northern Ontario will
DONATION DRIVE: Help Support SYiM Youth Artists (Toronto)
Southern Youth in Motion will be hosting a showcase event honouring the youth that are participating in this new initiative at Mamow Sha-way-gi-kay-win: North South Partnership for Children. The event is planned for December 1st at the Centre for Social Innovation in Toronto. Youth participants from across northern Ontario will
News: Community Arts Ontario Suspends Operations
CAO Announcement Community Arts Ontario Suspends Operations “The board and staff at Community Arts Ontario (CAO) regret to announce the suspension of operations at our 401 Richmond St. West location effective October 31, 2012. We will be available via email at cao@communityartsontario.ca until the end of 2012. While Community Arts
News Article: “Artful teaching is key to creativity, critical thinking” (Toronto Star, Sept. 4)
I came across this article in the Toronto Star last week by ArtSmarts’ Executive Director, Jason von Eyk, on the importance of the 4Cs (“Curiosity, Creativity, Collaboration and Critical Thinking”) in education. -Lisa Tran, ArtBridges Here’s an excerpt: “[…]There is a significant body of research, from education to neuroscience, which