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 a Canadian community-engaged
Profiles
Nia Centre for the Arts (Toronto)
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 a Canadian community-engaged
Profile Highlight: Project Re•Vision (Guelph, ON)
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
Al and Malka Green Artists’ Health Centre: “a health haven for all types of artists” (Toronto)
On a recent visit to the Al and Malka Green Artists’ Health Centre, Shiatsu Therapist Leisa Bellmore, gave me a tour of the calming and inviting space, complete with original artwork. My tour included the Acoustic Studio, Movement Assessment Studio, and a massage therapy room. Located in Toronto Western Hospital, the centre is a
Thinking Rock Community Arts (North Ontario)
Thinking Rock Community Arts’ recently submitted their profile to our Directory & Map of Community-Engaged Arts Initiatives. If you haven’t had a chance to read it, here’s an excerpt: “Thinking Rock Community Arts is an emerging non profit community arts organization that makes art with and for in Northern Ontario’s Algoma District. Cultivating
Profile: Manifesto (Toronto)
Profile: Manifesto Status: Annual Festival, Non-profit Communities Served: Youth, Diverse communities Catchment Areas: Ontario, sister organization in Jamaica: ManifestoJA Languages: English Arts Focus: Dance, Literary Arts, Media Arts, Music, Visual Arts, Multidisciplinary Arts, Fashion, Spiritual Arts, Culinary Arts Main Arts Activities: Manifesto produces a variety of programming throughout the year,
Profile: Theatre for Living (Headlines Theatre) [Vancouver]
Profile: Theatre for Living (Headlines Theatre) Status: Non-profit, Charity Communities Served: Youth, Adults, Seniors, First Nations, Metis or Inuit (FNMI), Dis/Abilities Catchment Area: Canada-wide Art Disciplines: Theatre Language(s) Used: English, we can also work through translators Community-Engaged Arts / Arts for Social Change Activities: Founded in 1981, Theatre for Living has evolved from
Profile: La Ruche d’Art: Community Studio and Science Shop (Montréal)
Profile: La Ruche d’Art: Community Studio and Science Shop Status: Art hive Community Served: All welcome Arts Disciplines: Visual Arts, Multidisciplinary arts, Gardening Languages Used: English, French Catchment Area: Québec Mandate: Arts-based social inclusion involving community / university partnerships. Community-Engaged Arts / Arts for Social Change Activities: Free community studio open 2-7 F/S with special