I recently met with Brian Hardie, a Vancouver-based visual artist, in Toronto. He told me about the founding of a new non-profit initiative he is researching and developing called “Artists Without Borders.” Brian has been spending the past six months connecting with and meeting people to explore and expand the idea and the model
Project Highlights
“What’s Art Got To Do With It?” Documentary Film (Creative Works Studio, Toronto)
“Shot over the course of a year, What’s Art Got To Do With It? follows five studio members as they devotedly prepare for an annual art show. In between painting canvasses, firing clay sculptures, shooting photographs, and composing songs, members share what it is like to cope with severe and
Project Highlight: The HUB Arts Project
“What is the HUB arts project? The HUB arts project is a collaborative art program with a focus on connection and the importance of many individuals working together to create a better, stronger whole. This piece was created with a specific focus on rural issues. Developed and facilitated as part of
Video about ArtHeart Community Art Centre (Toronto)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7Uf9T95K-E “For over two decades ArtHeart Community Art Centre has been a stabilizing presence in the community of Regent Park. We provide free visual arts education, programs, materials and a nutritious meal to children, youth, adults and seniors living in Regent Park and the surrounding neighbourhoods. Our mission is to
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
Video: “Kutz & Dawgs” a Play for Children & Youth on Anti-Bullying (Miscellaneous Productions, Vancouver)
“This video is the document of the 45-minute play featuring youth from the community as alley cats and junkyard dogs. It is a strongly anti-gang, anti-violence, anti-bullying and anti-racism work. This community-engaged theatre creation was directed by Elaine Carol. It is suitable for ages 9 and older. We have also
Anti-Bullying Campaign: Kool To Be Kind (Resolute & Grise Fiord, NU)
BluePrint For Life has just launched an anti-bullying campaign in the Arctic called “Kool to be Kind” to find out more about the campaign, please contact BluePrint For Life for more details. –Posted with permission from Stephen Leafloor, BluePrint For Life Read our previous posts on BluePrint For Life: Profile (part
Video: A Community Story / Blue Print For Life in Kugaaruk, Nunavut in partnership with Pauktuutit
Buddha from BluePrint For Life shared with us a video about their project in Kugaaruk, Nunavut (in partnership with Pauktuutit): “We got to work alongside the Inuit youth as well as the parents and elders of the community. The work primarily focused on group activities, group discussions, stories, and also
Art Starts Video Series: 20 Years, 20 Stories #16! (Toronto)
“This fall Art Starts is celebrating 20 years of using the arts as a vehicle to encourage social change in Toronto neighbourhoods. In honour of this anniversary Art Starts approached some of the talented individuals who have contributed to their success and asked them to share their favourite Art Starts
1000 Acts of Art! (Online project)
Commit an Act of Art! “1000 Acts of Art aims to challenge individuals to engage with Etobicoke’s vibrant arts community by commiting an act of art. Whether it’s painting a mural, taking photographs or making jewelry, 1000 Acts of Art wants people in the community to get inspired, involved and