Archive for septembre, 2013

« The Art of Community »: Presentation and Workshops (Halifax)

« Ruth Howard, the artistic director of Jumblies Theatre (Torontohttp://www.jumbliestheatre.org/ ) returns to Nova Scotia in October, bringing to us the Jumblies approach to community arts us in a presentation and residential workshop titled ‘The Art of Community.’ The Art of Community  Explore the principles and practices of arts that engage with

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La Programmation d’octobre 2013 de Théâtre Action

« Voici la programmation d’octobre 2013 de Théâtre Action : Théâtre Action 18 au 20 octobre 2013 Happening Théâtral Communautaire en partenariat avec les Indisciplinés de Toronto. Un événement théâtral qui mêle formation et célébration, destiné aux troupes amateures de tout l’Ontario et qui invite le grand public torontois à deux

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Youth Music Bursary (Greater Toronto Area)

« Jim Fay Music Bursary/SHINE, now in its 4th year, is accepting applications for the 2013 awards. This past August another young and well-loved musician, James Gray died suddenly. His family chose to direct memorial gifts to the -Jim Fay Music Bursary/SHINE so this year we are able to award more

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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

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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

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The Artist’s BODY: Screenings, Discussions and Networking Relating to Disability Arts (Thunder Bay)

Join Abilities Arts Festival and the Thunder Bay Art Gallery for « The Artist’s BODY »–a day of discussions, a film screening and networking opportunities relating to Disability Arts on Sept 27, 2013 (2:30PM – 8PM, free admission). « 2:30PM Sneak Preview Digital Stories and their storytellers 4:00PM Panel Art & Disability: Opportunities

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