« This is a special moment in Toronto’s music, arts and culture history. Fast-approaching 10 years of serving Toronto through their innovative mix of talent incubation, youth engagement and cultural programming – two of the city’s youth arts and culture heavyweights are finally coming together to realize a grand vision for
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Profile Highlight: Creative City Centre (Regina)
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
Profile Highlight: PinPoint (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
Explore how the arts can be used to make change! May 2nd & 3rd – unchARTed: Youth ARTivist Laboratory (Antyx, Calgary)
Laboratory aims to explore how youth can make a positive impact in their community with the arts « unchARTed: Youth ARTivist Laboratory is a multi-disciplinary art event where youth will explore, create and discover new and inventive ways to use art as a tool for social change in their schools, communities
Celebration of hip-hop culture: Hip-Hop Playground: Battles and Beats (Manifesto, May 2, Ottawa)
« Curated by Toronto’s Manifesto’s Festival of Community and Culture, Hip-Hop Playground: Battles and Beats is a jubilant celebration of hip-hop culture showcasing dance, music, graffiti art, spoken word, and more. Acclaimed Ottawa DJ, artist, and urbanist Memetic hosts. Dance Battles: DJ Jervyjerv spins tracks as 20 of the province’s best dancers
Opportunity for Aboriginal artists from across Canada to submit an EOI for Bala Pedestrian Underpass Project in Toronto
« The City of Toronto invites Aboriginal artists to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to participate in StreetARToronto’s Bala Pedestrian Underpass Project. The goal of this project is to beautify and animate the underpass with a mural representative of the local, historical indigenous perspective. This project is being implemented by
Opportunity for Indigenous girls and women (ages 13-24) INDIGICADE: Free Video Game Development Program (Toronto)
« INDIGICADE – CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS… Super Cool Opportunity for INDIGENOUS GALS (Ages 13-24) FREE! Video Game Development! The Indigenous Routes Collective in partnership with Dames Making Games are offering a VIDEO GAME DEVELOPMENT Program. DEADLINE: MAY 29th Further info & to submit – CHECK OUT: http://www.indigenousroutes.ca/ Finished games will be
Community Arts Resources, Funding, Tools & Tips / Ressources, financement, outils et astuces en art communautaire
If you haven’t seen ArtBridges’ latest newsletter yet, have a look! This spring edition, compiled by Skye Louis, ArtBridges’ Info Resource Developer: Community Arts Resources, Funding, Tools & Tips Looking for new funding that can support your work? Interested in new ways to evaluate what you do or demonstrate why it matters? Or perhaps
Profile Highlight: Health Action Theatre by Seniors (HATS), 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
Social Circus in Calgary: In Conversation with Green Fools’ Dean Bareham
« Green Fools is a Calgary-based nonprofit involved in creating theatre, producing shows, touring, providing animation at festivals, and running a social circus program. I recently met up with with Co-Artistic Director Dean Bareham to learn more about Green Fools and their involvement in social circus. -Skye Louis, ArtBridges Info Resource