We recently learned about a new program created by Krista Schneider called Creating Connections. « It’s an intergenerational program that is designed to create a therapeutic and creative space for women living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias to express, connect, experience support and validation and have the opportunity to share their
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Sept. 26-28 Marks the 5th Anniversary Celebration of the Annual Culture Days Weekend (Canada-wide)
« September 26, 27 & 28 marks the 5th Anniversary of the annual Culture Days weekend, a national celebration offering all Canadians from coast-to-coast-to-coast an opportunity to immerse themselves in the exciting behind-the-scenes world of artists, creators, historians and cultural practitioners of all types, regardless of their socio-economic background or experience.
Profile Highlight: iHuman Youth Society (Edmonton)
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
Equity in Community Arts Practice (SKETCH Working Arts, Toronto)
« Oppression based on race, ethnicity, creed, class, gender, sexual orientation, gender orientation, immigration status, country of origin, religion, mental health status, age, and ability are systemic in our society. Join us as we collectively define what anti-oppression means and more importantly, how we practice it daily. SKETCH Working Arts provides
Nuit Blanche Calgary 2014 (Sept. 20)
« Nuit Blanche Calgary is happening on September 20, 2014 with 10 amazing time-based performance art events at Olympic and Municipal Plazas in downtown Calgary – all free to the public, from 7:00PM until 1:00AM, and you’re invited. As you may already know, Nuit Blanche has come to signify a sunset-to-late
New Community Arts Programming in October: SKETCH (Toronto)
« What is SKETCH doing right now? SKETCH has officially begun programming at our beautiful new Creative Enterprise Hub at Artscape Youngplace. Our studios continue to be in development, and in the meantime we are running programs such as: Cabinet Academy woodworking Womens’ Songwriting workshops Enviro and culinary arts Visual
Symposium about art and feminism in Canada today, Oct 3-5 (MAWA, Winnipeg)
« Who Counts?: A Feminist Art Throwdown A symposium about art and feminism in Canada today Multiple venues, Winnipeg Friday, October 3 – Sunday, October 5 No need to register… just show up! Everyone is welcome! Free! Mentoring Artists for Women’s Art (MAWA) and Manitoba Artist-Run Centres Coalition (MARCC) present three
Les Feuilles vives 2014 (Théâtre Action)
« Théâtre Action est une organisation que crée des occasions de rencontre et d’échanges artistiques au sein et entre les secteurs théâtraux. C’est par l’entremise de plusieurs activités et événements que cette organisation assure la présence, le rayonnement et la reconnaissance du théâtre franco-ontarien, de ses artistes, de ses artisans et
Des Fonds pour les artistes et les organismes artistiques des minorités de langue officielle
« En tant que partenaire de la Feuille de route pour les langues officielles du Canada 2013-2018 : éducation, immigration, communauté, le Conseil des arts du Canada investira un total de 2,75 millions $ dans une stratégie d’accès aux marchés pour les artistes et organismes artistiques des communautés de langue officielle en situation
Funds for Official Language Minority Artists and Arts Organizations
« As a partner of the Roadmap for Canada’s Official Languages 2013-2018: Education, Immigration, Communities, the Canada Council for the Arts will distribute a total of $2.75 million under a market access strategy for artists and arts organizations belonging to official language minority communities. The Roadmap for Canada’s Official Languages 2013-2018: Education,