How hip hop heals, the bridge between Aboriginal health and art, and how music helps reduce anxiety in older adults were topics at the “What Does Art Have To Do With Health?” webinar I attended in June. It was hosted by Kira Tozer, of the Arts Health Network Canada. The
All Posts by codepxl
Excellence is Earned: Stories from a DAREarts Artist-Educator
Cathy Elliott is an artist educator with DAREarts’ First Roots program. Once a month, Cathy shares her stories and experiences working with our First Nations youth in remote northern communities such as Webequie (ON), Marten Falls (ON), Sioux Lookout (ON), Attawapiskat (ON) and Indian Brook (NS). It’s an honour to
Profile Highlight: Realwheels Theatre (Vancouver)
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
Profil à découvrir : La Centrale Galerie Powerhouse (Québec)
À mesure que notre répertoire de l’art communautaire prend de l’ampleur, nous réalisons qu’il devient un peu lourd de parcourir tous les profils… Nous avons donc pensé qu’en soulignant certains profils dans notre blogue, de temps à autre, nous vous permettrions de découvrir des projets que vous n’auriez pas encore
Happy Canada Day! / Bonne fête du Canada!
All the best for a happy, safe, healthy and creative summer to all of our readers and community arts partners and friends across Canada! – The ArtBridges/ToileDesArts team Nous souhaitons à toutes les personnes qui nous lisent et à tous nos partenaires du milieu de l’art communautaire un été tout
gruntCraft: Call for Youth & Volunteers for a Virtual Art Studio for Young Artists (Vancouver)
« About the Project: gruntCraft is a visual arts based, youth engagement project, managed by Vancouver’s grunt gallery. The project’s goal is to develop a virtual art studio, in Minecraft, for youth participants. The studio program includes 3D printing workshops, mentorship and feedback from professional artists, and open house events in
Recherche artiste dans la région de Québec pour Projet d’art communautaire engagé
« Communautaire engagé en lien avec LA MARCHE MONDIALE DES FEMMES 2015 L’organisme porteur du projet : Le Centre ressources pour femmes de Beauport (CRFB) est un organisme communautaire autonome reconnu et financé par l’Agence de santé et de services sociaux de la Capitale nationale. Depuis plus de 20 ans, le
Mural Production Handbook | Featured Resource
The Mural Production Handbook is a great resource guide for anyone who is planning or working on a mural project. This is a very detailed resource full of useful information for muralists. The handbook covers a broad range of topics related to mural production and preservation; it includes tips on
Profile Highlight: Nanaimo Arts Council
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
Member Spotlight: All Nations Healin’ Thru Artz (Regina)
All Nations Healin’ Thru Arts wrapped their 2013/14 program with their 6th Annual Talent Show performance this past April. Since 2008, ANHTA’s after-school program has been providing Regina’s at-risk youth with free multi-arts programming that includes everything from dance and voice training to creative writing, beading, photography and more. Throughout