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
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First Story Toronto Indigenous History Bus Tour of Scarborough
Jumblies and the Community Arts Guild are co-presenting a First Story Toronto Indigenous History Bus Tour of Scarborough on the afternoon of Saturday Nov. 28th. There are still a few seats left. There might be a small charge to help cover the cost. E-mail info@communityartsguild.ca if you are interested in
Nightswimming’s 5×25 National Call for Proposals: Seeking artists born in 1995, Deadline Nov.30
« Are you a playwright, choreographer, composer or performance creator? Were you born in 1995? Then we want you. This fall, Nightswimming is launching a 5-year project to commission 5 new works by performance creators born in 1995. Nightswimming was also born in 1995, when we premiered our first play, Don
Coming Home: The 40th Labrador Creative Arts Festival, Nov.18-24 (Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL)
« From Nov. 18th to Nov. 24th 2015 inclusive, the 40th annual Labrador Creative Arts Festival takes place in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. The LCAF is known as ‘Canada’s longest-running children’s arts festival’. For a full week, artists from various disciplines will be gathering in Happy Valley-Goose Bay and spreading out to
#DEARNATIVEYOUTH: Weekly arts workshops Nov.12-Jan.7, honorarium available (Toronto)
Posted with permission from Jamaias DaCosta Read Children’s Peace Theatre’s profile on ArtBridges’ Community-Engaged Arts Directory and Map
Canada Council for the Arts: Elder & Youth Legacy Program Funding, Deadline Nov.15
« The Canada Council for the Arts is committed to equity and inclusion, and welcomes applications from diverse Aboriginal, cultural and regional communities, and from people with disabilities. Please refer to the complete Program Guidelines [PDF, 316.7 KB]. Program Description: Through this program, Aboriginal arts organizations can help Elders pass on the
grunt gallery: Indigenous City Gathering, Nov. 7 (Vancouver)
« (Vancouver, BC) – Join SFU Public Square, Rain City Chronicles and grunt gallery for a stirring evening featuring extraordinary Indigenous leaders, artists and community members exploring the theme of « city building ». From storytelling to live painting, traditional foods to memorable performances, the first inaugural Indigenous City Gathering will spark conversations
Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada: Logo design contest, $500 prize! Deadline Nov.16
« Attention experienced or budding artists: We are looking for a new logo! Who We Are Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada (IPAC) We are a national collective of Indigenous physicians, medical students and residents, with associate members, all who strive through clinical expertise, learning, teaching, support and advocacy to improve Indigenous
Art City’s Indigenous Art Program: Every Saturday, All-Ages, Free (Winnipeg)
« Art City is proud to announce that starting October 17th, we will be open every Saturday 12pm to 4pm for our Indigenous Art program. The Indigenous Art Program is open to everyone. Val VInt is a highly qualified instructor, and she will be leading a wide variety of workshops rooted
Myths & Mirrors Community Arts: Monster Art Crawl, Oct.24 (Sudbury, ON)
« Join us Saturday, October 24th, follow the HUGE monster feet along the way and participate in a MONSTER ART CRAWL! Come check out Myths and Mirrors Summer Art Projects, such as the « Realms of the Earth Mural »! Dress up as a MONSTER and receive a FREE LOOT BAG! Costumes also