Ken Mcleod’s dynamic experience includes several fellowships, four years as a provincial MLA for New Brunswick, and the founding of a nonprofit communications consulting firm. Inspired by El Sistema’s social music programs in Venezuela, Ken now spends his time running children’s orchestra program Sistema in New Brunswick. In a talk
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Artist and Community Collaboration | Featured Resource
The ArtBridges Resource Portal connects you to community arts toolkits and research, reflections and stories, program ideas, and more. These resources have been developed and generously shared by artists and cultural workers in Canada through the course of their work. ‘Each community, artist, and art project will take its own
Wapikoni Mobile | Featured Resource
The Wapikoni Mobile team travels thousands of kilometres every year, bringing mobile film production studios and workshops to indigenous youth in Canada and elsewhere. Wapikoni has been producing films in collaboration with youth since 2004. The organization’s name is a touching tribute to Wapikoni Awashish: « At the start of the
Artistic Storefronts Toolkit | Featured Resource
The ArtBridges Resource Portal connects you to community arts toolkits and research, reflections and stories, program ideas, and more. These resources have been developed and generously shared by artists and cultural workers in Canada through the course of their work. Artistic Storefronts are an inspiring way to bring art, business,
Surviving Winter Blues | Featured Resource
The ArtBridges Resource Portal connects you to community arts toolkits and research, reflections and stories, program ideas, and more. These resources have been developed and generously shared by artists and cultural workers in Canada through the course of their work. Winter brings with it its own special beauty. It can also
Community-Engaged Arts Practice: Community Support and Collaboration Strategies for Seniors | Featured Resource
The ArtBridges Resource Portal connects you to community arts toolkits and research, reflections and stories, program ideas, and more. These resources have been developed and generously shared by artists and cultural workers in Canada through the course of their work. Artists often develop their own tools and approaches depending on the
Book: Catch the Fire: An Art-Full Guide to Unleashing the Creative Power of Youth, Adults and Communities (Partners for Youth Empowerment)
« We are thrilled to announce the Release of PYE’s First Book: Catch the Fire: An Art-Full Guide to Unleashing the Creative Power of Youth, Adults and Communities by Peggy Taylor & Charlie Murphy Catch the Fire is a complete guide to using arts and empowerment techniques to bring greater vitality
GOAL Toolkit: Evaluation 101 | Featured Resource
The ArtBridges Resource Portal connects you to community arts toolkits and research, reflections and stories, program ideas, and more. These resources have been developed and generously shared by artists and cultural workers in Canada through the course of their work. For artists leading community projects, there is a lot to
Impact of Arts on Health | Featured Resource
The ArtBridges Resource Portal connects you to community arts toolkits and research, reflections and stories, program ideas, and more. These resources have been developed and generously shared by artists and cultural workers in Canada through the course of their work. « Participation in the arts, whether more passively as a spectator
Documenting Engagement: A series of videos that documents, celebrates and reflects on community-engaged arts projects | Featured Resource
In 2004, a group of artists gathered together in a community arts summit. Documenting Engagement is a series of videos that documents, celebrates and reflects on their community-engaged arts projects. The videos feature a range of artists and art forms from theatre to mosaic. They also cover a range of themes from