“Ruth Howard, the artistic director of Jumblies Theatre (Torontohttp://www.jumbliestheatre.org/ ) returns to Nova Scotia in October, bringing to us the Jumblies approach to community arts us in a presentation and residential workshop titled ‘The Art of Community.’

The Art of Community 
Explore the principles and practices of arts that engage with and create community: definitions, values, ethics, challenges, partnerships, facilitation, arts-based research, collaboration across disciplines and traditions, site-specific performance, creative process and more.

Presentation in Halifax
Thursday October 24, 7-9pm
Location: Wonder’neath, 2891 Isleville (corner of Russell)
Presentation by Ruth Howard (Artistic Director of Jumblies Theatre), refreshments and conversation.
Open to all: free admission, donations appreciated.

The Deanery Residency
October 25-28, four day, hands-on workshop
Lead by Ruth Howard and other guest artists;
Limited places, early registration recommended
Location: The Deanery Project,
Ship Harbour, NS (60 km east of Halifax)
Fee: $280 with some sliding scale and subsidized places available.
Included: meals, accommodation, supplies, program and materials.

To register and for information contact: 902-845-1888, www.thedeaneryproject.com.
Register online here.”

-submitted by Terri Whetstone, 4Cs Foundation