« SKETCH and their partners at TraffikGroup are proud to launch their web series #ArtTransforms: six 90-second video vignettes in which young people reveal their own personal Art Transforms story. The series covers themes like mental health, inclusion, entrepreneurship, and more. Young people share how engaging in the arts at SKETCH has
Archive for octobre, 2017
Call for Tenants at BC Artscape Sun Wah Community Cultural Hub (Vancouver)
« BC Artscape is excited to launch the *Second* Call for Tenants for BC Artscape Sun Wah at 268 Keefer Street. We invite professional artists and collectives, not-for profit arts, cultural and community organizations, and community groups to apply to be a tenant in the BC Artscape Sun Wah project at 268 Keefer
The Art of Changing The World (Nov 3-5, Ottawa)
« We invite you to join us in Ottawa November 3-5, 2017 for a lively gathering of #artists, #researchers, #students and #activists from many sectors in Canada and abroad who are working for progressive change. Around the world, specialized #community-based arts initiatives (in theatre, dance, music, visual, literary arts, social circus,
Call for Nominations: 2017 Yulanda M. Faris Award (Community Arts Council of Vancouver)
« Do you know community arts fundraising leaders under 35 years of age? The Community Arts Council is currently seeking nominations for the 2017 Yulanda M. Faris Award. The winner will have the opportunity to choose a Downtown Eastside (DTES) Vancouver organization supporting the community led renewal through the arts and
Profile Highlight: Made in BC – Dance on Tour
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
Artists’ Toolbox – Understanding Stress: A Mindfulness-Based Workshop (Toronto)
« Understanding stress – what it is, how it functions and why we feel it – is crucial to managing it. This workshop offers an exploration of how stress expresses itself in the lives of artists and how it can be useful. The facilitator will lead participants through mind-body medicine exercises
ArtBridges Tips & Tools #7: Creating Indigenous Art Spaces in the City
Artists Aura and Chief Lady Bird share reflections, tips and tools about their experiences creating murals in collaboration with communities to create spaces for dialogue, healing and self expression. They frequently collaborate with both Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities, schools and organizations in Toronto and the GTA. Aura and Chief Lady
Workshop – At the Heart of the Matter: Personal Storytelling in a Digital World (Winnipeg)
« At the Heart of the Matter: Personal Storytelling in a Digital World is guided by a storytelling process introduced by Story Center www.storycenter.org over 20 years ago. Since then it has found its way into many fields in North America and internationally. It has been used as a transformative resource
CUE Grant Opportunity: Funding for Artists on the Margins (Toronto)
« Attention new generation artists living and working on the margins Apply for up to $1000 Deadline: November 15, 2017 You must meet with CUE in person before submitting an application. To connect with CUE, email cuegrant@gmail.com CUE GRANTS ARE FOR ARTISTS WHO: Identify as new generation artists (29 years old
In Loving Memory of Cathy Elliott, DAREarts, Friend of ArtBridges
It is with heavy hearts that ArtBridges/ToileDesArts shares the news that artist Cathy Elliott of DAREarts has passed away. Our deepest condolences to Cathy’s family, friends and to DAREarts. « Cathy is a Dora nominated performer, director, creator and musical director. She is an Acadian/Irish/Mi’kmaq registered member of the Sipekne’katik Reserve in Nova