Canadian Aboriginal Writing & Arts Challenge / Concours canadien de rédaction & d’arts pour autochtones

“Are you an Aboriginal Canadian between the ages of 14-29? Showcase your talent and creativity, and have your work reviewed by the foremost Aboriginal artists! You could win cash prizes and even have your work exhibited in a gallery!”

www.our-story.ca

Submitted by Alicia Dotiwalla, Program Coordinator
The Historica-Dominion Institute

“Êtes-vous Autochtone canadien et âgé de 14 à 29 ans? Déployez votre talent et votre créativité, en soumettant votre œuvre qui sera évaluée par des artistes autochtones célèbres! Vous pourriez remporter un prix en espèces et même faire exposer votre œuvre dans une galerie d’art!”

www.notre-histoire.ca

Soumis par Alicia Dotiwalla, Coordinatrice de programme
The Historica-Dominion Institute

Upcoming: Cabbagetown Community Arts Centre Benefit Concert (March 31, Toronto)

- submitted by Sarah Patrick, Executive Director, Cabbagetown Community Arts Centre

For more information on the Cabbagetown Community Arts Centre read ArtBridges profile on the CCAC here.
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Sublet Opportunity: ArtHeart Community Arts Centre (Toronto)

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ArtHeart Community Arts Centre is currently looking for other community arts projects, programs, organizations or similar initiatives (not-for-profits/community groups/arts groups) to sublet their space in downtown Toronto.  For example, the space can be used for arts programs, community meetings, symposiums, training workshops, and children’s birthday parties. There is a community kitchen available. It can be rented out for one day use, weekly, monthly, for weekends, etc.

For booking information, please send your inquires to info@artheart.ca

-posted with permission from Tim Svirklys, ArtHeart

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Profile: Ottawa School of Art Outreach Program (Ottawa)

Program: Ottawa School of Art Outreach Program / Programme communautaire École d’art d’Ottawa
Status: Registered charity
Community served: Children, youth and adults facing difficult economic or social circumstances (living in community housing or homeless) with limited access to structured art programs
Arts focus: Visual arts
Languages: English, French
Location: City of Ottawa (art classes and workshops offered in various locations easily accessible to participants)
Mission: The OSA Outreach Program is dedicated to providing free, community based visual art classes to children and youth who face difficult economic or social circumstances, and have limited access to the many benefits of a structured creative environment.
Main arts activities/projects: Visual arts workshops (on request) for community housing and social service agencies, weekly art classes for a limited number of community partners
Contact: Gérard Bélec, Coordinator
Phone number: 613-241-7471 ext 45
E-mail: outreach@artottawa.ca
Website: www.artottawa.ca
Address: 35 George Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 8W5

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-submitted by Gérard Bélec, coordinator of the Art Outreach Program

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Profile: Elsipogtog Community, Leisure and Cultural Development, CLCD (Elsipogtog, NB)

Program: Elsipogtog Community, Leisure and Cultural Development (CLCD)
Status: Program
Community Served: All community members
Arts Focus: Native Crafts, Music, Dance, Sewing, Language
Language(s): English / Micmac
Location: Elsipogtog, NB
Mandate: Mission Statement – To provide a critical foundation for the quality of life and to work together to help promote the physical, mental, spiritual and social well being of people who live and work in the community through Sport, Leisure, Recreation and Cultural Initiatives.
Main Arts Activities/Projects: We organize community events such as: Mini Powwow, Gatherings, Parade, Elsipogtog Veterans Day and our Community Powwow. We run special events through the year for youth such as March Break events, Easter egg hunts, summer camps, Mother’s Day teas, Halloween parties, Christmas parties, ect.
We also host a nightly drop in from Mon – Fri from 6-10pm targeting youth ages 7-18yrs.
We have weekly dance classes, Shawl, Jingle and Grass Dance, as well as weekly drumming classes taught by our local drum keeper.
We host sweats, naming ceremonies and bring our dance/drum troupe to performances and powwows in other First Nations.
We have regalia making classes when needed, beading classes, sweet grass picking, leather work, basket making, dreamcatcher making, flint napping (arrowhead making) and medicine walks during certain times of the year when elders are available and supplies are in season. We also have traditional language courses being delivered in the evenings to parent and child for 6 week intervals on different themes.
Contact: Nancy Milliea, CLCD Coordinator
Phone Number: (506) 523-4741
E-mail: nancy.milliea@ehwc.ca
Address: 250 Big Cove Rd, Elsipogtog, NB, E4W 2S5

Submitted by Nancy Milliea, CLCD Coordinator

Please see ArtBridge’s Google Map for contact information.

All above photos courtesy of Elsipogtog Community, Culture and Leisure Development.

Profile: Creative Village Studio (Etobicoke, ON)

Profile: Creative Village Studio
Description: Operated by Community Living Toronto, Creative Village Studio offers art and photography classes, as well as drop-in studio time for artists with varying abilities in order to enrich lives through creative expression. Community Living Toronto is a recognized leader offering a full range of personalized support and services to people with an intellectual disability and their families.
Status: Non- profit organization and a founding member of the United Way
Community served: We are a community based studio and gallery that serves youth, adults and seniors with an intellectual disability and the community.
Arts focus:  Visual arts, expressive arts (theatre and movement), singing- choir, introduction to music, digital photography, knitting and crocheting, arts and crafts, and soon yoga classes.
Language: English
Location: 4895 Dundas Street West, Etobicoke, On – in the heart of Islington Village
Mandate: The vision of Creative Village Studio is to provide a supportive space for artists with varying abilities in order to enrich lives through creative expression.
Main arts activities:

• Joshua Creek Heritage Art Centre, Oakville – Opening January 22, 2012 2 to 5 pm
• Art Exhibit at Richview branch- Toronto Public Library-February 2012
• Contact Photography Festival – Creative Village Studio- April 30 to May 31, 2012
• Photography exhibit at Mimico Centennial branch- Toronto Public Library- June 2012
• Individuals can display and sell their works at the Creative Village storefront. We offer an array of sales items from cards, sculpture, photographs and paintings to hand made seasonal crafts. Creative Village studio participates in gallery showings, conferences, outdoor markets, festivals, competitions and outreach education.

Contact: Harold Tomlinson – Facilitator of Creative Village Studio
Phone number: 647-351-4362
E-mail: htomlinson@cltoronto.ca
Website: www.communitylivingtoronto.ca
Address: 4895 Dundas Street West, Etobicoke, ON, M9A 1B2

-submitted by Harold Tomlinson – Facilitator of Creative Village Studio

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Profile: SuiteLife Arts for Youth (Toronto)

photo credit: SuiteLife Arts for Youth

Profile: SuiteLife Arts for Youth
Status: Not-for-profit organization
Community served: Youth 14 – 21yrs.
Arts focus: Performing arts: acting, singing, dance and percussion
Languages: English
Location: St. Christopher House, 248 Ossington Ave. Toronto, Ont. M6J 3A2 and Christ Church 155 Markham Rd. Scarborough, Ont. M1M 3A1
Mandate: In the belief that the performing arts are a vital component in giving voice to our culturally diverse communities, SuiteLife Arts for Youth shall continue developing a comprehensive Arts Education and Performance driven program, making the performing arts more accessible to contemporary and adult audiences throughout Ontario.

SuiteLife Arts for Youth creates opportunities for young people to receive quality arts education by removing the barriers which financial or geographical restrictions impose. “SuiteLife” also provides young aspiring artists a platform where their works are accessible to all residents in their community.

Main arts activities: SuiteLife Arts for Youth offers its intensive 16 week multi-disciplinary performing arts workshops to young people who, for whatever reason, cannot afford such training within the mainstream. The workshops include instruction in the fundamental techniques of acting, singing, dance, percussion, improvisation and performance . SuiteLife Arts for Youth also provides the young aspiring artists with a platform from which to share their creative endeavors with their community. The workshops culminate with performances at Harbourfront Centre of fresh new works created by the participants.

SuiteLife Arts for Youth makes its progam accessible to everyone by providing TTC tickets to the participants,  providing substantial lunches/dinners, providing performances in venues that are accessible, providing performances FREE of charge and- providing our 16 wk.program in 2 locations; Scarborough Village and Downtown.

Fee: the commitment of the individual!
Contact: Denese Matthews
Phone number: 416-691-3269
E-mail: denese.suitelife@rogers.com
Website: www.suitelifearts.org and www.startypa.org

-submitted by Denese Matthews, Director and Founder of SuiteLife for Youth

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Profile: Nu Deal Program at The Print Studio (Hamilton, ON)

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Profile: Nu Deal at The Print Studio
Status: a 12 week program at The Print Studio, which is a Not-for-profit organization
Community served:  Youth
Arts focus:  screenprinting
Language: English
Location: Downtown Hamilton
Mandate: Nu Deal is part of The Print Studio’s Community Arts Activities. The 12-week program presents an opportunity for at-risk/youth-in-transition to learn screenprinting in a professional studio environment, and to design, market and sell their products in a social enterprise context.
Main arts activities/projects: The Print Studio (TPS) is an artist-run centre that is dedicated to promoting printmaking and media arts in contemporary artistic discourse. As a print production and exhibition space, animator of community arts and education centre, TPS supports both traditional and experimental print and new media practices. The centre encourages critical inquiry, experimentation and innovation, and provides forums for discussion and examination of contemporary theory. TPS supports artists in the development of their professional endeavours and acts as a resource centre for print culture by actively engaging the visual arts community.
Contact: Colina Maxwell (Executive Director), Ingrid Mayrhofer (Project Coordinator)
Phone number: 905-524-2415
E-mail: Nudeal@theprintstudio.ca
Website: http://www.theprintstudio.ca

-submitted by Ingrid Mayrhofer, The Print Studio

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National Youth Arts Week (May 1-7) / Semaine nationale jeunesse-arts (1-7 mai): Arts Network for Children and Youth

“From May 1 – 7, creative youth aged 13 to 30
will step into the national spotlight!“

“No matter who you are or what your passion is, National Youth Arts Week will give you a chance to express and exchange ideas, share stories, celebrate talents and get engaged with your community.

Youth organizations, educational and community institutions, municipalities and most importantly young people themselves are invited to get involved.

Take the idea and run with it: lead creative activities, plan an art showcase or launch a new community art project.

All kinds of projects and ideas are welcome, from breakdancing to community gardening and everything in between.

Visit our website to:

• Get ideas & tips for easy projects you can start
• Register your event on our national website
• Add your flavour to our logo to help define the event
• Connect with a national youth network through social media

This is going to be big. Make sure you’re part of it! For more information email info@youthartsweek.ca

The project is being coordinated by the Arts Network for Children and Youth.

Calling all Youth Arts Organizers!

We’re looking for more Community Coordinators and Youth Mobilizers to get events rolling across the country.

Community Coordinators are young leaders between the ages of 18-32 who have the skills and experience to organize events and mobilize other youth. They are funded to help other young people organize events; raise money to support projects; and connect their community to the national event. We have Community Coordinators working in a variety of communities across Canada.

Volunteer Youth Mobilizers are young people who are good at getting their peers and communities excited about projects and are interested in volunteering to help make things happen in their community.

If you are interested in hiring or supporting a Youth Organizer, we are happy to help you get started! Contact us at info@youthartsweek.ca”

“Du 1er au 7 mai, les jeunes créateurs de 13 à 30 ans tiendront le devant de la scène nationale!“

“Qui que vous soyez et quelle que soit la passion qui vous anime, la Semaine nationale jeunesse-arts vous fournira l’occasion de vous exprimer et d’échanger vos idées, de partager des histoires, de célébrer le talent et de vous impliquer pour votre communauté.

Le Réseau des Arts pour La Jeunesse invite les associations artistiques, les organisations de jeunes, les établissements d’enseignement, les organismes communautaires ainsi que les municipalités et, surtout, les jeunes eux-mêmes, à s’impliquer.

La balle est dans votre camp : conduisez des activités de création, organisez une manifestation artistique ou lancez un nouveau projet d’art communautaire.

Toutes les idées, tous les projets sont les bienvenus, du breakdance au jardinage communautaire.

Rendez-vous sur notre site Web afin de :

• Trouver des idées et découvrir des trucs pour démarrer des projets simples.
• Inscrire votre événement sur notre site Web national.
  
• Laisser votre marque sur notre logo pour contribuer à définir l’événement.
  
• Rejoindre un réseau social de jeunes à l’échelle nationale.

Quelque chose de grand s’en vient, alors soyez du nombre! Pour plus d’information, écrivez-nous à info@youthartsweek.ca.

La Semaine nationale jeunesse-arts est un projet coordonné par le Réseau des Arts pour La Jeunesse

Appel à tous les jeunes organisateurs d’activités artistiques!

Nous recherchons d’autres coordonnateurs communautaires ainsi que de jeunes organisateurs pour prendre en charge l’organisation de projets dans tout le pays.

Les coordonnateurs communautaires sont de jeunes leaders de 20 à 30 ans, possédant le charisme et l’expérience nécessaires pour planifier des événements et mobiliser d’autres jeunes. Ils sont chargés d’aider ceux-ci à organiser des activités, à conduire des campagnes pour le financement de projets et à faire participer leur communauté à cet événement d’envergure nationale. Nos coordonnateurs communautaires travaillent dans différentes localités de part et d’autre du Canada.

Les organisateurs bénévoles sont des jeunes ayant de la facilité à rassembler leurs pairs et les communautés autour d’un projet et souhaitant s’impliquer bénévolement dans la réalisation d’événements au sein de leur communauté.

Vous souhaitez recruter ou épauler un organisateur? Vous êtes les bienvenus! Écrivez-nous à info@youthartsweek.ca.”

-affiché avec la permission de / posted with permission from Linda Albright, Executive Director, Arts Network for Children and Youth

For more information on Arts Network for Children and Youth, read ArtBridges’ profile on ANCY.
Please see ArtBridges’ Google Map for contact information.
Lisez notre profil du Réseau des arts pour la jeunesse (ANCY)!
Veuillez s.v.p visiter la carte Google pour l’information de contact.

Toolkit: The Artist and Community Collaboration Toolkit, Common Weal Community Arts Inc. (Saskatchewan)

“The Artist and Community Collaboration Toolkit was developed by writers Flo Frank, Marnie Badham and Sue Hemphill, with editor Brenda Niskala for Common Weal Community Arts. It was produced in response to the interests and needs of many community organizers, artists and grassroots groups who said that they want practical, down-to-earth tools and techniques that will help them become more effective in their community projects and collaborations.

This toolkit was developed for anyone involved in undertaking a community-engaged arts project. It will be of interest to a wide range of people, including thoses in sectors such as community development, education, environment, business, social development, health, justice and culture. This toolkit is available for order on the Common Weal website at commonweal.ca for the price of $20.00.“

Click here to purchase the Tool Kit

-posted with permission from Joanne Shannon, Executive Director, Common Weal Community Arts

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