Know your grants: Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council (Resource)

Grant: Community Arts Program
“The Community Arts Program (CAP) is available to community-based arts organizations and groups. The program funds projects related to arts workshops, presentations, productions, new creations, adjudicator fees, artist fees, and travel costs.”

For more information on NLAC’s Community Arts Program grant, click here.

Grant: ArtsSmarts
“ArtsSmarts is funded through the Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Education’s Cultural Connections Strategy and the Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council (NLAC). In Newfoundland and Labrador ArtsSmarts is administered by the NLAC.

The ArtsSmarts Mission: To afford schools and their communities a chance to enhance artistic activities linked to educational outcomes. The desire is to encourage students to develop their intellectual skills through active participation in the arts. In this context, the program goal is to engage young people in artistic activity to develop supporters and practitioners of the arts by nurturing creative thinkers.”

For more information on NLAC’s ArtsSmarts grant program, click here.

Grant: Visiting Artist Program
“Schools can apply to the Visiting Artist Program (VAP) to bring individual artists, groups of artists, or arts organizations into the school to provide students with direct personal contact with practicing professional artists. The program covers artist fees, materials, and travel costs. The program is offered in partnership with the Cultural Connections Strategy of the Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Education, the Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association (NLTA), and the Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council (NLAC).”

For more information on NLAC’s Visiting Artist Program grant, click here.

Grant: School Touring Program
“The School Touring Program (STP) is available to professional artists, groups and not-for-profit arts organizations to support significant touring productions to schools throughout the province. Offered in partnership with the Department of Education through its Cultural Connections Strategy, the program provides students with direct access to high quality artistic experiences. The program covers touring costs only (i.e. travel, accommodation, per diems, artist and technician fees, tour administration, royalties, and limited rehearsal).”

For more information on NLAC’s School Touring Program grant, click here.

Other NLAC Grant Programs:

• Professional Project Grants Program
• Sustaining Program for Professional Arts Organizations
• Professional Festivals Program
• Professional Artists’ Travel Fund
• Labrador Cultural Travel Fund

-posted with permission from Joshua Jamieson, NLAC

Profile: Woodland Cultural Centre (Brantford, ON)

Photo courtesy of Woodland Cultural Centre

Profile: Woodland Cultural Centre
Status: Not-for-profit
Supporting Communities: Six Nations, Tyendinaga, and Wahta
Community Served: Six Nations, Wahta, Tyendinaga, Brantford and surrounding areas
Arts Focus: Contemporary First Nations art exhibitions, community arts workshops, concerts, and performances, Planet IndigenUS (largest multi-disciplinary contemporary world indigenous arts festival)
Language: English
Location: 184 Mohawk St., Brantford, Ontario
Mandate: The Woodland Cultural Centre is a First Nations educational and cultural centre. It was established in 1972 to protect, promote, interpret, and present the history, language, intellect and cultural heritage of the Anishinaabe and Onkwehon:we. This mandate is from our member Nations: Wahta Mohawks, Six Nations of the Grand River and the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte.
The Woodland Cultural Centre will demonstrate the highest standards of excellence in the practice, presentation, interpretation and collection of resources in Education; Museology; Arts; Language and Cultural Heritage in order to foster an appreciation of the intellect and promote an accurate image of First Nations in Canada and abroad.
Main Arts Activities/Projects:
First Nations Art: This annual arts exhibition has been at Woodland for close to forty years. Content for this show features First Nations artists from all across Turtle Island at every stage in their career. This exhibition has helped launch the artistic careers of many First Nations artists.
Planet IndigenUS: In partnership with Harbourfront Centre, Planet IndigenUS is the largest multidisciplinary, contemporary, international Indigenous arts festival in the world! Celebrate the future while honouring the rich cultural past. Planet IndigenUS 2012 at Woodland will feature such artists at Susan Aglukark, Charlie Hill, Don Burnstick, Benny Walker, Joel Johnson, Lisa Odjig, Ali Fontaine, and many, many more.

Above photo courtesy of Woodland Cultural Centre.
Artist: Jane Moss, M’Chigeeng, Canada.

Education Extension: Have a group that is interested in learning more about the culture and artistry of the Haudenosaunee people? The Education Extension officer will visit you on-site or host a workshop at Woodland, offering a variety of workshops based on your groups needs. For more details about the workshops offer visit: http://www.woodland-centre.on.ca/education-extension.
Arts Workshops: Woodland regularly hosts contemporary and traditional-based workshops. Past workshops have included; painting, photography, moccasin making, bead-work jewellery, and dance. Check on-line for upcoming events and activities.
Contact: Janis Monture, Executive Director/Artistic Director
Phone Number: (519)759-2650
E-mail: museum@woodland-centre.on.ca
Website: www.woodland-centre.on.ca
Address: 184 Mohawk St., Brantford, ON N3T 5V6

Submitted by Naomi Johnson
Artistic Associate, Planet IndigenUS 2012

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Photos courtesy of Woodland Cultural Centre

Art Project: dIE ActIvE Art Collective Graffiti Project (Thunder Bay, ON)

Photo courtesy of Definitely Superior Art Gallery.

Thunder Bay’s dIE ActIvE Art Collective recently completed a project where youth artists were invited to paint a train car donated by local company, Mission Terminal. dIe ActIvE hosted a week of workshops in preparation for the project that included graffiti stencil design and spray techniques and a painting demo by visiting graffiti artist, James Jameserson. Artists were required to attend at least two days of workshops to be able to participate in the project, which was covered by local media. Click here to read the article or here to watch a video. For more information about dIe ActIvE visit their Facebook page.

- Cora-Rae Silk
Indigenous Community Arts Coordinator & Communications Assistant
ArtBridges / ToileDesArts

Posted with permission from Lora Northway
Community Outreach Administrator, dIE ActIvE Art Collective

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Photos courtesy of Definitely Superior Art Gallery.

Artist Development Workshop for Recording Artists (106 & York and Urban Arts – Toronto)

Flyer posted with permission with 106 and York

The Rundown
Artist Development Workshop for Recording Artists
Day 2: July 28, 12:30-5:30
Northwood Community Centre
15 Clubhouse Court, Toronto

Don’t miss the July 28th Artist Development Workshop for Recording Artists. This is a great opportunity for young artists who want to hone and develop their skills. So get out there and get creative! Email festival@106andyork.com to register and visit 106 and York for more information.

-Lisa, Social Networking and Communications Assistant, ArtBridges

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Le Labo présente une discussion avec Christos Tsirbas (Toronto)

crédit photo: Le Labo

Le Labo, Centre d’arts médiatiques de Toronto, présente :

MEMBRE DU MOIS : Christos Tsirbas
Vendredi 27 juillet 2012 – 18h30 – Gratuit

Christos Tsirbas, vice-président actuel du Labo, est un réalisateur, photographe et écrivain dont le travail est paru au National Post, fab, Instinct et à Radio CBC entre autres. En 2009, il a été finaliste au Concours Tremplin de l’Office National du Film pour des réalisateurs émergents. Son court métrage Smile a gagné le premier prix au Toronto Urban Film Festival de 2008 et meilleure animation au Nokia MobiFest de 2009. En 2007, il a été nommé “Toronto Mobile Filmmaker of the Year” à Mobifest pour son court métrage Upgrade.

En tant que membre du mois, Christos partagera les idées qui l’inspirent et qui façonnent sa pratique, tel un conteur se servant de plusieurs médiums pour explorer les histoires qu’on se raconte. Il nous présentera aussi une sélection de son travail fait en solo et en collaboration, ainsi qu’un aperçu en primeur sur quelques uns de ses projets à venir.

Lien : http://www.lelabo.ca/fr/node/380

-soumis par Carolina Reis, Coordinatrice du développement et des communication, Le Labo

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ArtReach Youth Arts Awards – Deadline extended! (Toronto)

ArtReach Youth Arts Awards Deadline Extended

ArtReach Toronto invites you to “submit nominations for this new award that recognizes the outstanding contributions of young artists and youth arts groups addressing social justice issues in Toronto. Two awards will be provided, honouring one young artist and one youth arts group / organization creating opportunities for youth to access and be engaged in the arts. Two cash prizes of $1000 will be provided to the award winners, as sponsored by Susan Harris and David Kassie.

NEW DATE!
Nominations must be received by:
Wednesday September 19, 2012 at 5:00pm.

Please note that nominees will only be contacted if selected for the award short-list. The package is available on the ArtReach website.”

For more information, contact shahina sayani by email at: award@artreachtoronto.ca or phone (647) 347-0086″

-submitted by Shahina Sayani, Director, ArtReach Toronto

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Profile: Charlotte Street Arts Centre (Fredericton)

Profile: Charlotte Street Arts Centre
Status: Not-for-profit organization
Community served: Children, Youth, Adults, Seniors, First Nations, At-Risk Youth, Homeless, Newcomers, Marginalized Groups
Region served: New Brunswick
Language used: English
Arts focus: All disciplines
Summary of Main Art Activities: The Charlotte Street Arts Centre is a focal point for creation, education and presentation in the arts. Our facility features three galleries, including a video gallery, a backyard Culture Garden, an Auditorium with a grand piano and a Multipurpose Room for short-term rentals as well as 22 permanent tenants, including provincial organizations in the arts, independent artists and cultural groups. We have a Belgian café in the basement. Our cornerstone ArtReach program offers free arts-based workshops to marginalized groups in the province, through our ongoing partnerships with other helping organizations.

Mandate: THE CHARLOTTE STREET ARTS CENTRE OPENS THE DOORS OF CREATIVE EXPRESSION TO ALL.
Contact: WhiteFeather, Executive Director or Erica Sullivan, Director of Arts Development
Phone number: 506-454-6952
E-mail: director@charlottestreetarts.ca
Website: www.charlottestreetarts.ca
Address: 732 Charlotte Street, Fredericton, NB E3B 1M5

- submitted by WhiteFeather, Executive Director, Charlotte Street Arts Centre

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Workshops: Q? Y ART? Project (Toronto)

Q? Y ART? Project

“Call out to South Asian Youth (13 – 29) to participate in free youth by youth arts program to explore arts as a form of self-expression.

Q? Y Art? is a multi-disciplinary arts program for South Asian youth (13-29) who identify as members of the LGBTTIQQ2S/WSW/MSM communities; youth will engage in arts practices, create portfolios and launch their work.

** By South Asian we mean with history or language that is: Indo-Caribbean, Tamil, South Asian, Nepali, Bangladeshi, Pakistani, Indian, Or…?

**By LGBTTIQQ2S/WSW/MSM, we mean Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transsexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, Questioning, Two Spirit, Women who have Sex with Women, Men who have Sex with Men

Two different ways to participate: ONE OFF WORKSHOPS and/or INTENSIVE PROGRAM

ONE OFF Workshops (YOUTH 13 – 19)

These stand alone workshops will take place weekday evenings in different locations throughout the city. Each workshop will focus on one art form, facilitated by one of our talented guest artist facilitators. All workshops will be free and food and TTC tokens will be provided

Schedule:
LINOCUT! – Artist Facilitator: Eshan Rafi
July 17 – 4:30 -7:45pm – Riverdale Branch (Toronto Public Library)

WRITING! – Artist Facilitator: Vivek Shraya
July 24 – 4:45 – 7:45pm – North York Central Branch (Toronto Public Library)

DRAG and BURLESQUE! – Artist Facilitator: Sammy Samosa and Masti Khor
July 26 – 4:30 -7:30 pm – Richview Branch (Toronto Public Library)

August 1 – evening – location and artist to be announced

For program details and updates please visit: http://qyartproject.com/programming/art-forms/ or send an e-mail toqyartproject@gmail.com

INTENSIVE PROGRAM (Youth 18 – 29)

This program brings together folks in a three day intensive program to challenge queer and trans phobia, as well as racism – we’re trying to create a space for youth to talk about how they experience these, whether external or internalized. There will be opportunities to explore creative writing and performance, plus a chance to talk about histories as well as current events, as they can relate to South Asian LGBTTIQQ2S/WSW/MSM youth. There is definitely room for you to tailor the program to what you want!

When: Saturday July 21, Saturday July 28 and Sunday July 29
What time: 11:30 – 5pm each day
Where: Delisle Youth Services S.T.A.R.S. Space ( Yonge and Eglinton)!

Each day will have 5 hours of programming exploring multiple art forms in workshops facilitated by some of our talented guest artist facilitators. The intensive program is at no cost to participants and food and TTC tokens will be provided.

To get involved, send us an application so we can find out a little bit more about you and tailor the program to the group!

For application and program details please visit: http://qyartproject.com/programming/become-a-participant/ or send an e-mail toqyartproject@gmail.com
You can also reach us at (416) 599-2727 ext. 230

Please visit our website: www.qyartproject.com for program details including our values, safety, confidentiality and other resources.”

-submitted by Q? Y ART? Project

Summer Cultural Day Camp @ Native Canadian Centre of Toronto, Aug. 20-24 (Toronto)

Summer Cultural Day Camp at the Native Canadian Centre of Toronto
August 20-24, 2012, 9:30am-4:00pm
$5.00 Registration fee per family for the week
For children 6-12 years old
PLEASE CALL TO REGISTER AS SPACE IS LIMITED

Monday August 20th:
Traditional teachings, drama games, picnic lunch, water and wind play and learning to play recorder!

Tuesday August 21st:
All day excursion: Medicine walk on Humber River, cook out lunch provided

Wednesday August 22nd:
All day excursion: Trip to Toronto Zoo, 9am-5pm. Admission, transportation and lunch provided.

Thursday August 23rd:
Surprise theme day that weaves together tradition and imagination! Includes: Drama, storytelling, music, movement, and arts & crafts!

Friday August 24th:
Morning gathering and songs, practicing for afternoon social, sharing exchange with seniors, afternoon mini social-potluck!

To register or if you have any questions please contact:
Jennifer at 416-964-9087 X315 or Jennifer.Jones@ncct.on.ca

Posted with permission from Jennifer Jones
Native Canadian Centre of Toronto

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Sketch: July Programming Update (Toronto)

“We’ve recently added weekly sessions on Thursday afternoons at YMCA’s new location at 7 Vanauley – we will be working in their drop-in space doing murals on their walls and other artmaking projects.

Also, please note that we will be closed July 16-19 for our annual program development retreat. We will reopen as per usual July 24th.”

-post with permission from Sonya Reynolds, Program Administrator, SKETCH Working Arts

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