Call for New Board & Committee Members (Scarborough Arts, ON)

“Scarborough Arts is looking for dynamic, enthusiastic individuals to apply to join our Board of Directors and various Committees. Please read below and download the applicable application – we look forward to hearing from you!

Scarborough Arts Call for New Board Members

Scarborough Arts is looking for dynamic, enthusiastic individuals to apply to join its Board of Directors.

We are looking for individuals who can help guide our organization and provide professional skills in areas such as policy, contracts, finance, business planning, fundraising, governance and human resources. Meetings are held approximately 8-10 times per year. Scarborough Arts encourages community members with a Scarborough connection who reflect the diversity of the local community to apply.

Those interested are asked to please submit a letter of interest, CV and Board application to: Board Nominating Committee, Scarborough Arts, 1859 Kingston Road, Scarborough, ON, M1N 1T3; fax to 416-698-7972, or e-mail ed@scarborougharts.com. Application deadline is June 7, 2013.

SA Board Candidate Application

For more information and to acquire the Board application, please contact Tim Whalley at 416-698-7322 or ed@scarborougharts.com.

Scarborough Arts Call for New Committee Members

Scarborough Arts is looking for dynamic, enthusiastic individuals to apply to join its Programming, Fundraising and Scarborough Arts Centre Committees.

We are looking for individuals who can help provide feedback and guidance in these key areas:

Youth-Led Arts Festival: 5th Annual BIG BAM BOOM (AFCY, June 4-9, Toronto)

“SAVE THE DATE!

5th Annual BIG BAM BOOM
Youth-Led Arts Festival

Exhibition: June 4-9, 2013
Free After Three: June 5, 2013
Performance: June 8, 2013

Art Gallery of Ontario
Weston Family Learning Centre
317 Dundas St W

About Arts for Children & Youth (AFCY):
AFCY is a registered charitable organization. We ally with high priority communities and empower marginalized children and youth by engaging them in hands-on, community and school-based arts education programs that respect existing cultural and community activity, resulting in participatory action and social awareness. To learn more about us, please visit http://www.afcy.ca. You can email us at info@afcy.ca or call us at 416-929-9314.”

- Submitted by Arts For Children and Youth (AFCY)

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Video Update: SYiM – Southern Youth In Motion (Toronto)

While SYiM (Southern Youth In Motion) is busy working away on the second issue of SYiMzine, we thought we’d share some videos from their showcase event last December. The showcase brought together youth from southern and northern Ontario to share their artwork while raising awareness of First Nations aspirations and challenges.

This video was created by Toronto videographer, Kyle Montaque, and stemmed from the actual showcase itself. It provides a compelling glimpse into the day’s events that included musical performances, a live mural painting with community artist, Michael Cywink, a blessing from Elder Pauline Shirt and interviews with the youth as they share how art inspires them and their visions for the future.

Watch video HERE. Credit: Kyle Montaque

During the showcase a group of youth from Waterloo presented a video they made that asked several questions about life in Ontario’s remote communities, from ‘do they have running water on reserves?’ to ‘what about shopping malls?’. With 1, 172, 790 First Nations, Metis and Inuit people in Canada, the youth wondered how they could know so little about Canada’s aboriginal population. To help bridge the gap between north and south, youth from one northern community discussed the possibility of producing their own video in an attempt to answer some of these questions.

Watch video HERE. Credit: Jenny Bui, Regan Zink, Lauren Craik and Georgie Giannopolous

In addition to the second issue of SYiMzine, SYiM has a number of other initiatives currently in the works so check the ArtBridges blog in the coming weeks for news and another update from Lauren Akbar, the Youth Engagement Coordinator at SYiM. For more information or to get involved, visit the Facebook page or contact Lauren at lauren.akbar@northsouthpartnership.com.

- Cora-Rae Silk, ArtBridges

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Job Opportunity: Cultural Program Coordinator (Native Canadian Centre of Toronto)

“Position: Cultural Program Coordinator
Supervisor: Reports to the Executive Director
Summary: The creation of cultural programming to meet the needs and requests of the Aboriginal community of Toronto.
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and manage the delivery of educational programs that cover Aboriginal history, spirituality, stories, songs, dances, regalia, languages, cultural values and beliefs for the community.
• Submit monthly reports to Executive Director and to develop all reporting and statistical gathering of cultural events and gatherings.
• Coordinate staff and volunteers associated with the programs facilitated through the cultural department.
• Submit receipts for program expenditures to the finance department.
• Prepare and submit yearend report to Indian and Northern Affairs Canada and the Executive Director.
• Source funding opportunities and prepare grants/proposals for the Cultural Department.
• Liaise with Elders and Traditional Teachers.
• Assist the Elders and Traditional Teachers with their personal and functional requirements while they are participating in a NCCT initiative.
• Maintain high personal and professional standards.
• Supervise weekly “Big Drum Social”.
• Promptly respond to any inquires about our Cultural programming.

Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge of the culture, language, history and traditions of First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples.
• Native language skills an asset.
• University/College graduate or work related experience with project facilitation, public relations and office management.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage several priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to prepare minutes, proposals, budgets and financial reports.
• Event planning and management.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Good verbal and written communication skills for interactions with Elders, Traditional Teachers, students and staff.
• Minimum three years’ experience working in Aboriginal communities, two of which have been in an urban setting.
• Ontario Drivers Licence an asset.
• Excellent relationship building skills.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from various community members.
• Current CPIC Required (Police Check)

All resumes must be received by Tuesday May 21st, 2013 at 4:00pm.
Please email or forward resume and 3 references to: Larry Frost, Executive Director Larry.frost@ncct.on.ca * 16 Spadina Road * Toronto, Ontario* M5R2S7 * 416.964.9087
We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be notified.”

See job description for more details.

-posted with permission from the Native Canadian Centre of Toronto

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Workshop: Arts Lab Report (May 8, Toronto)

Arts Lab ”brings together the youth arts and culture sector to explore what works, what doesn’t, who’s doing what and how can we do better together!?” 

“RSVP for the upcoming Arts Lab Report, a working meeting to report on 2012 Arts Lab findings and take next steps forward to enhance the youth arts sector. Join us on Wednesday, May 8th, from 11am-1pm. Space is limited so please don’t wait!

Who should attend: Groups, organizations and individuals working to build professional and entrepreneurial skills in young artists.”

- posted with permission from Nadira Pattison, Arts Services, Toronto Culture

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The Bridging Festival Seeks Community Advisors, Artists (Scarborough, ON)

“Inaugurated in 2010, The Bridging Festival is a community arts and culture festival which aims to bring communities together in this culturally vibrant neighbourhood while celebrating local leadership, creativity and diversity.”

“The Bridging Festival Seeks Community Advisors, Artists

Arts Festival to feature local culture and cuisine in Scarborough

August 15, 20, 23 & 24, 2013: The Bridging Festival returns for a fourth year to the Kingston-Galloway/Orton Park (KGO) neighbourhood in Scarborough, presenting free family-friendly activities with a celebration of art and community. In 2013, the festival will feature four days of culture and cuisine. On August 15, 20 & 23 there will be evening activities held at and near the East Scarborough Storefront at 4040 Lawrence Ave East. On Saturday August 24, the festival will move below the Lawrence Avenue East Bridge. Attendees will be treated to free food, entertained with performances of dance, music and poetry, and invited to join in participatory arts activities.

NOW RECRUITING FESTIVAL ADVISORS

We are currently seeking community volunteers to participate as a Festival Advisors. Advisors will help to plan and organize festival outreach, artists and food and will meet every three weeks between May – September 2013. Youth are invited to apply to sit on the Youth Engagement Committee, and will play a key role in the festival as well. Anyone interested is encouraged to attend our first advisory session at:

East Scarborough Storefront | 4040 Lawrence Ave East
May 14, 5 – 7 pm
Snacks and transit tokens will be provided.

For more information, contact Cindy Rozeboom: programs@scarborougharts.com | 416-698-7322.

NOW ACCEPTING ARTIST EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

We are also currently accepting expressions of interest from Scarborough artists and performers wishing to be featured at the 2013 Bridging Festival in August. Interested individuals should send a statement no longer than 200 words to programs@scarborougharts.com. Please tell us about yourself, your music, dance, poetry, spoken word or art form, what you would like to present at the festival and your connection to the neighborhood, if any. We will contact artists for more information as required. Scarborough Arts encourages artists from East Scarborough who reflect the cultural diversity of the local community to apply.

Launch: GET Schooled “A creative community of grassroots knowledge” (May 1, Toronto)

“We are excited to unveil the new GET Schooled initiative at the launch event for National Youth Arts Week!
Date: May 1, 2013
Time: 6pm – 10pm
Location: Art Gallery of Ontario (317 Dundas Street West)

Join us for a sneak preview of GET Schooled activities, as well as a photobooth, henna art, and free resources!GET Schooled is a creative community of grassroots knowledge where young people are both the learners and the teachers. By providing a coordinated point of access to workshops, networking and mentorship, GET Schooled offers young people opportunities, interaction, connections, and certification.GET Schooled is a collaborative initiative of 9 community organizations: ArtReach Toronto, For Youth Initiative, Grassroots Youth Collaborative, Manifesto Community Projects, Neighbourhood Arts Network, NIA Centre, Schools Without Borders, SKETCH Working Arts, and the Toronto Youth Cabinet.

For more information, contact us at info@gschool.ca”

-submitted by Skye Louis, Workshop Series Coordinator, ArtReach Toronto

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Profile: The Toronto Fringe

The Toronto Fringe is more than just a summer festival. Youth and artists outreach activities, The Next Stage Theatre Festival, Tent Talks, and ongoing events throughout the year serve the theatre community at large. The Fringe Creation Lab, at the Centre for Social Innovation Annex, “welcomes independent artists year round, encouraging their creative work by offering them affordable space to make art, congregate and innovate.” (Lisa, ArtBridges)

Profile: The Toronto Fringe
Status: Charitable organization
Main communities served: Everyone
Location/Region served: City of Toronto
Language used: English
Arts focus: Theatre, dance, performing arts, visual arts
Summary of Main Art Activities: The Toronto Fringe provides creative opportunities for artists and audiences by producing two important festivals – the Toronto Fringe Festival and the Next Stage Theatre Festival – and by running outreach activities that benefit youth, artists and the theatre community at large. Our home, the Fringe Creation Lab at the Centre for Social Innovation Annex, welcomes independent artists year round, encouraging their creative work by offering them affordable space to make art, congregate and innovate.
Mandate: The Toronto Fringe provides access to creative opportunities for artists and audiences.
Strengths: We offer affordable opportunities for performing artists to produce their work, as well as subsidized rehearsal space starting at $6/hour.
Contact: general@fringetoronto.com
Phone number: 416-966-1062
E-mail: general@fringetoronto.com
Website: www.fringetoronto.com
Address: 720 Bathurst Street, Suite 403

- submitted by the Toronto Fringe

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Grant Writing 101 & Creative Facilitation: ArtReach Workshops (May, Toronto)

Creative Facilitation Workshop: Express Yourself - “This introductory workshop provides a framework for using arts-based practices to strengthen your effectiveness as a facilitator.” (May 3)

Grant Writing 101 Workshop – “This interactive session will explore the basics of preparing a grant application.” (May 8)

SKETCH Community Arts Youth Training Program is “currently accepting applications” (Toronto)

“The SKETCH Community Arts Youth Training Program is a one year intensive training, arts education internship, artist residency, and art business incubator.

This is a paid employment opportunity for young artists living homeless, street-involved or on the margins, who are looking to take their community arts practice & career to the next level! This is a full time opportunity, 30 hours per week for 52 weeks (July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014).

Applicants must be aged 16-29, with a history of involvement in SKETCH programs, special projects, or other community arts initiatives, and currently receiving Ontario Works in order to be eligible. There are 4 positions available. The deadline for submission is Tuesday, May 1st, 2013 by 4:00 pm.

Email Naty Tremblay at naty@sketch.ca or call (416)-516-1559 ext 57 for more info.”

- Sonya Reynolds, Program Administrator, SKETCH

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