Deanne Hupfield, Fancy Shawl Dancer. CNAL/RCAA Conference 2015.
December 1, 2021
With the goal of enhancing the arts sector’s understanding of engagement behaviours and trends, this SIA Brief analyzes several Canadian information sources related to public engagement and spending in the arts.
The Art for Social Change Network (ASCN): A New Canadian National Community-Engaged Arts Network
Led by community-engaged arts organizations acting as regional hubs, ASCN is designed to connect and support hundreds of arts for social change (ASC) organizations and independent artists across Canada. The ASC sector in Canada and around the world works in service to the needs of diverse communities through artmaking, new forms of dialogue, and partnerships with local non-arts organizations.
The world has endured a collective traumatic experience throughout the past eighteen months. As arts and learning practitioners, we regularly see the impact that the arts have in students and participants’ lives. As we eagerly, yet tentatively, look towards pandemic recovery, we recognize the vital role that the arts must play in the health and wellbeing of Canada’s citizens, communities and society as a whole.
South Simcoe Arts Council’s Annual Arts on Main 2021 – CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
The only two-year photographic arts college in Canada is offering 1 free year of tuition for ALL Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Over the last six months, Kick Start Arts has been leading a Digital Strategy Project funded by
Canada Council for the Arts. This exploratory work happened in partnership with Toronto-based
organization SKETCH, as well as The Department of Illumination in Prince Edward County,
Ontario.
The Edmonton Jazz Society [1973] (EJS) is looking for an experienced and dynamic Executive Director to work at the Yardbird Suite in Edmonton.
Position Overview
Job Opportunity; The Edmonton Jazz Society, Yardbird Suite Executive Director
Deadline July 31, 2021
https://www.affta.ab.ca/news/job-opportunity-executive-director
The Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery is putting together a database of artists from all backgrounds that work with glass, ceramics and/or clay for research purposes. All collected information will remain confidential. Interested artists are encouraged to visit the following link: https://forms.gle/cnxk3rob6yZp19uS8 or email Cheyenne Mapplebeck at cheyenne.mapplebeck@gmail.com with any questions.
Every November throughout its 45-year history, the Labrador Creative Arts Festival has welcomed the region’s communities to Happy Valley-Goose Bay for artistic workshops and a grand showcase of performances, presenta