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We cherish our womxn. In celebration of International Womxn’s Day, Harbour Collective is highlighting Denise Bolduc and Michelle McGeough.
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Denise Bolduc is an accomplished director, producer, cultural connector, and creator who is driven to transform perspectives and activate change. For over 30 years, her career represents countless contributions and connections with numerous celebrated artists, thinkers, communities, and leading cultural institutions nationally and globally. Denise intentionally curates for community connectivity and has led a multitude of largescale arts initiatives elevating the careers of numerous Indigenous creatives and leaders. Notable credits: Tributaries, Biizinden!!, Built on Genocide, Kisageetin: A Cabaret, Thunderbird Marketplace, Planet IndigenUS, Beyond 150 Film Festival, Global First Nations Exchange, Feasting Relationships, and the UNcommon Wealth series. In addition to programming, her film Zaagidiwin has screened globally, and she is the co-editor and writer of the award-winning anthology, Indigenous Toronto: The Stories We Carry.
Denise is Ojibwe-Anishinaabe and French, born and raised in the Lake Superior | Robinson Huron Treaty Territory, and is a member of the Batchewana First Nation with familial ties in Garden River First Nation.
Michelle McGeough:
https://www.concordia.ca/faculty/michelle-mcgeough.html
https://harbourcollective.ca/marjorie-beaucage-rainbow-warrior-and-art-ivist/
https://harbourcollective.ca/carol-geddes-haat-kanadaayi-geide-kei-nanuy/
Michelle McGeough (Cree Métis/Settler) completed her PhD in Indigenous art history at the University of New Mexico. Prior to returning to school for her advanced degree, she taught Museum Studies at the Institute of American Indian Art and was the Assistant curator at the Wheelwright Museum of the Native American Indian in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Dr. McGeough has a Master’s degree from Carleton University as well as a BFA from Emily Carr and an undergraduate degree from the Institute of American Indian Art. She also has a B.Ed. degree from the University of Alberta. Dr. McGeough currently teaches at Concordia University in the Art History department. Michelle is originally from Amiskwacîwâskahikan (Beaver Hills House)in the treaty six region of currently known as Canada.
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Congratulations goes to one of Canada Council’s 2024 Governor General’s Awards in Visual and Media Arts, Marjorie Beaucage! Congratulations!
Marjorie Beaucage is a Two-Spirit Métis Auntie, filmmaker, ‘art-ivist’ and educator, a land protector and a water walker. Born in Vassar, Manitoba, to a large Métis family, Marjorie has dedicated her life’s work to creating social change, working to give people the tools for creating possibilities and right relations. For Marjorie, story is medicine. Her more than 40 films hold space for difference, giving voice to those often unheard in mainstream stories. Her last project, Reducing the Harms of Colonialism, addressed harm reduction—six portraits of people who made it through. Her recent book, leave some for the birds, documents her own movements for justice.
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BIG Small Talk: Meet April Britski
BIG small Talk is a chance to meet and introduce people that Harbour Collective encounters along the way. Sasha Kucas speaks with the incredible April Britski, Executive Director of CARFAC.
Rising out of bed is prompted by her eight-year-old son and motivated by a steaming cappuccino. This former Art Historian starts each day with curiosity, knowing she will get to do really cool stuff.
Comparable to taking delicious forkfuls of a decadent chocolate layer cake with flavourful frosting, our conversation uncovered one fascinating topic after another. I strayed from my initial questions and felt like Alice in Wonderland falling through the rabbit hole. Without a doubt, this shero unapologetically moves mountains with quiet determination.
Here is what we discussed…
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April Britski (she/her) is the Executive Director of CARFAC, Canada’s national association for visual artists. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Art History with a minor in Studio Art from the University of Saskatchewan, and a Master of Arts in Canadian Art History from Carleton University. April has worked and volunteered as an arts administrator for over 25 years, and joined the staff of CARFAC National in 2005. Her primary responsibility at CARFAC is the development and implementation of organizational policies and strategies related to artists’ economic and legal rights. She is actively involved in the research, development, and coordination of advocacy efforts, including CARFAC’s Artist’s Resale Right campaign. She assists with negotiating collective agreements for visual and media artists under the Status of the Artist Act, as well as other national voluntary agreements with presenters. April is a co-founder of Artists’ Legal Services Ottawa and the Visual Arts Alliance, and she has served on several boards and committees of cultural policy and artist-run organizations in Canada and abroad. Originally from Saskatchewan, April currently resides on the traditional unceded territories of the Central and Coast Salish Peoples including the Kwikwetlem, Musqueam, Skxwú7mesh, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations.
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FirstVoices celebrates its 20th anniversary on International Mother Language Day with the announcement of a new site design and added features. FirstVoices.com provides an online space for B.C. First Nations to share and promote their language, oral history and linguistic history. Importantly, members retain ownership of content created by them for use on their community site. The goal of FirstVoices.com is to help Indigenous languages succeed with state-of-the-art hardware, software, and technical support for their communities.
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CBC New Indigenous Voices, presented by the National Screen Institute, is a full-time, 14-week training program for up to 10 Indigenous creators aged 18+ to learn the essential elements of working in the film, TV and digital media industries. Applications close March 18 apply now.
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Supporting the Arts Community: A Letter to the Community from the Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Canada Council for the Arts
Canada Council’s Annual Public Meeting: March 27
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The Audible Indigenous Writers’ Circle is a six-month mentorship and workshop program for emerging First Nations, Inuit and Métis writers in Canada looking to elevate their stories. Application deadline: April 1.
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The imagineNATIVE Tour programs are one of imagineNATIVE’s largest initiatives outside our annual Festival. The imagineNATIVE Tour brings Indigenous-made film works and community engagement activities to communities across Turtle Island (Canada). Book until July 1.
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The imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival is bringing its 25th festival to Indigenous Peoples’ Month. The organization is postponing its 2024 event and permanently pushing its annual festival to June 2025.
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Canada Media Fund to invest nearly $23 million in 37 Interactive Digital Media Projects
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Banff Media Festival Each year, BANFF facilitates over 1,200 curated one-on-one and small group meeting opportunities for Festival delegates to make new connections and move their projects forward, in addition to over 25,000 meetings that take place directly between delegates. The festival dates this year are June 9-12. Early Bird rate ends March 15
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Black Screen Office Symposium The stage is set for a groundbreaking event that will redefine the narrative for the global entertainment industry April 2 – 3
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Pacific Contact 2024 is BC’s Annual Showcase Conference for the Performing Arts and in Kelowna this year April 10 to 14
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International Indigenous Music Summit Showcase applications are officially open for the 2024 International Indigenous Music Summit, June 10 – 14, in Toronto. The showcases will shine a spotlight on artistic excellence in the Indigenous music community. Submissions are open to Indigenous artists nationwide.
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York University – Sessional Assistant Professor in Studio Arts (Painting)
The Department of Visual Art and Art History, School of Arts, Media, Performance and Design at York University invites highly qualified applicants for a Sessional Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream position in Studio Arts (Painting). This is a Contractually Limited Appointment (CLA) to the teaching stream for a two-year term to commence July 1, 2024.
March 14
imagineNATIVE – Programming Administrative Assistant
The Programming Administrative Assistant will support the Programming team in planning, executing, and reporting on artistic Year-Round and Festival-related programming. The training provided will cover administrative and arts management skills related to film, media arts, and cultural sectors. The Programming Administrative Assistant will learn incredibly valuable, practical, on-the-ground training related to Indigenous curatorial practices at the world’s largest Indigenous film and media arts Festival.
March 15
Union House Arts – Spring/Summer Positions 2024
We’re looking for enthusiastic candidates to fill positions for our 2024 season! UHA is looking to hire up to three summer positions this year (pending funding)! If you’re interested in community building, sustainable futures, arts and culture, heritage, or just want to dip your toes into working in the arts, we might have the job for you! Click the image to read more and see what position will fit you best!
March 15
Folklorama – Assistant Pavilion Support Team
As a member of the Pavilion Support Team, the Assistant reports to the Supervisor, Pavilion Support Team and is responsible for all areas related to the servicing of Festival Pavilions, technical and administrative support for digital ticketing, logistics specific to marketing programs, special events, partnership implementation and inventory management.
March 18
University of Regina – Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Film Production
The Faculty of Media, Art, & Performance at the University of Regina invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Film Production (Department of Film) commencing July 1, 2024. Applicants must hold an MFA in Film/Media Production, possess university or college teaching experience in film production, and have an active creative research practice with expertise in dramatic filmmaking and animation. The successful candidate will teach various undergraduate and graduate courses in any combination of dramatic film, animation, darkroom photography, audio production, and screenwriting. Service to the Department, as well as to Faculty and university-wide committees, is also expected.
March 21
Perchance Theatre – Production Call
Making innovative, immersive outdoor theatre with sails covering the audience all nestled next to the ocean – that is what the team at Perchance Theatre do. Just 45 minutes outside the capital city of St. John’s NL, you will find us making our unique, award-winning, brand of theatre magic. Classics are our main focus, with new works and visiting guest performers, rounding out our beloved summer festival. We are looking for people who love making excellent ensemble theatre, and who love the outdoors, to join our team of passionate professionals. Our theatre hires following the DOT Tier One from CAEA. Our work is created with a focus on the outdoor environment and live creation and as such we have extremely basic lighting, and do mostly live sound/music scapes. Our technical needs focus more on set and props and always creating with an eye to responsible environmental practices. Hiring: Production Manager, Technical Manager, Production Stage Manager, Assistant/Apprentice Stage Manager, Stage Hand/Technical Assistant.
March 22
The Power Plant – Assistant Manager, Visitor Experience
We are currently seeking a dynamic, organized and people-centric Assistant Manager, Visitor Experience to play a key role in building and developing a welcoming visitor experience that fosters the engagement of diverse audiences with contemporary art in meaningful ways, as well as to implement new standards and protocols for hosting visitors.
March 22
WritersNL- Facilitator for Virtual Writing Group
Are you passionate about nurturing writing talent and fostering literary communities? WritersNL invites dynamic and dedicated individuals to apply for the role of Facilitator in our upcoming virtual writing group. This initiative aims to support and inspire writers across rural areas while contributing to the literary landscape of our province and beyond. As a Facilitator, you will lead and engage participants in a virtual writing group conducted via Zoom over 5 sessions. Your primary responsibilities include encouraging writing, fostering group development, and ensuring the smooth functioning of the sessions. Collaboration with the group and WritersNL is key to enhancing this initiative.
March 24
The Power Plant – Lead Gallery Attendant
We are currently looking for a responsible, courteous and enthusiastic Lead Gallery Attendant with strong communication skills to provide great front-line service to visitors, and to encourage meaningful public engagement with contemporary art through daily interaction, tours, and public programs.
March 25
Rotary Arts Centre – Executive Director
We are seeking an Executive Director who provides strategic leadership to the organization and supervises the day-to-day operations of the Rotary Arts Centre. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for the financial and administrative oversight of the Centre. This includes grant writing, strategic planning, board relations, financial stability, staff management, venue management, revenue development, audience development and community engagement.
March 29
CB Nuit Art at Night Festival 2024 – Artistic Director
CB Nuit is looking for an Artistic Director to grow the festival’s artistic vision, reputation and impact. Reporting to the Board of Directors and working closely with the Executive Director, you will bring overall artistic direction, leadership, and commitment to CB Nuit’s creative programming team, develop a Call to Artists, support the Selection Process, lead the promotion and coordination of the festival and collaborate with creative partners from the diverse community of Corner Brook guided by the organization’s values, mission, mandate and goals.
March 30
Resource Assistance for Youth (RAY) – Transitional Housing Case Manager
The Case Manager will utilize their networks and experience to support youth in the program, eventually assisting them with the transition into their own independent living. Using a Housing First model, the Case Manager performs daily home visits to youth in the program, facilitates Life Maps and goal setting with youth, teaches Life Skills workshops with other RaY staff, advocates on behalf of the youth on a case-by-case basis with a variety of systems, and acts as an overall mentor to youth. The Case Manager is responsible for assisting with and maintaining program statistics and filing monthly and annual reports in cooperation with the Transitional Housing Manager.
March 31
Urban Shaman – Artistic Director
The Artistic Director functions as the key curator of Urban Shaman’s exhibition and events programming. They ensure all Urban Shaman Gallery in-house programming is presented in a professional manner and is the main contact between the gallery and its exhibiting artists, curators, writers, and other art professionals.
March 31
Video Pool Media Arts Centre – Education Program Development
VP is seeking applications for an Education Program Development (EPD) contract position. The position will be the lead in developing a new HyFlex Learning (Hybrid/Flexible) educational program for VP and will include: HyFlex research and development, program conceptualization and development, instructor training and recruitment, grant-writing and funding research, partnership development, and technical implementation. The position will be part of the VP team and will work closely with the Executive Director and Technical Director and will be provided with background information and research from work that has already been completed.
March 31
Leighton Art Centre – Junior Summer Camp Counsellor
Leighton Art Centre is seeking several passionate and dynamic Art & Nature Educators to join our team. These seasonal positions offer a unique opportunity to engage with the natural beauty and artistic heritage of the Leighton Art Centre while inspiring creativity and environmental stewardship in our young visitors.
April 1
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity – Head Stage Carpenter
The head stage carpenter supports the aims and objectives of Banff Centre by taking responsibility for the safe, efficient, timely and precise staging requirements of all events and activities as assigned which fall under the scope of the live performance area of production. Programs and events include Indigenous Arts, opera, dance, music, the Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival and more.The head stage carpenter will work to achieve professional production value for all Banff Centre activities. We are looking for someone who is energetic and committed to creating a positive work culture, as well as experienced with the technical skills needed to help a variety of artists. The ideal candidate is someone who allows others to contribute and articulate their perspective, embraces respectful communication and selects the right tone for the situation and audience.
Manitoba Museum – Bilingual Learning Facilitator (French-English)
Reporting to the Manager of School & Public Programs, the Learning Facilitator (Museum Galleries) delivers in-person and virtual interpretive programs on themes related to the Museum in both English and French, and assists in other public program events for the general public and organized groups. The incumbent must exercise initiative and independent judgment in working with the Museum’s various audiences while maintaining an energetic and lively approach. The incumbent must be able to work with minimal supervision and be available for weekday, weekend and evening work. Fluency in English and French is a requirement of this position.
Newfoundland & Labrador Fold Arts Society – Illustrators
Want to design this year’s Newfoundland & Labrador Folk Festival poster? We are looking for submissions for artists interested in creating various designs and branding materials for #NLFolkFest48—and it could be YOU! Submit two pieces of exemplary work that reflect the branding materials you would create for Folk Fest if chosen to our Marketing Coordinator, Tamsyn Russell, at tamsyn.russell@nlfolk.com
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Highlighted Awards and Competition Deadlines listed by Province (Coast to Coast)
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Alberta
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International
”The International Flag of Planet Earth”, by Oskar Pernefeldt
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Training and Professional Opportunities
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Tech Manitoba – Plugged In
Plugged In is a FREE networking and community building event for early tech professionals to come together and learn more about the local resources available.
March 13
Arts AccessAbility Network Manitoba – Free participatory zoom discussion: “Diversity in the Arts”
Topics we may visit: Outsider Art’, using our experience as ‘outcasts’ to enrich our art, daring to be unusual, contemporary artists who use the bizarre/shocking in their work, dangers of “Freakshow”, making confrontational/controversial art as activism, the value of making audiences uncomfortable, trigger warnings, daring to be “ugly”, intersectionalism, obligation to instigate/support revolution/the oppressed and exploited? March 14, 6:30 pm CST on Zoom. Register by emailing your name and access needs to programming@aanm.ca
March 14
Bioscience Association of Manitoba – Funding Day 2024
An industry-agnostic event that helps companies gain access to funding, develop strategic partnerships and secure resources needed to grow their businesses.
March 20
Ontario Culture Days, Sector Event – Brave Space, Third Space: Creative Spaces Centring Community Connection, Healing and Resiliency
This panel will feature a conversation from leadership of two brave spaces in Ontario: the Woodland Cultural Centre in Brantford and the newly opened Wildseed Centre for Art & Activism in downtown Toronto. Moderated by Debbie Owusu-Akyeeah from the Canadian Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity, this conversation will consider the politics of space in the arts and culture sector, and how gathering spaces can facilitate community connection, healing, and resiliency. It’s FREE
March 21
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Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF) – Board of Directors
CIFF is recruiting board volunteers responsible for the governance of the organization. Their primary duties focus on strategic planning, financial oversight and policy development. As a governance board, directors are not directly involved in programming or operational matters, which are delegated to the executive director.
To apply simply upload your cover letter and resume, visit calgaryfilm.bamboohr.com.
nvrind – Call for Board of Directors
nvrlnd. Arts Organization is in search of passionate individuals to serve as volunteers on our board of directors. Board members are vital in steering the organization, focusing on crucial aspects like strategic planning, engaging with the community, overseeing finances, and developing policies.
Plug In ICA – New Board Members
The Board of Directors is collectively responsible for acting in the best long-term interests of the organization and the community which requires a broad sense of knowledge and an openness to learning. A third of our Board is made up of artists and participation in the cultural community is a strong asset for members.
March 31
Edmonton Arts Council Society – Board of Directors
The Edmonton Arts Council Society (EAC) is seeking nominations of new Board Members to begin terms in June 2024. Board Directors are elected by the membership for a three-year term, for a maximum of two consecutive terms. There are at least two vacancies to be filled this year.
April 10
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Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies UBC Okanagan – Woodhaven Artist in Residence
The FCCS Woodhaven Artist in Residence Program provides a paid residency opportunity for a diverse variety of visiting artists including writers, visual artists, digital media artists and performance artists. This residency includes accommodation in a large two-bedroom home located at the Woodhaven Eco Culture Centre as well as full use of a dedicated studio on the property. The Eco Culture Centre is an unstaffed retreat committed to supporting artists and students working in creative and critical practices that explore more sustainable and just ways of being in relationship with natural and non-human worlds, in a time of escalating climate change and mass extinction.
March 15
Indigenous Art Intensive Artist in Residence Program 2024 – Call for Submissions
The Indigenous Art Intensive Artist in Residence Program provides a paid residency opportunity for a diverse variety of visiting artists including writers, curators, visual artists, digital media artists and performance artists. Artists will stay between 1.5-2 weeks at UBC Okanagan campus to participate in the Indigenous Art Intensive program and in studio production.
March 15
TD Music Residence Program
MacEwan University and the Department of Music, in collaboration with TD Bank Group, is hosting a two-week all-inclusive professional artist development program August 6th through August 18th, 2024. The TD Music Artist in Residence at MacEwan University program is open to emerging and up-and-coming songwriters, producers, beat-makers, and band leaders who are residents of Alberta and are 18+.
March 15
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity – Intermediate Inherent Right to Indigenous Governance – Spring 2024
Inherent Right to Indigenous Governance illuminates foundational principles of effective and responsible governance. Discover historical and contemporary Indigenous governance models, while reflecting on your own gifts, responsibilities, and entitlements rooted in law and policy. You will work towards imagining and identifying concrete actions you can take to implement in your current positions and in your communities.
March 19
AARK Archipelago Art Residency in Korpo – Island seaside in dialog with the forrest lake silence
Our location is right by the sea by the ferry operating between Korppoo and Nauvo islands, S/W Finland in Turku archipelago. Due to our location in the middle of nature, with seaside, forrest and a lake, artists can fully focus on their own thematics, contemplation and artistic researh, experiments. At the former ferry staff family house has 6 apartments. It is today an artist residency with airy separate studio apartments for each artist. With own privacy, kitchen, shower / wc including yard and a beach less than 100m. AARK is run by an artist family. We are not around every day so independency is needed from our residency artists. We encouridge a dialog inside the residency and with the surrounding archipelago.
March 20
Digital Arts Resource Centre (DARC) – Modular Synthesis with VCV Rack 2
This two-day workshop is a practical introduction to modular sound synthesis and electronic sound creation using VCV Rack 2.
March 23 – 30
Kiyooka Ohe Arts Centre, Sculpture Park – Spring/Summer Artist Residency
Join us for a 4 – 12 week period between April and August 2024 at the Kiyooka Ohe Arts Centre/ Sculpture Park! You will be provided with spacious studio to research, ideate and create. There is no expectation of completed works. You will be able to access the space daily from 9am to 10pm. You will be provided with indoor space. Note that there is no financial compensation or room and board. This is a day time studio space only for you to be inspired, research and retreat.
March 31
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Cultural Pluralism in the Arts Movement Ontario (CPMAO) – Equity and Anti-Racism Training Programs and Services in the Arts
Cultural Pluralism in the Arts Movement Ontario (CPAMO) believes that IBPOC artists don’t belong in the shadows. They belong in the spotlight. To make this belief a reality, CPAMO works with organizations and individuals like you who are committed to making arts and culture in Canada equitable and accessible for all artists, not just a few. CPAMO advances artistic opportunities for IBPOC artists across Ontario by working with them directly. CPAMO also helps other organizations become agents of change in the arts sector. Now, more than ever, organizations need to cultivate equity and pluralism in the arts and eliminate barriers. Online or in-person training
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Mentoring Artists for Women’s Art (MAWA) – Focussed Mentorship in Performance Art with Sharon Alward
This Focussed Mentorship will focus on elements such as body, space, time and materiality. Project topics will range from autobiographical narratives to political issues affecting the body—sexuality, ethnicity, health, ecology, government intervention, ritual and magic. The Focussed Mentorship will appeal to those who are willing to blur the distinctions between art and life. For women and gender-diverse MAWA members
April 10
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Atlantic Contemporary Vocal Institute – Summer Training Program: Intensive Vocal Study
Featuring top vocal coaches in the region and an incredible line up of guest clinicians, this 3-day intensive offers singers the time, space and attention needed to hone their skills in a safe, supportive environment. ACVI leaves singers enriched with performance insights and a deeper connection to their artistry. Intensive runs from July 5-7.
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Calgary Arts Development – Shadow Puppet Workshop with artist Monica Ila
Shadow puppets have been around for over two millenniums. They are an impactful and environmentally friendly medium to share stories. In this workshop you will create your own puppet, learn about common mechanisms, and have a brief show and tell with some of Monica’s creations. All materials will be provided and no previous experience is necessary.
March 20
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity – Art of Piano
Immerse yourself in an artistic environment tailored for pianists seeking to advance their musicianship and careers. Explore the importance and connection between artistic vision and craft, focusing on what it means to be an artist. Hone the ability to listen. Bring genuine expression and unique perspectives into your music for authentic performances that connect with audiences. Delve into masterworks spanning historical to contemporary music and jazz with internationally celebrated artists.
March 27
Digital Arts Resource Centre (DARC) – Intro to Screenwriting
This introductory screenwriting workshop explores the art and craft of writing scripts for videos, feature films, or television productions.
April 2 – 11
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