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Event: ArtsVote 2010 Launch, ArtsVote

TAPA — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:38:51 +0000

ArtsVote relaunches in anticipation of Toronto Municipal Election 2010 The launch of ArtsVote Toronto 2010 is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 5 – 7pm at UrbanSpace Gallery, 401 Richmond Street West. The ArtsVote Toronto 2010 launch will feature guest speakers as well as the official launch of the ArtsVote Toronto 2010 website. ArtsVote [...]

Event: Goodstock Toronto: 24 Hours of Free Services!, Harvey McKinnon Associates

TAPA — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:27:09 +0000

Harvey McKinnon Associates (HMA), one of Canada’s leading fundraising agencies, is offering free services to three local charities during Goodstock™ Toronto. Goodstock is a 24-hour marathon of free fundraising, design, and creative work, taking place on Friday, December 4th. In partnership with HJC New Media, with whom we share office space in both Toronto and Vancouver, [...]

Call for Submissions: 2010 Arts Program Deadlines Announced, Metcalf Foundation

TAPA — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:27:29 +0000

The 2010 deadlines for the Performing Arts Program at the Metcalf Foundation are listed below; all dates are 2010 unless indicated. Application materials must be received by the Foundation by 5:00 pm on the following dates. For full program details, please refer to the published guidelines available at the Foundation’s website. Strategic Initatives – Round 1 letter [...]

Event: Public Seminars, Jumblies Theatre

TAPA — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:23:53 +0000

Jumblies Theatre is pleased to continue our tradition of Public Seminars with: TWO EVENINGS at the Fixt Point Studio 1550 Queen St. West (W. of Lansdowne next to Mitzi’s Sister) 7:00 to 8:30 – Presentation and Discussion 8:30 to 10:00 – Drinks, Snacks, Mingling and Chatting Everyone Welcome! PWYC admission and refreshments Wednesday Nov. 25, 2009 The Aesthetics of Silence Presented by Jumblies Associate, [...]

Workshop: Restoring Energy Through Rhythmic Motion An Introduction to Craniosacral Therapy with Dr. Anita Shack, Artsits’ Health Centre Foundation

TAPA — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:23:26 +0000

Monday November 30, 2009 Artists’ Health Centre Foundation 250 The Esplanade, Suite 500 This clinic will provide an introduction to the holistic healing properties of Craniosacral Therapy, and the benefits of individual practice and work with a practitioner. Energy or “life force” is essential to maintaining health and vitality, and is expressed as rhythmic movement in every part [...]

Event: The City As Art-Dean’s Lecture Series, Ryerson University

TAPA — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:22:46 +0000

Cities hold their own magnetic appeal-one that goes well beyond buildings, parks and avenues. Throughout history, major metropolitan centres have attracted people to both their energy and their opportunities. Today, our urban landscapes have become complex tapestries reflecting multicultural origins, historical references, architectural constructs and human activity. The City As Art will unveil views of [...]

Job Posting: Marketing Manager, Harbourfront Centre

TAPA — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:22:01 +0000

Job Ref. # 09F22-TAPA Number of vacancies: 1 Harbourfront Centre, on Toronto’s waterfront, is an innovative non-profit cultural organization which creates, for a diverse public, events and activities of excellence that enliven, educate and entertain. Working in partnership with various communities, Harbourfront Centre nurtures and supports educational and recreational activity as well as contemporary artistic [...]

Event: Play Reading Week, Tarragon Theatre

TAPA — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:20:14 +0000

Tarragon’s Program Of Free Play Readings Includes Works-In-Progress By Members Of The 2009 Playwrights Unit Tarragon Theatre is gearing up for their annual Play Reading Week, which runs from November 19 to 28, 2009, and boasts an impressive nine readings. Since its inception, Play Reading Week has offered both artists and audience alike the opportunity to [...]

Space for Rent: Artscape Artist Lodge, Artscape

TAPA — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:19:36 +0000

Inspiration from the changing seasons…and space is available at Artscape Artist Lodge. Artscape Lodge is an affordable short-term studio and accommodation rental service for professional artists and arts administrators looking for time and space to focus exclusively on their work in the distraction-free environment at Artscape Gibraltar Point on Toronto Island. Artscape Lodge is open year-round and [...]

Announcement: Contemporary Circus Art Recognized As Distinct Art Form, Canada Council for the Arts

TAPA — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:19:20 +0000

The Canada Council recognizes contemporary circus art as a distinct art form. Professional artists and arts organizations practicing circus art are eligible to apply for funding through grant programs offered by the Council’s Inter-Arts Office. Note: There are no new funds allocated for this art form; support is available through existing resources. Definition of contemporary circus art The [...]