Newsletter Volume #95 - Febuary 15th, 2022 |
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Check out our virtual Black History Month events posted below, as well as our amazing MAC Art Therapy and Healing Dance programs, as always available for free! |
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We're bringing back Artist Unplugged |
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To support local artists and businesses during these challenging and unprecedented times, the Markham Arts Council is bringing back its popular program - Artist Unplugged.
Catch new episodes every Thursday at 12.30 pm as we feature popular and emerging local artists on our YouTube Channel.
This week
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Corsh Music was founded in 2020 by young musician couple Corey Chen and Shilu Wang. Corsh Music is dedicated to excellence in music performance, production and education.
You can support Corsh Music by checking out their socials below!
Instagram: @corshmusic
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Call for the Markham Arts Council Board of Directors 2022 |
Markham Arts Council is seeking volunteers to join its Governing Board of Directors. If the Arts is your passion, and you'd like to see it thrive within the City of Markham, we invite you to put forward your name for nomination. To learn more about the organization and its activities visit:
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Have you seen the latest visual art features on our social media channels? Coming up soon: local painters, ceramic artists, cartoon artists, and more!
Sign up to be featured on our social media by becoming a member of the MAC today!
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BollywoodMonsterMashup seeking Artists for 2022 |
Ongoing applications to participate in Canada's largest South Asian festival.
#BollywoodMonster Mashup is an event that shares the elegant yet ecstatic Bollywood culture with everyone. An event that helps bring cultures together. Applications from artists of diverse backgrounds practicing varying forms of South Asian art are accepted.
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SummerWorks are seeking Calls for Proposals |
... for their Festival’s next edition, taking place August 4th-14th, 2022.
Proposals are encouraged from established and emerging creators, as well as curators, working across all disciplines and artistic traditions. In-person, digital, and hybrid performance projects will be considered.
NO APPLICATION FEE. GUARANTEED ARTIST FEES.
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When: Sessions run throughout February,
Wednesday's from 1 to 2 pm EST and Monday's from 10 to 11 am EST via ZOOM.
Sign up as many times as you'd like!
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Free Healing Dance Workshops |
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On popular demand, our Healing Dance workshops will now be offered Tuesdays, weekly for 45-minutes. The amazing Munni Subhani will continue to lead our free Healing Dance workshops for seniors! Click the button below to sign up for sessions until end of December.
"I just wanted to write and tell you how much I enjoy Healing Dance sessions. I really enjoy all the movements and music that goes naturally with them."
– Veronica S., regular attendee
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Markham Arts Council now has a brand new account on Patreon! Click the link below to check out our brand new Patreon Page.
For just $2 a month you can become an Official Patron with access to exclusive updates, a thriving chat community and ad-free content including wonderful local arts performances. Also check out behind-the-scenes content, a master list of Arts support services, shout-outs, live Q&As and much more! Sign up below
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A Study on Everyday Wellbeing |
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Participate in a Stats Canada Wellness Survey |
Statistics Canada is asking you to participate in the Pilot Study on Everyday Well-being, an app-based pilot project. The Vitali-T-Stat app asks Canadians in-the-moment questions about their activities and feelings to gain a better understanding of how everyday activities contribute to a person’s overall well-being, particularly cultural activities, which is the main focus of this pilot. This initiative is a collaboration between Statistics Canada, Canada Council for the Arts, and Canadian Heritage. The survey will run until March 31, 2022. |
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Black History Month Events |
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Join a virtual tour of Uncle Tom’s Cabin Historic Site |
Take part in Heritage Week and Black History Month by registering for a virtual tour of Uncle Tom's Cabin Historic Site. This 60-minute live virtual tour brings the history of the Underground Railroad to life through artifacts, a walking tour of the historical buildings – including the Josiah Henson House – interactive activities and incredible storytelling.
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Markham celebrates Black History Month 2022 |
Join the City of Markham on February 23, 2022, as they celebrate Black History Month 2022 in collaboration with the Markham African Caribbean Canadian Association (MACCA) and Markham Public Library (MPL), and the Mayors Black Youth Liaison Committee. This virtual event will also include a short presentation of the Community Appreciation Awards. Register to attend the free virtual event |
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Black History Month - Fine Art, Stories, Songs and Images |
Join us as we explore the culture of our Black Community with Art, Stories, Songs and Images. Hosted by artist Isabel Mazzotta, located in Toronto, ON. This event is open to everyone on February 18th, at 8 pm EST for FREE! |
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Black History Month Paint Night - Sheridan Student Union
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Join a free guided paint session to help you destress, heal, and reconnect. Enjoy an evening full of painting, reflecting, and valuable conversations with our host, Micah Nelson as we reflect on Black History Month and our commitment to ‘Imagining Futures’. Open to all!
The first 25 individuals to attend will receive a FREE paint kit (paint only). Please bring your own canvas and brushes. Running February 24th at 7pm EST.
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