Newsletter Volume # 119 February 15th, 2023 |
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See new local events featured below!
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Markham Arts Council Latest |
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Have Your Say in Markham's Economic Development and Culture Strategy
The City of Markham is currently developing a new Economic Development and Culture Strategy. To help shape how the City supports local business growth, attracts new investment, and invests in arts and culture.
If you could please take a moment to complete the following survey before Friday, March 3rd it would be greatly appreciated.
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Artists Unplugged and Black History
Its February, which means it is Black History Month! Let's look back on various Black artists who have been featured on our Artist Unplugged series.
For more, check us out on social media!
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Government Of Canada Supports Markham Arts Council Through The Tourism Relief Fund
MARKHAM, ON (January 2023) – Markham Arts Council (MAC) receives $100,000 from Central Counties Tourism (RTO6) through FedDev Ontario to attract visitors and support future growth.
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Artists Funding & Opportunities |
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Attention Richmond Hill based artists!
CBC Toronto and Richmond Hill Public Library (RHPL) are teaming up for an exciting My Richmond Hill project and event in March 2023. Ahead of this initiative, we are looking for a Richmond Hill visual artist to create the look and branding for this project. To apply, please fill out the FORM HERE, include links, and upload examples of your work.
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Spring 2023 Education Seminars & Workshops at the Artists’ Network
Are you looking to expand your creative art practice? Every month, the Artists’ Network reaches out to successful artists to share their stories, expertise and tips so that you can learn from them. Invest in your art practice and register today!
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The 2023 Annual International Mail-In Art (AIMAE) Exhibit:
The is an opportunity for artists from all over the world to exhibit for minimal cost and a chance to win prizes for your art.
Submissions must be no bigger than 8" x 10" or 10" x 8" and must be unframed.
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Access Copyright Foundation grant programs
Access Copyright Foundation programs support creators, arts professionals, artist groups, and organizations and publishers working in publishing and the literary and visual arts. To see qualifications, visit their site!
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Explore and Create
Explore and Create funds Canadian artists, artistic groups and organizations committed to the creation and dissemination of innovative, vibrant and diverse art.
This program advances Canadian artistic practices by encouraging artists to investigate creative processes and take risks that lead to the development of unique works destined to connect with the public.
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Markham at the Movies Upcoming Events! |
See award winning International and Canadian Film selections part of the TIFF 2022 premier at the Flato Markham Theatre! Plan a Tuesday evening out with friends and experience modern cinema.
2023 film dates:
All films Tuesday @ 7pm
Keep checking their website for
information on upcoming films.
or for inquiries, email:
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Music of the Night: The Concert Tour
Saturday, March 18, 2023 | 7:30PM - Flato Markham Theater
Andrew Lloyd Webber's 75th Birthday, and his acclaim as the most successful musical theatre composer of all time, will be celebrated through his iconic music including selections from Phantom of the Opera, Evita, Cats, Jesus Christ Superstar, Sunset Blvd , and more!
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Colour and Texture in Abstract Painting
The Markham Group of Artists Presents Colin Whitebread, a local artist, trained at the Ontario College of Art and Design, an art teacher for over 35 years, he specializes in acrylic and mixed media acrylic. Colin will demonstrate colour and texture in abstract painting on Wednesday, March 8, 6:30-8:30 pm at the Markham Village Library. For more information and to register www.markhamartists.org
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I'm Your Man - Tues Feb 28th at 7 pm
A playful romance about relationships, love, and what it means to be human in the modern age.
In order to obtain research funds for her studies, an archaeologist accepts an offer to participate in an extraordinary experiment: for three weeks, she is to live with a humanoid robot, created uniquely to be the perfect life partner for her, tailored to her character and needs, and to make her happy.
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Sara Angelucci: Undergrowth
January 21 to April 30, 2023 at the Varley art Gallery.
Sara Angelucci transforms found photographs and creates images exposing the cultural and historical conditions outside the image frame, bringing attention to the social forces that generate the language of photography. Undergrowth brings together several bodies of work produced over the last decade that examine the ways in which photographic practices have contributed to the divide between humans and nature.
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Tax Credit for Seniors
As the tax season is coming close, seniors may want to pay attention to the Senior’s Home Safety Tax Credit and Ontario Seniors Care at Home Tax Credit that you might be eligible. These tax credits cover renovations made in 2022 that made your personal resident safer and more accessible and medical expenses that support aging at home in 2022 respectively.
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