Newsletter Volume # 134 - October 1st, 2023

Membership is Changing at MAC

The Markham Arts Council is no longer charging membership fees to Artists, Performers, Students, Seniors and Community Members. However, all individual members still have to sign a form to indicate their interest. This membership is completely free, but does require annual renewal. Past MAC members must still complete this form!

https://forms.gle/w2Z8Pc43mFj8uGQB8

Membership is also open to businesses, organizations, corporations and other groups. For a Group or Corporate Membership with the Markham Arts Council, members will still have a fee of $500 (CAD) per year. Sign up as a Group or Corporate Member by visiting: markhamartscouncil.com/membership/

Artists Needed!

This fall, the Markham Arts Council will be running our very first Virtual Art Auction and we are inviting any and all visual artists to participate! To learn more, please email:

markhamarts2022@gmail.com

Seeking Sponsors!

Sponsors for Markham Arts Council’s 2023 Visual Arts Show titled “Nature and the Unusual”, running November 22nd to 26th at the McKay Art Center will get the chance to support local visual artists and demonstrate that support to the thousands of Markham and Greater York Region residents that visit the McKay Art Center every week. 

Learn more about our sponsor tiers, perks and benefits:

MAC 2023 Exhibit Sponsorship Package

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The Markham Arts Council needs YOU!

Your contribution, even just $1, can be a lifeline in preserving our artistic endeavors. Each dollar enables artists to continue enriching our community with creativity and culture. Your support is important and helps safeguard the future of the arts in our community. Thank you so much for your time and generosity!

Pride Merch For All!

From T-Shirts to Stickers, find merchandise featuring the Markham 2023 Pride Design on a wide range of products, starting at only $5 an item! Take advantage of new sales every week running on Redbubble!

Missed Markham Talent 2023?

No problem! Visit our LinkTree below to find all of this years performances posted on YouTube, as well as a Press Release about the winners of this year's competition.

Markham Concert Band Presents: Silver Screen Spectacular

Location: Flato Markham Theatre, 171 Town Centre Blvd, Markham, ON L3R 8G5, Canada (Sunday, October 22nd, 2 to 4 pm)

Join us for an afternoon of memories as we present great music from your favourite movies. You’ll enjoy Harry Potter, Mary Poppins, Marvel’s Avengers, 007, and more. And for the kid in all of us, the memorable tunes from the Pixar studios.

Markham at the Movies Upcoming Film!

Riceboy Sleeps

Tuesday October 24, 2023 at 7pm

After losing her husband, a Korean mother relocates to Canada in the 90’s with their young son, determined to provide a better life for him than the one she left behind. As they each fight for acceptance and respect in their new country, the rift between mother and son grows. Sudden devastating news prompts their return to Korea with hopes of reconciling.

Ladies Night on Main

Dear Girlfriends of Main Street Unionville,

Join us on Thursday, October 5th from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm for Ladies Night on Main Street Unionville! Enjoy promotions, discounts, entertainment, and more. The first 200 to register online will receive a limited edition Unionville scented sleep mask and toiletry travel bag

The Government of Canada is seeking applications from qualified Canadians to fill current and future vacancies on the National Seniors Council, with applications due Oct 3rd.

Members of the National Seniors Council play a fundamental role in our democracy as they advise the Government of Canada, through the Minister of Labour and Seniors and the Minister of Health, on matters related to the well-being, health and quality of life of seniors, including the opportunities and challenges arising from a rapidly growing and increasingly diverse aging population.



Windows Open 2023

Brought to you by the Markham Group of Artists. This is an open juried online art show which runs from September 12 - November 21, 2023. The MGA is pleased to announce the juror is art historian Ewa Chwojko-Srawley. She holds Masters degrees in medieval history and art history from the University of Toronto, and has served as the Curator of the Georgina Arts Centre and Gallery for many years. We hope you will join us for an exciting show.

Living Colour 2023 Art Show and Sale

This show presented by the Markham Group of Artists, features paintings by the plein air artists. They have been out and about all summer paining outdoors, come see what they have created. The show runs from October 2-30, 2023 at the Espresso 21 Gallery + Café on Unionville Main Street.