Newsletter Volume # 107 - August 15th, 2022 |
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Check out new call for artist opportunities curated for you!
Plus, find out more about the upcoming Open Streets event, every Sunday until Sept 4th, at Middlefield Rd. and Golden Ave, in Markham.
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The Markham Arts Council 2021 Activities Annual Report |
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Markham Arts Council (MAC) is a registered, non-profit, charitable organization. Established in 2004, MAC was formed to enrich the lives of Markham residents through arts and cultural programming and initiatives.
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, in the last year MAC has been able to grow its influence in supporting local artists, and strengthen community partnerships. To learn more about our impact, click the link below:
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Call for Submissions:
Art of Plenty
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The Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham invites York Region artists ages 18 and up, to apply to our first art show and sale fundraiser. This event benefits the Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham, allowing us to continue to provide financial assistance to the Varley Art Gallery of Markham while also supporting the local art community.
Application Deadline: Saturday, August 20, 2022, 11:59 PM
Exhibition Dates: Tuesday, October 4 to Sunday, October 16, 2022 at the McKay Art Centre (partially accessible)
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97th Annual Open Water International Juried Online Exhibition |
You have 5 weeks remaining to enter your transparent watercolour into our Open Water 97th Exhibition.
The Call For Entry info is available on our CSPWC website and closes on September 9th at Noon EST. This year we remain an on-line show.
Artcall is set up to receive your submissions and our jurors are looking forward to being captivated by your artistic expressions.
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"Just Us" Call for Mural Artists - NIA Center |
The “Just Us” art call seeks mural concepts that create awareness surrounding social injustice, equity, race relations, and community engagement. The mural proposals should speak to historic and current social issues and movements within Black and Indigenous communities, and the importance of building a better future through inclusion.
Rolling proposal deadlines: May 30, June 30, July 30, August 30.
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2022 Advertising Awards - Call for Entries |
Winning an Applied Arts award can lead to new business, a career shift, and most importantly, creative recognition across the industry. The Advertising Awards competition is an international program for firms and individuals working on commercial or personal / unpublished advertising and promotional work, including these and many more categories:
- Integrated campaigns
- Offline advertising and promo's
- Digital Advertising
- Radio and Video
- Craft – Animation, art direction, cinematography, ideation, music, special effects/CGI.
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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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MAC is preparing for an array of in-person and online events happening this Summer and into late Fall. We're calling all and any local musicians interested in collaborating to reach out for more information!
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Live Music Workers Fund from Unison |
Unison is a non-profit, registered music industry charity that provides counselling and emergency relief services to the Canadian music community.
Unison has created a temporary fund to support independent and self-employed live music workers.
Register now to apply for a one-time payment of $2500. Existing members need to re-register to access funding on the new online system.
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Every Sunday until September 4th, enjoy a range of fun events like live music, henna art, yoga, balloon twisting, book exchanges and more at an open street in Markham!
Visit us at Middlefield Road and Golden Avenue, Markham, ON.
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Music on the Street: Jxsse Sat Aug 27th |
Don’t miss out on their live performance on Main Street in Unionville NEXT WEEKEND! Drop by Main Street Unionville to celebrate Summer with some live music!
Music on the Street is a live style performance where local emerging and established artists get an opportunity to interact with their community and build an audience.
This week, featuring Jxsse, on Sat, August 27th, from 1 pm to 4 pm.
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Markham at the Movies is back! Save the Dates! |
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.
2022 - 2023 film dates:
- September 20
- October 25
- November 29
- January 24
- February 28
- March 28
All films Tuesday @ 7pm
Keep checking their website for
information on upcoming films.
or for inquiries, email:
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Follow our social medias for all future performances!
For more information on the businesses that are supported through this initiative, click "Learn More" to visit our website!
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Main St. Markham
Farmers' Market
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EVERY Saturday!
May 7th - October 8th
9am - 1pm
The Main Street Markham Farmers' Market returns for the 2022 season on Saturday, May 7th from 9am - 1pm and runs each week, rain or shine, until Saturday, October 8th!
Join each week for an array of locally sourced, fresh, handcrafted quality goods. Enjoy weekly live music, activities for the whole family and exciting giveaways!
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Free Healing Dance Workshops |
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HEALING DANCE SESSIONS CONTINUE UNTIL MARCH 2023!
Our very popular and highly beneficial Healing Dance workshops for Seniors will now be offered weekly for 45 minutes, until March 2023. Thanks to the support we received from the Federal Government of Canada's New Horizon's Seniors Program. The amazing Munni Subhani will continue to lead our free Healing Dance workshops for seniors! Click the button below to sign up for sessions.
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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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