Newsletter Volume # 106 - August 1st, 2022

The Markham Arts Council is looking for local arts businesses to participate in our upcoming Unionville Artists and Artisan Market! For more see below
Meet the Artist - Toby Ho
“If you’re passionate about something, you can learn and do anything on your own,” said the Richmond Hill-based musician and MAC member Toby Ho. “It’s all about how driven you are.”
Call for Artists
Programs to watch out for
Art Spotlight
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!

Facebook: @markhamarts
Instagram: @artsinmarkham
Live Music Performances
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! 
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.
Local Live Events
Music on the Street: Sol-De-Vi, August 7th
Don’t miss out on their live performance on Main Street in Unionville NEXT WEEKEND!

Music on the Street is a concert series featuring local musicians every weekend on Main St. Unionville. Local emerging and established artists get an opportunity to interact with their audience while allowing them a glimpse into their style of music. Typical performances are of a relaxed and friendly nature at various spots along Main St Unionville.
Natural Elements Presents: Natural Women
Don’t miss their performance on August 4th! Natural Elements is a band from Toronto, Ontario, Canada that covers classic R&B with a focus on the musical icons Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan and Gladys Knight. Natural Elements refer to their show as Natural Women; The Music of Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight and Chaka Khan
Newmarket Juried Art Show 2022
The NJAS is open to all artists living and working in Southern Ontario. All work must be designed and created by the entrant, and submitted as a jpeg or png. Each application for up to 3 works has a $40 fee.

All media will be eligible except video. Submit using a form linked to the right before 5 p.m. ET Saturday, Aug 13, 2022. Works will be juried and chosen for the exhibition in mid September.
Open Streets Markham
For every Sunday from July 31st to September 4th (as well as Mondays Aug 1st and Sept 5th), see a range of fun events like live music, face painting, yoga, balloon twisting and more!

Visit us at Middlefield Road between Highglen Ave and Denison St, Markham ON.
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:
Experience Markham Music
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!
Main St. Markham
Farmers' Market
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!
Free Healing Dance Workshops
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.
MAC is now on Patreon!
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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