Newsletter Volume # 123 April 15th, 2023
The Markham Arts Council is excited to participate in the upcoming Unionville Festival for June 3rd & 4th! We are looking for performers and entertainers that reflect the diversity of the Markham Region, including:

  • Lion dancing, 
  • Indian & Bollywood dance,
  • Bharatnatyam Fusion,
  • Latin dancing - salsa,
  • Ribbon Dancing,
  • Clowning and Juggling,
  • Magicians,
  • Caricature Artists,
  • Zumba,
  • AND MORE!

Please respond to this email as soon as possible if you would be interested in participating. 

THIS IS A PAID OPPORTUNITY. 
Got Talent?

We believe that everyone has a unique talent and a story to tell, and we are here to help you share your talent with the world.

Whether you are an actor, model, singer, dancer, or any other type of performer, we want to help you unleash your potential and shine!

The Contest is open to all ages in all cities of Ontario.

Winning talent will receive prizes valued at a total of $13,000!
Markham Arts Council Latest
The First Ever Markham Talent Open Casting Call Launched

Markham Talent, in partnership with the Markham Arts Council is calling on all musicians, dancers, actors, models and entertainers to realize their potential and submit their art to compete in the 2023 Markham Talent Open Casting Call for York Region. Read more in the Press Release attached below.
Get Early Bird Tickets for Semi Finals and Finals Markham Talent Open Casting Show

Witness talent from across York Region with some of the best singers, actors, models and dancers in the area, alongside award winning judges! Click below for ticket and time information.
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.
Events and Opportunities
Open Mic Every Thursday Night!

Every Thursday night @ The Duchess in Markham Village. 53 Main St N, Markham ON L3P 1X7

Sign up begins at 8:00 and the first performer is on shortly after 8:30pm. Come early for sign-up as it gets quite busy. Set-times are generally 15 minutes (2-3 songs with changeover) But we can arrange longer, featured and promoted sets in advance. All singers and musicians are welcome!
Art Show and Sale

Put away the winter gear and welcome the Spring. The Markham Group of Artists presents: CELEBRATE SPRING 2023, Online Art Show & Sale in support of The Markham Food Bank, April 1 – May 20. This show features favourite works of art created by local artists. For more information or to view the gallery go to markhamartists.org
Unsung Voices applications now open

Applications are now open for Unsung Voices, a summer filmmaking program for first-time and emerging filmmakers. The program is open to Asian youth (ages 18-29) residing anywhere in Canada, and is entirely free. Applications are due April 21, 2023 at 9pm EST.
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