Volume 75 | Mar 16, 2021
Check out our new website!
Markham Arts Council has a brand new website. More creative, more informative, and more functional. And we're excited to share it with you. Do take a peek. Here's to arts and culture benefitting lives in unimaginable ways!
Artist Unplugged: James Shaw
Let's celebrate St Patrick's Day with Canadian singer-songwriter James Shaw. Tune in on March 18 to hear James perform his originals from his just-released new EP, ‘Go Rude Boy Go’. Come enjoy some music during your lunch break this Thursday!

. On Markham Arts Council's YouTube and Facebook Page. Thursdays 12:30 pm.
New episodes released every Thursday. Don't miss it!

Like and follow @artsinmarkham on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube for regular updates and to catch up on past episodes.
Artist Unplugged:
Suba Sankaran and Dylan Bell
The duo 'FreePlay' has performed in over 20 countries and dazzled audiences with their unique a cappella style fusing everything from New York jazz to Brazilian samba and Indian ragas.

When: March 25 at 12:30 pm
Where: Markham Arts Council's Facebook and YouTube Page
Artists: Suba Sankaran and Dylan Bell, aka FreePlay


Healing Dance:
March Sessions
Join us for another Virtual Healing Dance Workshop led by renowned artist Munni Subhani! This 30-minute session will leave you energized for the rest of your day.

What: Healing Dance Session
When: Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Time: 10:30 am to 11:00 am
Where: Online via Zoom
Why: To improve muscle strength, balance, flexibility, and mental wellness

Register on Eventbrite to save your spot!

CRA Tax Info Session
Markham Arts Council in partnership with Markham Small Business Centre will be hosting two webinars to help answer your tax-related questions. Our webinars are held by CRA professionals and will help you learn about:

  • Business tax deductions
  • Common tax errors
  • Helpful tools/services offered by the CRA
  • General bookkeeping concepts and best practices

April 1, 9:30 am-11:30 am

April 1, 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
Learn to create Art using code
Free coding workshop for teens. Turn algorithms into art with Kids Code Jeunesse.

When: April 12, April 14, and April 19, 2021
Where: Online
Artists: Meet Brandon Dalmer, Lucas LaRochelle, and Remy Siu and hear how they use AI in their art.

This workshop is offered by Markham Arts Council free of charge in partnership with Kids Code Jeunesse through generous funding from the Canada Council of Arts and the federal government’s #CanCode program and supported by Canadian Commission for UNESCO.

Fun family activity at the Markham Fairgrounds
Looking for something to do with your family? Check out Dino Drive at the Markham Fairgrounds, a socially-distanced and fully contactless drive-through experience with real-size, museum-quality dinosaurs!

Hours: Monday-Thursday 11 am-7 pm
Friday-Sunday 9 am-7 pm
Dates: March 13 - March 28
Markham Arts Council | 905-947-9054 | info@markhamartscouncil.com | www.markhamartscouncil.com