Volume 73 | Feb 16, 2021
Beat Winter Blues!
Beat winter blues with a liberal dose of art. Participate in our Healing Dance sessions, listen to mesmerizing music and take a journey down history. Whatever your choices, we have something to put a smile on every face. #artheals #beattheblueswithart #supportlocalart #blackhistorymonth
Artist Unplugged - Rachel Remisiar
Tune in on February 18 as we open to a melodious showcase of variety music by local artist Rachel Remisiar. Remisiar is a Markham local award-winning versatile singer/songwriter. On Markham Arts Council's YouTube and Facebook Page. Thursdays 12.30 pm. Don't miss it!


Healing Dance
February Sessions
Our next February session of the Art for Seniors - Virtual Healing Dance Workshop will take place on February 23. The session will be led by renowned artist Munni Subhani.

What: Healing Dance Sessions
When: Tuesday, February 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.

Black History Month
Art Talks with Bernice Carnegie
Join Bernice Carnegie, Author, Educational and Enrichment speaker and storyteller as she takes us through an exclusive presentation on the life of the legendary hockey hero Herb Carnegie

What: Art Talks with Bernice Carnegie
When: Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Time: 5.00 pm
Where: Online Via Zoom
Why: To celebrate the life of Canadian sports legend Herb Carnegie

Register on Eventbrite to save your spot.
Artist Unplugged
Jenn Fiorentino
Hear popular local Markham talent, Jenn Fiorentino, as she mesmerizes you with her Variety Music performance during your lunch hour.

When: February 25 at 12.30 pm
Where: Markham Arts Council's Facebook and YouTube Page
Artist: Jenn Fiorentino

New episodes released every Thursday.

Like and follow @artsinmarkham on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube for regular updates and to catch up on past episodes.


Kindred Spirits Orchestra:
Dark and Light Livestream Concert
Kindred Spirits Orchestra, under the direction of Maestro Kristian Alexander, will be live-streaming the Dark and Light concert.

When: February 27, 2021, at 8 pm
Where: Streamed live from the SMSV Cultural Centre
Artist: Cellist Amahl Arulanandam, playing Shostakovich Cello concerto No 1 and Scriabin Symphony No 2.

To book your private access weblink, visit KSOrchestra.ca or call 905-604-8339

York Region Arts Council announces two new
 Artrepreneur Streams
The York Region Arts Council is excited to announce the launch of two new Artrepreneur Streams: Artrepreneur Visual Arts and Artrepreneur Digital Media! We are calling on all visual and digital media artists to apply!

Artrepreneur Visual Arts: For more information and to apply, click here

Artrepreneur Digital Media: For more information and to apply, click here

Application timeline for both programs: 
Open: Wednesday, January 20th, 2021
Close: Monday, March 1st, 2021
Markham Arts Council | 905-947-9054 | [email protected] | www.markhamartscouncil.com