Newsletter Volume # 101 - May 15, 2022 |
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Happy Asian and South Asian Heritage Month!
“Tomorrow is near, yet so far away. Choose this day to love unconditionally, and be happy within.”
― Stephanie Lahart.
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Join us for your chance to meet the MAC Board of Directors. Hear the Annual Report, accomplishments, and challenges operating during these unprecedented times.
Please RSVP by May 24th, 2022 to receive detailed instructions on how to join the Zoom Meeting.
For further information please feel free to reach out to us at info@markhamartscouncil.com
Thank you and we hope to see you at the AGM!
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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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Summer is just around the corner! 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!
Email MAC: info@markhamartscouncil.com
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Virtual events to bookmark in your calendar. Don't Miss Them! |
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SUNDAYS from May 8th - June 19th
10:30 am-12:30 pm
Join the Happy Knitting Group in Knitting on Sunday afternoons. They are a lively international group who consider each other, show knitting techniques, offer tips etc..
Note: You must know how to knit, this is a virtual event through zoom
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Brooklyn Virtual Street Art Experience |
May 22, 2022
1-2pm
A virtual walking tour exploring graffiti and street art all over Brooklyn!
Join Ariel, a designer, artist, and street art photographer, in visiting Brooklyn and discovering some of the finest street art in the world VIRTUALLY!
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Zoom link will be sent 24-48 hours before selected time. |
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LOUIS BOURGEOIS: DOODLING AND THE UNCONCIOUS |
May 26, 2022
1:30-3:30pm
Join London Drawing Group for this class dedicated to one of our all time favourite female artists- Louise Bourgeois!
You will need:
LOTS of paper, Red ink or pens, Pencils and Black ink or Pens
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This class will explore Louise Bourgeois’ obsession with Drawing through a series of mindful drawing exercises, working both from imagination, some of Bourgeois’ own writings, and from her oeuvre, expect a series of unusual therapeutic exercises designed to make use of drawing as a cathartic tool. |
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Sunflower Project Art Show Fundraiser for Ukraine |
The Sunflower Project is a virtual fundraising art show and sale to aid those suffering due to the war in Ukraine.
When you view these heartfelt and meaningful works of art, click on each painting to learn more about it and how to contact the artist to purchase. Consider supporting this effort to help those in need while acquiring a beautiful work of art for your collection.
All entry fees, donations, and sales will be donated to benefit the Ukrainian refugees.
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Local events to bookmark in your calendar. Don't Miss Them! |
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June 4, 2022
9 am to 6 pm
Main St, Unionville
Unique shops, tempting cafes and restaurants, trails, Varley Art Gallery, and more! Unionville Festival is back Saturday, June 4th – watch the website and @mainstreetunionville on Instagram for updates!
Follow them on Instagram: @mainstunionville.
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Markham Village Music Festival 2022 is back in-person |
Friday evening, June 17, and all day Saturday and Saturday evening, June 18.
Main Street Markham (Hwy 7 north to Bullock) will be closed to traffic.
Festival will feature 4 stages of entertainment, craft and food vendors, a Kid's Zone, and much more.
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Aurora Performing Arts Festival |
June 11
10am-1pm
Do you enjoy singing, acting or dancing? Aurora Performing Arts Festival, presented by Marquee Theatrical Productions in partnership with the Town of Aurora is the competition for you!
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Free Healing Dance Workshops |
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OUR HEALING DANCE SESSIONS TO 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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