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By Camila Salcedo (camilasalcedoart@gmail.com) Deaf and Disabled artists can access specialized funding in Canada through provincial, federal and city-wide arts grant councils. Every grant council defines “Disability” in a different way, but generally these terms are vaguely defined, so as…
Calling all artists, creatives, and arts enthusiasts! Many artists and arts workers have been severely impacted by the pandemic. The challenges of this past year have taken a toll on the mental health and overall well-being of those in the creative community.…
By Lukas Cheung Musicians are faced with an ever growing list of challenges when it comes to touring. Visas, changing restrictions, financial obstacles, rising gas prices and more. With all this working against you, you can use every advantage you…
by The Disability Collective (Emily Maxwell, Nathan Sartore & Ali Hand) While many granting bodies in Canada pride themselves on providing funding for diverse artistic endeavours, Canada's arts granting ecosystem is not accessible for everyone, especially for disabled artists. There…
Roam Artscape Wychwood Barns to get an inside look at residents Live and Work studios on May 27th! Taking place on the same day, explore creations from local artists, makers and creatives at the Spring Barns Art Market. Discover…
By Shaina Agbayani ( www.greenhousetheatre.live) (@greenhousetheatre) There is a fertile space of opportunity in the current arts funding ecosystem to support emerging and interdisciplinary Indigenous, Black, and Racialized artists. All the opportunities listed are streams of funding that can be…
Spring has Sprung at Artscape Wychwood Barns! We can’t wait to see you at the Spring Barns Art Market! The Market will feature amazing creations from local artists, makers and creatives. Perfect for that special someone – offerings will include…
Mentor Lyla Rye – www.mentorlylarye.com Most application proposals are for work that does not yet exist, and you can only show images of finished work. On top of these challenges, you are often only allowed to submit very few images…
Welcome to the Barns Art Market! Artscape Wychwood Barns, partnered with WAAB, is hosting a Barns Art Markets (BAM!) this Spring! BAM Spring Market - May 27th, 10AM – 3PM Where? Artscape Wychwood Barns, Covered Street Barn 601 Christie Street…
Gloria C Swain is a Toronto-based multi-disciplinary artist, curator and writer, whose art practice includes abstract paintings, performance, social justice and photography. The artist - whose work centres around storytelling and advocating for anti-Black racism, violence against women and Trans…
Jamal Baksh took a liking in the arts all the way back in kindergarten - growing more interested in middle school as he focused on mediums like painting and sculpting, eventually turning that interest into a genuine passion. Today he…
Artscape, in partnership with Dream Community Foundation, is excited to announce… We are accepting applications for a Community-Led Workshop Series at Artscape Weston Common! We’re inviting you to become a part of an initiative that aims to provide economic, social…
MEET NYLE. Nyle Miigizi Johnston’s spirit name is Wiishkoonseh Miigizi’enh, meaning Whistling White Headed Eagle. He grew up in Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation and apprenticed with Storytellers since his youth. Through visual arts, his mission is to tell…
