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July 4, 2024 Fair Pay for Artists ​​Are you planning your event for Ontario Culture Days and need guidance on artist fees? Here are some tips and best practices to ensure fair compensation for artists. Artists enrich our culture and our communities.
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Child's hands resting on table March 20, 2024 Staff Picks for March Break Family Fun March 8, 2024 How are you going to keep your family busy this March Break? With plenty of fun arts and culture events across Ontario, we’ve got you covered. Explore historic sites, become a master painter, craft a paper quilt, draw with an award-winning author and illustrator, or enjoy an evening in a wonderland of lights.
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Person holding paintbrush and pen covered with paint February 2, 2024 Links from Artificial Intelligence: Problem Solver or Chaos Maker Thanks to all that expressed interest in this webinar. Many attendees requested a list of links from the chat, so we are sharing them below.
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A woman stands in shadow with lights behind her January 31, 2024 Ontario Celebrates Black Excellence January 31, 2024 We’re gearing up for Black History & Black Futures Month with events, exhibitions, and performances that highlight the contributions of Black communities in Ontario. From the historical to the creative, from Toronto to the Soo, here are some noteworthy events happening throughout the province.
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Image of a woman with "A Place I Call Home" in several languages September 22, 2023 Exploring the Meaning of Home APlaceICallHomeHalton invites public participation during Ontario Culture Days Sept 22, 2023 What does “Home” mean to you? This question lies at the heart of #APlaceICallHomeHalton, a community art project led by media artist Faisal Anwar, taking place across the Halton Festival Hub for the duration of Ontario Culture Days. It’s an exploration of home that blends art, design, and technology, reshaping our perceptions of space and connection.
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Writing plastered to a graffiti wall September 5, 2023 Messages in the Public Realm 2023 Creative in Residence, Owen Marshall, discusses his artistic process with Dave Dyment August 10, 2023 The annual Ontario Culture Days’ Creatives in Residence series invites artists to develop community-engaged projects to be presented during the fall Festival. This year’s lineup of residents explore themes of material culture.
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Child raises hands at a concert July 7, 2023 Summer Spectacular: Ontario Festivals and Events July 7, 2023 This summer, communities across the province come alive with a kaleidoscope of festivals and events. From music festivals to outdoor movie screenings and cultural family fun, it’s the perfect time to make memories and discover new horizons.
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Dreamcatchers hang in front of a red background June 5, 2023 Honouring Indigenous History Across Ontario June 7, 2023 June is Indigenous History Month, and National Indigenous People’s Day will take place on June 21St. Celebrate the diversity of traditions, arts, and customs of First Peoples throughout the province with these local gatherings. When you attend, remember to review guidelines on each organization’s website and respect cultural protocols.
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Woman dances with another in a wheelchair outdoors on painted cement May 26, 2023 Creating Inclusivity: 8 Tips to Enhance Festival Access May 26, 2023 Relaxed Performance and Disability Access Consultant Rachel Marks shares advice on making your events more accessible. Over the past few years there has been a move towards making arts and culture events more accessible for disabled audiences.
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Outside of guelph museum building with glass wall May 2, 2023 Uncover Ontario’s History This Museum Month May 3, 2023 It’s Museum Month. To celebrate, we’re featuring museums in Ontario that embrace transformation, adaptation, and public engagement.
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March 3, 2023 Make Memories and Masterpieces This March Break Make Memories and Masterpieces this March Break March 3, 2023 No matter if March is more lion or lamb, there are plenty of exciting arts and culture activities across the province to keep you and your family busy this Spring Break. If you’ve ever wanted to paint like a master, explore a wonderland in lights, shoot an arrow, visit an indoor bog or write a hit song, then we’ve got your ticket for a magical, memorable, boredom-busting outing with our Things To Do March Break guide.
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Several hands posed January 30, 2023 Spotlight on Black History and Black Futures in Ontario January 30, 2023 This February, honour and recognize the diversity and contributions of Black communities across Ontario with these Black History and Black Futures events. From historical exhibits to forward-looking celebrations, these events offer a glimpse into the past and a vision for the future.
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