Neighbourhood Arts Network
32 Camden Street Toronto, ON, Canada

The York Region Arts Council is excited to open applications for the Artrepreneur Visual Arts. This 8-week program will provide discipline-specific entrepreneurial training for artists in an online classroom. To learn more and apply, visit https://www.yorkregionartscouncil.com/visualarts

We’ve partnered with Ontario Arts Council for our upcoming Making A Living Making Art: Grant Clinic which offers one-on-one grant writing support. Thank you Ontario Arts Council - Conseil des arts de l'Ontario for the knowledge and generosity you bring to these sessions with artists!

Expressive Arts is an interdisciplinary approach to address settlement challenges! Check out the online exhibition with live storytelling on Jan 27 to see how Access Alliance used embroidery to support Arabic-speaking refugee women tend to their mental health, stay informed & connected. . Register here: https://buff.ly/2LskN0P

CALL OUT TO NOMINATE Toronto Arts Foundation is currently accepting nominations for five of their #TOArtsAwards. The awards showcase the notable contributions of artists and arts-makers to Toronto. You can help shine a spotlight on them by nominating someone today! To learn more about the #Awards and nomination deadline, visit Toronto Arts Foundation’s website: https://bit.ly/2P85JBk

Friends and community, Please share this invitation with your networks so that we might reach Trans* youth all across the GTA who could benefit from & contribut...e deeply to this unique artist residency program! Trans* - Transgender, transexual, gender-queer, two spirit, non-binary, gender-transgressive! In solidarity and love, - - - What magical things would happen if we centred the healing & creativity of trans people? This multi-disciplinary arts residency program will bring together emerging Trans artists to imagine & design creative blueprints for spaces & futures that centre our fabulosity! Residents will receive access to equipment, materials, honoraria & mentorship to produce a new body or artworks in response to weekly prompts. The residency will culminate in a live-stream exhibition event. Application link: https://forms.gle/uk44fvDurnUCuikN8 - Deadline to apply is Sunday January 31st at midnight. Program runs from February 5th to March 23rd, 2021. Residency sessions, Tuesdays 2-4pm online + 3-4 hours of personal studio production weekly. Facilitated by Trans artists Naty Tremblay & Ty Sloane with guests from the Trans Healing Arts Collective! For more information contact [email protected]

Inspirit Foundation is excited to announce the launch of the Narrative Change Lab, a new national initiative that supports underrepresented communities in the development of pop culture strategies that advance equity and shift narrative power in the arts and media sectors. They are inviting applications for a ten-month Fellowship to co-lead the 2021 Lab with Inspirit. Find out more about their inaugural theme and how to apply at: https://inspiritfoundation.org/our-wo/narrative-change-lab/

Deadline is coming up! Don't miss this great opportunity to do meaningful work in the arts.

Youth in Conversation. Ryerson Image Centre's next online event features a panel of emerging artists in discussion about Mohamed Bourouissa's "Horse Day" and the representation of BIPOC communities in western culture. Wednesday Nov. 25, 7 pm (ET) via Zoom. Register now!http://ow.ly/qUVg50CszLt

Cahoots Theatre has been known for being a home for artists on the edge for the last 34 years. "Crossing Gibraltar" is a transformative theatre outreach program for new immigrant and refugee artists from ages 16-29 and currently residing in Ontario. The program is led by Shaista Latif and Yolanda Bonnell and will explore themes of belonging, erasure and reclamation. Participants will be exploring: - Their relationship to land and Indigenous histories. - The politics of tran...slation and building an understanding of new political speech - Recognizing how displacement and dispossession show up in our bodies and our languages - Conversations to help articulate the complications of race and class - Storytelling through embodied cultural practices Application Deadline: December 6, 2020 Program Length: April - August 2021 Location: Cahoots via Zoom Participant Honorarium: $900 Application Link: https://forms.gle/3vik68UQWgGw9n9r6

JOB Posting: Virtual Assistant Title of Project: Engaging Artists in Digital Learning Environments Organization: Art Starts managed by Voice of Purpose Deadline to Apply: November 25, 2020... Description: As a Virtual Assistant to the Project Director you will play a key role in helping to uplift and steward positive transformation in the community arts education sector. This is a community leadership position. As part of the team of Voice of Purpose, the intention is for the person in this role to grow with the organization. We center in on the path of purpose as a core orientation, not just in what we offer to the world, but what we embody internally as individuals within a collective. For more detailed information please contact http://ow.ly/STTs50CsAhd

Cool opportunity from our pals at Why Not Theatre: "Are you a BIPOC Female, Trans, and/or Non-Binary theatre artist looking to get to the next stage of your car...eer? Applications are now open for Why Not Theatre’s ThisGen 2021 Fellowship, a national initiative that helps theatre practitioners get to the next stage in their careers through training, mentorship, guided self-study, and peer-to-peer connection. Deadline to apply is December 4th. Learn more at: https://whynot.theatre/thisgen-2021-call-for-applications/

deadline coming up!

Branded 2020: Virtual Conference and Pitch Competition Branded will kick off its sixth annual conference from November 17 - 20, 2020. This will be the first year that Branded will host a completely virtual conference, inviting youth to participate from the comfort of their own home. The event conclude with an opportunity for youth to win up to $5,000.00 through the Branded Pitch competition. Pitch Competition submission period closes TODAY.... Since 2012, Branded has been connecting Black, Newcomer and MVP (Most Vulnerable Person) youth, to business growth and mentorship opportunities through the annual Branded event. Participants are encouraged to apply for the general event and for the pitch competition. All events will be viewable through zoom. Learn how you can get involved in empowering youth entrepreneurs by clicking below: To register for the Branded 2020 Conference click here: https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSehk_-BEpjpEq/formResponse To register for the Branded Pitch Competition, click here: https://docs.google.com//1CdR-Bxi6lCCtTAGL3CLrgO/viewform

RBC is partnering with Elevate to bring the "Innovation Ecosystem" a brand new series aimed at empowering artists of all kinds with the business, entrepreneurial and financial literacy they need to make big changes in our world. The RBC Emerging Artists Academy centres on Canada’s flourishing community of creators, supporting their development and highlighting the role of the arts in building vibrant communities and strong economies. This 5-part virtual series integrates res...ources, introduces artists to decision-making leaders and showcases emerging artists. Register here: http://ow.ly/yp0j50CsxsX (edited)

TODAY AT 7 PM: https://www.instagram.com/artworks.to/ Alumni Spotlight LIVE on Instagram! Join Dukez in the official @artworks.to Instagram page for his live conversation with the talented Dymika Harte! A creative ArtWorksTO Alumni, Dymika Harte found her start in high school, competing in design and photography competitions, and eventually landed her first design contract with the City of Toronto; Dymika successfully turned her passion into a business. ... Join Dymika & Dukez tomorrow to learn more about her career journey, and successes, and how the ArtworksTO program helped her get there! Dymika Harte is the founder of UNSGND, a female-powered creative agency focused building brands for small businesses and community initiatives. visit: www.unsgnd.ca for more info.

ArtWorksTO is keeping the ball rolling! After receiving applications to the NEXT stream from youth media artists (18-29) who identify as Indigenous, Black and People of Colour and/or 2SLGBTQ+ to gain professional experience, skills and network in the media arts industry; we're announcing the FOUNDATIONS STREAM.... ArtWorksTO Foundations Stream | For emerging, early and mid-career creative professionals who want to grow their independent enterprises and boost their professio...nal profile through paid work and creative networking experiences. The Foundations Stream offers: - Skills to Work: a guaranteed, paid creative contract with an industry partner. - NetWorking: industry networking, masterclasses, and panels offered by the Remix Project, Neighbourhood Arts Network, and the City of Toronto. - Industry Insider: industry mentorship provided by the Remix Project The deadline to apply is DECEMBER 18. https://neighbourhoodartsnetwork.org//education-and-profes

Hey creative and crafty friends! I’m hoping I can inspire you to put some of your fabulosity and wisdom into a patch that illustrates ways we do/can keep each o...ther safe in our communities. What are we already doing? What could we so more of? What have we yet to try? This is for a community arts project with a great group of tender hearts via the Toronto Prisoners' Rights Project who are actively working to animate and resource the concept that #WeKeepEachOtherSafe. This hashtag can take you to some beautiful art, articles, panels & forums online if you want to source inspiration! We are hoping to collect as many patches as we can to assemble into a large 8’ x 6’ quilt that we’d like to unveil during Social Justice Week in early November. So please share this invitation with other creative and crafty folks! You can really make these patches out of anything that is sewable! Recycled and repurposed materials are fab! Happy to deliver materials if that’s helpful too? Holler at me if you have any questions?

FREE PROGRAM OFFERING By North York Arts!!! Are you between 17 - 25 years old and interested in creating or growing your YouTube channel? YouTube for Beginners is a FREE 5-week program that will teach you how to plan, strategize, and create new YouTube videos. The program will be taught by Melissa Falconer, a Toronto-based visual artist who has over 8,000 YouTube subscribers! All youth are welcome to apply, but priority will be given to North York and York residents.... Dates: Every Thursday from November 19th to December 17th, 2020 (5 weeks) Time: 4:30 PM 6:30 PM Where: Online via Zoom Price: Free DEADLINE TO APPLY NOVEMBER 11TH! For more information: https://www.northyorkarts.org/project/youtube/

ArtWorksTO Alumni Features NOW on our website! https://neighbourhoodartsnetwork.org//artw/alumni-features Find out about the work that these talented creators & entrepreneurs created in the program, and where they are now. ... - Maria Pineros, Designer and Illustrator. - Mike Regis, Filmmaker. - Dwayne Holness, Founder, Corex Creative. - Anthony Gebrehiwot, Founder, XVXY Photo. Don't forget to sign-up for this Thursday's info session about the next phase of ArtWorksTO: NEXT stream! Register today at https://bit.ly/36ozhHn.-

TODAY via Zoom: Arts Sector During COVID 19: Resources and Support for Artists, Arts Professionals, and Arts Organizations Join this presentation and panel session to learn about resources and programming opportunities to support the professional development of newcomer, refugee, and immigrant artists/arts professionals and the capacity building of arts service organizations that serve this community. Registration Link: https://bit.ly/3lMQvT2... Featuring representatives from WorkInCulture, Digital Main Street/ShopHere, and our very own Eva Hellreich!(Outreach & Events Coordinator).

Are you an emerging or mid-career media arts professional between 18-29? Do you identify as Indigenous, Black and People of Colour (IBPOC) and/or 2SLGBTQ+? Interested in upgrading your creative skills through an OCAD U certificate program (offered for FREE), a $4,000 paid creative contract , industry networking , and business and professional skills training ?... Apply for ArtWorksTO: NEXT Stream today! https://neighbourhoodartsnetwork.org/artworksto INFORMATION SESSION COMING UP: Thursday October 8 at 3:30 pm!! RSVP at: https://fsc_artworksto_infosession.eventbrite.ca

ANNOUNCING: ArtWorksTO: Skills for a creative future | Next Stream!! Are you an emerging or mid-career media arts professional between 18-29? Do you identify as Indigenous, Black and People of Colour (IBPOC) and/or 2SLGBTQ+? Interested in upgrading your creative skills through an OCAD U certificate program (offered for FREE), a $4000 paid creative contract, industry networking, and business and professional skills training? ... ArtWorksTO has you covered! Apply for ArtWorksTO: Next Stream today! Deadline: October 16, 2020 To apply, visit: https://neighbourhoodartsnetwork.org/ArtworksTO

@RBC Newcomer Arts Award I Deadline for nominations: TODAY. The online nominations portal closes today before midnight. Hurry up and submit your online nomination for a newcomer artist to have a chance to receive a $2,000 award generously sponsored by RBC, or self-nominate!... http://ow.ly/pZ3Y50AGg8k

Don't forget - the deadline to apply for our Interim Public Programming + Partnerships Manager position is today at 5 PM! https://workmanarts.com/employment-opportunities/

TOMORROW the @RBC Newcomer Arts Award Nomination Portal will CLOSE. If you have a nomination, or self-nomination in draft mode, please don’t forget to complete it and hit the submit button ASAP. If you haven’t submitted your nomination just yet, you still have time to head over to our website and get your submission going!... http://ow.ly/yOJk50AGfjb

This is a great opportunity to learn about requirements, eligibility, deadlines, and COVID-19 updates, and engage in a Q&A.

@RBC Newcomer Arts Award I Nominations Deadline Fast Approaching: THIS Wednesday, September 29, 2020. If you're a newcomer artist that resides in the GTA, or know one, nominate them for their chance to receive one of these awards! Generously sponsored by RBC these $2,000 awards support the future potential of newcomer artists across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) working in a range of disciplines. ... http://ow.ly/ZNLN50AGf7h

We are so excited for this festival!

Next week Wednesday, September 30 the online portal to nominate a newcomer artist for the @RBC Newcomer Arts Award will CLOSE. The RBC Newcomer Arts Award is a micro-award program for newcomer (immigrant and refugee) artists presented by RBC Foundation and @torontoartsfoundation and administered by Neighbourhood Arts Network. These $2000 awards are intended to support each recipient’s artistic practice. Nominate someone you know, or self-nominate TODAY. http://ow.ly/S4PS50AFtG1

October 27 via Zoom: Arts Sector During COVID 19: Resources and Support for Artists, Arts Professionals, and Arts Organizations Join this presentation and panel session to learn about resources and programming opportunities to support the professional development of newcomer, refugee, and immigrant artists/arts professionals and the capacity building of arts service organizations that serve this community. Featuring representatives from WorkInCulture, Digital Main Street/Sho...pHere, and our very own Eva Hellreich!(Outreach & Events Coordinator). Panel Moderator: Marta Keller-Hernandez, Programming Director, Paralia Newcomer Arts Network Registration Link: https://bit.ly/3lMQvT2 Presented by: Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council (TRIEC), WorkInCulture, Airsa, Immigrant Writers Association, Institute for Creative Exchange, New Canadians TV, Paralia Newcomer Arts Network

@RBC Newcomer Arts Award I Deadline fast approaching. There is 1 week left until the online portal to nominate a newcomer artist closes! The RBC Newcomer Arts Award is designed to support the future potential of newcomer artists across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) working in a range of disciplines. These $2000 awards are intended to support each recipient’s artistic practice.... Celebrate a newcomer artist by nominating them to receive an RBC Newcomer Arts Award, or self-nominate TODAY. http://ow.ly/mZRv50AFtnF

ArtWorksTO | Next Stream Deadline TODAY. Are you an emerging or mid-career media arts professional between 18-29? Do you identify as Indigenous, Black and People of Colour (IBPOC) and/or 2SLGBTQ+? Interested in upgrading your creative skills through an OCAD U certificate program (offered for FREE), a $4000 paid creative contract, industry networking, and business and professional skills training? ... ArtWorksTO has you covered! Apply for ArtWorksTO: Next Stream today before midnight. To apply, visit: https://neighbourhoodartsnetwork.org/ArtworksTO

"Not only is this award financial support, but also an encouragement to us artists to create better art and get motivated to have more success and achievements in the future." - Banafsheh Erfanian 2019 RBC Newcomer Arts Award recipient (formerly RBC Arts Access Award). If you're a newcomer artist, nominate yourself for a chance to receive one of these awards! http://ow.ly/MoS750AFqIG

ArtWorksTO NEXT Stream: DEADLINE TOMORROW. ArtWorksTO Next Stream is a FREE program for emerging early-and mid-career media creative professionals who want to broaden their options as creative professionals through paid work, creative networking, and business & professional skills training experiences. Deadline: October 16, 2020 before midnight!... Apply today! https://neighbourhoodartsnetwork.org/artworksto ArtWorksTO provides opportunities for youth media artists (ages 18-29) who identify as Indigenous, Black and People of Colour and/or 2SLGBTQ+ to gain professional experience, skills and network in the media arts industry.