Newcomer and Refugee Artist Mentorship Program - Two Info Sessions Coming Up

The Toronto Arts Council, North York Arts and UrbanArtsTO will be hosting two info sessions for the Toronto Arts Council’s Newcomer and Refugee Artist Mentorship Program. They will be talking about who is eligible to apply, how to find the right mentor for you, and how to get started on your application. Here are the session details: 

January 24 / 1 – 3 pm / Toronto Centre for the Arts, Lower Gallery (5040 Yonge Street) 

February 15 / 6-8pm / UrbanArtsTO Community Arts Council (5 Bartonville Ave East)

The program was created to provide support for newcomer and refugee artists to develop their artistic practice and support the integration and inclusion of newcomer and refugee artists to Toronto. It provides funding for newcomer and refugee professional artists to be mentored in their chosen artistic discipline. Deadline to apply is May 1st, 2018. To apply visit: www.torontoartscouncil.org/grant-programs/tac-grants/newcomers-and-refugees

Please e-mail rupal@torontoartscouncil.org to reserve your spot in either session. Include your full name, which session you would like to attend, as well as any translation services or accessibility services you require. Both venues are wheelchair accessible.

The Newcomer and Refugee Artist Mentorship program is open only to professional artists who arrived in Canada after January 1, 2011 and who live in the City of Toronto.

BLURRED LINES: INSIDE THE ART WORLD theatrical release today at Hot Docs!

BLURRED LINES: INSIDE THE ART WORLD is a documentary that explores the art world - from production to circulation, and delineates every integral player in the game of art-making, including curators, gallerists, collectors, donors, auction houses, and artists. Catch it while it's in Toronto - airing at the Hot Docs Cinema starting today through to next Wednesday! 

Toronto Public Art Information Sessions

Are you an artist contemplating a move into public art? A visual arts professional wanting to understand more about how public art is commissioned in Toronto?

The City of Toronto’s Public Art Office is hosting information sessions to:

• Provide tips and tricks for applying to open calls for City-led public art projects;
• Explain what could be involved in taking your art practice into the public realm; and
• Connect you to additional public art resources.

Join us on the dates below to engage with the City of Toronto’s public art officers to explore how to take your practice into the public realm. The sessions will include information about how the City commissions public art, and how to effectively respond to open calls.

Talks will also include a case study of an upcoming public art commission so participants can brainstorm ideas and hear real world examples about how a public art project becomes reality.

Coffee and light refreshments provided!

StreetARToronto 2017 Information Sessions coming up soon!

Are you an artist or non-profit arts/community organization looking to learn more about opportunities with StreetARToronto (StART)?

Upcoming Information Sessions:

Downtown Toronto Information Session Launch & Mix and Mingle

• Monday January 16, 2017 from 3 – 6 pm (presentation at 3:30 pm)
• Location: Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen Street West
• Details and RSVP here

North York Information Session

• Thursday January 19, 2017 from 3 – 5 pm
• Location: North York Arts, 5040 Yonge Street
• Details and RSVP here

Etobicoke Information Session

• Tuesday January 24, 2017 from 3 – 5 pm
• Location: Assembly Hall City of Toronto, 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive
• Details and RSVP here

Scarborough Information Session

• Thursday January 26, 2017 from 3 – 5 pm
• Location: Cedar Ridge Creative Centre, 225 Confederation Drive
• Details and RSVP here

Contact information: streetart@toronto.ca

About StreetARToronto Launched in 2012, StreetARToronto (StART), a program of the City’s Transportation Services Division, is an innovative, public-private partnership designed to develop, support, promote and increase awareness of street art and its role in adding beauty and character to neighbourhoods throughout the city. StART is an integral part of the City’s Graffiti Management Plan. Visit www.toronto.ca/streetart for information.