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2 days ago
Message from the Director
Dear friends and community I would like to welcome you to the Beatz to da Streetz Blog. As an organization we have come from humble beginnings at Touchstone Youth Center under the leadership of Gwyn Wansborough to now having a place among Toronto's recognized arts-based non-proftis. I want to welcome you to our effort to share our resources, learnings, experiences and most importantly music with you all. Enjoy and interact this is your home.
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Wednesday, January 27, 2010
[NEW PROGRAM] The Hidden Voices Project
Hey ya'll I thought you would want to check out the Hidden Voices Project offered by Urbanology Magazine, Artreach Toronto and D.A.P Music. Monday, January 18, 2010
Volunteers Needed!
Heritage Skills Development Centre (HSDC) is currently looking for volunteer tutors for our After School Program for Kids . The position will involve helping kids in Grades 2 – 12 with homework assignments and learning activities on Monday through Friday from 4:30 pm through 6:30 pm
HSDC volunteers receive a letter of reference for employment, Canadian work experience, and many networking opportunities with agencies throughout the GTA . Please see the attached flyer for more details
Interested persons should send a letter of interest and resume to info@hsdconline.org, or through fax at (416) 345-8696
Monday, January 11, 2010
Job Opportunities At Arts Etobicoke
PROGRAM COORDINATOR - Full-time
Purpose of the Position:
To support the aims and objectives of Arts Etobicoke through the development, coordination and production of its programs and to develop and coordinate the Volunteer Program, including policy development, recruitment and training.
Key Responsibilities:
o Coordination and production of annual Juried Art Show, annual Student Art Show, Art on the Move, Art Alley, Storefront Gallery exhibitions and receptions, Storefront art classes and other programs, as developed
o Administration of partnering programs, including This is My Neighbourhood, From 3 to 3, Exploring Creativity in Depth, urbanNOISE and the Presidents' Legacy Scholarship Fund.
o Assist in the development and coordination of new programs
o Assist in preparation of annual operating and project grant applications
o Participate in key Arts Etobicoke events
o Update website with programming details
o Events and outreach administration and coordination of volunteer support for these events.
Volunteer Program development and coordination:
o Identifying volunteer opportunities
o Writing position descriptions
o Developing and implementing a volunteer recruitment strategy
o Interviewing potential volunteers, matching interest and skills with positions
o Volunteer training, placement, and evaluation procedure development (i.e. volunteer manual) and implementation
o Coordination of volunteer support for events and outreach
o Annual review and updating of Board Member and Volunteer Manual
o Research trends in volunteering locally, provincially and nationally and apply findings to Arts Etobicoke's volunteer program strategies
o Attend training sessions and conferences, as required.
Requirements
The successful candidate will have a minimum of three years experience working in an arts administration environment and will demonstrate:
o A passion for working in community arts
o A talent for working collaboratively and independently in a results- oriented environment
o Excellent oral and written communication skills
o Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to work with Board and Staff Members, Program Partners, Donors, Suppliers, Contractors and a variety of Volunteers from varied backgrounds.
o Superior organizational skills and attention to detail - excellence in project coordination, project administration and event production is essential.
o Ability to multi-task, set priorities, work to tight deadlines, problem-solve and manage more than one project simultaneously.
o Proficiency in Word, Excel, e-mail and ability to work in an Apple/Mac environment. Familiarity with InDesign and databases an asset.
o Ability to write proposals, program evaluations and reports.
o Ability to create and monitor budgets, provide financial reports
o Ability to gather, report and interpret statistics
o Supervisory experience an asset.
o Multi-lingual proficiency is an asset
o Driver's Licence/Vehicle is an asset
o Adaptable to flexible work schedule including some weekends and evenings.
Education
Post-secondary degree or diploma in Volunteer/Arts Administration or equivalent in background and experience
Experience:
Minimum 3 years experience in arts administration/cultural organization/not-for profit environment.
Salary
Commensurate with experience, plus benefits
ART RENTAL & SALES CONSULTANT - Part time
Purpose of the Position:
To support the aims and objectives of Arts Etobicoke through the coordination and marketing of its Art Rental and Sales Program.
Key Responsibilities:
o securing new artists and clients for the Arts Etobicoke Art Rental and Sales Program
o marketing the Program, analyzing and adapting to market trends
o ongoing client/artist liaison
o organization of exhibitions, displays and networking opportunities
o general supervision of the administration of the Program
o Assist in preparation of annual operating and project grant applications
o Participate in key Arts Etobicoke events
o Update website with program details
Requirements
The successful candidate will have a minimum of three years experience working in a sales position and/or arts administration environment and will demonstrate:
o A passion for and extensive knowledge of visual arts
o Proven sales ability
o Excellent oral and written communication skills
o Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to work with Board and Staff Members, Artists, Clients, Donors, Contractors and a variety of Volunteers
o Superior organizational skills and attention to detail is essential
o Proficiency in Word, Excel, e-mail and ability to work in an Apple/Mac environment. Familiarity with InDesign and databases an asset
o Ability to draft and review legal agreements
o Ability to write PR and publicity materials
o Ability to create and monitor budgets, provide financial reports
o Ability to gather, report and interpret statistics
o Ability to supervise and/or execute client & gallery installations
o Driver's License/Vehicle is an asset
Education:
Post-secondary degree or diploma in Fine Arts/Arts Administration/Marketing/Business or equivalent in background and experience
Experience:
Minimum 3 years experience in sales&marketing/arts administration/cultural organization/not-for profit environment
Salary:
Commission basis, plus base and expenses
Send Submissions To:
Ruth Cumberbatch
Arts Etobicoke
4893A Dundas St West
Toronto Ontario M9A 1B2
f: 416-622-5782
e: ruth@artsetobicoke.com
We appreciate all applications, however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Purpose of the Position:
To support the aims and objectives of Arts Etobicoke through the development, coordination and production of its programs and to develop and coordinate the Volunteer Program, including policy development, recruitment and training.
Key Responsibilities:
o Coordination and production of annual Juried Art Show, annual Student Art Show, Art on the Move, Art Alley, Storefront Gallery exhibitions and receptions, Storefront art classes and other programs, as developed
o Administration of partnering programs, including This is My Neighbourhood, From 3 to 3, Exploring Creativity in Depth, urbanNOISE and the Presidents' Legacy Scholarship Fund.
o Assist in the development and coordination of new programs
o Assist in preparation of annual operating and project grant applications
o Participate in key Arts Etobicoke events
o Update website with programming details
o Events and outreach administration and coordination of volunteer support for these events.
Volunteer Program development and coordination:
o Identifying volunteer opportunities
o Writing position descriptions
o Developing and implementing a volunteer recruitment strategy
o Interviewing potential volunteers, matching interest and skills with positions
o Volunteer training, placement, and evaluation procedure development (i.e. volunteer manual) and implementation
o Coordination of volunteer support for events and outreach
o Annual review and updating of Board Member and Volunteer Manual
o Research trends in volunteering locally, provincially and nationally and apply findings to Arts Etobicoke's volunteer program strategies
o Attend training sessions and conferences, as required.
Requirements
The successful candidate will have a minimum of three years experience working in an arts administration environment and will demonstrate:
o A passion for working in community arts
o A talent for working collaboratively and independently in a results- oriented environment
o Excellent oral and written communication skills
o Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to work with Board and Staff Members, Program Partners, Donors, Suppliers, Contractors and a variety of Volunteers from varied backgrounds.
o Superior organizational skills and attention to detail - excellence in project coordination, project administration and event production is essential.
o Ability to multi-task, set priorities, work to tight deadlines, problem-solve and manage more than one project simultaneously.
o Proficiency in Word, Excel, e-mail and ability to work in an Apple/Mac environment. Familiarity with InDesign and databases an asset.
o Ability to write proposals, program evaluations and reports.
o Ability to create and monitor budgets, provide financial reports
o Ability to gather, report and interpret statistics
o Supervisory experience an asset.
o Multi-lingual proficiency is an asset
o Driver's Licence/Vehicle is an asset
o Adaptable to flexible work schedule including some weekends and evenings.
Education
Post-secondary degree or diploma in Volunteer/Arts Administration or equivalent in background and experience
Experience:
Minimum 3 years experience in arts administration/cultural organization/not-for profit environment.
Salary
Commensurate with experience, plus benefits
ART RENTAL & SALES CONSULTANT - Part time
Purpose of the Position:
To support the aims and objectives of Arts Etobicoke through the coordination and marketing of its Art Rental and Sales Program.
Key Responsibilities:
o securing new artists and clients for the Arts Etobicoke Art Rental and Sales Program
o marketing the Program, analyzing and adapting to market trends
o ongoing client/artist liaison
o organization of exhibitions, displays and networking opportunities
o general supervision of the administration of the Program
o Assist in preparation of annual operating and project grant applications
o Participate in key Arts Etobicoke events
o Update website with program details
Requirements
The successful candidate will have a minimum of three years experience working in a sales position and/or arts administration environment and will demonstrate:
o A passion for and extensive knowledge of visual arts
o Proven sales ability
o Excellent oral and written communication skills
o Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to work with Board and Staff Members, Artists, Clients, Donors, Contractors and a variety of Volunteers
o Superior organizational skills and attention to detail is essential
o Proficiency in Word, Excel, e-mail and ability to work in an Apple/Mac environment. Familiarity with InDesign and databases an asset
o Ability to draft and review legal agreements
o Ability to write PR and publicity materials
o Ability to create and monitor budgets, provide financial reports
o Ability to gather, report and interpret statistics
o Ability to supervise and/or execute client & gallery installations
o Driver's License/Vehicle is an asset
Education:
Post-secondary degree or diploma in Fine Arts/Arts Administration/Marketing/Business or equivalent in background and experience
Experience:
Minimum 3 years experience in sales&marketing/arts administration/cultural organization/not-for profit environment
Salary:
Commission basis, plus base and expenses
Send Submissions To:
Ruth Cumberbatch
Arts Etobicoke
4893A Dundas St West
Toronto Ontario M9A 1B2
f: 416-622-5782
e: ruth@artsetobicoke.com
We appreciate all applications, however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
***OPEN-CALL to YOUNG ARTISTS***
The first ever SELAM VISUAL ART FESTIVAL will be taking place this coming MARCH 6 & 7, 2010.
The art exhibit will be held on the 2nd floor of the GLADSTONE HOTEL (downtown Toronto).
IF YOU ARE AN ASPIRING VISUAL ARTIST between the ages of 15 and 30, who could use some additional support, be sure to Apply to this great OPPORTUNITY!
We are currently looking for 3 Young Habesha Artists to participate in an Artistic Mentorship by other emerging Artists within the GTA for FREE!
Apply to be a part of the STH Visual Arts Training Program and be entered in the Selam Visual Arts Festival.
HOW TO APPLY
Send an email to: program@soundthehorn.com with the following:
- Name
- Age
- Visual Art Medium
- Number of Years Practicing
- Please make sure to include a Brief Statement answering the following;
a.) Why you are interested in this opportunity?
b.) What you hope to gain from this opportunity?
Deadline for this Submission is: FRIDAY JAN 8, 2010
Training will begin in January 16, 2010!
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THE SELAM VISUAL ART FESTIVAL is an extension of
THE ANNUAL P2P SELAM YOUTH FESTIVAL: a youth arts festival which tackles HIV/AIDS awareness through art. Held in Toronto, this annual Festival is aimed at Educating & Empowering Youth through the Arts within our Communities about topics on HIV/AIDS awareness, education, and anti-stigmatization. Funding is provided by the AIDS Bureau.
LIL X: Lecture Series
World renown, Toronto-native, video director Little X is continuing his Lecture series...need I say more?
PULSE: Youth Scholarship Awards for Art 2010
Congratulations to the 2010 Finalists!
The selected artwork will be exhibited at:
Scarborough Civic Centre from January 6 - 26, 2010.
(located at 150 Borough Drive)
The awards ceremony and opening reception will take place on:
Saturday, January 9 from 1:00 - 3:00pm
Scarborough Civic Centre Rotunda
Join Us!
For more information, please contact Scarborough Arts Council at 416 698-7322
or programs@scarborougharts.com.
www.scarborougharts.com
Yes it is winter time and snow is here. If you have snow that needs to be moved you can contact the organization in the add above!
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Do you feel like there are too many billboards and not enough art in our city? So do we. This is our chance to change it. Help pass a new tax on billboard advertisers to fund enforcement and arts initiatives across the city.
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Toronto! Take Action Today:
1 – Call and write your councillor. Click here for info and key asks: http://tinyurl.com/yj9cn5f
2 – Sign the petition at: http://www.beautifulcity.ca
3 – Show your support at City Hall on Nov 30th / Dec 1st RSVP here: http://tinyurl.com/y9x4xyt
4 – Spread the word.
Go to http://www.beautifulcity.ca to find your councillor, scripts, updates, links and facts.
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For More Information, click here
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Toronto! Take Action Today:
1 – Call and write your councillor. Click here for info and key asks: http://tinyurl.com/yj9cn5f
2 – Sign the petition at: http://www.beautifulcity.ca
3 – Show your support at City Hall on Nov 30th / Dec 1st RSVP here: http://tinyurl.com/y9x4xyt
4 – Spread the word.
Go to http://www.beautifulcity.ca to find your councillor, scripts, updates, links and facts.
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For More Information, click here
Toronto its time to address the violence, education, and culture in our city. If you wish to play a role in the flow of change please attend this meeting!
Click here for the flyer
Read below for more info
This meeting will focus on the progression of the discussions that started in City Hall June 9th,09 at our last townhall with Hip Hop icon KRS ONE. It will also look into the connections between the discussion we had around violence, education, and culture, in order to build a community led Action Plan.
This is a Debrief with the community around our previous town hall and also what direction you want the dialogue to go in upcoming events, town hall, conferences etc. If you want to give input around the agenda, we will try our best to incorporate your ideas best as we can.
Click here for the flyer
Read below for more info
This meeting will focus on the progression of the discussions that started in City Hall June 9th,09 at our last townhall with Hip Hop icon KRS ONE. It will also look into the connections between the discussion we had around violence, education, and culture, in order to build a community led Action Plan.
This is a Debrief with the community around our previous town hall and also what direction you want the dialogue to go in upcoming events, town hall, conferences etc. If you want to give input around the agenda, we will try our best to incorporate your ideas best as we can.
HSDC Garage Sale
The HSDC is having a garage salef for Friday Dec 4th in the McCowan Road area, for more info click here!
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