The Orangeville Blues & Jazz Festival is a non-profit organization that promotes an appreciation of the art of blues and jazz by hosting an annual festival and related events.To Promote, educate and celebrate the art of the blues and jazz music.Organize a free community festival accessible to all, that enhances the quality of life.Provide opportunities and recognition for volunteers.Create opportunity and establish exposure for local emerging and established blues and jazz artists.Provide economic benefit to the local and regional stakeholder.Ensure a financially self-sustaining not-for-profit organization.Be responsible to our community through proper financial accountability.Partner with other community based organizations.
Headwaters Arts is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering artistic development, appreciation, and enjoyment in the Hills of Headwaters Region through exhibitions, festivals, scholarships, and community engagement.
The building that houses the Rideau District Museum has seen a lot of history over its lifetime. In the 1850's it was home to 'Conley & Truelove', coffin shoppe and furniture manufacturer, and in the 1860's it made the transition to a blacksmith shop and saw the opening of a boat and carriage works upstairs.
The Reelout Arts Project, Modern Fuel Artist Run Centre & the Union Gallery are thrilled to present our 2nd annual Smart Phone Film Challenge.Submission Deadline is 6pm We are asking you to submit your thoughts either subjective or objective on 'Virginity'. The TWIST for this challenge is that you must convey your story through the use of a metaphor for VIRGINITY beginning with the letter 'V'. This metaphor can be a person, place, or object. You may choose any style or genre and all perspectives related to gender and/or sexual orientations are welcomed.Submissions chosen for exhibition will be screened at the 16th annual Reelout Film Festival at the Union Gallery on Wednesday, Feb 4th 2015.Each artist/or group whose work is selected will receive a $64 screening fee. SUBMISSION GUIDELINES: * Your video must interpret a view or opinion on 'Virginity' using a metaphor beginning with the letter 'V'.* It must run 4 minutes or under to be eligible including any credits.* It must be shot on a Smartphone device.* Entrants are welcomed to book time in the New Media Workspace at Modern Fuel for post-production
The Flying Dance Company (FDC) was founded in the fall of 2004. Its Director, Nicholas (Nico) Muthui Kaburia had a desire to share his love of dance as a way to celebrate life. So building a dance family that is based on a fun friendly service, cultural diverse teaching and is community focused was the logical step for Nico.