Dear Art Starts Community,
Along with you, we’ve made decisions on a day by day basis while watching the COVID-19 global crisis unfold. We appreciate that it may be many weeks until it’s safe for our communities to gather again. In the meantime, all programming scheduled to run until April 30th, 2020 has been postponed. As funding ties to specific programs, the organization faces difficult realities.
There is much uncertainty ahead, but we’ve found it incredibly heartening to see the counter-pandemic of arts online.
A growing population world-wide has caught the bug to create. And it's contagious. Galleries, festivals, personal works, classes- these are invading quarantine homes across the globe. Art, with its side effects of solace and connection, is experiencing a renaissance in this time of isolation. It reminds us of how important art is to navigating change.
We remain committed that community art programming will be needed more than ever when we come together again post COVID-19. If you are in a position to donate towards securing our future, please do so.
We’ll be staying in touch in the coming weeks as we have more updates. If you have any questions or want to send us a word of encouragement, please direct all emails to info@artstartsto.com.
Sincerely,
Bruce Pitkin, Executive Director
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Programs
We offer community arts programming in six Toronto neighbourhoods for all ages. Our programs bring together artists and community members to reflect the identities and aspirations of each community.
Special Projects
We offer Special Projects such as arts initiatives, events, and workshops that occur city-wide. These projects encourage connection and collaboration among artists and those interested in the arts.
Mentorship
We foster emerging, youth and/or newcomer artists to help them further their own practices and advance their artistic careers. Our mentorship hub connects them with employment opportunities, grants, and more.
Support Us
You can help us continue to build vibrant communities through arts initiatives. There are many ways you can show your support: make a donation, give a gift in kind, or fundraise by running your own event or campaign.
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We all love to unwind after a long day by curling up on the couch and watching our favourite show or movie, but that can seem played out after a while. Tonight, try tuning into something that is totally unique: a live streaming of the northern lights.
The live cam is located at the Churchill Northern Studies Center in Manitoba, Canada. The timing couldn't be more perfect as the lights are most vivid in late Winter/early Spring.
It's recommended to tune in anytime from 10 PM to 4 AM when skies are darkest.
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Watch the fascinating Aurora Borealis Live! This HD Camera in Churchill, Canada captures the world's most magical and stunning natural phenomenon.Are you a Canadian artist or freelancer in need of financial support during COVID-19 shutdowns?
CBC Arts has created a list of resources that may be helpful to you. It lists all sorts of grants and funds available to different types of artists, along with training and mental health resources.
Here's where Canadian artists and freelancers can find help during COVID-19 shutdowns | CBC Arts
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This continuously updated list will direct you to the resources you may need right now.If you've made your way through all the other virtual tours and streaming performances, consider tuning into select aquariums and zoos' live-streams.
Zoos, such as the Houston Zoo, are streaming through Facebook Live everyday at 11 AM with a different animal friend. It's encouraged to ask questions and some streams even come with an activity!
Check out the link below to view what's available, and make sure to schedule in some time at the Zoo with your family!
Here Are the Aquariums and Zoos Sharing Live Videos of Animals, Because We All Need This Right Now
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