The Arts Council of Muskoka is a non-profit organization whose vision is to enrich Muskoka through the arts and whose mission is to identify, unite, support, promote and facilitate artists and artistic activity in Muskoka.
WE'RE NOW ON FACEBOOK!
July22, 2010 - The Arts Council of Muskoka now has a Facebook page! The intent of our Facebook page is to be an open forum for artists to share their work, their knowledge and have discussions with others from around the world, about arts-related subjects that concern them. We'll also be posting events and other related items on the page. It's another way we're reaching out to the world on behalf of our membership. Join us on Facebook today and start your conversation!
WELCOME TO OUR NEW INTERNS!!
July 10, 2010 - Please welcome Dana Clark, our new summer Intern, and Becky Conlon, Intern for Creative Paths, to the Arts Council of Muskoka.
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Becky Conlon recently obtained her post-graduate certificate in Corporate Communications from Sheridan College. While at Sheridan, she had the opportunity to feed her passion for not-for-profit organizations while working with clients such as Habitat for Humanity (Halton), the Oakville Civitan Farmers Market and Food for Life. Previously, she received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Performance Production, with a focus in Stage Management and Arts Admin, from Ryerson University. Through her education, Becky completed internships with COBA, Collective of Black Artists (a West African dance company) and the Mississauga Arts Council. She is thrilled to be working on the exciting new initiative, Creative Paths, for the next year in Muskoka. Outside of work, Becky enjoys spending time in the great outdoors, volunteering with her favourite organizations, and is currently becoming accustom to her new home in Bracebridge. |
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Dana Clark is currently finishing her degree in Communications at Wilfrid Laurier University, and previously received her Advanced Arts and Entertainment Management Certification from Capilano University in North Vancouver. She has interned with The Canadian Stage Company, and The Stratford Festival, and spends a lot of her time volunteering for various organziations and fundraisers. Dana has 16 years of professional vocal training, is a member of the Alpha Phi Fraternity at Wilfrid Laurier, and is happiest when she’s surrounded by good friends and conversation. She’s excited to be working on such amazing projects and with such innovative and passionate people. Dana is working jointly with Creative Muskoka and Creative Paths on communication strategies for both projects. |
MUSKOKA ARTISTS GET INTERNATIONAL PRESS COVERAGE AT THE G20/G8 SUMMIT!
July 1, 2010 - Lloyd Walton has been featured in two local newspaper articles as the first artist scheduled at the G20's Media Centre on June 23rd, 2010. Walton and seven other artists (Brenda Wainman, Col Mitchell, John De Lang, Krysia Bower, Nathalie Bertin, Ryan Coyne and Vicki Sharp) from Muskoka received the great priviledge of representating Muskoka and Canada to an international audience. As you'll see from the links to the two articles, the event was a great success and fantastic opportunity to showcase the wonderful talent that Muskoka has to offer the world!
"G20 highlights local artists at media centre", Matt Driscoll, Weekender, Gravenhurst Edition, page 8, Vol. 16, No 11, July 9, 2010.
"G-whiz, what a media hangout", Joe Warmington, Toronto Sun, June 24, 2010
MUSKOKA ARTISTS AT THE G20/G8 SUMMIT!
June 24-27, 2010 - Eight Muskoka artists -- Brenda Wainman, Col Mitchell, John De Lang, Krysia Bower, Lloyd Walton, Nathalie Bertin, Ryan Coyne and Vicki Sharp -- have been selected to represent Canada during the G20/G8 Summit. This tremendous event brings them to the Media Centre in Toronto, ON where they will display some of their artwork, demonstrate their work and have the opportunity to discuss their art with over 2500 international media also on location. Photos to come!!
WE HAVE NEW OFFICE SPACE!
June 14, 2010 - We're pleased to announce our new office space located at:
49 Manitoba Street, #306, Bracebridge, ON (Clock tower at Manitoba St. & Taylor Rd.) That means we'll have a live person to serve you from Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00PM. Our telephone number is staying the same: 705-644-0531. Please note, however, that our administrative office still serves as our mailing address and remains at 111 Manitoba Street, Bracebridge, ON P1L 2B6.
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