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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS - Youth Outreach. Connecting to Schools Through Art for elementary & high school students
DESCRIPTION:COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS provides free arts programming to youth with intellectual and/or developmental delays in elementary and secondary school in the Life Skills and LRC classrooms.  We meet students once a month throughout the school year at Centre Wellington District Secondary School\, Elora Public School\, John Black Public School in Fergus\, Arthur Public School\, Victoria Cross Public School in Mount Forest\, and June Ave Public School in Guelph. \nLed by an ECFTA Arts Educator\, these sessions offer guided art instruction and contemporary art ideas to students in Centre and North Wellington. \n \nThe program is free to students.  Project themes are centered around community building and emphasize collaboration and success through personal artistic expression. The goal is connecting students to the community in meaningful and creative ways! \nWhy is this program important? \nStudents with developmental delays experience added challenges in feeling supported within the school system and the broader community. These children and youth also have limited access to arts-based resources within schools due to the continued erosion of arts funding. \nThis program strives to engage the emotional and social well-being of students through art making that connects them with community initiatives\, helping them experience community life beyond school. \nThis project arose in response to teachers of LRC and Life Skills students in our area and aligns with our goal of supporting community needs through the arts. Our goal is that students feel more connected and included in their community through the art-making process! \n\n  \nThe 2019 Vital Signs Report demonstrates the need for this program as follows: \n\nOnly 41% of students feel a sense of belonging to their community through school;\nAccessibility to the arts continues to be a barrier for many;\nYouth mental health is a particular vulnerability; and\nConnection to the community is listed as a preventative factor against suicide.\n\nFunding for this program is made possible thanks to the generosity of the Harry E. Foster Charitable Foundation the Johansen-Larsen Foundation and the Centre Wellington Community Foundation. Thank you! \n  \n\nProgram Insights \nEach year\, we discover that as the year progressed\, students gained an appreciation for each other’s work. The collective art making environment allows the students to locate their individuality within a larger group context in a very direct way by comparing how they resolved their works\, and how their classmates may have made different choices. \nThis form of communication and introspection is unique to collective art-making\, that allows for participants to see themselves in the context of others. It is a wonderful opportunity for those who often find it difficult to connect with groups\, to find a common language when looking at and discussing each other’s work. \nStudents with limited verbal communication are able to be a part of a visual conversation that values the uniqueness of perspective and diverse ways of making. \n  \n  \n\nFor more information about this program please contact us at:  programming@ecfta.ca \nTo help support this program by donating today\, please click here.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/youth-outreach-connecting-to-community-through-art-for-elementary-and-high-school-students-with-disabilities/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Outreach Programs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260619
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SUMMARY:SUPPORTIVE ARTS- ADULT OUTREACH. ART & mindfulness for adults with (dis)abilities
DESCRIPTION:SUPPORTIVE ARTS is a unique program offering inclusive\, arts-based learning opportunities and compelling artistic experiences to individuals with varying abilities. We welcome all adults and caregivers from Wellington County and the surrounding areas to our weekly program\, led by ECFTA Arts Educator and Mindfulness Facilitators. \nWednesday & Thursday morning and afternoon classes held weekly September through June at the Art Centre. \n \nJoin us for a gently guided 2-hour workshop\, specifically designed to support adults of all abilities. Each session\, we will embrace diversity and friendship through explorations in art making\, movement\, mindfulness and music. On Thursdays\, we welcome a member of the Elora Singers into the gallery for a music and movement singalong. Every week is as unique as each of our participants! \nPlease visit our ADULT WORKSHOPS page for more information or to register for FALL\, WINTER\, or SPRING session blocks. \n\nThe 2025-2026 Supportive Arts season is supported by; \n\nWC Wood Foundation\nRotary Club of Fergus/Elora\nThe Township of Centre Wellington\nThe Food Family Fund\nLindy Green Family Foundation\nMarjorie and Joseph Wright Memorial Foundation\nAnd many generous individual donors from our community\n\nWe thank you! \n\n  \nPlease contact us for more information or availability on our waitlist. \nVisit our Facebook page for photos and updates! \nTo learn more about the impact of this program\, please click here. \nTo help support this program by donating today\, please click here.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/supportive-arts-weekly-inclusive-art-mindfulness-workshops/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Outreach Programs
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SUMMARY:EARLY BIRDS+NIGHT OWLS! RISE+SOAR CAMP
DESCRIPTION:5-DAY CAMP FOR AGES 4-7 \nBirds of a feather flock together in this week of high-flying fun! Join us for creative making inspired by our feathery friends! Whether you’re an early bird or a night owl we’ll spread our art wings and soar together and make memories that take flight! \n \n\nOur Summer Camps are designed to inspire 36 young artists each week! Led by ECFTA Arts Educators and 7 summer student staff\, camp will take place in our cheery Art Classroom and sunny Sparrow’s Nest Maker Space. \nCamps are a balance of guided-art instruction and open-flow exploration\, along with outdoor fresh air play as always! \n\nCome prepared for a great week! \n\nA mid-morning snack and lunch\nA nut-free afternoon snack will be offered to keep the energy going\nRefillable water bottle\nA spare set of clothes is encouraged for the week\nDress for the weather and for art-making!\n\nPlease contact us with any questions or concerns.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/birds-of-a-feather-risesoar-camp/
LOCATION:Elora Centre for the Arts\, 75 Melville Street\, Elora\, Ontario\, N0B 1S0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Camps for Kids,Classes,Workshops,Young Makers
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SUMMARY:'Open Sky Live' - Live at the Arts Centre - featuring Chris Oday & Wild Bloom
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Chris Oday & Wild Bloom live on the MacDonald Pavilion Stage at the Arts Centre! This performance is presented in partnership with Canada’s Music Incubator. \nJoin us for a night of vintage R&B and soul with Chris Oday\, followed by fiddle\, folk and emotional three-party harmony of Wild Bloom! \n \nThe ‘Open Sky’ series is presented in partnership with our friends at Tribute Homes\, Sorbara Group of Companies and Storybrook Homes. \nAbout the Artists: \nChris Oday has made a name for himself with his smooth\, vintage R&B sound. Never one to take himself too seriously\, his performances are marked by good humour and a warm atmosphere. A talented multi-instrumentalist\, Chris self-produced his debut hit Complicated\, which garnered over 400\,000 Spotify streams and was featured on several Spotify editorial playlists\, including New Music Friday and Mood Ring. Inspired by artists like Leon Bridges\, Childish Gambino\, and Daniel Caesar\, Chris brings a fresh yet timeless energy to every performance. His deep appreciation for soul and R&B shines through in his emotive guitar playing and rich vocals\, making each song feel intimate and personal. Anytime Chris takes the stage\, his passion for music and ability to connect with audiences create an unforgettable experience.  Find out more on Chris’s website here. \nWild Bloom – Fiddle\, folk and emotional three-part harmony is the essence of Wild Bloom. The trio was formed in Toronto\, Ontario by musicians Becky Leigh\, Brittany Iwanciwski\, and Alyssa Tess. With rich emotive vocals\, lush harmonies\, and captivating fiddle improvisation\, Becky\, Brittany\, and Alyssa combine their years of musical expertise to blend singer songwriter and fiddle styles to create beautiful and evocative music. Together\, Wild Bloom weaves friendship and stories with their fem folk sound to share music that speaks to the heart. \n✨ Bonus: Our camper bar will be open at each event\, serving up refreshing drinks to keep the good vibes flowing! 🍺 \nSee you under the open sky! \n        \n  \n\n\n🎶 ‘Open Sky’ Concert Series Highlights: \n\n\nWhen: Every other Thursday from 6-9 PM\, all summer long \n\n\nWhere: MacDonald Pavilion Stage in the yard at the Elora Centre for the Arts \n\n\nCost: FREE (donations appreciated!). Cash Bar (credit/debit also accepted on site)\n(Every dollar supports our exciting new expansion project!) \n\n\nJoin us for 8 Thursday evenings of live music under the open sky\, right from our scenic pavilion stage. Bring your picnic blanket or lawn chair\, relax as the sun sets behind the stage\, and soak in performances by an incredible lineup of talented musicians\, curated by Riverfest Elora! Connect with friends\, neighbours and fellow music lovers — it’s the perfect summer tradition. Find out more \n\n🎉 A huge thank you to our amazing volunteers and generous sponsors who make this concert series possible.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/open-sky-live-live-at-the-arts-centre-featuring-chris-oday-wild-bloom/
LOCATION:Elora Centre for the Arts\, 75 Melville Street\, Elora\, Ontario\, N0B 1S0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Free Event
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