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    • Supportive Arts Program | OTF Grant Boost

    New Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) grant will boost our Supportive Arts program for adults 18+ with learning (dis)abilities We are so thankful to the OTF who's grant will help us grow this community program over the next 3 years!  Our goal with this program is the enrich the lives of our community participants through arts-based learning opportunities and compelling artistic experiences.           Due to COVID restrictions and the compromised immune systems of some of our participants, they are not able to engage in road trips and come visit our facility at the Elora Centre for the Arts for phase one of this program.  The good news is, if they can't come to us (for now) - we will go to them!  We take our art instructors, staff and art supplies 'on the road' to Guelph and run the program twice a week at the Live & Learn day-facility!

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    • OUTREACH: Supportive Arts Program for Young Adults with (dis)Abilities

    An inclusive, all abilities art and mindfulness workshop for young adults with (dis)abilities 18+

    SUPPORTIVE ARTS is a unique program supported by the Ontario Trillium Foundation, offering arts-based learning opportunities and compelling artistic experiences to individuals with (dis)abilities living in the community. We welcome adults and caregivers from Wellington County and the surrounding areas to our weekly program. Led by ECFTA Arts Educators and Mindfulness Coaches.  The Supportive Arts program has now expanded to 4 sessions per week.

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    Supportive Arts Program for Adults with (dis)Abilities – Fall Program

    An inclusive, all abilities art and mindfulness workshop for adults with (dis)abilities 18+

    SUPPORTIVE ARTS is a unique program supported by the Ontario Trillium Foundation, offering arts-based learning opportunities and compelling artistic experiences to individuals with (dis)abilities living in the community. We welcome adults and caregivers from Wellington County and the surrounding areas to our weekly program. Led by ECFTA Arts Educators and Mindfulness Coaches.  The Supportive Arts Fall 2021 program has expanded to 3 sessions per week.

    Please note that our 14-week Fall Session is currently full due to covid restrictions, however as public health guidelines allow for more participants we will allow more.  Please see contact information below regarding out wait list.

    THE PROGRAM: Join us for a 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. Every week is as unique as each of our participants!  Supportive Arts is offered free of charge to all participants and support companions, thanks to the generous support from the Ontario Trillium Foundation.

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    • Youth Outreach: Connecting to Community Through Art – for elementary and high school students with (dis)abilities

    This program provides  visual arts programming to youth with intellectual and/or developmental (dis)abilities in elementary and secondary school.  Students meet twice a month (once a month at Centre Wellington District High School and once a month at Elora Public School.  The sessions offer art instruction, provided by an ECFTA Arts Educator, assisted by classroom teachers. The program, including instruction and art supplies are free to students.  Project themes are centred around community building, emphasizing collaboration and success through personal artistic expression. The goal is connecting students to the community in meaningful and creative ways.

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    • Bungalow Community Lunch Program: “Feeding the Soul”

    Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month!  FREE | Everyone welcome  |  12:00 - 1:30PM Tuesday December 13 - HOLIDAY FEAST WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE ELORA LEGION!!!   DINE IN, OR TAKE HOME *New location this week for the Holiday Feast.  This will be the final lunch of the year, until the program begins again in January 2023.

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    • Youth Outreach: The Power of Art & Creative Expression | Addiction & Recovery Program | A partnership with Portage

    Youth Outreach: The Power of Art & Creative Expression | Addiction & Recovery Program | A partnership with Portage

    Youth Addiction & Recovery Program: The Power of ART & Creative Expression. This program offers weekly art and creative expression classes to residents at Portage Elora as a conduit for acceptance, sharing and healing. It allows for emotional exploration, development of coping strategies and sharing the challenges of recovery. Run by arts educators, engagement facilitators and a social worker. The program runs in the gallery and classroom at the Elora Centre for the Arts throughout the school year.

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    Youth Outreach: The Power of Music & Creative Expression | Addiction & Recovery Program | A partnership with Portage

    Youth Outreach: The Power of Music & Creative Expression | Addiction & Recovery Program | A partnership with Portage

    Youth Addiction & Recovery Program: The Power of MUSIC & Creative Expression. THE POWER OF ART & CREATIVE EXPRESSION continues to be an important outreach connection to our community. Through our partnership with Portage Elora, this Youth Outreach Program is all about the POWER OF MUSIC! MUSIC JAM MONDAYS! is a pilot program this Fall and invites Portage youth in recovery to a welcoming environment to explore the basics of rhythm and melody with a variety of acoustic instruments.

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    SUPPORTIVE ARTS- ADULT OUTREACH. ART & mindfulness for adults with (dis)abilities

    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.

    Wednesday & Thursday morning and afternoon classes held weekly September through June at the Art Centre.

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    • SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS TO THE ART CENTRE. LEARN. DISCOVER. CREATE!

    We welcome SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS for Grades K-12!

    Morning or afternoon sessions designed to inspire creativity and connect learning with the arts. Experience the power of Art in our art classroom and newly expanded Gallery + Atrium at the Elora Centre for the Arts.

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    • Featured

    Take the Survey! Help shape teen programs at the Arts Centre

    The Elora Centre for the Arts and The Nest are working together to create safe, inclusive, and inspiring programs for teens and young adults in our community. Your voice matters!

    We’re inviting parents, community members, and youth (ages 13–24) to share feedback that will guide how we shape our future teen program offerings.

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    • SPARROW’S NEST COMMUNITY MAKERSPACE – YOUTH & ADULT OUTREACH – NURTURING & GROWING CONNECTIONS

    SPARROW'S NEST MAKERSPACE is a community hub where creativity, collaboration, and kindness thrive. Where opportunities to support the voices of our youth, teen and senior community groups are nurtured from the ground up.

    In the Nest, we believe that creative expression nurtures well-being and connection to others and we understand that healthy communities need inclusive spaces away from home, work and school for connection and creativity!

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    • ARTFUL AGEING- SENIORS OUTREACH. CONNECTING TO RESIDENTS IN LONG-TERM CARE & RETIREMENT LIVING

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    ARTFUL AGEING for Seniors is part of our expanding Outreach program, offering monthly guided art classes, designed especially for long-term care and retirement living residents.  Held  on-site at Heritage River and Wellington Terrace in Elora and Caressant Care, Fergus, these hands-on art classes spark conversation, promote engagement with others, and remind us all that creativity is lifelong!

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    ARTFUL AGEING AT THE ART CENTRE – SENIORS OUTREACH. MAKING CONNECTIONS THROUGH ART!

    ARTFUL AGEING IN THE ATRIUM

    Celebrate the new year with creativity and connect with community, every Wednesday afternoon at the Elora Centre for the Arts!

    Beginner-friendly art projects designed for older adults that embrace creative freedom and collaboration in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere!

    If you’re looking for connection and CreativiTea, we’ve got it for you!

    RECONNECT, CREATE, & CELEBRATE THE ART OF AGEING WITH IMAGINATION!

     

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    SPARROW’S NEST COMMUNITY MAKERSPACE – ADULT OUTREACH. ADULT DROP-IN PROGRAMS

    SPARROW'S NEST MAKERSPACE is a community hub where creativity, collaboration, and kindness thrive. Where opportunities to support the voices of our community groups are nurtured from the ground up. The Nest offers welcoming, low-barrier creative programming for children, youth, adults, and seniors to nurture and grow connection, wellbeing, and a sense of belonging.

    In the Nest, we believe that creative expression nurtures well-being and connection to others and we understand that healthy communities need inclusive spaces away from home, work and school for connection and creativity. Our aim is to create a space where everyone feels seen, valued, and inspired to participate!

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    COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS – Youth Outreach. Connecting to Schools Through Art for elementary & high school students

    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.

    Led by an ECFTA Arts Educator, these sessions offer guided art instruction and contemporary art ideas to students in Centre and North Wellington.

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