Daily Archives: March 6, 2012

Event: Toronto Island Poker Tournament, Shadowland Theatre

YES, ARTS-FUNDING CAN BE A CRAPSHOOT…
You’re invited to help us turn the tables. Join us for the Toronto Island Poker Tournament this Saturday. All proceeds to benefit Shadowland and Jumblies Theatre Companies.

For 17 years, Shadowland Theatre has offered a weekly arts program for young Islanders; the only regular, free, supervised program of its kind. This year the program, sadly, lost its city funding. The Toronto Island Poker Tournament will help raise much-needed funds to keep the program going. Be a sport – join us on Saturday for a great time, in support of a great cause.

WHAT: Toronto Island Poker Tournament. A fundraiser in support of Shadowland and Jumblies Theatre Companies.
WHERE: Algonquin Island Clubhouse, Toronto Island (take Ward’s Island Ferry, follow signage at the Dock).
WHEN: Saturday March 10. Pre-Tourney Poker 3pm. Registration begins 6pm. Tournament begins 6:30pm. Registration and Re-buys continue through 8:30pm.
HOW TO REGISTER: Just show up (see below for scheduling details).
FOR MORE INFO CALL: 416-898-0946

Beginners welcome!

FULL TOURNAMENT DETAILS

GAME: Texas Holdem
PRE-TOURNEY POKER: 3pm. Come out early for a few games.
REGISTRATION BEGINS: 6pm.
TOURNAMENT BEGINS: 6:30pm. Registration and Rebuys until 8:30 pm.
FOOD AND BAR: Provided at a nominal fee.
FERRIES: Leave the docks at Queens Quay and Bay: 2pm, 3:30pm, 4pm, 4:45pm, 5:30pm, 6:15pm, 7pm & 8pm

PRICE:
REGULAR TABLES $30 Buy-in ($20 prize pool, $10 charity),
Re-buys until 8:30 $20, ($10 prize pool, $10 charity).
BEGINNER TABLES $25 Buy-in ($15 prize pool, $10 charity),
Re-buys until 8:30 $20, ($10 prize pool, $10 charity).

BEGINNGER TABLE INSTRUCTIONS: 6pm

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SHADOWLAND AND JUMBLIES:

www.shadowland.ca
Funds raised will help keep Shadowland’s Youth Theatre Program going – which lost its city funding after 17 years.

www.jumbliestheatre.org
Funds raised will help bring youth participants to Nipissing First Nations for a creative and cultural exchange.

Announcement: National Youth Arts Week May 1-7, 2012, Arts Network for Children & Youth

This coming May, Canada will be the stage for something huge. Communities across the country will come together to host the largest youth-driven celebration of creative expression this great country has ever seen.

National Youth Arts Week is an opportunity for young Canadians, ages 13 to 30, to engage in creative expression, to feel valued, and to have their voices heard on the national stage.  It is an opportunity to demonstrate the power of youth to transform their lives and their communities through art, and in turn transform our country, and indeed the world.

By working together and taking an active role in planning creative events and projects, these young people will build a strong connection to their community and to Canada and, in doing so, they will also become part of a growing national network of youth artists and leaders.

  • Are you a youth artist or arts organization?
  • Are you an organization that engages youth?
  • Do you want to be part of the movement?

Click here to see how you can be part of National Youth Arts Week!

For more information visit www.youthartsweek.ca or email info@youthartsweek.ca

Workshop: The Creative Road-A Professional Development Conference for Artists Who Teach, Manitoba Arts Council

Thursday, April 5, 2012 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Robert A. Steen Community Centre (980 Palmerston Avenue, Winnipeg).

REGISTRATION DEADLINE
March 15th, 2012 (apply early as space is limited)

REGISTRATION COST

  • $45.00 (includes lunch, refreshments, & art supplies)
  • Artists currently working in Artists in the Schools & ArtsSmarts are subsidized by the MAC.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

  • Anastasia Sych-Yereniuk & Lori Harding-Chochinov High-risk Students and Art-making: Experiences from Strathcona School

ARTIST’S WORKSHOPS

  • Mosaics: Dimitry Melman
  • Hip Hop Dancing: Ofield Williams
  • Slam Poetry: Nereo Eugenio

ED TALKS

  • Printmaking in the High Arctic: Karen Cornelius
  • Identity of the Teaching Artist: Allison Moore
  • How to Thrive & Survive on the Road: Sister Dorothy
  • … AND MORE!

FOR MORE INFORMATION
204- 945-2237 I toll free in MB 1-866-994-2787

DOWNLOAD THE REGISTRATION FORM HERE

Job Posting: Administrative Officer, The Canadian Dance Assembly

The Canadian Dance Assembly is hiring for the position of Administrative Officer through the Investing in Neighborhoods Program.

To apply for job opportunities through the Investing in Neighbourhoods Program, interested candidates must be OW participants living in Toronto. Investing in Neighbourhoods job opportunities are in not for profit community organizations and enable OW participants to: increase their skill level, develop contacts with employers, and obtain references with the goal of securing permanent employment.

Job Summary: Under the supervision of the Programs and Services Manager, the Administrative Officer provides confidential administrative and secretarial support to the management team.  He/She assists with the activities related to programs and service, triages information of a sensitive and confidential nature, coordinates the flow of information, acts as a strong support to the Executive Director in her work, ensures accurate and timely delivery of administrative services, and keeps the Program and Services Manager apprised of issues and activities.  This person interacts with senior leaders, the Board of Directors, and administrative support staff across the organization to convey information utilizing strong communication abilities.  The individual works independently and communicates with internal and external stakeholders/customers in a manner that promotes positive and respectful relationships.  He/She will also problem solve and assist in making judgments that affect the accuracy and efficiency of the organization.

Responsibilities/Duties:

  • General office support as needed, perform clerical duties to include but not limited to: photocopying, faxing, mailing, answering phone, and filing
  • Act as support to the Executive Director which may include but not limited to: maintaining agendas, meeting coordination, assistance with general grant applications and filing, travel arrangements
  • Support the organization in the coordination of program delivery and development
  • Reply to general information requests
  • Setup and coordinate meetings and conferences as needed
  • Provide secretarial support to the management team
  • Arrange travel and hotel details for staff and Board of Directors as needed
  • Assistance with membership renewals and development as needed

Employer is committed to employment equity and hires on the basis of merit.  We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities.

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Must be an Ontario Works (OW) participant in Toronto
  • Strong English communication and written skills
  • Proficient in French (oral. Written would be an asset)
  • Passionate about the arts and preferably knowledgeable about the Canadian dance sector
  • Must possess a level of education, training and experience equivalent to a diploma in business or administrative management plus two years recent, related experience supporting senior level management
  • The candidate must be an effective communicator: He/She will respond to internal and external enquiries with diplomacy, courtesy and discretion
  • He/She will possess superior interpersonal skills including the ability to establish and maintain cooperative and collaborative working relationships with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
  • He/She must have a keen sense of organization and ability to multi-task.  Effective time-management skills including the ability to organize, prioritize work and meet frequent and tight deadlines are a proven asset
  • Must have strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook), knowledge of design software and database an asset

Rate: $14.97 per hour
Hours: 26 hours per week
Duration: 52 weeks

A cover letter and resume are both required for this position.
*For assistance, please visit your local Toronto Employment and Social Services Employment Centre.*

HOW TO APPLY

Candidates can also reach the job posting at www.toronto.ca/socialservices

  • Click on TESS Employment Opportunities System
  • Click SEARCH.

New applicant: Click “Register” at the top right-hand corner of the screen (visit/call your local Employment Centre for the “access code”)

Returning applicant: Click “Login”

*Candidates are encouraged to speak to staff in the Employment Centre at their local Ontario Works office regarding their cover letter and resume prior to applying for any Investing In Neighbourhoods position.