Movin' Up with Art Starts & Green Shield!

Art Starts and Green Shield Canada

Working together to get Toronto moving!

Green Shield Canada is known for community giving and offers a dedicated Community Giving Program. Their mission is to support health and wellness to Canadians through not-for-profit organizations nationwide. Art Starts' Green Shield funding has enabled us to offer Movin' Up, a valuable, creative, movement-based program. With Green Sheild's generous support, Art Starts has worked with various groups city-wide, include St. Clair West Services for Seniors, where we are engaging seniors in the Eglinton-Oakwood neighbourhood through African Dance workshops with artist Lua Shayenne. The response from participants has been overwhelming! Click below to watch a video and hear from the participants and the impact Moving Up is having on participants in this community.

Limitless Heights Scholarship

Now accepting applications!

The Building our Future: Limitless Heights scholarship program provides Lawrence Heights and Neptune residents of all ages with financial support for post-secondary education or training.

Recognizing community leaders of all ages who have been involved in community building and development and made significant contributions to their neighbourhood, the scholarship program offers:

Up to $3,000 for tuition fees
$250 bursary to cover additional costs for books, materials, transportation and childcare
Economic development opportunities through ongoing support from Toronto Community Housing

Click on the flyer for more information and details on the the scholarship program. The application period is now open and will close on June 6^th, 2014. Please spread the word and forward the application along to anyone you think would be a great fit for this awesome opportunity.

New Program!

Video Light is a new media and dance program for youth 12+
Tuesdays from 5-7 pm at Yorkdale Community Arts Centre (Lower Level of the Yorkdale Mall)
Work with professional artists youth will create original music videos.
Get community hours, reference letters and more.
Contact Alicia at 416.670.8667 for more details.

SAVE THE DATES!

Tues. June 3rd, 5:30 - 9:30 pm

Join the Art Starts Platform A initiative at The A Show - a celebratory showcase of Platform A microgrants, mentorships and community bridging initiatives. Our opening party will be on June 3rd at Jumblies Theatre featuring live performances with an exhibit of the artists' work!

Sun. June 22nd, 1:00 - 4:00 pm

Join Art Starts at our HQ in the Yorkdale Community Arts Centre for an afternoon showcase celebrating the artistic work of participants from our programs across the city. There will be dance, videos, visual art, fashion and of course there will be food! We hope you'll join us!