The SPARC team is delighted to announce that the 2018 Symposium will be held May 24th to 27th in Cobalt, Ontario, hosted by Pied Piper Kidshows and their community partners.
Registration is now open! Click here to find the Ticketpro registration link and to learn about our beautiful host town, the symposium theme, accommodations, travel information, bursaries and more!
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SPARC is pleased to announce that we will be supporting the following groups as they build capacity in the performing arts in their communities:
The Prince Edward County Arts Council as they work with other community members to develop a strategic plan for the Picton Town Hall that would ensure the upstairs of the building, featuring an auditorium-style hall, remains available as an affordable, mixed-use, central space for creators, presenters, producers and community animators working in the performing arts.
The Arts Council Haliburton Highlands as they pilot a locally developed comprehensive, user-friendly, calendar for multi-sector use. This pilot will focus on streamlining the calendar implementation process so that this platform can be offered to other communities across the province within the next year.
The Lollipop Guild as they convene a regional gathering as part of the MayWorks Windsor Arts and Labour Festival. This gathering will focus on advocating for fair compensation for artists and aims to raise awareness, make connections, as well as educate those in attendance about the value of the artists in the area
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