Join SPARC's Member Network.
Connect with rural arts creators, producers, performers and animateurs throughout Ontario and beyond.
How SPARC evolves and grows is up to you: The amazing people who make the performing arts happen in our communities.
Membership Benefits:
Access to our directory of members & member map
Access to our members only Facebook Group
Member's discount on your Symposium Registration Fee
Access to SPARC services – including our Collaborative Community Initiatives Program
Access to valuable resources
Membership Cost: FREE!
Sat. Sept 22., Almonte - SPARC Community Gathering
SPARC visits Almonte and brings together those involved in the performing arts in the area for a day of networking, including workshops on Volunteer Management and Co-Promotion. Lunch is provided and the event is free! To view the Save the Date flyer, click here. To RSVP, email rebecca@sparcperformingarts.com
Sat. Oct 20., Minto - Mini-SPARC Symposium
This event, supported by SPARC's Collaborative Community Initiatives program, has been organized by a group of SPARC members in Minto. Open to all those involved in the performing arts in the area, this day includes several workshops - on Audience Development, Grant Writing, Marketing and Promotion, and Youth Engagement. The event is from 9:00am-3:45pm and includes lunch. Registration is only $25 - due by October 9th. To download the event brochure, click here. For more information email sparcsw@gmail.com
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If you are interested in contributing to the blog, please get in touch with Rebecca Ballarin, SPARC Network Coordinator: rebecca@sparcperfomingarts.com
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