Andrea Thompson, above, is a writer, spoken word artist, educator, and editor, who has been teaching creative writing to students of all ages for over twenty-five years. Andrea Thompson, Lalaa Comrie, Kern Carter and Greg Frankson will have an intimate…
To celebrate Black History Month, Aurora is hosting a number of events throughout the month, including the Black History Gala on February 3, featuring keynote speaker, the Honourable Jean Augustine, above. Pan-African flag raising February 1, 6:30 p.m, Aurora Town…
To celebrate Black History Month, there are a variety of activities throughout York Region, beginning today, when the Newmarket African Caribbean Canadian Association and the Town of Newmarket honour the Decade with a Flag Raising Ceremony. Experienceyorkregion.com will be featuring…
Are you an adult who wants to try different types of art making, have fun, and connect with others in a welcoming environment? Then the Latcham Art Centre may have the series for you! From Tuesday, January 10 to Tuesday,…
York Region Arts Council is kicking off 2023 with its Stakeholder Info Session (On-line) on Wednesday, January 18 from 4 - 5 p.m. via ZOOM YRAC will share more information about upcoming programs and initiatives including the 2nd Annual YR…
The Latcham Art Centre, 2 Park Drive in Stouffville, is presenting work from home - a showcase of artwork by past and present Latcham instructors, volunteers, Board members and staff, created during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic - until Dec. 10.…
Time is running out to apply for the King Heritage & Cultural Centre's 2nd Annual Art Show in recognition of International Women’s Day, in partnership with Arts Society King. Registration closes November 30, 2022. The King Heritage & Cultural Centre…
The art of Rajni Perera, including the work above, I take a journey, you take a journey, we take a journey together, 2020, leather, trim, cotton, beads, metallic thread, beeralu lace, rubber gas mask, 25.4 × 22.9 × 17.8 cm,…
Flags across York Region will be lowered to half-mast Friday morning to recognize those who fought and died for our freedoms in wars around the world. While many York Region communities hosted parades and other events this past weekend, November…
Mother-daughter duo - celebrated children's book illustrator Zhu Dandan, top row below left, and Wang Zi, bottom row left, an artist-educator - are the artists in residence at the Richmond Hill Public Library. In fun and engaging workshops, the Richmond…