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National Arts Centre: Education and Outreach |
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Canada’s National Arts Centre, located in Ottawa, offers a range of activities for students and teachers at all levels. Programming for schools includes Student Matinees at the NAC, Musicians in the Schools, Professional Development for Teachers, and Student Open Rehearsals. Their brochure, 2006-2007 NAC Programmes for Students and Teachers, is available in PDF format. |
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Canadian Heritage: Contests |
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Canadian Heritage sponsors a number of contests for students to hone their creative skills:
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- The Mathieu da Costa Challenge is an annual writing and artwork contest on diversity and multiculturalism.
- The March 21 “Racism – Stop It!” National Video Competition invites students to submit a 60-90 second video on eliminating racial discrimination.
- The Canada Day Poster Challenge invites students to illustrate their pride in Canada and being Canadian.
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Artists and Education Program |
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The Alberta Foundation for the Arts' Artists and Education program enables schools to bring professional Alberta artists into their classrooms for residency programs ranging from one to thirty days in length. Available artists are posted on the Artists and Arts Education Roster. |
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| British Columbia |
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ArtsStarts |
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Funded in part by the British Columbia Arts Council, ArtsStarts offers artist-in-residence programs, a performing arts showcase, booking services and more. |
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| Manitoba |
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School and Community Arts Program |
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Three programs are available through this joint initiative of Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth and Manitoba Culture, Heritage and Tourism: The Arts Education Access Program, After School Arts Enrichment Programming, and the Youth Performing Arts Travel Grant. |
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| New Brunswick |
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Artists in Schools Program |
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The Artists-In-Schools Program, which places professional artists in rural and urban
schools, is designed to broaden and develop the arts education program by bringing
together the creative potential of students and the unique energy of artists. The primary
purpose of the program is to enhance a student's artistic perception and appreciation.
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| Newfoundland and Labrador |
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ArtsSmarts Newfoundland and Labrador |
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The Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council administers this program, which funds school-based projects that integrate the arts into school curricula. |
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| Northwest Territories |
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Northwest Territories Arts Council |
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The Northwest Territories Arts Council funds a number of artistic projects, including projects for schools and community organizations. The Arts Council's Funding Guidelines and Application are available in PDF format |
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Youth Program (PDF) |
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The Nova Scotia Department of Tourism, Culture and Heritage provides government assistance to not-for-profit organizations involved in youth arts training and development. The program also provides support to artists-in-schools, as well as Nova Scotia festivals and competitions involving youth arts.
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Culture and Heritage Funding |
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Nunavut's Department of Culture, Language, Elders and Youth offers funding for individuals and organizations that are involved in the promotion, creation, presentation or study of the arts in Nunavut.
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| Ontario |
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Artists in Education |
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Provides project grants to allow professional artists from all artistic expressions and cultures to provide in-depth learning experiences for Ontario educators and learners. Successful applicants are placed on a roster for a one-year term. |
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Arts Education Projects |
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The Arts Education Projects program supports projects that link artists and learners
of all ages, providing artistic opportunities both within and outside the educational
system.
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Aboriginal Arts Education Projects |
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The Aboriginal Arts Education program provides opportunities for arts education projects where
Aboriginal artists can engage learners in their language, culture and artistic practices.
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| Prince Edward Island |
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ArtsSmarts PEI |
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Administered by the PEI Department of Education, ArtsSmarts PEI is part of the Canada-Wide ArtsSmarts Initiative, aimed at improving the lives and learning capacity of Canadian children by injecting arts into academic programs. |
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| Quebec |
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Culture in the Schools (PDF) |
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The Culture in the Schools Program is designed to encourage
teachers, together with artists, writers and professional cultural organizations,
to implement cultural activities in the schools. The program also offers a Directory of Culture and Education Resources (available in French only) listing hundreds of artists, writers and cultural organizations available to schools in Quebec. |
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Revue Art et Culture à l'école (in French only) |
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A quarterly magazine, published by the Ministère de l'Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport du Québéc, on culture in the schools. |
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| Saskatchewan |
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ArtsSmarts Saskatchewan |
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Administered by the Saskatachewan Arts Board, ArtsSmarts Saskatchewan is intended for special, innovative projects that enhance students' learning and bring students in contact with professional arts and arts organizations. The program is part of the Canada-wide ArtsSmarts educational initiative. |
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| Yukon |
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Yukon Art Centre Artist in the School Program |
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Funded by the Department of Business, Culture and Tourism, the Artist in the School program facilitates the placement of professional artists into the classrooms of Yukon school children. |
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Arts Fund |
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The Arts Fund supports group projects that support the principles of the Yukon Arts Policy and foster the creative development of the arts. Funding is for arts-focussed projects, including literary, visual or performing arts. The grant is for organizations, including artist collectives and school councils.
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