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Arts Community Pulse Survey

Dec. 19, 2024

  The Canada Council for the Arts and Context Research Group (CRG) conducted a research project to better understand the

NEW MEMBER RATES FOR 2025

Dec. 18, 2024

A reminder that our new benefits and membership rates take effect January 1, 2025. Student $25 Individual $60 Group Not-for-profit rate $100 Group $140 For more

Welcoming Fee Etwaroo

Dec. 18, 2024

We are excited to welcome Fee to the Dance Ontario team as our new marketing assistant. Fee brings a variety

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CALL FOR CROSS-CULTURAL DANCE COLLABORATIONS APRIL 24-27 2025

Dec. 22, 2024

Applications are now open for cross-cultural collaborative dance works with a contemporary edge in our upcoming season. Preference for BIPOC Cross-Cultural Collaborations: We prioritize proposals that embrace BIPOC cross-cultural collaborations. Celebrating Multiculturalism: International Dance Week Dance works should be between 12-20 minutes in length. Preference is given to duos

HAMILTON ARTS WEEK IS CALLING ALL ARTISTS

Dec. 22, 2024

Hamilton arts week is calling all artists! Don't miss out on the chance to receive a grant of up to $5,000! Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to Hamilton Arts Week and have the opportunity to bring your creative vision to life. Submit by: January 8th, 2025 Submit here

IBPOC OPEN CALL

Dec. 21, 2024

CDA and DanceWorks are hosting a one-week gathering that invites 10 Indigenous , Afro-descendant, and Person of Colour Artist-Curators in Dance from across the country.When : May 12-17th, 2025Where : T'karonto Submission date : January 24th, 2025 More info here

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