Archive for the 'Fine Arts' Category

Crucial for all Fine Arts Educators

Tuesday, December 14th, 2010

Education Minister Dave Hancock has agreed to speak at a public Save Our Fine Arts event on January 25th, 2011 at Central Memorial High School in Calgary starting at 7:30 p.m. This will be our best opportunity to demonstrate to the Alberta Government, the media, and the general public that fine arts education in our [...]

Glenbow’s Summer Youth Programs

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010

Are you looking for some fun, interactive summer programming? Planning a birthday party? Coordinating a youth group? Then you should check out Glenbow’s new summer youth programs! Try on authentic armour, role-play with Alberta’s mavericks or explore the world of abstract art. Click here for more information or call Glenbow Museum’s booking office at 403.268.4110, [...]

National Parks Day at TELUS World of Science – Calgary

Friday, July 16th, 2010

Join us in the celebration of the 125th Birthday of Banff, Canada’s First National Park, and the Centennial of Parks Canada, the world’s first national park service! FREE Programs with Admission to BODY WORLDS and/or Creative Kids Museum at TELUS World of Science – Calgary. Hours for Parks Day Event are 9am-6pm. BODY WORLDS is [...]

Music Education Workshop and Jam: July 26

Monday, July 12th, 2010

Check out Shirley Jackson, an awesome musician and music educator from Halifax, at Cantos for Blue Mondays Workshop and Jam on July 26! Her workshop will be on the importance of music in education and her experience in songwriting and performance and how it relates to literacy. She teaches Grades 6-9 instrumental music for Halifax [...]

Music Counts Open call for Musical Instrument Grants

Monday, May 3rd, 2010

  MusiCounts OPENS CALL FOR BAND AID MUSICAL INSTRUMENT GRANTS Applications from schools nationwide can be submitted starting May 3rd TORONTO, May 3, 2010 – As Canadian music continues to make its mark on the world map, one organization is working hard to build Canadian musical talent from the ground up. MusiCounts, Canada’s Music Education [...]