Culture Days–Still Time to Send in Proposals
Free Venues at 55 Library Branches!
Toronto Public Library is offering free venues to Toronto-based artists and cultural groups wishing to be part of Culture Days on September 26-28, 2014. This enables artists to take their practice out of private studios into the accessible spaces of library branches so that the public can discover and engage with their work. Culture Days @ the Library is a great opportunity to connect with new audiences. A simple application form is now on-line. Applications will be accepted from now until April 23, 2014.
All Artistic Disciplines Encouraged
Artists, small and medium-sized professional arts groups as well as volunteer-run cultural organizations, collectives; groups that wish to organize their events at a Toronto Public Library branch are invited to submit an application by April 23, 2014. as well as those that appeal to families and audiences of diverse ages. To be considered for a space, the arts activity must be free and interactive.
Toronto Public Library staff will review the applications, make their selections and contact activity organizers directly for any additional information they may require and to make arrangements. Library branches providefree space but unfortunately, cannot provide financial assistance, including funds for supplies or equipment. Participants do receive administrative, marketing and promotional support for their activity via the joint efforts of Culture Days, Toronto Public Library and Neighbourhood Arts Network.
The following branches have committed to hosting Culture Days activities. Activities will be scheduled on Friday, September 26 and Saturday, September 27. For location and details about each branch, go to http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/hours-locations/index.jsp
Participating Branches
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Albert Campbell |
Eatonville |
Morningside |
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Albion |
Eglinton Square |
Mount Dennis |
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Amesbury Park |
Flemingdon Park |
North York Central Library |
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Annette Street |
Goldhawk Park |
Oakwood Village |
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Barbara Frum |
Guildwood |
Palmerston |
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Bayview |
High Park |
Pape/Danforth |
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Beaches |
Highland Creek |
Parkdale |
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Bendale |
Hillcrest |
Parliament Street |
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Brentwood |
Humber Summit |
Queen/Saulter |
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Centennial |
Humberwood |
St. Clair Sliverthorn |
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City Hall |
Jane/Dundas |
St. Lawrence |
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College/Shaw |
Jones |
Thorncliffe |
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Danforth/Coxwell |
Leaside |
Toronto Reference Library |
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Davenport |
Main |
Victoria Village |
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Don Mills |
Malvern |
Woodside |
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Downsview |
Maria Shchuka |
York Woods |
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Dufferin/St. Clair |
McGregor Park |
As well as Alderwood, Jane/Sheppard, Spadina, Cedarbrae, Evelyn Gregory and Pleasant View.
How to Participate
A simple application form is now on-line. Applications will be accepted from now until April 23, 2014.
Branches will select activities based on their suitability for the branch and audience, and on the interactive nature of the activity. If your activity is selected (and most are) you will be contacted by Toronto Public Library Branch Heads in May to discuss the activity in more detail and to make the necessary arrangments. Branches will send out a confirmation email by May 30, 2014.
About Culture Days
Culture Days is an annual three-day festival that takes place across the country: it is a collaborative, volunteer-driven event that increases the awareness, accessibility, participation and engagement of everyone in arts and culture. This year, Culture Days will take place in more than 850 Canadian cities and towns on September 26, 27 and 28, 2014. The event will feature free, hands-on, interactive activities that invite the public to participate “behind the scenes”— and to discover the world of artists, creators, historians, architects, curators, and designers at work in their community. To learn more, please visit www.on.culturedays.ca
Culture Days @ the Library is a collaboration between Toronto Public Library, Culture Days and Neighbourhood Arts Network. For more information, please visit www.on.culturedays.ca.
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