Feb, 17, 2012 wind in the leaves performance

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Fleurette Africaine

Friday, February 17, 2012 at 7:30 PM

 Lower Ossington Theatre
100A Ossington Ave.
Toronto,  M6J 2Z4

The performances in Fleurette Africaine share the struggles, despairs, joys, triumphs and visions of the characters portrayed; they also penetrate and expose personal struggles with family, intimacy and love. Multi-textured illustrative story is expressed through collaboratively diverse artistic mediums connecting individuals and communities in a multicultural, multiracial society; the global microcosm which is Toronto. The inter-disciplinary approach creates engagement at several intersections, visceral, sensual, emotional, intellectual and spiritual Altogether, Fleurette Africaine portrays complex, yet gripping, stories that expose the fulcrum of the life experiences of persons of African descent in Canada today and their connectedness to other peoples.


This event is part of TD’s Then and Now series, an inspiring and entertaining cultural showcase of one of Canada’s prominent communities.  The lineup of events includes films, concerts, exhibitions, and performances by a host of Canadian and international artists.  Visit www.td.com/thenandnow for more information.

On-line Registration: http://fleuretteafricainefebruary.eventbrite.com/

Ontario Arts Council Launches New Aboriginal Arts Award

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MEDIA INQUIRIESGeneviève Vallerand, Communications Coordinator
Ontario Arts Council
416-969-7434
1-800-387-0058,
ext. 7434
gvallerand@arts.on.ca
 
Toronto, January 24, 2012 – The Ontario Arts Council Aboriginal Arts Award was launched today. The $7,500 award will celebrate the achievements of Aboriginal artists and arts leaders in Ontario. Beginning this year, the award will be presented annually to an Aboriginal artist or Aboriginal arts leader in Ontario, to honour his or her significant contributions to the arts.

Nominate an Aboriginal Artist or Aboriginal Arts Leader before April 2, 2012

•The Ontario Arts Council Aboriginal Arts Award is a $7,500 award.
•Each year’s Aboriginal Arts Award winner will be asked to name an emerging Aboriginal artist who best exemplifies the next generation of Aboriginal leadership in the arts. The emerging artist recipient will receive $2,500.
•A jury of Aboriginal artists will review all eligible nominations and the award will be decided through OAC’s standard peer assessment process. 
•The winner and emerging artist will be announced at an Ontario celebration during National Aboriginal History Month in June each year.
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