Associations

York Region Arts Council

YRAC is set to impact York region’s visual and performing arts scenes in a big way in 2010, having received two significant sources of funding: a $275,000 Trillium grant and $250,000 raised at last Fall’s Chairman’s Gala for the Arts.

As an arts marketing organization, a significant proportion if YRAC’s budget will go toward the Spring 2010 launch  of YorkScene.com, THE one-stop-shop for all arts, culture and entertainment information and news in the region. The dynamic website will contain a comprehensive listing of shows and events by municipality, user uploaded show reviews, an e-ticketing function, an artist video gallery, an artist marketplace (for buying and selling of art) and night scene entertainment listings.

In addition, First Annual York Region Arts and Culture Conference is scheduled for early 2011 and the Ontario Trillium Foundation will participate in the steering and planning committee. The conference will provide a valuable arts and cultural related educational and networking forum that will enhance learning and facilitate the exchange of information, best practices and ideas.

A portion of Chair Bill Fisch’s contribution will go toward a YRAC-administered bursary programme for individual artists – details will be announced mid-2010.

For more information:  YRAC December 17, 2009 Media Release

Greg is a Board member of YRAC.

Read about incoming YRAC Executive Director, Nancy Bodi.

Arts Society King

See the website for more information, particularly the ASK Studio Tour May 1st and 2nd 2010 (Gotham Glassworks is on it!), the ASK Soiree in July 2010 and the 2nd Annual Schomberg Village Street Gallery in September 2010 (below).

Greg is a Board member of Arts Society King.

Schomberg Village Street Gallery

Greg is Chair of this 2nd annual two-day open-air juried fine art exposition and sale.

The 2009 show was a great success!  Main Street proved to be an excellent backdrop for the best of visual art in King Township and beyond.

We are planning a larger show for 2010!  If you are an artist wishing to participate, our Call-to-Artists will be released February 1st – check the SVSG website or Contact Greg.

Mark your calendars for the third weekend in September: the 18th and 19th (10:00 – 5:00) and check Events and the SVSG website for more information as this date approaches.

SVSG is a working committee of Arts Society King.