Associations

York Region Arts Council

YRAC is set to impact York region’s visual and performing arts scenes in a big way, having received two significant sources of funding: a $275,000 Trillium grant and $250,000 raised at Fall, 2009′s Chairman’s Gala for the Arts.

As an arts marketing organization, a significant proportion if YRAC’s budget goes toward 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, YRAC’s first annual York Region arts and culture conference, Arts Exposed, is set for April 1st & 2nd at Seneca College’s Markham campus.  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.

For more information:  YRAC December 17, 2009 Media Release

Greg is a Board member of YRAC and Grants Committee Chair.

Read about incoming YRAC Executive Director, Nancy Bodi.

Arts Society King

See the website for more information, particularly the ASK Studio Tour in May, the ASK Soiree in July and the 3rd Annual Schomberg Village Street Gallery in September (below).

Greg is a Board member of Arts Society King.

Schomberg Village Street Gallery

Greg is Co-Chair of this 3rd annual two-day open-air juried fine art exposition and sale.

The 2009 and 2010 shows were great successes!  Main Street has proven to be an excellent backdrop for the best of visual art in King Township and beyond.

Mark your calendars for the third weekend in September: the 17th and 18th (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.