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Arts Book Launches Markets Writing

Home and family folklore inspire self-published books by two Kenora writers

Leanne’s book baby has arrived! Join her and fellow author Anita Rasmussen for readings from their self-published works: Lucie, The Grandmother I Never Knew and Somewhere, My Home – A Book of Poems. The afternoon event in the sunny Discovery Centre on Lake of the Woods will include readings, Q & A, refreshments and an opportunity to take these beautiful books home with you!

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Arts Grant writing Media Volunteerism

The arts will save us all

I truly believe the arts has the ability to save us all for what it brings to humanity when it works – as we did for ArtsFest – toward creating safe spaces where everyone is welcomed, included and seen.

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Arts Mental Health Wellness

Post-secondary peer support: Meeting students where they are at

Peer support can prompt conversations that may never happen otherwise and help to reduce the stigma around mental health. It can also save lives.

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Arts

A Tale of Two Acting Students

Stepheny Hunter and Peter Sarty, both Halifax based actors and recent graduates from the Fountain School of Performing Arts at Dalhousie University, exhibit bravery, brilliance and a heap of resilience as they pursue their acting careers,

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Arts Mental Health

A new look at an old story

The stunning images illustrator, artist and designer Everette Fournier created about addictions convey wisdom beyond her years.