Good Snowy Morning Members.
Due to the weather today and the forecast for the remainder of the day, the Executive Committee has decided to cancel tonight's (Jan 23) AGM.
We are rescheduling for Wednesday January 30th, 5pm at the Haliburton Highlands Museum. Please mark your calendars.
Where: Haliburton Highlands Museum
WhenL 5:00 pm for refreshments
6:00 pm for meeting
Please join us for a review of the past year.
Nominations for Directors can be sent to Peggy Morgan at haliburtonarts@haliburtonarts.on.ca and/or will be taken from the floor the day of the meeting.
Mission and Mandate for the Arts Council April 4, 2017
Correction: Razzamataz Kids' Shows in the events listing section it says Jan. 20 @ 2 pm. It should read Jan. 10 @ 2pm
Fashion Fallies wowed audiences once again with artrageous outfits and spectacular performances on Friday November 9th at Haliburton School of Art & Design. The sold-out event showcased over 40 entries from professional artists to hobbyists to local students at the high school and college. Dance Happens Here sponsored performances that ranged from spoken word and music to contemporary dance. A special thanks to prize sponsors: Indigodragonfly, ACM Designs, Mixed Tape Vintage, Aboveground Art Supplies and Haliburton School of Art & Design. Prizes were awarded to Evan Cliff,Sandi Luck, Karen Sirianni and Denise Magloughlen
PART TIME ARTS ADMIN
Halls Island Artist Residency seeks an arts admin/support staff to assist with the summer 2019 program launch. Successful candidate will have previous arts experience and strong organization and communication skills to work independently. Reporting to the HIAR board, responsibilities include writing grant applications and maintaining/updating the website, documents and records. This contract position is a work-from-home, flexible position, averaging 8 hours per week. Commencing January 2019 with possibility of renewal at the end of 3 months. Must have commitment to supporting the arts in its diverse forms; boating license an asset. About Halls Island: www.hallsisland.ca. Email resume: hallsislandartistresidency@gmail.com by December 10.
"Book lovers mark your calendars for two exciting author events in Haliburton County! On October 12, spend an Evening with author Frances Itani, presented by the Arts Council Haliburton Highlands Literary Arts Roundtable. This will be at the Great Hall at Haliburton School of Art + Design at 6:30pm. Then on October 28, Friends of HCPL host their annual Book Gala and Silent Auction featuring Canadian Journalist and author Carol Off. This will be at the Pinestone at 1pm."
We acknowledge the support of the Ontario Arts Council (OAC), an agency of the Government of Ontario, which last year funded 1,737 individual artists and 1,095 organizations in 223 communities across Ontario for a total of $52.1 million.
