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Theatre during the pandemic- what’s working and what’s not?
Most endeavours worth doing have some trial and error. This is evident in the current attempts at salvaging some form of theatre during the pandemic. Necessity is the mother of […]
Bill Reid’s Haida grizzly bear honoured in new minting
Physical currency has long been a means for a region to portray its culture, history, and values. While the most common images on the majority of currencies are politicians and […]
The prolific pace of Tim Mikula’s Endless Portrait Project
While the romantic ideal of using this time- where the majority of the population is on lockdown- as a window for pure, dedicated, artistic endeavours, the truth of the matter […]
The Social Distancing Festival- an international platform of connection
We’ve been seeing an uptick in digital content consumption in the wake of the global COVID-19 crisis. And with the nigh-impossible feat of viewing art in person right now, artists […]
National Theatre School’s Nell Gwynn
Every year, the National Theatre School in Montreal fosters exceptional acting talents and sends them out into the world of their craft. Not only does this afford the students their […]
The precious battle of independent theatre funding
This past week in Halifax, Nova Scotia, a major victory for independent theatre funding- and the cultural value of the city- was announced. The Bus Stop Theatre Co-Op has been […]
Siminovitch Prize in Theatre winners for 2019- Maiko Yamamoto and James Long
At the end of last month, the Siminovitch Prize in Theatre- one of the most lucrative awards presented to theatre creators in Canada- announced this year’s recipient. The Siminovitch Prize […]
