Institutions are a critical part of a vibrant arts scene and their operating costs should always be maintained so the greater population can have access to the services they provide. Without shows like The Titanic at THEMUSEUM, which has caused a huge buzz throughout the city, without the KW Symphony providing ever changing programming ranging… [Read more…]
January 20, 2011
After writing the blog I posted yesterday concerning accessibility in art, I got into a very real dialog about the practice of craft making versus the practice of making art. Here lies a very fine drawn line. It is broken and scattered, and yet it exists. The practice of making craft requires the honing of… [Read more…]
January 19, 2011
In response to the article about Ernest Daetwyler’s piece that will be installed in front of police headquarters, this letter was sent to The Record. This post will certainly not be a judgement about the person who wrote this letter because her sentiment is echoed by most of the community, nor is it about the spectacular… [Read more…]
January 17, 2011
The Record featured this piece about how an older woman froze to death in Scarborough after wandering out into the night, and none of her neighbours helped her. This case is being labelled as an example of “Bystander Effect“. I have two problems with this article. First: This may be a case of bystander effect,… [Read more…]
January 12, 2011
Last night was the Arts&Culture Rally organised by the Alliance for a Grand Community. A few great things: Jamie Grant kicked off with a short welcome done by video as he was engaged at an event in Toronto. It is always lovely to hear his kind words. He also introduced and welcomed Genevieve Twomey as… [Read more…]
January 10, 2011
It was just over a year ago that the city entered into a process with several groups and institutions where arts organisations, hubs, technological startups, and others, were invited to share tables and gather in open conversation about innovation and arts and culture. It was good for some, but for many of us, it left… [Read more…]
January 7, 2011
…and why I won’t fall for reactionaryism. “If I were a woman especially, I would be terrified” – I overheard this as an elderly gentleman was being interviewed on the Iron Horse trail today by 570 News. If you didn’t hear, late on New Years Eve, a local man and his son were walking down… [Read more…]
January 21, 2011
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