Oklahoma is hosting the Creativity World Forum in November. I have been reading up on it, and it looks like it is going to be quite an amazing event with some incredible speakers!
Today on twitter, Sir Ken Robinson (who is speaking at the event) tweeted a video 'trailer' for the forum.
It filled me with some extra energy and inspiration, which is always a nice thing on a Friday afternoon.
Check it out HERE!
I am very excited about our own symposium/conference/forum...(we still need a name)....and think it is going to be so good for Muskoka!!
Have a beautiful long weekend.
-- Becky :)
A grassroots community arts education project whose focus is to build Muskoka's creative economy by introducing highschool students to creative careers
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Showing posts with label Muskoka. Show all posts
Friday, July 30, 2010
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Creativity workshop!
CREATIVE PATHS PRESENTS:
A creativity workshop with local singer/songwriter Ruth Cassie for TEENS!!
Tuesday, August 3rd
12 - 1:00 p.m.
Huntsville Public Library
Library Solarium
Register: Call 705-789-5232 or go to the Circulation Desk in the library
TEENS ONLY!
Do not miss out on this exciting opportunity to spend some time with the AMAZINGLY talented Ruth Cassie!
Spread the word!
A creativity workshop with local singer/songwriter Ruth Cassie for TEENS!!
Tuesday, August 3rd
12 - 1:00 p.m.
Huntsville Public Library
Library Solarium
Register: Call 705-789-5232 or go to the Circulation Desk in the library
TEENS ONLY!
Do not miss out on this exciting opportunity to spend some time with the AMAZINGLY talented Ruth Cassie!
Spread the word!
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Social Media.
How many times have you heard the words 'Social Media' in the last year? Month? Week? Day? The phrase has become a part of 'our' dialogue and it plays a highly important role in the arts, and to organizations (of all kinds).
This article, 'Geeks, Tweets, and Bums on Seats', discusses the role that social media is playing on Australia's arts community, and the positive effect it is playing on its growth and development. Please note: I saw this article on our Creative Paths Twitter. How fitting.
Now, please do not dismiss this article because it is focused on Australia (granted, Australia is on the other end of the world) but I think you would be surprised to see the similarities between the arts community in Oz and the arts community in Muskoka!
Give it a read HERE - let me know what you think...
-- Becky :)
This article, 'Geeks, Tweets, and Bums on Seats', discusses the role that social media is playing on Australia's arts community, and the positive effect it is playing on its growth and development. Please note: I saw this article on our Creative Paths Twitter. How fitting.
Now, please do not dismiss this article because it is focused on Australia (granted, Australia is on the other end of the world) but I think you would be surprised to see the similarities between the arts community in Oz and the arts community in Muskoka!
Give it a read HERE - let me know what you think...
-- Becky :)
Monday, July 12, 2010
Summer Company
Last Thursday, Dana and I were asked to attend the student entrepreneur night for 'Summer Company', put on by the Muskoka Small Business Centre at the Rotary Centre in Bracebridge.
Summer Company is a government iniative that creates exciting opportunities for enterprising students, 15 to 29 years old, by aiding them in starting and running their own summer busineses. The students are provided with hands-on mentoring from local community business leaders, as well as financial support to start up their business of choice.
I was not really sure what to expect from the evening, but when we arrived to the room in the Rotary Centre, I was blown away. There must have been at least 10 different booths set up that were displaying various creative businesses, run by young students who (mostly) had a look of pride on their faces.
We walked around to each booth and talked to the business owners about their process, and their vision. Muskoka Popcorn, The Lawn Ranger, Pizza of the Earth, Troy Glover Photography, Playin` Hookey Productions - the list goes on and on.
It was really refreshing to be in a room, surrounded by `youth`, who were passionate enough about their idea to take a chance and attempt to make some money.
The whole process of the Summer Company program really ties in well with the idea of the creative economy. You have to be willing to step outside of the box, use your mind, and create your own opportunities. It was truly awesome to see!
If you get the chance, I suggest you check out some of the students who are selling their products at the surrounding farmers markets, grab a slice at Pizza of the Earth (Dorset), or catch a performance put on by the fantastic actors of Playin` Hookey Productions (Port Carling Memorial Community Theatre - Wed & Thurs, Rosseau Memorial Community Hall - Tueedays).
-- Becky :)
Summer Company is a government iniative that creates exciting opportunities for enterprising students, 15 to 29 years old, by aiding them in starting and running their own summer busineses. The students are provided with hands-on mentoring from local community business leaders, as well as financial support to start up their business of choice.
I was not really sure what to expect from the evening, but when we arrived to the room in the Rotary Centre, I was blown away. There must have been at least 10 different booths set up that were displaying various creative businesses, run by young students who (mostly) had a look of pride on their faces.
We walked around to each booth and talked to the business owners about their process, and their vision. Muskoka Popcorn, The Lawn Ranger, Pizza of the Earth, Troy Glover Photography, Playin` Hookey Productions - the list goes on and on.
It was really refreshing to be in a room, surrounded by `youth`, who were passionate enough about their idea to take a chance and attempt to make some money.
The whole process of the Summer Company program really ties in well with the idea of the creative economy. You have to be willing to step outside of the box, use your mind, and create your own opportunities. It was truly awesome to see!
If you get the chance, I suggest you check out some of the students who are selling their products at the surrounding farmers markets, grab a slice at Pizza of the Earth (Dorset), or catch a performance put on by the fantastic actors of Playin` Hookey Productions (Port Carling Memorial Community Theatre - Wed & Thurs, Rosseau Memorial Community Hall - Tueedays).
-- Becky :)
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