Category Archives: Arts

🎨Arts Expo – Families Matter Co-Operative

Join Families Matter Co-Operative for the Arts Expo on Sunday, November 3rd, from 1-3:30 PM at Glebe Collegiate High School for a unique celebration of inclusivity! Participants will have the opportunity to watch live performances and demonstrations, try a variety of hands-on arts activities, and meet local arts programs, organizations, and businesses offering inclusive opportunities for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. You’ll also have the chance to check out and purchase unique art pieces created by talented artists. Don’t miss this exciting event that brings the community together through the arts!

Register today

🎨BEING Studio Programming for Adults

Are you looking for a fun activity to do this fall?
BEING Studio offers variety of programming for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Starting this fall, they have Tuesday Evenings, Saturday Mornings, and Saturday afternoon sessions available to give artists plenty of time to get creative. Learn new skills, try new art mediums and unleash your creativity in a supportive environment.
Interested in getting a tour or a trial date? Contact studio@beingstudio.ca.
Register now: https://beingstudio.ca/join/

🎶Lotus Centre for Special Music Education New Adaptive Mini Music Camp

Lotus Centre for Special Music Education is launching a new Tuesday afternoon adaptive mini music camp for kids aged 6-12 who are not attending school or are facing school exclusion.
The camp will be held from 1-4pm each Tuesday and will include music making, sensory play, and outdoor recreational time in a structured and supportive environment. It is replicating their long-running Sunday afternoon mini music camp. Registration will be on a week-to-week basis to provide as much flexibility as possible to our families.
Any questions about registration can be sent to their program administrator at info@lotuscentre.net.

🎄Caregiver Only Event – Twigs & Twinkle Holiday Workshop

A limited number of tickets are available. Max of 2 tickets per family. Caregiver only event.
Marlin Orchards will guide you through the basics of how to create a stunning arrangement, and encourage your creativity. You will be supplied with everything you need to create a festive masterpiece; wiring materials, a evergreens harvested and created on the farm, floral snips and an abundance of beautiful farm fresh greenery.
Time: 10:00am
Cost: $10 per person. No refunds.
Please note that we strive to offer tickets to as many families as possible, but tickets are limited. If, for any reason, you are registered and can no longer attend, please let us know so we are able to share those tickets with other families.
When:November 16th, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Location:
Marlin Orchards & Garden Centre
6864 Orchard Rd
Cornwall, ON K6H 5R5
Registration link: https://www.autismontario.com/civicrm/event/register?id=10244&reset=1

🎨Autism Canada Holiday Card Art Contest

Autism Canada is excited to announce their Holiday Card Art Contest! They are looking for creative minds of all ages to design artwork for their holiday cards. The categories are:
✨ Holiday
✨ Religious
✨ Celebration
Submit your original design by emailing it to media@autismcanada.org. The winning designs will be featured on their official holiday cards, and winners will receive a card showcasing their artwork!
🗓️ Submission Deadline: September 30th, 2024
Let your creativity shine this holiday season! We can’t wait to see your amazing designs! ✨

🎶Join Tamir’s Neshama Choir

🎶🌍 Ready to sing your heart out? Join Tamir’s Neshama Choir and be part of something special! They are a multicultural, inclusive group welcoming all adults 18+, whether you’re a Tamir participant, family member, or part of the Ottawa community. No experience needed—just a love for music and a desire to connect! 🎤✨
They perform across Ottawa, from Parliament Hill to synagogues, churches, hospitals, and more. They have also taken their voices to Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Florida, and Israel! Let’s bridge communities through song. 🎵💫
Choir practices will take place on Wednesdays from 6:30pm-7:30pm at 31 Nadolny Sachs Private. For more information or to sign up please fill out the form below! 💙
https://forms.gle/jbKiHc6rHe1i25a6A

🐎A visit to the Mādahòkì Farm

Come join Autism Ontario for a morning of music and craft workshops, seeing the Ojibwe Spirit Horses, and spending time on the land.
Mādahòkì Farm is located on the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Nation, and Mādahòkì means “to share the land” in the Anishinaabe language.
When: October 5 from 10 am – 12 pm
Cost: $5 per person (no refunds).
Register here: https://www.autismontario.com/civicrm/event/info?id=10143&reset=1

✨ Unleash your little one’s creativity with Propeller Dance Classes for Children!

🗓️ Dates: September 24 to December 7, 2024
➡️Class 1: 10:00 am-10:45 am (suggested ages 4-7)
➡️Class 2: 11:00 am-12:00 pm (suggested ages 8-12)
📍Saturdays at National Arts Centre, Ottawa
➡️ Registration is now open! 👉 https://propellerdance.com/education/events/
This Fall, ignite your child’s passion for dance with our fun and engaging classes! They’ll:
🎨 Unleash their creativity through movement
💃 Discover their own unique dance style
💪 Develop essential dance skills like musicality, extension, and repetition
Our inclusive classes foster a supportive and fun atmosphere with live music, a diverse team of professional teachers, and opportunities to perform.
LES FRANCOPHONES SONT LES BIENVENUS! Des instructions peuvent être données en français. Francophones are welcome! Some instructions can be given in French.