On December first it was Day without Art which marks a time when international art organisations take pauses to reflect and engage with the world wide AIDS crisis and its impact on cultural life. I have the desire to share now and then for the rest of this month some initiatives taken by Canadian institutions and artists.
Today, I would like to underline the initiative of two non-profits organizations which foster interactive ways to unite art disciplines, discussions and education:
Art for AIDS International
Based in London, Ontario, Canada, this non-profit organization organizes art and awareness workshops, and the funds raised from the sale of student artwork helps grassroots organizations in sub-Saharan Africa. One of its main programs is the Twinning Program in which corporations, school boards, unions, and other groups sponsor a school in their local community and a school in Africa. Workshops are held in both schools, and the students assemble a joint portfolio of artwork. Art for AIDS International has a gallery in downtown London, Ontario, with a permanent exhibition of art made by young people from around the
world.
More information: www.artforaidsinternational.org
Insight Theatre (CANADA)
Developed by Planned Parenthood Ottawa, this is a non-profit, public education theatre program created by, for, and about youth living in Ottawa, Canada. Every year for the last 26 years, senior level students create, act in, and direct an hour-long play on sexual and reproductive health that takes into account issues facing LGBTQ youth.
More information: www.ppottawa.ca/programs.aspx?id=32
Media Coordinator Geneviève Wallen
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