Life-size artworks invite folks to re-connect with York Region
By Wayne Doyle They’re big. They’re bold. And they’re beautiful. The York Region Arts Council yesterday unveiled the first two markers of their York Region Experience Trail Marker Project in […]
Indigenous artist Don Chretien creates interactive trail markers
By Shelly Khushal I am honoured to write this article on Indigenous People’s Day. I write this from the traditional lands covered by Treaty 13 and the Williams Treaties (now Richmond […]
Markham residents invited to participate in ‘Our Park’ initiative
York Region Arts Council (YRAC) in collaboration with Markham Public Art is proud to announce the launch of the pilot granting program entitled “Our Park”: Community Art Project Grant. The […]
Night Fever recreates The Bee Gees vibe live for Vaughan concert
19 on the Park presents Yuk Yuk’s On Tour! June 17 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Join us as three talented comics from Yuk Yuks on Tour! stand-up before […]
Farmers’ Markets, Art in the Park and Main Street Theatre all on Tap
Woodbridge Village Farmers Market – Opening Day 2022 June 11, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm The Woodbridge Village Farmers Market is a friendly, big hearted market located on the northwest […]
Support for arts, culture and tourism comes in many forms
By Wayne Doyle Supporting the arts across York Region can take on many faces. You could buy a ticket to a local performance or show. You could buy a book […]
The Very Useful Theatre Company is hosting free youth workshops
Are you a young person interested in theatre arts? The Very Useful Theatre Company, producers of the Newmarket International Festival of One Act Plays, are pleased to announce the “VUTC […]
York Region Pride events kick off today and continue all month long
Official Pride Flag Raisings Wed., Jun. 1, 2022 – Across York Region Raise the Pride Flag around the region with us! Pride Launch Party Friday, June 3, 2022 – 6:00 […]
York Region Arts Council seeks input for new project – The Portal
The York Region Arts Council has received support to create The Portal – an online space in support of arts, culture, and artists! YRAC wants to hear from you! Over […]
Hill Potters transform clay into fantastical and practical objects
There’s something uniquely beautiful about handmade pottery. It’s functional and yet, it can be incredibly artistic. In the hands of the right maker, clay becomes the conduit for three-dimensional expression […]