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ArtsAbly's Bulletin
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Dear followers, dear friends,
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The break in September allowed us to focus on several musical activities in Europe, on the roads of France, Germany, and Switzerland. Now we are back to regular activities.
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You will find in this newsletter links to the last podcast episodes of ArtsAbly in Conversation, and the disability arts news that were relayed on our social media platforms.
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Links to our social media pages are available at the bottom of this bulletin if you wish to follow our activities.
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As usual, don't hesitate to share your comments, we love to hear from our readers. Also, don't hesitate to tell your friends about our activities, we are always open to new adventures!
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Summer 2024: ArtsAbly in Europe
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During ArtsAbly's summer break, Diane Kolin, the founder of ArtsAbly, spent time at the organ festival of St. Laurenzen in Saint-Gallen, Switzerland. As a singer, she performed with the pianist, organist and composer Bernhard Ruchti. As a musicologist, she interviewed some of the guest artists who gave recitals during the festival. You can watch the concert and the interviews on ArtsAbly's webiste.
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Podcast
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Info and platforms
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"ArtsAbly in Conversation" is the name of our podcast. It is available:
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- on YouTube in video format with transcripts and closed captions
- on our website in audio format with transcripts
- on Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube Music
Here is the link to the podcast on the website. You will find links to our YouTube channel, to the Spotify and Apple Music platforms, and to a number of other platforms that now host the podcast, such as YouTube Music, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, and Deezer.
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Episode 27: ArtsAbly in Conversation with Tamar Bresge
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In this episode, ArtsAbly is in conversation with Tamar Bresge, an artist, writer and educator from Toronto, currently in the Creative Writing program at California Institute of the Arts.
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Episode 28: ArtsAbly in Conversation with Charlie Mosbrook
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In this episode, ArtsAbly is in conversation with Charlie Mosbrook, a singer songwriter and a music educator living in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Episode 29: ArtsAbly in Conversation with Clint Warren
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In this episode, ArtsAbly is in conversation with Clint Warren, a Composer, a Guitarist, a Singer-Songwriter and a Producer living in Cleveland, in Ohio.
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Disability Arts News
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We regularly share news from the disability arts community, in Canada or elsewhere. Here are a few links we shared on our social media platforms. If you would like us to post an article you find interesting or one of your news, don't hesitate to contact us.
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Crip Livelihoods: Online Skills Workshops for Deaf and Disabled Creatives (Creative Connector)
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Crip Livelihoods is a series of free online creative skills workshops designed by and for Deaf and Disabled artists. These accessible sessions will cover a range of topics, including how to craft captivating stories, understanding your rights as a Deaf or Disabled artist, and learning to advocate for yourself. This program is available at no cost to members of Creative Connector. If you're not yet a member, you can easily join by visiting the Creative Connector website.
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Zimmerli Introduces New Works By 14 International Artists Who Examine Accessibility In The Museum World
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This fall, expand your understanding and perception of accessibility through Smoke & Mirrors, opening Sept. 4, 2024, at the Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University—New Brunswick. This major exhibition features the work of 14 artists with disabilities from across the globe who conceptualize access through humor, antagonism, transparency, and invisibility.
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Touchstone Theatre's Festival UnBound explores disability and the arts, accessibility access
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Using their wheelchairs, artists Alice Sheppard and Laurel Lawson demonstrated movements they will showcase during a performance at Zoellner Arts Center. Sheppard and Lawson are part of the disability arts ensemble, Kinetic Light, whose work is made by and for disabled people. The pair led two workshops for about 30 people at DeSales University on Wednesday — three days before they take the stage at Zoellner Arts Center as part of Touchstone Theatre's Festival UnBound.
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Support us
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Thanks to our generous supporters, our activities work well. Even small donations count. Clicking on the "Support us" menu will lead you to options to support us: buy us a coffee on Ko-fi or make a donation via PayPal. Don't hesitate to share it with others. Thanks you!
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