Volume 77 | Apr 16, 2021
April showers, bring May flowers
Celebrate the arrival of spring with musical performances, dance workshops, art therapy, virtual tours, and more. If you're looking for an engaging and relaxing activity during this period of lockdown, we have you covered.
Feeling the springtime blues? Read to the end for a joke...
Premiering April 22nd, 12:30PM EDT
Premiering April 29th, 12:30PM EDT
Artist Unplugged – Season 3
Season 3 of our Artist Unplugged virtual performance series is launching today! Check out our YouTube channel for professional-quality concerts, streamed to the comfort of your home. The first three episodes of our third season will feature the following artists:

April 22: Sarah Fazackerley/ EDITH (Earth Day Special) – Alternative-folk singer/songwriter

April 29: David Donar – Louisiana Cajun and Creole Dance musician
CALL FOR ARTISTS:
2021 Arts and Cultural Heritage Celebrations
Markham Arts Council is back with annual flagship event, the 2021 Arts and Cultural Heritage Celebrations taking place throughout the month of May.

If you're a local visual, performing, or literary artist and would like to showcase your work at ACHC 2021, email us at [email protected] with a short bio and sample of previous work(s).

Participating artists will be compensated for their contributions.
Call for new Board Members
The Markham Arts Council is a registered non-profit, established in 2004 to enrich the lives of Markham residents through arts and cultural programming and initiatives.

Our mission is to serve the community by providing arts and cultural education by supporting the development of all forms of arts and culture in Markham, thereby enhancing the community’s well-being. We envision a vibrant and inclusive arts and culture scene in Markham.

We are currently accepting applications for our Board of Directors. If you're passionate about promoting and supporting the arts in our local community, we'd love to have you on our team. Please note that this is a volunteer position.
Healing Dance: April last session
Join us for another Virtual Healing Dance Workshop led by renowned artist Munni Subhani! This 30-minute session will leave you energized for the rest of your day.

What: Healing Dance Session
When: Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Time: 10:30 am to 11:00 am
Where: Online via Zoom
Why: To improve muscle strength, balance, flexibility, and mental wellness

Register on Eventbrite to save your spot!
Art Therapy: Let's Art About It
Registration now open!
Let’s Art About It – Art Therapy for Seniors (55+) is a group therapy program that utilizes art-making to combat mental and emotional challenges as a result of the pandemic.

Sign up for these free virtual sessions! Led by a Registered Canadian Art Therapist, participants will express, explore, and understand their emotions through a variety of art exercises and mediums.

For more information, email [email protected] or call 905-947-9054.
Virtual tour of Canada's fastest-growing city
This lockdown, explore Vaughan (virtually!)
Catch our latest episode of Heritage Walks. Explore the City of Vaughan, Canada's fastest-growing city, through a curated tour by Tourism Vaughan.

Discover six must-sees through the immersive and engaging experience on our YouTube Channel.
The joke you were waiting for... How do you know flowers are friendly?
They always have new buds!
Happy Spring and see you at our upcoming events!
Markham Arts Council | 905-947-9054 | [email protected] | www.markhamartscouncil.com