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Mòkinàn: A Youth Art Series - Paint Rumble |
"Mòkinàn Arts Youth Paint Rumble is a live and competitive painting event, in which local youth register to paint the best works they can create across a series of three timed rounds. Each round consists of 20 minutes, and the winning artists are decided by the vote of spectators. Easels are arranged so that spectators can watch the live painting process as they prepare to cast their vote. From the first round, the top 6 artists will compete in the second round with fresh canvases, from the second round the remaining 3 artists will compete for the winning spot. Spectators pay an entrance fee, and the pool of their combined ticket prices will go to the winning artist, as well artists are welcome to sell their art at the competition giving all competitors exposure and a chance to profit from their art. Canvases, paints, water, easels, mixing pallets and cleaning supplies are provided by the competition, artists need only bring their own brushes (and other non-mechanical tools) so consider this an amazing way to showcase (and hopefully make money off) your talent, without having to cover the expensive costs of materials. The Paint Rumble is being hosted at the Crystal Palace in Perth, Ontario. The address for the event is 28 Drummond St E, Perth, ON K7H 1E9. Spectators are encouraged to come to watch! The battle starts at 7Pm, but doors open at 6:30 for you to come and set up, enter our raffle, and/or ask any questions!"
Cross Cultural Connections With The Land
On July 21st, attendees at this event will have an opportunity at Plenty Canada to meet Indigenous Youth benefitting from these activities and to experience the land through Indigenous eyes. The day’s events will open and close with traditional Algonquin ceremony, led by elder Larry McDermott. Indigenous wisdom keepers and non-Indigenous science experts will collaborate on knowledge sharing circles, touching on subjects like forestry, wild rice, invasive species, and Algonquin cultural teachings. A traditional Algonquin lunch will be served for attendees, during which there is opportunity for community members to observe the Mòkinàn Arts Exhibit, which will feature painting from Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth artists aged 12-19 from Lanark County. Attendees are also invited to partake in a 3-hour workshop hosted by Algonquin master birch bark canoe builder, Chuck Commanda, in which participants will learn these techniques hands-on, and create their own miniature birch bark canoe to take home.
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Mòkinàn: A Youth Arts Series - Improv Competition |
August 3rd 7-9pm, Station Theatre (53 Victoria Avenue Smiths Falls)
The 2018 Mòkinàn Improv. Drama Competition is the first ever improvisational drama competition hosted in Lanark County. The competition is open to individuals ages 12-19 on a team registered for the competition. Teams consist of two to ten individuals, with the option of an additional member acting as “director” or “coach.” It is not required that teams represent a school or facility. The competition is a one-day event in which participants showcase their ability to provide an improvisational skit to a panel of locally selected judges. Each team will be given three four-minute opportunities to showcase their abilities dependent on a given theme, suggestion, or style. It is not required that competitors have vast experience with acting, or even improv., this may of course be an asset, but the point is to have fun! Registration is free and online on our event website!
Transforming Conservation: Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas in Ontario
A three-day conference in London, Ontario hosted by Plenty Canada, Trent University Indigenous Studies and Sciences, Walpole Island Land Trust and Ontario Nature
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Ontario Professional Foresters Association - Annual Conference
Plenty Canada Executive Director Larry McDermott will be speaking at this event.
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Eel Walk on International Day for Biological DiversityOur project brings empathy and awareness for the plight of our ancient relative, the eel. Click Here to learn more!
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