We also list events and performances of artists who have appeared at Abilities Arts Festival and,
for those interested in opportunities to showcase their work, whether they are a professional
or an emerging artist(s), we provide a brief description of upcoming events with links to additional
information.
April 2010
AAF Talent Shines at Opening Ceremony
Abilities Arts Festival was proud to work with Patrick Roberge Productions as a creative consultant for the Paralympics Opening Ceremony and we were delighted to see previous AAF performers Luca "Lazylegz" Patuelli and Martin DesChamps featured. Congratulations to both of them for sharing their amazing talents on the world stage!
Congratulations to all of the 2010 Paralympians!
Abilities Arts Festival would like to congratulate all of the extraordinary athletes who represented their countries at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Paralympics. Special congratulations to Paul Rosen and Billy Bridges of Canada’s sledge hockey team. We were thrilled to have Paul and Billy join us last fall for a screening of the film Sledhead, which features many of the members of Team Canada.
Welcoming our new Artistic Director
We are very pleased to welcome our new Artistic Director, Pierre Tetrault. Pierre brings a wealth of talent and shares AAF’s commitment to promoting diversity, inclusiveness and the power of art as a means of enriching the cultural fabric of our communities. Welcome, Pierre!
Save the date...
The 2010 Abilities Arts Festival takes place September 29th – October 3rd, 2010. More details about this year’s events coming soon!
March 2010
SAVE THE DATE
We are pleased to announce the dates of the 2010 festival:
September 28th - October 3rd
More details to follow very soon about our exciting schedule of events!
PARTNER EVENT
Join us for a special NFB Mediatheque screening of
Tying Your Own Shoes, a documentary that offers an intimate glimpse into the exceptional mindsets and emotional lives of four adult artists with Down Syndrome.
In honour of World Down Syndrome Day, Abilities Arts Festival supporters are invited to attend screenings on Sunday March 14th and 21st at 10am.
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS......Internships for Students with Permanent Disabilities
The Canwest Internships for Students with Permanent Disabilities are a series of five (5) internships awarded each year for the next five (5) years designed to encourage and aid Canadian talent in establishing or furthering a career in the Canadian broadcast industry. These annual internships reflect Canwest’s commitment to the diversity of talent and perspectives that comprise our ever-changing Canadian culture. http://www.canwest.com/careers/internship.asp
VSA is seeking emerging filmmakers with disabilities, ages 18-30, who are interested in expanding their knowledge of documentary filmmaking.
