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I am pleased to announce that Brianne Franklin is our new Programming and Communication Coordinator at the Tett Centre for Creativity and Learning.
Poet Abena Beloved Green was planning on interviewing her grandmother, Awo Yaa Baah Kondadu, about her life in Ghana. She wanted to hear her grandmother’s stories – What was it like to grow up in the former Gold Coast (now Ghana) and how did she feel not being able to read English in a British colony?
Are you a passionate arts leader with a desire to make a positive impact in the local community and beyond? Are you seeking an opportunity to bring your creativity and expertise in program development and communications to an established community arts centre? Are you conscientious about the needs of the local community with a desire to develop meaningful and engaging projects and programs representative of the multicultural diversity of Kingston?
The Arte el Martes Project is a monthly creative get together in a welcoming communal atmosphere where members can chat in Spanish and create art. This project aims to connect people interested in art and creativity within the Latin American community, especially as we cope with the effects of the pandemic. Participants are welcome to bring their own project, such as: painting, drawing, knitting, embroidery, crochet, hand sewing, sculpting, ceramics, print-making, adult colouring books and more.
SELF-RUN/FUNDEDGallery Exhibition ChecklistHave you ever considered running your own solo or group art exhibition? Whether it is self-funded or supported by a grant, there are many things to consider, plan, and prepare when running your own show. Below is a comprehensive list of steps and points to plan your future event. LOOKING FOR A SPACE
NOTICE to the General PublicAs a community centre and cultural amenity, the Tett Centre will be closed to the general public from December 24th, 2020 to January 23, 2021, in accordance with the Provincewide Shutdown to stop the spread of Covid-19. Details on the Provincewide Shutdown can be found here.
The Tett Centre for Creativity & Learning receives a grant for Woven Together from the Community Foundation for Kingston & Area.Woven Together at the Tett Centre will now be a reality thanks to a partnership with the Community Foundation for Kingston & Area.
Together at Home for the Holidays The holidays may be a little different this year, but they can still feel the same. Connect with Kingston’s makers, chefs, and musicians to experience a bit of the Limestone City and make some merry at home this holiday season.Presented in partnership with Visit Kingston, the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts and The Tett Centre for Creativity and Learning.#TogetherAtHome
Round Table Review: Showcasing Your Artwork LocallyThe Tett Centre for Creativity and Learning and Modern Fuel Artist-Run Centre recently co-presented "Showcasing Your Artwork Locally" a virtual roundtable.
Hello, Laura. Please tell us about yourself.My name is Laura Dyer and I'm the fibre artist behind Knot Your Girl. I predominantly create wall art and home decor using macramé techniques, but I also use weaving and knitting in my work as well. I teach classes at the Tett on how to macramé and create macramé plant hangers.