Over the past year or so doing creative projects in the area, I’ve dipped into Arts & Culture in Brantford; at first a toe, later a whole leg. I’ve learned a lot about the city, including the artists which constitute the creative community, and how the general public views the Arts & Culture sector. What… Continue reading On the issue of creative space: Reflections on Arts Ecology Salon #5
A familiar smell has been greeting residents and visitors of Brantford’s downtown for over 50 years: the smell of freshly frying fries with just a hint of malt vinegar. To many locals, this is not only a staple of their routine, but engrained richly in their very identities. As part of exploring the stories that… Continue reading The Institution of Stan’s Fries: How Downtown Brantford History is Told Through French Fries
The diversity and creativity in the Arts & Culture community always amazes me. Unique and specialized skills combine with visionary ideas of what hasn’t yet been “done” and new spins on old favourites for stories we just can’t get enough of. Personally, I have participated in musical performances from opera to community choir, staged theatre… Continue reading Shared Voice and an Empowered Arts & Culture Community: Reflections on Arts Ecology Salon #4
