Artists Supporting Community Initiative (ASCI)
Update, May 2021
With the generous support of the Emergency Community Response Fund, Shakespeare in Action was able to engage over 30 artists through the Artists Supporting Community Initiative between June 2020 and March 2021. Please stay tuned to read our ASCI Report, which we will publish on this page.
In the meantime, with the support of TD Bank and the Hodgson Family Foundation, SIA is able to keep the spirit of the ASCI alive by continuing weekly care kit and treat box delivery to local seniors in and around 1901 Weston Road.
If you’d like to donate freshly baked goods or toiletries to this initiative, please email tamara@shakespeareinaction.org.
For Artists
To be part of the ASCI, participants will be paired with an essential service organization, working a maximum of up to 55 hours. Support can include food or medication delivery for seniors, staffing at a local food bank, managing a community phone line, and more.
SIA is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and to building an organization that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from members of Black, Indigenous, and racialized communities; Two-Spirit, non-binary, trans, lesbian, gay, bisexual and queer people; disabled people; youth; and members of other equity seeking groups. SIA is also prioritizing artists, arts workers and creatives who live in and around York South-Weston.
Please note, all positions have been filled. We encourage all interested Artists, Creatives and/ or Arts Workers to check back frequently for updates.
For Organizations
To receive support from the ASCI, we ask that essential York-South Weston (YSW) service area organizations fill out the questionnaire provided through the link below. This questionnaire is to hear and assess what the needs are of the YSW organizations we are connecting with, and learn how to best serve and support them through this program.
Please note, due to the high volume of questionnaires, we are no longer accepting forms until further notice. We encourage all York-South Weston organizations to check back frequently for updates.
To protect all participants of the ASCI and to help reduce the spread of COVID-19, SIA is following health guidelines as set by the City of Toronto.
Have any questions about the ASCI?
Email the Artist and Outreach Coordinator, Tamara at tamara@shakespeareinaction.org
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