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Fall Programming: Join The Box Adventure

Fall Programming: Join The Box Adventure

We are thrilled to introduce The Box Adventure, our Fall programming theme that invites H’art Studio artists to embark on an exciting journey of creativity and happiness. The Box Adventure is a series of workshops that combines various art forms, including...

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Celebrating Summer: A Recap

Celebrating Summer: A Recap

Now that the summer season has come to a close, it's the perfect time to reflect on the incredible activities and accomplishments we experienced together. This summer, we talked about our emotions, what affects us emotionally, and how our emotions, in turn, can affect...

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10 things to do at H’art Centre this summer

10 things to do at H’art Centre this summer

We are kicking off summer at H'art with an incredible lineup of activities ranging from field trips to new workshops, training opportunities, and even a soundscape workshop in The Mix. It’s going to be a fun, creative and enriching few weeks. We've compiled a list of...

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Remembering Karen

Remembering Karen

It is with sadness that we share news of the passing of a long-time friend and brilliant artist, Karen Olivier. Our deepest sympathies go out to her family. Karen was one of the originals here at H’art Centre. She loved music, especially drumming, writing, and visual...

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Community Information Event

Community Information Event

Ripples A Community Information Event H'art Centre237 Wellington StreetKingston, OntarioFind this event on Google MapsMay 7, 20231-3 PMClick to reserve your tickets today!FreeAre you or someone you care about transitioning from high school to the community? Or simply...

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New season brings Ripples to H’art Centre

New season brings Ripples to H’art Centre

H'art Centre unveiled its evolving 2023 season and theme, "Ripples". "Ripples continue to move forward with a feeling of effortlessness," said Executive Director Katherine Porter. "From a single source of inspiration or a seemingly small act, we go on to create an...

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Message from the founder: H’art turns 25!

Message from the founder: H’art turns 25!

Dear friends, It's hard to believe that it's been 25 years already! As many of you know, H'art opened, with the help of countless community supporters, in a small visual arts studio on Montreal Street in downtown Kingston. Buoyed by the success of that visual arts...

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A tribute to Former Ontario Lieutenant-Governor David Onley

David Onley lived a life of advocacy for continually raising the bar on what better can be Guest post |  Contributed by Board Member Julie Ann Wolfe May The Hon. David C. Onley championed "Accessibility for All" in Ontario and everywhere. More than a physical issue...

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New greeting cards available

New greeting cards available

Celebrate Freshwater is the new greeting card series featuring work by H'art Studio artists. Artists created delightful freshwater line-drawn fish enhanced with watercolours while learning more about the Great Lakes ecosystem. Proceeds support future inclusive arts...

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2022 Brook Doseger Fund Recipients

Three field placements received the Brook Doseger Fund Award in December 2022: Jaimelee Earl (Behavioural Psychology), Cristina Salamone (Child & Youth Worker), and Kirk Jones (Social Service Worker). These post-secondary students exemplify the philosophy, aims,...

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Holiday Schedule

Holiday Schedule

Happy holidays! We are closed starting December 16, 2022, and returning on January 9, 2023. Thank you to everyone who supported or participated in inclusive arts this year. Our warmest wishes for the holiday season. The H'art Centre Team

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National Exhibit – Connecting Canadians: Freshwater

National Exhibit – Connecting Canadians: Freshwater

Connecting Canadians: FreshwaterThe Mix GalleryH'art Centre237 Wellington StreetKingston OntarioGroup tours, by appointment:Every Friday from 10 am - 2 pmFrom October 28 - December 2, 2022Free entranceA National Visual Art Exhibit Celebrating Freshwater Connecting...

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Call for Submissions – Connecting Canadians: Freshwater

Call for Submissions – Connecting Canadians: Freshwater

Call for Submissions Connecting Canadians: Freshwater National Exhibit The Mix Gallery at H'art Centre This year, H’art Centre has partnered with the Marine Museum of the Great Lakes at Kingston to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Great Lakes Water Quality...

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Filming wraps on “Water”

Filming wraps on “Water”

H'art Centre has wrapped filming on a new special production, "Water". Eight H'art Studio performers star in this filmed movement piece that reflects on the purpose of freshwater and how it can strengthen our human purpose to connect to our surroundings. "Water" will...

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We’re All In Jeopardy

We’re All In Jeopardy

We're All in JeopardyTHE BOX237 Wellington StKingston, OntarioJune 17- June 25, 2022 June 17, 18 & 22-25: 7:00PMJune 19 & 25: 2:30 PM & 7:00PM$10-$15Produced by PeerLess ProductionsCreated by the CompanyDirected by Kathryn MacKayMusical Director: David...

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Mix It Up campaign exceeds its objective

Mix It Up campaign exceeds its objective

H’art Centre has announced the successful completion of its Mix It Up campaign. The group set a modest goal to raise $30,000 toward an expansion into a new space and outreach workshops. By the end, the Mix It Up! campaign raised more than $61,785, making it the most...

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H’art announces 2022 Season

H'art Centre announced that a unique mix of artistic, educational, and environmental workshops, a partnership, exhibitions, and exhibits will be held under the umbrella of its 2022 Season. This year’s edition includes a set of creative initiatives and events that will...

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Big changes for MixAbilities in 2022

H'art's MixAbilities Inclusive Arts Training Program is evolving again! The six-module program, designed to enhance access to the arts by ensuring artists and educators are trained to effectively and empathetically support artist-participants who are Deaf and those...

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$42,300 OTF Grant Supports Virtual and On-Site Programming

Kingston, ON - In 2021, H’art Centre received a $42,300 grant from the Government of Ontario’s Community Building Fund - Operating stream. This grant, delivered by the Ontario Trillium Foundation, will allow H’art Centre to hire staff, continue operating its facility,...

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Executive Director receives Arts Champion Award

H'art Centre's Executive Director Katherine Porter was awarded the Arts Champion Award at a Mayor’s Arts Award ceremony in December. The Mayor's Arts Awards is an annual recognition program that celebrates high artistic achievement and recognizes extraordinary...

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A few firsts for the 2021 Doseger Award

For the first time, two Doseger Awards were presented at the Brook Catherine Doseger Endowment Fund Award ceremony in December. Victor Orozco received the initial award, which honours the important role that post-secondary students play in the success of H’art....

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H’art kicks off Mix It Up! campaign

The public phase of a $30,000 campaign to expand already benefiting from community support  Yesterday, H’art Centre and some early supporters launched the public phase of a fundraising campaign that will see the organization expand into a neighbouring space. The Mix...

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OAEA Awards MixAbilities Facilitator

H’art Centre is pleased to announce Karen Dolan, its MixAbilities Inclusive Arts Training Program Facilitator, received a 2021 Community Art Educator of the Year from the Ontario Arts Education Association at a virtual ceremony held last night. The Community Art...

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In development: Inclusive arts and long-term care study

In development: Inclusive arts and long-term care study

A big H'art Centre thank you to Amanda Ball and Lauren McKinley, two field placement students from the Occupational Therapy program at the School of Rehabilitation Therapy at Queen's University. This summer they dug into our outreach program called H'art Accessible...

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A summer like no other: H’art Studio

A summer like no other: H’art Studio

This summer is full of virtual adventures and music. H'art Studio artists are exploring our city through virtual tours of art galleries and museums. We are discovering sights near and far and imagining wide-open spaces. We are starting with watercolours and mixed...

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Feedback from MixAbilities Inaugural

It is always a pleasure to get feedback from people who benefit from our programs. Sarah Howard is a community artist, musician, and songwriter who participated in a full-day MixAbilities Inclusive Arts Training inaugural event in June. It inspired her to post her...

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Message from our Founder: Build back a stronger arts sector

Recently, I listened to the 10/3 podcast, “How COVID-19 dropped the curtain on Canada’s arts sector”. Calgary Herald arts reporter Eric Volmers spoke with clarity about the value of the arts sector in Canada and how it has taken a beating during the pandemic. Many of...

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Go Wireless: A lifeline for seniors

Go Wireless: A lifeline for seniors

Seniors at Fairmount Home were already preparing to use technology to stay engaged and active before the pandemic hit thanks to a pilot project launched by H’art Centre’s outreach program in December 2018 and implemented in 2019.  “Little did we know that our Go...

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Senior volunteer spreads the love

Senior volunteer spreads the love

Long-time H’art Centre volunteer June Methot presented Sonia Gentile, Executive Director of Family and Children's Services of Frontenac, Lennox and Addington with 20 “masked” teddy bears for the children served by the organization. Methot, 88, made the bears by hand...

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Remembering Shirley

Remembering Shirley

Our sincere condolences go to the family and friends of Shirley Ballantyne. We know there are many. Shirley was a true community champion. She was a volunteer and then a member of H’art’s board of directors for three years. Even after she finished her term on the...

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Studio artists salute community helpers

Studio artists salute community helpers

The first in a series of Finding Good art sales is here –– and available to you online! This collection features 14 painted wood sculptures. The sculptures depict the helpers in our community. Look for a celebration of doctors, teachers, nurses, zoo keepers, 911...

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H’art shares expertise across Ontario

H’art shares expertise across Ontario

Special Olympics Ontario invited Executive Director Katherine Porter and MixAbilities Facilitator Karen Dolan, along with 40+ art educators, instructors, and other education and learning admin staff, to be part of a three-hour panel designed to support the Art Gallery...

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When the world shuts down, Artists Connect!

When the world shuts down, Artists Connect!

From January to March, the "Artist Connect" project brought artists from across Canada together to talk about making art in the digital world. Artist Connect was presented by Ottawa’s BEING Studio, in partnership with H'art Centre (Kingston), The Space (Ottawa),...

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Book your transition presentation now

Book your transition presentation now

Ready to spread your wings? H’art Centre is here if you! H'art Studio offers limited on-site programming and a virtual H’art Studio program. Remember, you can join Virtual H'art Studio anytime, from anywhere. Teachers, administrators, and parent organizations!...

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Project: MixAbilities Inaugural

Project: MixAbilities Inaugural

Thanks to the MixAbilities "Inaugural" Project, H'art will invite 10 community artists to complete our MixAbilities Inclusive Arts Training, including a practicum option, and explore our online best practices. We will further build our roster of community artists...

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Finishing up the Season of Solos

Last season, H’art Studio artists explored the driving force of inspiration. They looked at how local artists use their own personal interests to inspire their creations. For instance, some local artists have been inspired to create artwork that features food,...

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CURRENT PROJECT: Finding Good

CURRENT PROJECT: Finding Good

H'art Centre is launching a new season and plans for monthly art projects under the slogan, “Finding Good”. “People have been isolated, missing friends and loved ones, feeling bored, tired, stuck, and out of shape,” said Katherine Porter, Executive Director of H’art...

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H’art presents 2020 Doseger Award

This week at a virtual ceremony, Urooj Salar, a Bachelor of Health Sciences Queen's University student, received the 2020 Brook Catherine Doseger Endowment Fund Award. Urooj, who was the unanimous winner of this year’s award, hopes to pursue a career in health, as she...

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Studio unveils first online art sale

Studio unveils first online art sale

We decided to create a new way for H'art collectors to interact with the work on sale. The long-awaited Small Things art sale is here –– and available to you online! We postponed the sale in the spring but didn't forget the work that went into this collection. To...

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Welcome to our new website

Welcome to our new website

Our shiny new site is live! ✨ With this launch, the last piece of our refreshed brand identity falls into place. We think it captures the energy and enthusiasm of our organization. Check out the new features: A NEW featured...

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New Inclusivity Guide tool launches

New Inclusivity Guide tool launches

H'art launched a new tool last week. The Inclusivity Guide is a one-stop resource for community arts leaders and event organizers. It will help them consider the accessibility of their next art event and encourage the inclusion of individuals with disabilities. This...

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2020 Celebrating Accessibility Awards

2020 Celebrating Accessibility Awards

The City of Kingston informed us we will receive the Celebrating Accessibility Award at a virtual ceremony this year. We will receive the award for developing virtual inclusive arts programming best practices in response to the pandemic. Our main goal was to maintain...

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Your time to train: MixAbilities

Your time to train: MixAbilities

H'art Centre will issue a call to community artists in January. The call will invite them to apply for the next round of our MixAbilities Inclusive Arts Training Program. MixAbilities helps community artists and educators effectively and empathetically support...

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