Its not just Santa Claus that’s coming to town.
One of my top experiences in my career as a musician was
preparing for a performance withthe Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra.
The gig? Baritone soloist in one of the most monumental pieces of all
time…
Entries by David Klassen
Opening Doors
Every day I get to work, I know I’m opening doors to more than just a building. For more than 40 years, The Steinbach Arts Council has been opening doors of opportunity and unlocking potential in kids and adults from across the region. In fact, the Steinbach Arts Council opened their door to me over […]
Exhibit Spotlight: Frankie Hargreaves presents Quiet Folklore and the Things No One Knows
There are some incredible pieces of art on our wall at SAC right now. Artist, Frankie Hargreaves, has created a beautiful exhibit for our Hall Gallery, and she speaks eloquently about the inspiration for her works. Each of the 21 watercolors on display tells of culture and folklore. It is an exquisite example of visual […]
Well-Being For The Whole Human: Physical, Mental and Emotional Health Through The Arts
Through COVID (and as this pandemic continues), my work has required me to place the physical health and well-being of the kids and adults who come into our building at the top of my list of priorities. While doing that, I’ve been working creatively to keep our community engaged, because health and well-being applies to […]
Hockey is Art
“Hockey is Art, you say?”
Well…yes. I guess I do.
Let me explain.
Mirriam-Webster’s dictionary defines art as follows:
Leaving No One Behind
As we look back on the recent generosity of our community, and the huge success of our “50/50 for kids” fundraising campaign, I want to encourage us, as those who desire to invest in our community, to continue finding all the opportunities we can to help develop the next generation of leaders in our region. Even if those opportunities are through a different outlet…one that we may or may not understand entirely. Whether it’s in the arts…or not.
In the middle – the best place to be.
Recently I interviewed Naomi Woo, Assistant Conductor with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra. We talked about the real people behind the famous composers who lived one storey above and below one another in their European apartments, and how they influenced each other in their writing. Apparently, being influenced by our neighbor hasn’t changed over the last couple of centuries!
Clear vision from my soap box
Up here on my soap box, my message is always that the arts build skills beyond singing, dancing, acting, or painting; the arts help build the Whole Human.
What IS a virtual gala, anyway?
The Steinbach Arts Council has a long tradition of hosting a huge community event in support of our programming. This year’s “Paint the Town, Virtual Fundraising Gala” is no exception! We’ve taken a new approach (out of pandemic necessity) and pulled out all the virtual stops!
How do we do it?
In the last two weeks, we’ve put together a list of classes and activities for our region, from preschoolers to adults in every discipline. How do we do it, you ask?