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:
Entries by David Klassen
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?
Keeping you Safe…at home.
Early on in the pandemic, while we were planning for a year of unknowns, we decided, (together with our Board of Directors) that the health and safety of our members and their families is our number one priority.
New Technology? No Problem.
Madeline Hildebrand in Concert…New Technology? No problem.
My dad once said to me, “David, with your musical training, you can succeed at anything you want.”
I guess that might have had some influence on my approach to new projects, including our latest concert with Madeline Hildebrand.
40 Reasons Why an After School Art Program is Essential
For our 40th Anniversary year, here are 40 reasons why the After School Art Program (A.S.A.P.) is “ESSENTIAL!”
Studying Art, Music, Theatre, Dance and Wellness at SAC…
Nurtures creativity
Encourages self-expression
Encourages exploration
Improves academic performance
