INTRODUCING… ARTDATA!

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If you are a youth arts group in Toronto how do you measure success? It can’t be just about revenues. Or huge crowds to local events.

What we can measure is the cultural impact of Manifesto on our community at large.

Artdata is an interactive data visualization funded by the Laidlaw Foundation and the Toronto Arts Council that gathered data on the programs and reach of 12 youth arts groups across the city. The interactive map, the Toronto Star Website, and ArtData on our own website will be launched today.

Here is sneak peek at the footprint of the Manifesto programs of 2014.

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So Toronto: this is how WE measure success! Total number of  programs across the city!

This is how we measure the global impact of our Manifesto messengers. Tour dates for 8 Manifesto messages between 1999-2003.

This is how our community – 12 other youth-arts led organizations – spell success! This is our collective footprint – measured by outreach programs, participation, audience and community partnerships.

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And if you want to see just how some of our young artists get around check this out!

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This is how you navigating the interactive visualization.

To see the impact of individual organizations, click on the stars across the map. To see the collective impact of our ecosystem click on the PARTICIPATION, TOTAL IMPACT AND SPONSOR buttons along the top of the map.

To view the impact of individual artists who have participated in youth-led arts groups, click on the ART TRAILS button.

Shout out to the Laidlaw Foundation and Toronto Arts Council who funded this project. #artdatatoronto

>> Launch ArtData

NEXT LEVEL: Cultural Hotspot South Scarborough Closing Celebration

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Celebrating the next generation of artists in Scarborough and beyond!

 

Saturday, October 25
Warden Woods Community Centre
74 Firvalley Crt (1km South of St. Clair off of Warden – South Scarborough)
TTC: 69 or 135 Bus South from Warden Station to Firvalley Crt.
1:00 – 8:00pm
Cost: FREE w/ RSVP (see RSVP links below)

LEARN /// 1:00-3:00pm

Unity presents:
Workshop with B-Boy Lego from The Supernaturalz Crew
The Original B-Boy w/ a Different Movement
RSVP to attend: http://bit.ly/1tbZiR7

Manifesto presents:
In Conversation with Lenny Len (Flavorshop)
hosted by Fly Lady Di
RSVP to attend: http://nextinconvo6.eventbrite.ca/

NETWORK /// 3:15-5:00pm

Arts Mentor Speed Dating
A speed dating event featuring an amazing roster of mentors providing advice and guidance across a variety of topics and areas of the arts. Young people and developing artists are encouraged to attend, sign-up with their choice mentors, and learn from experts in their respective field. Speed dating slots will be 10-minutes in length and sign up for one of nine spots per mentor begin at doors open at 1:00pm.

RSVP to attend: http://nextlevelspeeddate.eventbrite.ca/

Confirmed mentors include…

Rich Kidd (studio basics + recording)
Tanika Charles (live performance + touring)
Heather Campbell (accounting basics)
Lenny Len of Flavorshop (choreography + dance instruction)
David Delisca (artist 101)
Jalani Morgan (photography)
Fly Lady Di (multidiciplinary artist + work balance)
Mark Kurupt Stoddart (small business + entrepreneurship)
Giles Monette (art show curator + visual artist)
Kate Fraser of Artreach (workshops + arts education)
Jen Fabico of Scarborough Arts
Dwayne Dixon of Manifesto
Mike Prosserman of Unity
Chris Jackson of The Big Ticket (concert promoter)
Omer Ismael of AVNU (avnu.ca)

REMEMBER: Sign-up for speed dating spots begins at 1:00pm when doors open.

CELEBRATE /// 5:00-8:00pm

5:00-6:00pm

All-Styles Battle Round of 16 + Round of 8
$500 prize to the winner!
Battle DJ: Andy B Bad
Register to battle: http://bit.ly/1DALzVY

6:00-8:00pm

* Welcome + Cultural Hotspot supporters
* Visual art showcase by We Are Lawrence East and Precious Gems
* Host DJ: Fly Lady Di
* Beatboxing performance
* R.I.S.E. Artist Showcase
* Fancy Dance by Classic Roots
* All-Styles semi-final and final
* Tanika Charles & The Wonderfuls (full 30 minute set)

Hosted by: David Delisca + Jordan Viera

In Conversation With Amanda Parris

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“In Conversation With” will be back on September 15th at R.I.S.E Poetry from 6.30 to 9 p.m. Location is at Burrows Hall Community Centre in Scarborough, 1081 Progress Ave.

Listen, learn and be inspired by the journey of co-founder of Lost Lyrics, Amanda Parris. She is a multi-talented individual that is a writer, actress, play-write, educator as well as an activist.

As an artist she has worked on numerous projects such as 32C, The Ride Or Die Project, Aneemah’s Spot, and T-Dot Renaissance. some of these projects are still in the process while others have already been released. Click here to watch a teaser of what you can expect of 32C.

Amanda Parris, as an educator, has started programs such as Lost Lyrics, an outreach coordinator and managing director at Remix Project, a core curriculum writer and steering committee member at Rhymes to Re-education: A Hip-Hop Curriculum, and an instructor as well as lead facilitator at The Each 1 Teach 1 Partnership at Central Technical School. These are just a few of the programs she has been involved with. Click on Remix Project, Rhymes to Re-education: A Hip-Hop Curriculum and The Each 1 Teach 1 Partnership at Central Technical School to learn more about these projects. Each of the programs mentioned as well as others she has been involved in have played a critical role in involving the youth and empowering them in one way or another.

During the “In Conversation With…”, you will hear Amanda speak on the RhymestoReeducation, T-Dot Renaissance, The Ride or Die Project, Black Twitter and much more. This is one event you do not want to miss out.

In order to learn more about Amanda Parris, please check out this website: http://amandaparris.com/

Fundament – “U Know It’s U” Ft. King Mez – Manifesto Mentor Class

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As he continues to work on his forthcoming album ’15BLOCKS’, Toronto artist-producer Fundament has liberated his newest single “U Know It’s U” in participation with Manifesto’s Mentor Class Series. With additional assistance from North Carolina’s King Mez, the single boosts a jazz-infused baseline that supports the duo’s overwhelming message of ‘the only person you can always rely on is yourself.’ Both Fundament and King Mez offer up strong performances, swiftly exchanging verse for verse over the nearly 4-minute track. Fundament’s ’15BLOCKS’ project will be released early 2015.

Manifesto’s ongoing goal is to help support and develop well-rounded young artists in Toronto, and arm them with the tools to succeed. With this vision in mind, Manifesto developed a 4 class curriculum, entitled The Mentor Class Series, carried out over this past November, December & January. The classes took place in the basement of Manifesto’s office at 37 Bulwer St, and were a resounding success. Each class was moderated by David “Click” Cox, and included expert panelists like Illangelo, Rich Kidd, Skratch Bastid, Gaurav Sawhney, Katrina Lopes, Cameron Wright, and many more… From there we invited young artists who attended the classes to record at Dream House Studios and this month we will be showcasing some of the work recorded.

This music would not be possible without the support of Dave Plowman, Calvin Hartwick & Adrien Gough from Dream House Studios & ArtsVest.

Adria Kain – “Higher” – Manifesto Mentor Class

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Adria Kain gives us a taste of what goes on in the depths of her mind with “Higher”. She speaks nostalgically on her experiences growing up in the suburbs of Burlington, ON. to moving into the city of Toronto, realizing that none of these places are really where she wants to be. Facing challenges and hard times along the way, Kain keeps us uplifted by reassuring us that regardless of what she goes through, her determination to succeed and make it higher is never ending. The song also keeps the mood high with its uptempo, rhythmic & trap like sounds. You can expect this song and more on Adria’s highly anticipated album entitled “Island In My Mind”, set to release later this fall.

Manifesto’s ongoing goal is to help support and develop well-rounded young artists in Toronto, and arm them with the tools to succeed. With this vision in mind, Manifesto developed a 4 class curriculum, entitled The Mentor Class Series, carried out over this past November, December & January. The classes took place in the basement of Manifesto’s office at 37 Bulwer St, and were a resounding success. Each class was moderated by David “Click” Cox, and included expert panelists like Illangelo, Rich Kidd, Skratch Bastid, Gaurav Sawhney, Katrina Lopes, Cameron Wright, and many more… From there we invited young artists who attended the classes to record at Dream House Studios and this month we will be showcasing some of the work recorded.

This music would not be possible without the support of Dave Plowman, Calvin Hartwick & Adrien Gough at Dream House Studios & ArtsVest.