Voice of Purpose is seeking team members to contribute to the process of developing and delivering new projects in 2024 across Canada and the US that will provide professional development training for community engaged artists, and strategic change management support for arts leaders of colour. This opportunity is open to applicants who are Canadian and […]
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Job Opportunity: Digital Systems Consultant
Voice of Purpose is seeking team members to contribute to the process of developing and delivering new projects in 2024 across Canada and the US that will provide professional development training for community engaged artists, and strategic change management support for arts leaders of colour. This opportunity is open to applicants who are Canadian and […]
Tue May 14, 2024
Job Opportunity: Operations Manager
VOP is in the process of developing and delivering new projects in 2024 across Canada and the US that will provide professional development training for community engaged artists, and strategic change management support for arts leaders of colour. We are an organization with a mission anchored in co-liberation and transformation. Operations Manager This role’s primary […]
Wed Jan 31, 2024
Job Opportunity: Outreach and Marketing Manager
Voice of Purpose is seeking team members to contribute to the process of developing and delivering new projects in 2024 across Canada and the US that will provide professional development training for community engaged artists, and strategic change management support for arts leaders of colour. This opportunity is open to applicants who are Canadian and […]
Wed Jan 31, 2024
Job Opportunity: Project Manager and Executive Assistant
Voice of Purpose is entering 2024 with exciting new projects in the community arts space spanning Canada and the US. We are seeking team members to contribute to the development and delivery of these projects that will provide professional development training for community-engaged artists and strategic change management support for arts leaders of colour. We […]
Wed Jan 31, 2024
The Creative Lab
The Creative Lab was a 3-day Arts Enrichment and Personal Development program created and delivered for high school students. Everyone who participated identified as artists in the mediums of poetry, visual art, or dance, and wished to make meaningful contributions within and outside of the program. The Creative Lab took place at York University, in […]
Tue Mar 28, 2023
Rebirth Professional Development Program
Rebirth is a professional development training program for artist-educators and arts administrators. It was geared towards those working in the community arts sector, and going through a period of transition and transformation in their lives and/or work. We supported our participants to ground in their sense of purpose and explore ways that this can […]
Tue Mar 28, 2023
On the Horizon: Reflecting on the Importance of Youth Poetry
On the Horizon is a spoken word poetry program that was at the center of Voice of Purpose’s work with youth in schools and in communities for many years. It is a prime example of the power of our Purpose Rooted Arts Education pedagogy, which lives at the heart of all of our work […]
Tue Mar 28, 2023
Unpacking Catalyst Voices April 2022: Process of Catalyst Integration & Embodiment
Our 3rd Catalyst Voices gathering, held April 2022, allowed us the opportunity and invitation to peer inwards, and consider the concept of defining, integrating and embodying the transformative energy of being a catalyst. At Voice of Purpose, we encourage our many communities to be ignitors of transformation – Able to recognize the sparks […]
Wed Feb 8, 2023
Catalyst Spotlight: Drag me to Life – with Cindy Nero
Also known as the enchanting Cindy Nero, Xitlali Celesté (formerly known as Sebastian Olayo) is a nonbinary queer Mexican-American drag performer, writer and teaching artist, living and loving in Chicago, Illinois. Xitlali is impassioned and empowered by exploring themes of politics, gender fluidity and accessibility through her art. Xitlali gets right to the root: “The […]
Wed Feb 8, 2023
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Unpacking Catalyst Voices April 2022: Process of Catalyst Integration & Embodiment
Our 3rd Catalyst Voices gathering, held April 2022, allowed us the opportunity and invitation to peer inwards, and consider the concept of defining, integrating and embodying the transformative energy of being a catalyst. At Voice of Purpose, we encourage our many communities to be ignitors of transformation – Able to recognize the sparks […]
Wed Feb 8, 2023
Digital Is a Double-Edged Sword
Within the context of learning, navigating the digital world is a duo-level challenge. It represents the nuance of being both vitally and transcendently important, while also being an inaccessible barrier to some. Accessibility, and the re-definition of such, became a key topic when discussing the characteristics of a digital learning environment. For example, there are […]
Wed Feb 8, 2023
Catalyst Spotlight: Artful Healing – with Maurina Joaquin
At the intersection of disability justice and creativity, lies Maurina’s passion as an arts educator, who finds beauty and connection in healing and coping with trauma through art. When asked about her artistic practices, Maurina says: “I personally go with the ebb and flow of experiences I have. Of course I call myself a mixed-media […]
Wed Feb 8, 2023
Catalyst Spotlight: NextGen Dance Collective – with Veronica Silk Dance
“I would describe myself as a humanitarian. I love human connection and I stand up for what I believe in and what’s right”. Choreographer and dance teacher Veronica Silk strives to co-create safer spaces with her students, as she connects to the magic within the youth in the Black dance community. At Voice of Purpose, […]
Wed Feb 8, 2023
Catalyst Spotlight: Drag me to Life – with Cindy Nero
Also known as the enchanting Cindy Nero, Xitlali Celesté (formerly known as Sebastian Olayo) is a nonbinary queer Mexican-American drag performer, writer and teaching artist, living and loving in Chicago, Illinois. Xitlali is impassioned and empowered by exploring themes of politics, gender fluidity and accessibility through her art. Xitlali gets right to the root: “The […]
Wed Feb 8, 2023
Catalyst Spotlight: HEARt* Radio Mixtape Project – with AaleemRM
Impassioned through conscious storytelling and his love for music, Aaleem’s purpose is deeply rooted in his commitment to the youth within his communities, as well as honoring the oral traditions of music making to encourage and affirm the spirit and collective energy of those who are finding their voice. When asked to consider […]
Wed Feb 8, 2023
Introducing our Catalyst Spotlights
This year, Voice of Purpose launched the Catalyst Incubator, a 6 month container that provided mentorship and support to 4 artist-educators from across Canada and the US (including Toronto, Atlanta, Chicago and BC) in the creation and development of unique 8 week programs for participants across different age groups and artistic mediums. It’s 2023, and […]
Fri Jan 27, 2023
Voice of Purpose focuses on building capacity and sustainability in the community arts education industry.
Our mission is to ignite and equip a movement of artist-educators and arts organizations who embody their purpose to deepen their impact in the world.
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