welcome to the WCRA Arts Collective

 

The WCRA seeks to enrich the lives of Willowdale residents through events and programming which bring people together. 

We recognize the importance that arts and cultural programs play, and have embarked on a mission to animate the public space around North York Civic Centre. Community support and involvement are essential components of this goal.

The WCRA Arts Collective has two streams; One is focused on the support of professional & semi-professional artists. We will work with artists in all disciplines, supporting them in a variety of ways (eg. access to low cost / no cost space, promotion and support of artistic events, financial compensation, ect). The other stream is focused on community members, and organizations that wish to support Toronto’s arts and cultural scene, with the ultimate aim of enriching the lives of Toronto residents through artistic events. This will take the form of paid and volunteer opportunities.

The WCRA Arts Collective will;

  1. Support emerging GTA artists by providing them with a safe space to practice their art, network with industry contacts and engage with new audiences.

  2. Engage with youth to provide them with relevant industry work experience and networking opportunities with professional artists.

  3. Leverage community support and volunteerism to support our goal of low-cost / no-cost public events.

  4. Encourage intra-cultural activities through community, arts-based events.

Interested in being part of the Art Collective as an artists?.. Use this in-take form to start the conversation.

Artists In Take Form

Interested in supporting the Art Collective as a community member / group?.. Use this in-take form to start the conversation.

Arts Collective Support In Take Form

Volunteer Roles

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Volunteer Roles ---

  • The WCRA Arts Collective is looking for a videographer to create memorable short films and promotional content. The ideal candidate will have a strong artistic eye for the way filming, colour, and visual effects enhance storytelling, in addition to experience filming, producing, and editing video. If you are a creative and self-motivated videographer who enjoys live events, and collaborating with others this is the volunteer role for you!

    Job Functions:

    Filming events on location

    Coordinate video recording schedules and plans with the Artistic Director

    Working with the Event Manager and/or Artistic Director to plan video shoots

    Set up and taking down of film equipment

    Editing raw footage, post recording

    Adding graphics, close captioning and special effects to footage as per the video project direction

    Ensuring video projects are completed on time, and meet required specifications

    Skills:

    Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills

    Proficient in video editing software (eg. Adobe Pro)

    Strong video and photograph skills

    Creative thinking

    High level of attention to detail 

    Ability to work independently and with direction / part of a team

    Able to work outdoors (rain or shine), among crowds and in a loud environment

    Strong critical thinking abilities 

    Ability to efficiently multitask 

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