MANO is pleased to announce the launch of the Case Works – Peer Support Network. Building on MANO’s model of direct peer to peer support as a practical and political framework for mutual aid Case Works seeks to expand our network and make these supports more accessible. Managed by an affinity group of artists and […]Read More
Since mid-March 2020 MANO has been meeting with member organizations and media arts groups from across Canada to discuss the impacts of the COVID-19 crisis. This work includes numerous sub-committees and affinity groups addressing specific issues, the clarification of pay scales for the dissemination of artists work online has been one group. This statement of solidarity […]Read More
Updated May 19, 2020 From the Federal Government Canada Emergency Business Account Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) Canada Emergency Response Benefit ***Emergency Support Fund for Cultural, Heritage and Sport Organizations*** Wage Subsidy for Small Business (Including Charities and Not-for-Profits) Canada’s COVID-19 Response Plan English and French From the Department of Canadian Heritage Information for […]Read More
A case study in going online with Images Festival Hosted by Images Festival and the Media Arts Network of Ontario (MANO) Tuesday May 5, 4:00 PM ET – 5:30 PM ET RSVP to images@imagesfestival.com with your name and organizational affiliation (if applicable) to receive a login. With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing the cancellation and/or postponement […]Read More
Hosted by the Media Arts Network of Ontario (MANO) and Critical Distance Centre for Curators (CDCC) Monday May 4, 11:00 AM ET – 12:30 PM ET RSVP with your name and group to: membership@mano-ramo.ca to receive login information. Leaders of small or emerging arts organizations and collectives: join the continuing conversation on how we can […]Read More
with Sagan Yee, Nadine Lessio, Cole Webber and Carrie Perreault Wednesday April 29 5–7pm Co-presented by Trinity Square Video and MANO (Media Arts Network of Ontario) To register, email karina@trinitysquarevideo.com. URL link provided upon registration. Many artists and culture workers are under economic pressure and trauma regarding their employment and ability to pay for housing […]Read More
Hosted by Media Arts Network of Ontario (MANO) and the Independent Media Arts Alliance (IMAA) Tuesday April 28, 1:00 PM ET – 2:30 PM ET In the weeks since the national shutdown has closed production centres and postponed all types of artistic creation across Canada media arts production centres have begun to evaluate their options […]Read More
Toronto Outdoor Picture Show (TOPS) is a local not-for-profit organization dedicated to bringing high quality, accessible, diverse, and engaging outdoor film programming to communities across the city. Christie Pits Film Festival (CPFF) is its signature project, and Toronto’s largest public outdoor film festival. TOpictureshow.comRead More
Hosted by Media Arts Network of Ontario (MANO) and Critical Distance Centre for Curators (CDCC) Monday April 20, 11:00 AM ET – 12:30 PM ET RSVP with your name, group, and most pressing issue to: membership@mano-ramo.ca to receive a login Over the past weeks artists, arts organizations, and collectives have shared in the complex and challenging […]Read More
Hosted by the Near North Mobile Media Lab (N2M2L) and the Media Arts Network of Ontario (MANO) Monday April 13, 1:00 PM ET – 2:30 PM ET RSVP to: medialabnorthbay@gmail.com to receive a login Over the past weeks artists, arts organizations, and collectives have shared in the complex and challenging experience of grappling with the effects […]Read More
