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Message from CAPRAC concerning the CANADA PR 2021 event

To ensure acknowledgement and meaningful action, but more importantly to go beyond acknowledging the wrongs that have been perpetrated against indigenous communities and the enduring impacts of colonialism in our country, we consulted with community leaders from the First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities to better understand how we can respectfully address this issue. We decided to open the virtual event with a poetry reading. This is a collaboration between a local First Nations poet and a local poet of colonial background. This text begins as an acknowledgement but becomes an oath that recognizes what we have done, and more importantly, what needs to be done to ensure truth, action and growth in the community.

The first inter-municipal show, Canada PR 2021 was a great success

Prescott-Russell, August 8, 2021—All eight municipalities of the United Counties of Prescott and Russell and the Prescott-Russell Arts Council (CAPRAC) are very pleased with the first virtual edition of Canada PR 2021.

The mission of the Prescott-Russell Arts Council (CAPRAC) is to support the development of artists, organizations and enthusiasts of arts, culture, and heritage in the United Counties of Prescott-Russell. Its primary mandate is to discover and promote artists, organizations, and activities on our territory, to support their evolution and to bring the community to integrate cultural expression in its activities.

As Such, we are pleased to offer the CAPRAC membership in a "pay-what-you-can" format for new and renewing members again this year, in keeping with our commitment to provide tangible support to our members and ensure accessibility and visibility for the region's creative and cultural community.

Share your talent with your community for a chance to win $100! We are putting on a talent show in the Hawkesbury community and everyone is invited to participate or just enjoy. Participation is 100% free of charge! If interested, please fill out this form to sign up!

La Maison des Arts is looking for visual artists to exhibit this upcoming season 2016-2017. Contact us for more information! 

Available positions:
Senior Exhibitions Manager
Imaging Technician 
Web & Digital Media Officer

Click here for more details

CALL TO ARTISTS: (Prescott-Russell area artists) Now taking submissions for the IT’S YOUR TURN at Tournesol Gallery group art show.

We are accepting one piece of fine art (paintings, sculptures) from each Prescott-Russell artist. Please bring a few pieces by the gallery during business hours and we will choose one that we prefer for the show. If this is not possible, contact the gallery to make other possible arrangements. Contemporary art preferred.
All art will be for sale and the gallery takes a commission. Contact gallery for details.

We will accept artwork now until July 16 deadline.
Show runs July 19 – August 27
A public vernissage will take place Thursday July 21 which artists should attend.
Artists could pick up their artwork after August 30.

Fill our survey and get a chance to win a ticket to Artpreneur! You have until September 12 to fill in the survey!

Ce projet est possible grâce à la contribution fnancière de l'Assemblée de la francophonie de l'Ontario, gestionnaire du programme Jeunes stagiaires

Introducing our member of the week, cultural centre La Maison des Arts de Russell Inc.! Well known for bringing people of all ages together through artistic talents, La Maison des Arts offers a variety of services for children and teens, as well as adults! From competitive dance teams, to summer camps for children, to art courses in various disciplines offered from September to April, and an exhibition gallery that also showcases the talents of regional artists throughout the year, La Maison des Arts is a real community asset! Visit their artist profile to learn more about them!