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Category: Arts & Culture

Arts & Culture

Ontario artworks nominated for international award celebrating commissioned art and design

Several Ontario artworks are among those shortlisted for the prestigious CODA Awards, which celebrate commissioned art and design in interior and public spaces.  The awards are given out every year by CODAworx, a global online community that provides a platform for interior designers, artists and architects.  Alongside design prizes decided by a jury, two of the top 100 projects are...
Arts & Culture

Struggling in the shadows: Pandemic leaves backstage workers facing financial, mental health crises

Backstage workers in the country’s live entertainment industry are struggling with mental health issues, but little research exists to highlight their predicament. Lydon Thorpe produced sound for live entertainment on a cruise ship starting almost every day at 9 a.m. and ending work around midnight for six months. After that, he would take his semi-annual vacation on land. That life...