An inclusive community that thrives through the power of the arts .
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About MASC
For more than 30 years MASC has provided schools and communities with experiences of professional artistic excellence that awakens creativity , encourages critical thinking , deepens cultural understanding and gives vivid demonstration of Canada ’ s diversity .
120,000 participants benefit from MASC programs each year .
MASC connects artists and learning Increases student engagement Enhances self-confidence and self-discipline Reaches students through differentiated learning Helps meet curriculum expectations Provides experiences of diversity and inclusivity
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New MASC Online Programming
Now , more than ever , we need access to cultural and artistic experiences to enrich our lives in meaningful ways and incite creativity , while preserving both health and physical distancing .
MASC is pleased to offer online and in-person :
Professional artists ' workshops and performances
Artist-in-Residence ( Multi-day projects ) Student festivals and events Community-engaged programs and events Seniors program
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Programs include : Interactive workshops Live performances Video on demand + meet the artist ( s )
Funding
Funding is distributed on a first-come , first-served basis to eligible schools for long-term and short-term projects . These grants subsidize a percentage of the total cost of a MASC program . Your school will be responsible for paying the remaining balance .
For eligibility and new subsidies , please contact reservations @ masconline . ca
Grants available to :
• Schools located in rural areas of City of Ottawa
• Ottawa schools that work with underserved populations
• Schools located near a TD Bank branch
Booking an artist is easy
Contact : English Bookings : Meagan Gilson-Lockhart Booking Coordinator reservations @ masconline . ca
English Partnerships / Project Development : Alejandro Salgado English Program Director alejandrosalgado @ masconline . ca
French Bookings and Partnerships / Project Development : Chantal Racine French Program Director chantalracine @ masconline . ca
All MASC artists hold a Police Check .