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A gal in Guelph with a few good things on the go.

Guelph
Joined March 2010
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One year since a massive pulmonary embolism nearly took me out. I spent yesterday with loved ones in nature. I even dunked my old bones in Lake Huron. Wishing good health and much happiness to all of you this long weekend. X❤️O
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The City is looking for a professional artist to create an original piece of artwork inside the new Performing Arts Centre. A Request for Qualifications (RFQ) was issued this fall. Submissions must be received by Monday, Dec. 4. Learn more: bit.ly/40BLimS
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We are extending access to the Trauma Super Conference! For 24 hours only, we've unlocked all seven days of content for FREE so you can catch anything you might have missed earlier in the week. ➡️ Watch for free now: bit.ly/3EpNBzp #trauma #mentalhealth #therapy
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Chase and I taking in some of the amazing content available through the @conscious2live #traumasuperconference. @alexhowardtv in conversation with Hayley has been particularly touching. #keepfightinghayley #innercriticbullshit #traumarecovery #triggerwarning #suicideprevention
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Hey #guelph! Do you know who you're voting for tomorrow? Lots of signs along roadways, but some candidates are running #signfree campaigns! Here's a @cityofguelph list of all registered candidates with links to websites + contact info. #guelphvote vote.guelph.ca/candidates/re…
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Seems a bit reckless to highlight bridge-jumping in this gallery...
Shannon has been hospitalized, fighting to save her leg, after dislocating her knee & severing an artery, nearly a month ago. Please help ease this single-mom & #Guelph based artist's financial stress and let her focus on recovery!!! #helpshannonheal gofund.me/73904ad1
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Shannon has been hospitalized, fighting to save her leg, after dislocating her knee & severing an artery, nearly a month ago. Please help ease this single-mom & #Guelph based artist's financial stress and let her focus on recovery!!! #helpshannonheal gofund.me/73904ad1
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Who's your favourite local bird species? There are 8 nominated birds in the running to become @cityofguelph's Official Bird! Cast your vote to help Guelph become one of @NatureCanada's Bird Friendly Cities! haveyoursay.guelph.ca/bird-c…
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#guelphartists #applynow through online form via link in bio. Must be a #Guelph based #practicingartist 18+ * have a general outline of an idea for a #creativearts residency with a focus on #communityengagement & #placemaking #guelphculture – at Guelph, Ontario
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Hey #Guelph based #artists, check out this neat summer #artistresidency! Now in year 9!! Past #artistsinresidence include: Pearl Van Geest Greg Denton @LisaHirmer Carolyn Meili KIAM Mallory Tolcher @methenorthart Jenny Mitchell @JennyBirdCity Anita Cazzola #guelphculture
Are you #Guelph's next #artistinresidence?! Open to: #localartists, 18+, practicing in all disciplines Residency: Flexible, PT, Primarily Virtual, Jul-Sep Budget: $6,500 Apply by: Feb-1 ow.ly/GFEM50Hxqyz #guelphculture #visualart #performingarts #mediaarts #placemaking
Wishing you a very merry holiday season! Hope to share some time together in the new year, hopefully with live music & lots of unmasked laughter!! Stay safe & well:) #thewoebegones @thewoebegones – at Guelph, Ontario
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GREAT night w/ stellar #localperformers who played through cold & snow at #gfmholidaynightmarket! THANK YOU: Ted Warren Mr. J @hazy_maidens Rich Gregor @KatSteevesMusic @thefallenivan @CJCooperMusic + the crew @GuelphMarket Cheers:) #livemusic #supportlocal #guelphculture – at Guelph, Ontario
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#gfmholidaynightmarket @guelphfarmersmarket is going ahead w/ capacity restrictions. I'll be out back in the music tent with an incredible lineup of #local performers!! + @FoCheezyTruck & #beavertailsfoodtruck #livemusic #guelphmusic #guelphculture #supportlocal #guelph – at Guelph, Ontario
#communityengagement is at the ❤ of this flexible, PT, summer/fall #artistresidency. Budget: $6,500 + $1000 for project promo + $500 for #communityevents and activations Apply by: Feb-1, 11:59 p.m. via online form: guelph.ca/airguelph #guelphculture #guelphartists – at Guelph, Ontario
#artistinresidence program open to artists practicing visual, literary or performing arts; architecture or design; or media arts such as sound, video or photography. Budget: $6,500 Apply by: Feb-1 Residency: Flexible, PT between Jul-1 & Sep-30 #guelph ow.ly/c5cK30s3F12
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Wonderful capture of tonight's Tree Lighting Event with @CamGuthrie (& musical guests @devearcher & @dredlkfunkybro) by @C_ClackBush! #downtownguelph #guelphculture #livemusic #HolidaySpirit – at Guelph, Ontario
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