Q.A.A.C. Summer Art Club

Watch Art. See Art. Hear Art. Share Art. Make Art.

Want to learn more about storytelling in live performance? Tired of making art alone? This summer club is all about building a supportive place for artists from the disability community. 

Glitz and glamour come to mind when we think of cabaret, but the most important thing to any cabaret or live performance is storytelling. 

Summer Club members will work with some of the city’s most talented artists, sharing their stories from the disability, MAD, Deaf, and Queer communities. Theses Artist Co-conspirators will show examples of story-telling through: 

• Film
• Theatre
• Drag
• Burlesque
• Comedy
• Spoken Word
• Graphic Design
• Photography

We will explore how these forms support each other and work together to tell a story best, your story.

Other details:

• QAAC Summer Art Club members are also invited to join QAAC Community Art Days, where participants will get to enjoy and explore live performances from all over the world.
• The first QAAC Community Art Day is Saturday, July 17 – DisibiliTease Burlesque Festival.

For more information, please contact DeVery Bess by email at devery.bess@accessarts.ca.

Summer Art Club Meet-Up Dates

Theatre with Landon Krentz
Tuesday, July 6th – 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Burlesque with Mitch Graham aka Cherry Whip
Sunday, July 11th – 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Drag with Felica Bonee
Tuesday, July 20th – 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Comedy with Cindy Rivers
Sunday, July 25th – 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Spoken Word with Mel Vee X
Tuesday, August 3rd – 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Graphic Design with Ebony Gooden
Sunday, August 15th – 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Film with Emma Brockelbank
Tuesday, August 24th – 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Photography with Laura Balanko-Dickson
Saturday, August 28th – 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Some meet-ups will take place over Zoom, and some will take place in person. Registrants will receive more information after submitting their forms.

Scholarship Information

If fees are a barrier to participating in QAAC Summer Art Club, you can apply for a scholarship by contacting DeVery Bess at devery.bess@accessarts.ca or submitting the scholarship application. Click here for the scholarship application.

Frequently Asked Questions

We have provided answers to some FAQ’s, click here to view.

LOCATION: Online and in-person
FEE: $5 per artist per session OR $35 Summer Club Pass for all sessions
QUESTIONS?: Email DeVery Bess – devery.bess@accessarts.ca