Waterloo Region Contemporary Music Sessions (WRCMS) Round Up

August 30, 2017 Glodeane Brown

I had the pleasure of attending two of the events that were part of WRCMS. You can read my pre-event interview with co-founder Ivana Jokic here. This is a quick round up post of the events I went to.

11 Places To Buy Affordable Art In Waterloo Region

August 25, 2017 Glodeane Brown

Some of the selection at Iris Arts. Art by The Soloist Project (left), Aaron Klassen (top right), Handmade ceramics by Pineapple Pottery (

I was inspired by this article on blogTO to do a similar post for Waterloo Region. I know that there are several artists in Waterloo Region that offer art in different price ranges and mediums and they either sell it online, from their studio, or at art shows throughout the year. I also know that everyone has different views on what is "affordable". I had fun putting this list together and selected stores or galleries that have regular hours.

Find Your Voice And Work On It: Interview With Laura Morrison From Colorfully Bananas

August 18, 2017 Glodeane Brown

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Earlier this year, I had Laura write a very informative guest post on my blog. It was very well received and I still get comments and positive feedback about it. You can read it here. I'm thrilled to have her back again, this time for an interview.

Interview with Ivana Jokic from WRCMS

August 11, 2017 Glodeane Brown

The Waterloo Region Contemporary Music Sessions (WRCMS) is a weeklong series of workshops, concerts, panels, reading sessions, and activities designed to promote and provide opportunities for emerging and early career Canadian and international performers, improvisers, and composers of contemporary music.

2017 Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition Roundup

July 28, 2017 Glodeane Brown

The Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition (TOAE) is the largest outdoor art exhibition in Canada and has established itself as an important event within the Canadian arts community. The three-day event is free and open to the public. It attracts over 100, 000 visitors each year. This was my second time attending, and this year I did so as a volunteer.