b'A. Gregory Frankson Lynne McIlvride Georgia Fullerton Aysanabeepresents Energize!A Multi-arts SymposiumFriday March 24 from 9:30 a.m. 4 p.m.If you are in the arts, Friday March 24 is your day! Joinwriter Steve Hobbs who trained extensively in improvisa-othermembersoftheartsandculturecommunityfortionthroughSecondCityanddrummer,performerand Energize! A Multi-arts Symposium and you will be inspiredcreative wellness educator Tanya Porter, will join A. Gregory and supported in your arts journey. Frankson and Georgia Fullerton.The full day program organized by Scugog Council forTo close out the day, attendees will be captivated by the the Arts takes place at the Scugog Community Recreationartistry of 2023 Juno-nominated Aysanabee, a multi-instru-Centre, 1655 Reach St., Port Perry. Hosted by Greg Murphy,mentalist, producer and singer songwriter currently based former Executive Dean of the School of Media, Art & Designin Toronto. He is Oji-Cree, Sucker Clan of the Sandy Lake at Durham College, three morning speakers will offer insightFirst Nation a remote fly-in community in the far reaches of into their own journeys in the art world and share creativeNorthwestern Ontario. strategies for those in attendance. Aysanabees debut album, Watin (2022) named after his A. Gregory Frankson, a.k.a. Ritallin, is an educator, activ- grandfather, includes 10 tracks and nine interludes featuring ist; consultant, award-winning literary artist and nationalthe voice of his grandfather and is, part music and journal-poetry slam champion. He is the editor of the critically ac- ism, artistry and expression. In a whirlwind year, Aysanabee claimed AfriCANthology: Perspectives of Black Canadianperformed nearly 100 shows on major stages, festivals and Poets, which is available for purchase at Scugog Arts in Portvenues across the country and across the ocean including Perry. OttawaBluesfest,MontrealJazzfest,Mariposa,Riverfest, Lynne McIlvride is a mixed media contemporary vision- Summerfolk, Mission Folk, Alianait, Wake the Giant and ary artist who has lived and worked in Durham Region formany more.over thirty years. Lynnes distinctive style is a riot of colour,I am looking forward to getting together with members shape and texture that explores themes of joy, faith, life, griefof the arts community from Scugog and surrounding areas to and love. She has persevered through challenging life experi- listen and learn, share ideas and get our creative juices flow-ences by processing her grief through her creative practiceing! says symposium manager Roz Pritchard.and she will speak about this journey at the symposium.Georgia Fullerton is a Jamaican Canadian professionalTickets for the daylong symposium cost $50 each and visualartist,expressiveartstherapist,artseducator,andinclude refreshments and a delicious lunch. If you are expe-public speaker. Engaging all sides of her creative prowess,riencing financial hardship as a barrier for attending, please Georgia deepens her understanding and practice of arts incontact Roz in confidence at the email address listed below.health as an expressive arts therapist in her private practice.Tickets must be purchased in advance at scugogarts.ca. ShecreatesabstractexpressionistartworksandfacilitatesFor more information contact Roz Pritchard at programs@online arts-based healing workshops at her home studio.scugogarts.caIntheafternoon,participantswillchoosetwodiscus- ThankyoutoOntarioTrilliumFoundationandthe sion groups or hands-on workshops to enjoy a new artsGovernmentofOntarioforfundingthroughtheOTF experience. Mixed media/collage artist Holly Dean, actor/ Resilient Communities Fund.6FOCUS - MARCH 2023'