Providing opportunities for artists with disabilities or barriers to create, study & produce works in the arts in collaboration with trained community artists.

Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Joined January 2011
Exciting news! 🎉 We're thrilled about this announcement about our future at @PVI_Village that will bring amazing opportunities — learn more here: providencevillage.ca/hart-re…
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Here are some exciting details from our friends at the @Watershed_MT Watershed Festival - Reimagining Music Theatre: bit.ly/3PtR71k This festival is sure to be an unforgettable experience and we are so thrilled our show, “HAPPY”, will be a part of it. #ygk #ygkarts
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🔥Tickets now on sale!🔥Don't miss HAPPY, our showstopping, opera-inspired, heartwarming return to the stage! April 20, 6pm @queensuisabel 🎟️Tickets & details: ➜ queensu.ca/theisabel/whats-o… #YGKarts #kingstonontario #ygk In Association w/ Watershed Festival (@Watershed_MT )
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Artists & educators! Note: NEW date for our upcoming community MixAbilities training. Expressions of interest are due Sept 5. linktr.ee/hartcentrekingston #ygk #ygkarts #training #education #educators #inclusivearts #inclusiveeducation #artists #kingstonontario #disability
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We rounded up 10 things happening at H'art Centre this #summer. Then, we put them in our latest newsletter! Find it here: linktr.ee/HartCentreKingston #ygk #ygkarts #kingstonontario #inclusivearts #arts #inclusion #downtownkingston Art credit: Quinn, 2023.
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When it comes to ripples of inspiration...the more the better! Artists, educators, & art educators can take part in our 2023 MixAbilities Inclusive Arts Training session at H'art Centre on July 15th. Find out how: hartcentre.ca/opportunities #ygk #ygkart #kingstonontario
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Thank you, Anne Barry, Jan Dines & (soon) Gail Vanderholst for your years of service & dedication to our board. And to all you #ripplesofinspiration who serve on our current board & those who #volunteered their time over the past #25years! linktr.ee/hartcentrekingston #ygk #ygkarts
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It is with sadness that we share news of the passing of a long-time friend and brilliant artist, Karen Olivier. Our deepest sympathies go out to her family. Public details & an online memorial book are found on the Gordon F. Tompkins website: arbormemorial.ca/preview/gft… 1/3
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Karen was one of the originals here at H’art Centre. She loved music, especially drumming, writing, and visual arts.
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Karen was a fun-loving, outspoken woman who knew everyone—and everyone knew Karen. Her huge smile, her laugh, and her sense of humour and fun will be missed by all of us here at H’art.
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Here at H'art, we're continuing to celebrate 25 years of advancing inclusive arts for all abilities in Kingston and across Canada. Learn more, get involved, and let's make a few ripples of inspiration together! linktr.ee/HartCentreKingston
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..And we're hiring AGAIN! H'art Centre is seeking a Contract Art Instructor to make some ripples of inspiration with us this summer! The deadline for applications for this position is June 9th at 4:00 PM. Learn more: linktr.ee/hartcentrekingston
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Thanks to the 2023 Canada Summer #Jobs program, H'art Centre is now hiring for two summer positions. Applications are due by May 19, 2023. Summer position details, eligibility requirements and more here: linktr.ee/hartcentrekingston #ygk #ygkarts #kingstonontario #canadasummerjobs
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Happy National Volunteer Week! Since 1998, more than 1000 volunteers have dedicated their time, energy, & enthusiasm to support H'art artists, help with programs & projects, & advance inclusive arts. Thank you! We can't do it without you. #NVW2023 #volunteer #ygk #inclusivearts
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Thinking about life beyond high school or just want to get to know us better? Tour the Centre, explore our H'art Studio program for adults with ID/DD, meet instructors & enjoy live presentations & film. Register: linktr.ee/HartCentreKingston #ygk #inclusive #arts #transitionplanning
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Yesterday, H'art kicked off our 25th year with a reception attended by Senator Patricia Bovey @SenateCA and many old-and new-friends! 🥳 As we reflect this year, we will highlight & celebrate our #ripplesofinspiration --moments & people that moved #inclusive #arts forward.
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It's World Down Syndrome Day! Let's cheer and help spread awareness. ✨ @CdnDownSyndrome has a website where 10 Canadians with Down Syndrome answer the most-asked questions on Google. Check it out! cdss.ca/awareness/down-syndr… #worlddownsyndromeday #inclusivearts #kingstonontario
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Nominate a local business for the Kingston Business Award before March 8th! It was such an honour, now let's lift up another Arts & Culture business & recognize them for "exceptional contributions through their involvement & leadership in the community". kingstoncc.awardify.io/
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This year, H'art Centre turns 25!!! We found this throwback portrait of founder Katherine Porter taken by photographer Bernard Clark in 1998. Tap the link to read this short message from Katherine and prepare to reflect and celebrate with us: bit.ly/3ZfyzUT
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Tributes continue to pour out in honour of former #Ontario Lt.-Gov. David Onley his week. His life sent ripples of inspiration and impact across the nation - including right here at H'art Centre. Read: bit.ly/3CZhPsm #davidonley
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