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Professional Practices for Artists

Alongside artist Gaetanne Lavoie, learn and discuss the key skills necessary to becoming an entrepreneurial artist, and discover the available resources for you! Learn the importance of creating a brand, business cards, a website, and a resume that stands out. Dive into how to utilize social media and marketing in an effective way. Learn how to work as a full-time artist, and talk MONEY! Where to find it, how to get it, from: grants, competitions, submissions, art sales, prints, expositions, patrons and more. Learn the important approaches to advertise yourself and develop a client list. After this 3-session series, you will take home tangible tips and resources to up-level your creative career. 

Register today! https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/professional-practices-for-artists-part-1-ti...

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Waterfront Cafe

The Board of Directors of the Tett Centre for Creativity and Learning has heard the concerns expressed by the owners of the Juniper Café, as well as the Tett Centre staff and members of the Kingston community, about the future of the Juniper Café at the Tett.

Our Board met today with City staff regarding the Juniper Café, and made significant progress.

The Board has now directed City staff to facilitate a solution, a solution which is outlined in a report to Council available online at: https://www.cityofkingston.ca/documents/10180/31919079/City-Council_Meet...

 

We ask that comments and questions about the process be respectful of all involved and directed to Board@tettcentre.org.

 

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Family Day Open House

Spend your Family Day at the Tett Centre! The Tett Centre is hosting a special Open House on Monday, February 18th, 2019. Enjoy a variety of family-friendly, hands-on, interactive art experiences, music, and performances for all ages. Activities are by donation and some require pre-registration. Full schedule is coming soon. 

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Arabic Arts & Culture Series

Join Arabic author, activist, editor and visual artist, Jamal Saeed for a thoughtful and insightful cultural community experience. Over the course of three evenings, dive into the rich history and contemporary landscape of Arabic language, writing, music, and arts. Develop a deeper understanding of Arabic culture, and foster new relationships within the Kingston community.  https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/arabic-arts-culture-series-tickets-52877645461

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Tett Centre Survey

Our ongoing Tett Survey is a wonderful chance to provide us with valuable feedback and share your experience at the Tett Centre. Thank you for your time! Please find the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TQV6NL8

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Tett Tuesday Open Studio

Calling all creatives! Join us at the Tett Centre for Creativity + Learning for an evening of creativity, conversation and community. Tett Tuesdays is an opportunity to carve out time for monthly artmaking, while working alongside, and getting to know aspiring, emerging, and professional artists and artisans in the Kingston community. We invite participants to bring their own chosen project and art materials and enjoy a relaxed and casual atmosphere. Join our next event today! FREE 18+

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Kids Creativity Club

Kids Creativity Club is a Saturday morning drop-in art program at the Tett Centre for Creativity & Learning. It is an opportunity for children and their families to experience the arts together. Each week participants can enjoy a variety of hands-on, creative arts activities with local artists and volunteers. Come and explore, create, and be inspired at the Tett!

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About

Creativity Studios

Learn more about our resident artists in the Tett Creativity Studios! Located on the 2nd Floor, Room 214. 

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Rentals at the Tett

We are currently booking for 2019 and 2020, contact us today! 

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Subscribe to our Tett Newsletter

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History

Tett Centre Site History

The Tett Centre for Creativity and Learning operates a heritage building on Lake Ontario's waterfront. It originally formed part of the Morton Brewery and Distillery Company, which was built in the mid-19th century.

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Where is The Tett?

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Location details for The Tett Centre for Creativity and Learning in Kingston.

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What's happening at The Tett?

Emebet Belete: Twofold

Tuesday to Saturday, 12pm to 5pm

Peter Morin: Tahltan

Tuesday to Saturday, 12pm to 5pm

Macrame Plant Hanger Workshop

Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Professional Practices for Artists, Part 1

Wednesdays, 13th, 20th, 27th February 2019, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Modern Watercolour Workshop: Taking the Next Steps

6:00-9:00pm Thursday, February 21st, 2019

Kids Creativity Club

September 2018 - May 2019

Read-In II

Saturday, February 23, 2019 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm

Publication Launch of Syphon 5.0 : INCARCERATION

Radiodress, Documentation from 835.934.994: certain events performance, 2016 Image credit: Kala Raju
Saturday, February 23, 2019 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm

Wet Felted Art Workshop with Bethany Garner

Tuesday, February 26th, 2019 6pm-9pm

About The Tett

The Tett Centre For Creativity and Learning is an independenly operated Not for Profit, charitable organization. We are a welcoming destination in a city-owned heritage building where artists, arts organizations, and the community can come together to explore, create, and be inspired.

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Support The Tett

Donations to The Tett assist in the promotion of Kingston’s arts and culture education, and play an important role in helping us to improve access to a wide range of arts experiences to enrich our community.

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Rent The Space

From the Rehearsal Hall, the Tett Gallery and Activity Room, or the Malting Tower banquet room that seats 100 people in a gorgeous setting, the Tett Centre is an ideal venue to host your event or activity.

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