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Position Available @ Kapisanan: Marketing & Communications Intern

By kat estacio | Published: May 1, 2012

Promo materials for events, programs & fundraisers at Kapisanan

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS INTERNSHIP @ KAPISANAN

REPORTS TO: Kapisanan Staff: Executive Director, and Operations & Marketing Co-ordinator

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

Kapisanan is seeking interns for its Marketing and Communications team. Interns will play a key role in the overall public relations efforts of Kapisanan. The Marketing and Communications Internship provides a learning experience during which interns participate in all aspects of planning and coordinating marketing, promotions, and outreach for all Kapisanan programming, events, and projects. During this program you will have an opportunity to gain experience in the field and enhance your skills while working under the direction of professional mentors.

This is a great opportunity for you to gain invaluable experience in marketing with a vibrant and growing organization!

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Position Available @ Kapisanan: Event Planning Intern

By kat estacio | Published: May 1, 2012

CLUTCH Vol.4 Opening Reception of B R U H A, just one of the events at the K

EVENT PLANNING INTERNSHIP @ KAPISANAN

REPORTS TO: Kapisanan Staff: Executive Director, and Operations & Marketing Co-ordinator

EVENT PLANNING INTERN(s) will be working along side the Marketing and Communications Intern, the KAPISANAN Outreach Committee, and the KAPISANAN Video Production Team

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

KAPISANAN is seeking intern(s) for its Event Planning Team. The Event Planning Internship provides a learning experience during which interns participate in all aspects of planning, coordinating, and mounting all KAPISANAN public events. Interns will play a key role in the planning of KAPISANAN’s signature and community-partnered events.

We have several HUGE events planned in the next few months, which are attended by an average of 200-250 people each. During this program you will have an opportunity to gain experience in the field and enhance your skills while working under the direction of professional mentors. This is a great opportunity for you to gain invaluable experience in Event Planning with a vibrant and growing professional organization!

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7th Annual KULTURA Festival: Visual Art Exhibit Call Out

By caromango | Published: April 27, 2012

Jeepney - an interactive piece by Eric Quebral KULTURA 2011, "Ka"

This is a call out for proposal submissions for individual artists or collectives to submit NEW work to be part of the KAPISANAN’s 7th KULTURA Filipino Arts Festival slated to open Friday August 17, 2012.

Proposals must include work that will be part of the KAPISANAN gallery in Kensington Market AND/OR part of KAPISANAN’s website virtual gallery.

The curatorial theme for KULTURA 2012 exhibit will be Pamahiin/Ritual. This exhibit will explore the imprint of Filipino superstition and rituals around them. These ‘superstitions’ or beliefs [often familial or regional in origin] still live in our everyday experiences as Filipino-Canadians. Beyond literal images of the duende (dwarf or mischievous elf), or a pamahiin* when travelling at night, the new works selected in this exhibit will look to decipher these cultural signifiers, and the adaptations of meaning that re-surface generation after generation.

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Brewing In The Basement: Carolenys Tovar of Lazooleeta

By kat estacio | Published: April 26, 2012

Brewing In The Basement is a series of quick testimonials from a few amazing people that are using our different spaces here at Kapisanan. The K supports a variety of artists in the community, ranging from musicians, jewelers, martial artists, dance groups, artist-entrepreneurs, and more. Come and be part of this thriving community! Email rentals@kapisanancentre.com!

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The basement at Kapisanan is truly more than just a hole in the ground; it’s a thriving community. One of the people who makes our space come alive is Carolenys Tovar of Lazooleeta. She makes custom hand-made jewelry inspired by different personal stories.

Carolenys’ background is Venezuelan-Canadian, and conversations with her are always interesting. Everyday, we discover so many similarities between Filipino and Venezuelan cultures! Check out what Carolenys has to say about being nestled in the Kapisanan community!

Thank you, Carolenys for all your support! Please check out Carolenys & Lazooleeta at http://www.lazooleeta.com.

Carolenys Tovar of Lazooleeta

“A couple of months ago when looking to rent a space to set up my art studio in, I came across Kapisanan and was amazed by the fact that I could create and potentially exhibit my work all in one place. The truth is that today, being a part of this beautiful community means to me a lot more than that… I am very fortunate to see my art come to life while witnessing the creative journey of many others in a place that lives up to their name by embracing uniqueness and fostering a very strong sense of belonging.

No matter where you come from, or whether you are an artist, a student or an event planner, there are endless opportunities to get involved at Kapisanan. Join the community!”

- from Carolenys Tovar a.k.a. Lazooleeta
Mixed Media Artist

http://www.lazooleeta.com/

647 868 3309

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You Were Missed At… CLUTCH Vol.4 B R U H A

By kat estacio | Published: April 25, 2012

CLUTCH Vol. 4 participants at the opening of their show, B R U H A April 14, 2012

It’s already been almost two weeks, but it feels like B R U H A just happened yesterday. April 14th was a memorable night for family and friends, as well as the broader arts and Filipino community who came out and celebrated the work of CLUTCH Vol. 4 participants. It was a great opportunity to showcase the great talent and work that was produced over the last six months by these amazing young Filipinas!

KAPISANAN, on behalf of Charise Aragoza, Renelyn Quinicot, Victoria Marie, Victoria Bacnis, Diane Guison, and Maureen Mendoza, would like to thank everyone who took part in this unbelievable experience.

And remember, if you haven’t checked out the visual art exhibit yet, you have until this week until it wraps up!

See below photos from the Opening Reception of B R U H A : A CLUTCH Vol. 4 Exhibit All photos by Dwayne Fundano.

Be inspired!