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Deaf Spectrum
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Deaf Spectrum has some exciting news to announce!
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We’re introducing a workshop series for Deaf artists starting Fall 2022!
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What kind of workshops are being offered?
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Professional Writing
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Want to learn how to write and develop biographies, resumes, curriculum vitae, professional documents, etc?
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This workshop is for you!
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The Professional Writing Workshop Series will give Deaf artists an opportunity to develop
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a new biography, revise their resume or CV, and work on writing professional documents! In this series,
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Deaf artists will get feedback to strengthen these documents.
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Grant Writing
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The Grant Writing Workshop Series will give Deaf artists an opportunity to work on their grant writing skills.
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This hands-on workshop series will teach Deaf artists how to write a strong grant application and convince
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the jury to support their project!
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In this series, Deaf artists will get feedback to strengthen their application.
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We will use examples of grant applications from the Canada Council of the Arts and the Ontario Arts Council.
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Creative Writing
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Want to get your creative expression out?
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Want to write in a space with other Deaf Writers?
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Need some inspiration?
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This creative writing workshop is for you!
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We will not provide feedback on English writing and grammar unless you ask us!
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This workshop is for Deaf writers to freely express themselves without being criticized for English.
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Each weekly workshop, we will provide a prompt that will inspire you to write!
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Playwriting
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The Playwriting Workshop Series will teach Deaf writers how to write a play.
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There is a specific structure and format on how to write a play properly.
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In this series, Deaf writers will be supported with plot development and world-building.
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Existing scripts will be used as examples as a template for your play.
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How often will they happen?
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Each series will last four weeks, the workshops will be held once a week.
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How long are the workshops?
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Each session is two hours long.
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Will there be assignments?
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There will be assignments – it is your choice to complete them or not.
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If you do not complete them, then you will not be able to get feedback.
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What will the workshops look like?
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Option 1: Group Study With Scheduled Live Workshops
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Available for Professional Writing Workshops, Grant Writing Workshops, Playwriting Workshops, and Improv workshops.
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Option 2: Self Study
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Available for Professional Writing Workshops, Grant Writing Workshops and Playwriting Workshops.
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Option 3: Hold for In-Person Workshops (not confirmed but possible for Spring 2023)
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The scheduled live workshops will be taken on zoom and recorded.
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We’ll use the Teachable platform to access our course materials and recordings.
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There will be homework assignments that you will need to complete.
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The workshop facilitator(s) will be able to provide feedback.
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Cost?
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Free but you need to apply as there is a limited number of participants!
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Who are the workshops for?
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With the exception of the anti-audism workshops and improv workshops, the workshops are for Deaf artists and writers who use ASL.
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These workshops will not have voice-over interpretation or closed captioning.
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These are ASL-only spaces and that’s something that’s so rare.
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The workshops are open to Deaf Canadians only.
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Where to apply?
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https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-9oZ1F2qzvKMRSomzzz3OZTPaixD9Y898MM6WE4tmhE/
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Why do I need to apply?
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There are several reasons!
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Scheduling, Access Needs, Printed Materials, Capacity
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When is the workshop series happening?
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Professional Writing
September 2022 (Tuesdays Sept 6, 13, 20, 27
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Grant Writing
October 2022 (Tuesdays Oct 4, 11, 18, 25)
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Creative Writing
November 2022 (Tuesdays Nov 7, 14, 21, 28)
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Playwriting
December 2022 (Thurs Dec 1, 8, 15, 22)
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When is the deadline for applications?
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2 months before for access to printed materials.
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We may accept last-minute participants, depending on capacity.
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The latest we can accept participants is 10 business days before the workshop series begins (with the exception of January’s workshop’s deadline).
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September workshop deadline: July 26th
(last-minute participants: August 23)
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October workshop deadline: August 9th
(last-minute participants: Sept 20)
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November workshop deadline: September 6th
(last-minute participants: Oct 24)
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December workshop deadline: September 29
(last-minute participants: Nov 17)
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When will we know if we are selected or not?
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We will confirm 5-10 business days after the deadline.
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Questions? Email info@deafspectrum.com
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