The Canada Council for the Arts will celebrate its 50th anniversary next year with the “50 for 50” Arts Challenge. It has called on Canadians to participate in at least 50 arts events throughout 2006. “Fifty arts activities in 2007 may sound like a lot, but when you consider it’s less than one a week, you realize how easy it is to meet the challenge,” said Canada Council Director Robert Sirman. “The arts are all around us: on TV, radio and the Internet, in our local book or record stores, in our schools, community centers and parks as well as in such specialized venues as art galleries, theatres and concert halls … One purpose of the ‘50 for 50’ Arts Challenge is to show people how pervasive the arts (already) are in our daily lives.” “We also want people to try out new arts experiences and expand their horizons: for example, if you’re a music-lover, you might want to try something new and attend a poetry reading; or if you normally go to the movies on weekends, try out live theatre for a change. And if you like to sing in the shower or doodle on your notepad, think about joining a choral group or taking art lessons.” Participants in the 50 for 50 Arts Challenge will be encouraged to tell the Canada Council about their experiences. For more information, CLICK HERE