Programs
AOTI Programs, 2012-2013 (In development)
Street Writers: A Free Writing Group for Toronto Youth
Coordinated by Emily Pohl-Weary
Founded in 2008, the program caters to a diverse group of 16-to-29-year-old poets, musicians, novelists, filmmakers, artists, and playwrights who work with established writers from the community to learn about writing, generate careers in the arts, and use writing as therapy to overcome complex life challenges. Participants learn self-expression, literacy skills, and develop strategies for their careers. Perhaps most importantly, they become part of a community that will help them overcome their personal challenges and a space that they can consider safe no matter who they are.
Hacking Reality: Tactical Technology and Social Media
Coordinated by Jesse Hirsh
Tactical technology, social media, and entrepreneurialism programs will be offered in conjunction with the ongoing efforts of the Metaviews think tank. Associates and experts will join the group to lead workshops on specialized topics, including YouTube Engagement, Role Playing Games, Investigative Journalism, Improvisational Theatre, and Multimedia Production.
Self-Defense and Social Change
Coordinated by Josh Hehner
This program will focus on synthesizing the principles and philosophies of Aikido, a peace-oriented martial art, with the larger social and political movements of activism and social change. We will explore topics including: nonviolent self-defense (Aikido & defensive Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu) and emergency medicine (First Aid and Street Medic practice). The program will be led by Josh Hehner, paramedic, humanitarian worker and martial arts instructor, and will begin by offering twice-weekly self-defense classes and by hosting monthly public skills sharing fora with the Toronto Street Medics.
Art Speaks
Coordinated by Rabin Ramah
Art Speaks is an opportunity for the hottest new and emerging visual artists to speak and showcase their work. Art Speaks welcomes writers, visual artists, photographers, curators, galleries, multi-media artists, and performing artists from all walks of life who want to engage with arts enthusiasts.
Writing is a Business
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Coordinated by Edward Keenan
Many writers, even those working at it full time, are utterly lost when it comes to figuring out how to profitably run a writing business. Most writers, it seems, chose the trade because they consider concepts like “running a business” to be foreign, or even kind of gross. But if you are working as a writer today, you pretty much need to run a business if you are fond of concepts like “eating” and “paying the rent.”
Projects Requested, Proposed or In Development
- Poetry Intensive (focusing on lyrical, performance, hip-hop, concrete, and formal structures)
- Graphic Novels Intensive
- Filmmaking and Acting
- Hip Hop and Music Recording
- Writing Group for Adults
- Board game creation and design
... plus weekly brunch/discussion groups, collaborative art sessions and critiquing circles
Propose Your Own Program
If you have an idea for an impossible program we would love to hear about it. We are currently accepting applications for programs. Please submit your idea and hopefully we can find a way to make it happen.
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Upcoming events
- Impossible Dojo: Aikido & Self-defense class(9 hours)
- Lost Lyrics: Artistic Development Weekend Program VIII(11 hours)
- Children's Story Jam with Chris Wilkie(1 day)
- Toronto Street Writers: Text Art(3 days)
- Impossible Dojo: Aikido & Self-defense class(4 days)
- The Future of Health(5 days)
- Impossible Dojo: Aikido & Self-defense class(7 days)
- Lost Lyrics: Artistic Development Weekend Program Final @ The Academy(7 days)
