The Archives share examples of accessible training and performance, as well as media-based explorations - through video, audio, photos and text. We believe it will preserve history, help the community retain its own voice and enable other practitioners to build on our experience.

Since 1993 a generation of Deaf and disabled artists has struggled to boldly enter and impact the cultural landscape but also revelled in the freedom of authentic exploration. During this time Picasso PRO has produced much work of educational and creative value for and with new and emerging practitioners. Now it's time to share some of our discoveries with a broader sector in ways that transcend geography and other constraints.

Projects

Picasso PRO and the SPiLL Collective: A Glimpse of Me 2014

October 16, 2014

Facilitated by Andrea Donaldson and Paula Bath, A Glimpse of Me married ASL and LSQ with French, English, movement and sound.
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Talking Movement Public Performance 2012

November 11, 2012

After two years of exciting development, we staged a 45 minute public performance of Talking Movement at the Al Green Theatre in Toronto.
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Talking Movement 2011

October 1, 2011

The Talking Movement ensemble moved forward under the continuing guidance of Miriam Rother to begin development of a full-length dance piece.
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Talking Movement 2010

September 26, 2010

Talking Movement began as an innovative 2-day workshop to introduce artists of diverse abilities to a variety of movement languages and methods.
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Building Ensemble with Josette Bushell-Mingo 2010

May 13, 2010

Our follow-up in Toronto consisted of a 3 day workshop with Josette Bushell-Mingo focussing on Deaf-led creation and building infrastructure.
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TYST Teater [Silent Theatre] Residency 2009 – 2010

December 1, 2009

Signed/spoken performance excerpts from performance workshops held in Stockholm, Sweden and Toronto, led by Josette Bushell Mingo.
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Training Summit: Ritual Performance in the Round with ASL 2008

March 14, 2008

The Training Summit was an intense 5 day program engaging 25 artists of diverse abilities in workshops, demonstrations and discussions.
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Short Snappers

May 1, 2007

A collection of excerpts that illuminate key moments in the development Picasso Pro's approach to accessible integrated practice.
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Picasso PRO Launch/Workshops 2006 – 2007

January 15, 2006

Beginning with our 2006 launch, Picasso PRO features training workshops and creative processes which inform our inter-abilities collaborations.
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The Picasso Project

April 1, 2002

The Picasso Project was a collaborative two year research and training program in partnership with SNIFF Inc.
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