Arts
Many would argue that an appreciation of the arts is a key ingredient to a fulfilling life. To enhance the quality of life of Labradorians the Institute has had a long history of supporting both creative and performing arts throughout Labrador.
Below are some examples of arts-related programming in which the
Institute has played a role:
Labrador Creative Arts
Festival
The LCAF was begun in 1973 and for the past
three decades has brought together the schoolchildren of Labrador
to present their original plays and participate in workshops
delivered in several Labrador communities on aspects of the arts
including dance, music, theatre and writing. The Labrador Institute
assists by providing help in preparing grant proposals which fund
the travel and fees associated with the festival. For more
information contact Martha
MacDonald.
Lake Melville Music
Festival
The Lake Melville Music Festival began in 1983 and since that time
has provided a non-competitive opportunity for local music students
to be adjudicated and to perform for the community. The Labrador
Institute assists by supporting festival administration and funding
a faculty member from the School of Music to attend as an
adjudicator. For more information contact Martha MacDonald.
Labrador West Music Festival
In 2006, after a 25 year absence, the Labrador Institute of
Memorial University and the Iron Ore Company of Canada partnered to
revive the Labrador West Music Festival. The Labrador West Music
Festival nurtures a friendly, mainly non-competitive atmosphere
where amateur musicians of all ages can enjoy performing and
hearing others perform, while at the same time gaining new musical
insights from experienced adjudicators.
The Labrador Institute also has regular contact with Memorial's
School of Music, in
terms of special performances, music research and music
education.