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Dufferin Arts Council fosters creativity and cultural engagement in Dufferin County by supporting local artists and promoting arts initiatives. They aim to enhance community well-being through the arts, providing opportunities for expression and connection.

Become a member of Dufferin Arts Council and help sustain a vibrant arts community in Dufferin County. Your membership supports grants, scholarships, and programs that give local artists and students room to grow. As a member, you&rsquo;ll stay connected to exhibitions, events, and community projects that make the arts more accessible to everyone. Choose the membership that fits you and add your information below to join our circle of support.

Become a member of Dufferin Arts Council and help sustain a vibrant arts community in Dufferin County. Your membership supports grants, scholarships, and programs that give local artists and students room to grow.As a member, you’ll stay connected to exhibitions, events, and community projects that make the arts more accessible to everyone. Choose the membership that fits you and add your information below to join our circle of support.

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Since Michael McCreary was celebrated in In The Hills as one of &ldquo;25 under 25&rdquo; local young people to watch, the self-described &ldquo;AspieComic&rdquo; has toured widely in Canada and the U.S.. Now Dufferin Arts Council is thrilled to be welcoming Michael and his wry wit home for an evening of comedy at the Orangeville Opera House on September 20. Michael is an autistic comedian, actor, author and TEDX speaker who has been performing stand-up comedy and keynote addresses since age 13. Over the past 10 years, he has performed in every province in Canada &ndash; plus the Yukon - and across the United States. Michael has been featured on The National and on CBC Radio&rsquo;s Laugh Out Loud! And he has had roles in two TV series. In 2016, Michael was the featured comic in Commander Chris Hadfield&rsquo;s Generator show in Toronto. In 2022, he was part of the closing gala at the Winnipeg ComedyFestival for CBC. And in 2024, he performed in the All Access show at the Halifax Comedy Festival for which he was nominated for a Canadian Screen Award for &ldquo;Best Writing, Variety or Sketch Comedy.&rdquo; Throughout, Michael has been an advocate for autism awareness and has spoken and performed for autism organizations, corporations and universities across North America. &ldquo;Funny, You Don&rsquo;t Look Autistic&rdquo; is a stage play based on Michael&rsquo;s 2019 award-winning book of the same title.

"Funny, You Don't Look Autistic" - An Evening of Comedy with Michael McCreary

Join us for an After 5 Arts Salon with Beckie Morris, Set Designer&nbsp; from Theatre Orangeville 🎭. Get a Look behind the Scenes and Hear how thoughtful design, sets, and storytelling come together on stage. This relaxed salon supports the Dufferin Arts Council&rsquo;s work to strengthen the arts through learning, cultural programs, and partnerships. Bring your curiosity, questions, and love of the arts as we connect artists and community in conversation 🎨.

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"Funny, You Don't Look Autistic" - An Evening of Comedy with Michael McCreary

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After 5 Arts Salon with Beckie Morris, Set Designer, Theatre Orangeville

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