In Situ 2018              

CreativeHub1352 is the new face for well-established not-for-profit group Small Arms Society, which was instrumental in the salvation and reimagining of the historic Small Arms Inspection Building. Our objective is to create an innovative hub for developing arts, heritage and environmental initiatives for all residents of Mississauga. In 2021, we will host the InSitu Multi-Arts Festival - Lost Museum, Mississauga's first-ever Craft Beer Festival, the weekly Lakeview Farmers' Market, Summer Arts Workshops, Community Environmental Projects, and the new Mississauga Tree Festival.If you have visited our amazing venue before, welcome back! If this is your first visit, you will love this place and the great vibes it continues to bring to our community!

CreativeHub 1352

In Situ is back! Immersive and site-sensitive dance, music and art will animate this wonderful partially retrofitted historic building in Mississauga. 
 Saxophone and spoken word will echo from vaults, video projections will enliven windows, live drawing, painting and graffiti will energize corridors. Spontaneous, magical, dance, music and theatre performances will surprise, inspire and pique your curiosity! 
 In Situ 2018 – Making Space. Making Place runs November 8, 9 and 10, 2018 7pm-11pm,  Produced by the Small Arms Society/CreativeHub 1352 it happens in the Small Arms Inspection Building - a previously derelict WWII munitions plant - located at 1352 Lakeshore Road at Dixie Road in Mississauga.  
Space is limited each day so don't wait to order your ticket!
For those who attended In Situ 2016, you already know that the magic of this wondrous event situated in such a breathtaking space.
In Situ 2018, as an interactive and participatory event will transform the space and spark your imagination with:
Live music, photography, performance, dance, improv, mime, and spoken word by some of the GTA’s top emerging artists;
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Mural and graffiti art, installation art, design projects highlight professional artists and students from Humber College, Sheridan College and Cawthra Park Senior Secondary;
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Special site-specific dance /theatre performance by Mississauga’s Frog in Hand and the Contour dance troupe will provoke your imagination;
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Workshops for hundreds of students from area schools led by In Situ artists will be part of the daytime activities leading into evening events; 
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The Small Arms Society is championing a community-driven plan to reinvent the building and site as multi disciplinary creative hub for the community. Proceeds from the 3-day event will support community participation, educational workshops and programming across disciplines. 
Help us continue the magic! Join us for In Situ and sign up to become a member too! 
 BBQ and Cash Bar * Free Parking * SEE FAQ below. 
 
<H2>FAQs</H2>
 
<H3>What can I expect?</H3>
This is a 1940s city-owned partially renovated building. The large open space in the south end has been renovated but the additional presentation spaces on the main level in the north end have not. Wear comfy footwear and clothing. There is limited accommodation for hanging coats. 
<H3>As in any private or public building it is a smoke-free and vape-free environment.</H3>
You can expect to mix and mingle to live music, enjoy meeting folk for friendly socializing around cruiser tables or just meandering and absorbing the wonderful collage of pop-ups, art installations, work in progress and participatory experiences should you choose.Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?
<H3>I am signing up for the Solidarity Membership Drive online. When do I get my "free swag"?</H3>
Thank you for joining the Small Arms Society in our mission to keep the community role at the forefront in programming CreativeHub1352. Your solidarity and your voice are vitially important. In addition to your membership in the Small Arms Society you are also entitled to receive a special Members-Only commemorative bandana at In Situ 2018. Your Eventbrite confirmation can be used to pick up your bandana when you arrive.  Thanks again. See you there! 
<H3>Is there an age restriction on the event?</H3>
The event is open to all ages. Since the event will be licensed for alcohol sales, those wishing to purchase alcohol must provide appropriate proof of age of majority.
<H3> What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?</H3>
There is continuous MiWay bus transit using Route 23 along Lakeshore Road East connecting to the Browns Line GO Train station and TTC on the east (approximately 1 km) and to all points along Lakeshore to Port Credit and Clarkson. The Small Arms Building is located at 1352 Lakeshore Road East, on the south side, at Dixie Road.
There is plenty of free car parking available in the area. Details will be posted. Of course, cycling and walking are both great alternatives! 
<H3>What can/can't I bring to the event?</H3>
Please do not bring alcohol or outside food to the event. There will be a BBQ, refreshments and cash wine and craft beer locations with service courtesy of the Credit Valley Lion's Club. 
The building is heated but do wear comfortable shoes and appropriate clothing for an event held in a former 1940 warehouse-style building some of which has not been renovated 
<H3>Is my ticket transferrable?</H3>
Tickets are transferable, but your receipt is required as proof of your purchase. Status as a student under the age of 25 may be required for admission if you plan to use a student-rate ticket.
<H3>Can I bring a donation for the food bank?</H3>
Absolutely! We are pleased to support The Compass Food Bank and welcome your donations.
<H3>Why should I become a Solidarity Member of the Small Arms Society/CreativeHub1352?</H3>
We rely on your support for initiatives like In Situ and the launch of our many other programs. Our collective efforts are all about engaging the community and building cultural capacity in Mississauga. We are about innovation and diversity, creativity and accessibility. Our website tells our story – join us to add your story! Purchase a membership, become a volunteer, or explore your creative side at CreativeHub1352. 
<H3>Are any profits made going to a good cause?</H3>
In Situ 2018 Multi Arts Festival is presented by the Small Arms Society, an incorporated non-profit organization. Our goal is to celebrate creativity and to continue our role in helping to define and promote the community vision for this important space. We saved this building, this space, from dereliction and the wrecking ball. Now we must provide resources to help the community define and craft it as a place of significance for generations to come. That takes time, dedication and money.
This Festival is run by volunteers with financial support from grants and from our wonderful sponsors. We have done our utmost to keep the costs down and your ticket price low. Please buy a ticket and bring your friends too!
<H3>Is Space Limited?</H3>
While the Small Arms Inspection Building is a large space, the nature of the performances means that only a limited number of tickets will be made available each evening. We urge you to buy now to avoid disappointment!
<H3 CLASS="MsoCommentText">Is In Situ accessible?</H3>
Yes … the main exhibition space and all public facilities are barrier free and include gender neutral washrooms. The older section of the Small Arms Building is accessible through the original main building entrance. An exterior barrier free pathway is provided. 
<H3>Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?</H3>
Visit our website at <A HREF="http://www.smallarmsbuilding.ca" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.smallarmsbuilding.ca</A> or email us at <A HREF="mailto:info@smallarmsbuilding.ca" TARGET="_blank" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">info@sasociety.ca</A>
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