Creating Space Youth Art Programs
November 2, 2024 @ 11:00 am - April 8, 2025 @ 5:15 pm
Pay what you can
Creating Space Youth Art Programs is a series of accessible, inclusive workshops and open studio time for youth at the Caetani Centre, once home to lauded artist, mentor and teacher Sveva Caetani.
Creating Space has been designed with equity-deserving and historically under-represented youth in mind, and is open to all. The program provides a safe and inclusive environment for youth to explore, create and innovate through various artistic mediums.
A professional artist specializing in various art mediums will facilitate each Youth Art Programs workshop and open studios. Youth will gain insight and support from these artists who have each experienced and overcome barriers and discrimination in their personal and professional lives.
Interested youth can register for one or more of the half-day Introductory Youth Art Programs. After the initial half-day session, there will be weekly Open Studio time for five-six weeks following the workshops.
Creating Space Youth Art Programs are as follows:
- Self Construct: Textiles and Mixed Media Nov-Dec, 2024:
Introductory Workshop Saturday, Nov 2nd. Open Studios Fridays Nov 8, 15, 22, 29, Dec 6, 13, 1:00-3:30 pm. Instructor: Salinger Snarf
Through hands-on material exploration and construction, participants will explore their inner visual worlds while building them into physical space as surreal 3D objects. We will repurpose found objects and building materials, textiles, paints, natural materials, and synthetic materials. Throughout the making process, participants will be invited to engage in dialogue about various aspects of life, to get to know each other and our worlds a little better.
- Painting Our Roots: Mixed Media Jan-Feb 2025
Introductory Workshop: Saturday, January 11th, 10:00 am-3:00 pm. Open Studios Thursdays Jan 23, 30, Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, 3:45-5:15 pm. Instructor: Sienna Belanger-Lee
Join us for a transformative journey of self-expression through art! In Painting Our Roots, youth will explore their personal stories, and connection to the land through reflective painting sessions. Participants will identify values and narratives central to their identity, then bring them to life through painting on tule paper, a traditional syilx medium. Throughout six open studio sessions, youth will develop their works for a participant-led exhibition. With guidance from syilx artist Sienna Belanger-Lee, you’ll create a stunning piece of art that reflects your journey. No previous painting experience is required—just your unique vision
- Paper Trails: Literary Arts Jan-Feb 2025
Introductory Workshop Saturday, January 25th, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. Studio / Library drop-in sessions: Tuesdays, Jan 28, Feb 4, 11, 18 25 3:45 – 5:15 pm. Instructor: Jaz Papadopoulos
Everyone has a story: dive into a transformative creative journey where you explore voice and vision. You’ll embark on a series of self-reflective writing prompts to uncover your unique values and personal narrative. Discover how to merge your written expression with mixed-media art as you explore innovative ways to present your story. You’ll be inspired by diverse examples and techniques that blend creative writing with tactile visual art.
- Indigenous syilx Art & Design: Early 2025:
Introductory Workshop/Studio Times Dates TBA. Instructor: Odessa Clough
In this workshop, participants will have the opportunity to learn about the syilx relationship with the land and their communities. In each studio drop-in, participants will have hands-on experiences with a different traditional syilx skill. To explore these skills, we will utilize important materials harvested locally by hand from the land. We will use natural resources such as sp’its’n (Hemp dogbane), cat tails, tule reeds, and beeswax as well as a variety of medicines and berries. Join us for a unique opportunity to better understand the indigenous history of the area and how we can support ongoing relationships that are respectful of the land we live on and the people who were here from the beginning.
- Exhibition Curation and Installation: Mar-April 2025.
Introductory Workshop Mar 8, 2025. Open Studios Tuesdays Mar 11, 18, (Spring Break), Apr 1, 8, 3:45-5:15 pm. Instructor: Salinger Snarf
Participants will be guided by mentors on how to design, curate, install, and promote an exhibition. Art world skills such as how to write an artist’s bio and statement, how to select work for exhibition, and how to promote one’s artwork will be explored, culminating in a participant-led Creating Space Exhibition.
More information and registration for the Creating Space Youth Art Programs are available at the Caetani Centre. Registration is pay-what-you-can.