Contemporary Kids
Exhibition Tour and Collage Workshop
Inspired by the work of Simone Elizabeth Saunders
12-2 PM
Contemporary Calgary
For children ages 4-12
Maximum group of 30 children, with one guardian per child.
Snacks and workshop supplies will be provided.
Our free onsite Contemporary Kids programs invite children to learn about modern and contemporary art through unique and engaging art activities.
This workshop involves creating a collage based on Simone Elizabeth Saunders' artwork using similar formal elements and themes relating to nature, femininity, and social justice. Kids will have the option to build off a collage the facilitators have started to give inspiration and a starting point for their own pieces.
This is an in-person program. Masks are mandatory, and physical distancing will be maintained. Contemporary Calgary requires visitors ages 12 and older to provide proof of vaccination, documentation of a medical exemption, or a negative PCR or rapid test within the last 72 hours in order to enter the gallery.
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About the facilitator, Makayla Krouse (she/her)
Makayla found her passions at a very young age when she discovered volunteer opportunities around Calgary and the ability she had to create change in her community. She always found ways to express her devotion for art whether it be music or visual and incorporate it into her learning and advocacy journey. She believes art is a way to express your voice on social justice issues and explore topics like human rights through community building. She likes to inspire youth and children to challenge themselves and step outside of their comfort zone with different art forms such as theatre, painting, music, and poetry to reach important social justice outcomes. Makayla has been involved with Antyx for several years, including being a past youth participant and now facilitator.
About Antyx
Antyx works in communities across Calgary. Antyx community arts projects can have a neighbourhood focus or they may be focused on addressing community-identified issues. Arts are used in development processes to build community capacity and to creatively and critically engage people in processes that address important community issues.
Their work has a focus on engaging youth in their communities, school and neighbourhoods.
Antyx uses the arts to engage youth and spark their curiosity and commitment. Community arts projects provide opportunities for youth to make tangible contributions to their community and be recognized for those contributions. The arts open the door to self-reflection and self-expression, allowing youth to explore who they are and their place in the world.