The SCYAP Urban Canvas Project is a 39-week intensive program of arts training for youth facing multiple barriers to employment. Throughout the program, training in art skills is accompanied by workshop sessions on personal and professional development, job skills, health and literacy. Participants also contribute to large works of public art conceived in collaboration with community organizations.
In May, the graduating participants of the ninth
instalment of the Urban Canvas (UCIX) project celebrated the completion of
their program by showcasing a series of art pieces at the Mendel Art
Gallery. Each graduate had his or her
art displayed at the prominent Saskatchewan Art Gallery from May 3rd
– May 31st under the exhibit title Freedom.
Some other cool projects completed by the
participants included 20 4x8 mural boards that will decorate the City of Saskatoon
throughout the many festivals, celebrations and events this summer. The group also completed a full-wall
mural at the inner city food bank and took part in a project to beautify waste containers
that are used throughout the city at various events.
On May 31st, UCIX participants and
SCYAP staff were joined by members of the community, family and
friends to celebrate the graduation. Greetings
were brought from the Prime Minister, the Premier of Saskatchewan and the Mayor
of Saskatoon.
Over 120 attendees gathered for the event which included congratulatory messages to the participants on their successes and a slideshow which showcased the artists’ journeys over the past nine months.
Each graduate was also provided the opportunity to speak to the audience about the program, their art and/or their personal and professional growth.
For the Month of July, several of the Urban Canvas IX pieces will be displayed for public viewing and sale at the SCYAP Art Gallery.
This is very cute. I think that I am going to give it a try. thanks
Posted by: Jordan Jumpman | 07/14/2010 at 03:30 AM