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Aroop Rayu

Quotes she lives by are: 'People need stories more than bread itself. They teach us how to live and why.' – Arabian Nights
'To fly like a butterfly, all you need to do is come out of the cocoon and spread your wings.' – Anonymous

Aroop, an artist and arts educator with over 10 years of experience working with youth, is driven to create a barrier-free and brave space for our young people, enabling them to thrive. Her passion for working with young people keeps her hopeful and helps her stay youthful despite her age!

Art and Creative Skills Collective holds a special place in her heart. Aroop works tirelessly to advocate for youth wellness, resilience, and leadership by fostering a safer and braver space every day. She firmly believes in the power of stories to bring about the desired change in the community.

In her free time, Aroop enjoys watching films and TV series and going wherever food takes her. Her wellness routine revolves around engaging in art and storytelling

We would like to acknowledge the traditional territories of the peoples of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta, which includes the Blackfoot First Nation tribes of Siksika, the Piikuni, the Kainai, the Stoney Nakoda First Nations tribes of Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Wesley and the Tsuut’ina First Nation. The city of Calgary is also homeland to the historic Northwest Métis and to Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3. We pay our respects to the Elders, past and present, and extend our gratitude for their wisdom and teachings. 

As settlers, we are committed to reconciliation, understanding, and building positive relationships with the Indigenous communities. We are humbled by the privilege to call these lands home and will never take it for granted.

At Art and Creative Skills Collective, everyone is valued and respected. We stand with the 2SLGBTQI+ and trans community, creating a safe and welcoming environment for all. Our doors are open, and our hearts are welcoming to all.

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