Our art-based programs empower young individuals to cultivate their artistic talents, engage in cooperative learning, bolster their mental resilience, and acquire essential 21st-century life skills.

Each program is designed to:

  • Provide a safe space for youth to express themselves.
  • Enhance essential skills for the 21st century in youth.
  • Facilitate the development of positive peer support, collective learning, and the fostering of community spirit.
  • Give youth a platform to voice their opinions artistically.
  • Deconstruct the stigma around mental illness.
  • Help participants understand and develop their personalities and build resilience

We offer comprehensive programs that are curated to establish a safe environment for self-expression. Activities in each session are designed to enhance the quality of learning and engagement. Our programs include a strong focus on emotional support, which plays a pivotal role in facilitating improved outcomes for all participants.

Story-Writing

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Film-Making

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Photography

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Expression & Mindfulness

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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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