Art programming for youth

Avert Mental Illness

Enhance life skills

Creating Brave Narratives

By providing safe spaces and guidance, we encourage young individuals to explore their creativity, confront challenges, and tell their stories with resilience and authenticity.

Nurturing Minds

Our values and guiding principles shape the design of programs and workshops, aiming to nurture creativity and growth.

Meaningful Engagement

Our objective is to create a strong community that promotes collaboration, empathy, and the sharing of diverse perspectives

Our Values

Learning as a collective

Give voice, amplify actions

Advance Art to catalyse social change

What our participants say

I loved this program and I greatly appreciated the “no pressure” approach and the kindness and understanding from Susanna and Aroop. Great job!!!!
Nissa Francisco
Participant - Photography Program
The instructor, peer support, and participants were a joy to spend time with and learn from. Thank you so much!
Participant
Participant - Photography Program
My favourite thing is the connection and communication in the group!
Felicia Yao
Participant - Story Writing Program

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.