Youth Arts Action Genesis - Art for Social Change through the Decades: Week 7

Program Description:

2020s Summer Wrap Up

This cumulating open house event will provide an opportunity for youth to celebrate their own artistic expression and how it relates to the modern world. Youth will have the opportunity to rotate through the various Antyx Programs and celebrate the artistic expression of contemporary times. Bridging all the programs together will invite a cross-communal environment where youth can learn and engage with youth and facilitators from different Antyx programs.

Youth Arts Action Central - Art for Social Change through the Decades: Week 7

Program Description:

2020s Summer Wrap Up

This cumulating open house event will provide an opportunity for youth to celebrate their own artistic expression and how it relates to the modern world. Youth will have the opportunity to rotate through the various Antyx Programs and celebrate the artistic expression of contemporary times. Bridging all the programs together will invite a cross-communal environment where youth can learn and engage with youth and facilitators from different Antyx programs.

Youth Arts Action GFL - Art for Social Change through the Decades: Week 7

Program Description:

2020s Summer Wrap Up

This cumulating open house event will provide an opportunity for youth to celebrate their own artistic expression and how it relates to the modern world. Youth will have the opportunity to rotate through the various Antyx Programs and celebrate the artistic expression of contemporary times. Bridging all the programs together will invite a cross-communal environment where youth can learn and engage with youth and facilitators from different Antyx programs.

Youth Arts Action Genesis - Art for Social Change through the Decades: Week 6

Program Description:

2010s Renewed Popularity of Minimalism

Today’s session will be an exploration in the form of minimalist art, while it has been present for several decades there was a renewed popularity in the 2010s. Minimalism focuses on simplicity, utilizing clean lines, geometric shapes and a limited color palette. This art style often conveys a sense of tranquility, emphasizing the beauty of simplicity and the reduction of elements to their essential form. Youth will take an image they resonate with and scale it down to its most basic form of creation on 5x7 mixed media paper with the use of ink, marker and colored pencils, using simple shapes and lines that invoke the essence of the image.

Summer Genesis Mural - Week 10

This summer, Antyx is teaming up with Genesis Centre for a one-of-a-kind mural project. We're looking for 20 youth ages 12-18 to join us in creating a stunning forest-themed mural that will be on display at Genesis Centre for all to see! This 10-week project is FREE.

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to leave your mark on our community and showcase your artistic talents.

Date: Every Monday starting June 19th

Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Location: Genesis Centre

For youth ages: 12 to 18

FREE

Youth Arts Action Central - Art for Social Change through the Decades: Week 6

Program Description:

2010s Renewed Popularity of Minimalism

Today’s session will be an exploration in the form of minimalist art, while it has been present for several decades there was a renewed popularity in the 2010s. Minimalism focuses on simplicity, utilizing clean lines, geometric shapes and a limited color palette. This art style often conveys a sense of tranquility, emphasizing the beauty of simplicity and the reduction of elements to their essential form. Youth will take an image they resonate with and scale it down to its most basic form of creation on 5x7 mixed media paper with the use of ink, marker and colored pencils, using simple shapes and lines that invoke the essence of the image.

Youth Arts Action GFL - Art for Social Change through the Decades: Week 6

Program Description:

2010s Renewed Popularity of Minimalism

Today’s session will be an exploration in the form of minimalist art, while it has been present for several decades there was a renewed popularity in the 2010s. Minimalism focuses on simplicity, utilizing clean lines, geometric shapes and a limited color palette. This art style often conveys a sense of tranquility, emphasizing the beauty of simplicity and the reduction of elements to their essential form. Youth will take an image they resonate with and scale it down to its most basic form of creation on 5x7 mixed media paper with the use of ink, marker and colored pencils, using simple shapes and lines that invoke the essence of the image.

Youth Arts Action Genesis - Art for Social Change through the Decades: Week 5

Program Description:

2000s Installation Art Explore through Sculpting

This week youth will explore the captivating world of installation art by exploring the medium of plaster sculpting. Installation art offers a unique and immersive experience, transforming spaces into thought-provoking environments. By working with plaster, youth will create a miniature three-dimensional sculpture of what they would create if they were creating an installation piece. The intention is to explore how powerful installation art can be as a form of communication and as a catalyst for social change.

Summer Genesis Mural - Week 9

This summer, Antyx is teaming up with Genesis Centre for a one-of-a-kind mural project. We're looking for 20 youth ages 12-18 to join us in creating a stunning forest-themed mural that will be on display at Genesis Centre for all to see! This 10-week project is FREE.

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to leave your mark on our community and showcase your artistic talents.

Date: Every Monday starting June 19th

Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Location: Genesis Centre

For youth ages: 12 to 18

FREE

Youth Arts Action Central - Art for Social Change through the Decades: Week 5

Program Description:

2000s Installation Art Explore through Sculpting

This week youth will explore the captivating world of installation art by exploring the medium of plaster sculpting. Installation art offers a unique and immersive experience, transforming spaces into thought-provoking environments. By working with plaster, youth will create a miniature three-dimensional sculpture of what they would create if they were creating an installation piece. The intention is to explore how powerful installation art can be as a form of communication and as a catalyst for social change.

Youth Arts Action GFL - Art for Social Change through the Decades: Week 5

Program Description:

2000s Installation Art Explore through Sculpting

This week youth will explore the captivating world of installation art by exploring the medium of plaster sculpting. Installation art offers a unique and immersive experience, transforming spaces into thought-provoking environments. By working with plaster, youth will create a miniature three-dimensional sculpture of what they would create if they were creating an installation piece. The intention is to explore how powerful installation art can be as a form of communication and as a catalyst for social change.

Summer Genesis Mural - Week 8

This summer, Antyx is teaming up with Genesis Centre for a one-of-a-kind mural project. We're looking for 20 youth ages 12-18 to join us in creating a stunning forest-themed mural that will be on display at Genesis Centre for all to see! This 10-week project is FREE.

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to leave your mark on our community and showcase your artistic talents.

Date: Every Monday starting June 19th

Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Location: Genesis Centre

For youth ages: 12 to 18

FREE

Youth Arts Action Genesis - Art for Social Change through the Decades: Week 4

Program Description:

Week 4: 1990s Cartoons and Anime Influences

In today’s session, youth will explore the colorful and imaginative world of cartoons and anime, which played a significant role in popular culture during the 1990s. They will examine iconic characters and their influence on society. The art activity for this week is creating their own cartoon or anime characters or illustrations inspired by their favorite cartoons. Youth will create their art piece on 9x12 mixed media paper utilizing markers and colored pencils that suit the expression of their character.

Youth Arts Action Central - Art for Social Change through the Decades: Week 4

Program Description:

Week 4: 1990s Cartoons and Anime Influences

In today’s session, youth will explore the colorful and imaginative world of cartoons and anime, which played a significant role in popular culture during the 1990s. They will examine iconic characters and their influence on society. The art activity for this week is creating their own cartoon or anime characters or illustrations inspired by their favorite cartoons. Youth will create their art piece on 9x12 mixed media paper utilizing markers and colored pencils that suit the expression of their character.

Summer Genesis Mural - Week 7

This summer, Antyx is teaming up with Genesis Centre for a one-of-a-kind mural project. We're looking for 20 youth ages 12-18 to join us in creating a stunning forest-themed mural that will be on display at Genesis Centre for all to see! This 10-week project is FREE.

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to leave your mark on our community and showcase your artistic talents.

Date: Every Monday starting June 19th

Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Location: Genesis Centre

For youth ages: 12 to 18

FREE

Youth Arts Action GFL - Art for Social Change through the Decades: Week 4

Program Description:

Week 4: 1990s Cartoons and Anime Influences

In today’s session, youth will explore the colorful and imaginative world of cartoons and anime, which played a significant role in popular culture during the 1990s. They will examine iconic characters and their influence on society. The art activity for this week is creating their own cartoon or anime characters or illustrations inspired by their favorite cartoons. Youth will create their art piece on 9x12 mixed media paper utilizing markers and colored pencils that suit the expression of their character.

Youth Arts Action Genesis - Art for Social Change through the Decades: Week 3

Program Description:

Week 3: 1980s Graffiti Art Style

Youth will dive into the world of Graffiti Art, which emerged as a powerful form of self-expression in the 1980s. They will learn about the origins of graffiti and its evolution into a recognized art form. The art activity for this week is creating graffiti-style artworks on canvas. Youth will have the opportunity to explore how graffiti can be a powerful tool to articulate ideas for change. Today’s session will invite youth to explore a social issue or a personal form of expression to convey in their art piece.

Summer Genesis Mural - Week 6

This summer, Antyx is teaming up with Genesis Centre for a one-of-a-kind mural project. We're looking for 20 youth ages 12-18 to join us in creating a stunning forest-themed mural that will be on display at Genesis Centre for all to see! This 10-week project is FREE.

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to leave your mark on our community and showcase your artistic talents.

Date: Every Monday starting June 19th

Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Location: Genesis Centre

For youth ages: 12 to 18

FREE

Youth Arts Action Central - Art for Social Change through the Decades: Week 3

Program Description:

Week 3: 1980s Graffiti Art Style

Youth will dive into the world of Graffiti Art, which emerged as a powerful form of self-expression in the 1980s. They will learn about the origins of graffiti and its evolution into a recognized art form. The art activity for this week is creating graffiti-style artworks on canvas. Youth will have the opportunity to explore how graffiti can be a powerful tool to articulate ideas for change. Today’s session will invite youth to explore a social issue or a personal form of expression to convey in their art piece.

Youth Arts Action GFL - Art for Social Change through the Decades: Week 3

Program Description:

Week 3: 1980s Graffiti Art Style

Youth will dive into the world of Graffiti Art, which emerged as a powerful form of self-expression in the 1980s. They will learn about the origins of graffiti and its evolution into a recognized art form. The art activity for this week is creating graffiti-style artworks on canvas. Youth will have the opportunity to explore how graffiti can be a powerful tool to articulate ideas for change. Today’s session will invite youth to explore a social issue or a personal form of expression to convey in their art piece.

Youth Arts Action Genesis - Art for Social Change through the Decades: Week 2

Program Description:

Week 2: 1970s Tie Dye

This week youth will explore the colorful and expressive art form of Tie Dye, which gained popularity during the early 1970s. They will discover the history and techniques behind Tie Dye, including different folding and dyeing methods. The art activity for this week will involve creating their own Tie Dye designs on fabric or clothing, experimenting with vibrant colors and patterns.

Youth Arts Action Central- Art for Social Change through the Decades: Week 2

Program Description:

Week 2: 1970s Tie Dye

This week youth will explore the colorful and expressive art form of Tie Dye, which gained popularity during the early 1970s. They will discover the history and techniques behind Tie Dye, including different folding and dyeing methods. The art activity for this week will involve creating their own Tie Dye designs on fabric or clothing, experimenting with vibrant colors and patterns.

Summer Genesis Mural - Week 5

This summer, Antyx is teaming up with Genesis Centre for a one-of-a-kind mural project. We're looking for 20 youth ages 12-18 to join us in creating a stunning forest-themed mural that will be on display at Genesis Centre for all to see! This 10-week project is FREE.

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to leave your mark on our community and showcase your artistic talents.

Date: Every Monday starting June 19th

Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Location: Genesis Centre

For youth ages: 12 to 18

FREE

Youth Arts Action GFL- Art for Social Change through the Decades: Week 2

Program Description:

Week 2: 1970s Tie Dye

This week youth will explore the colorful and expressive art form of Tie Dye, which gained popularity during the early 1970s. They will discover the history and techniques behind Tie Dye, including different folding and dyeing methods. The art activity for this week will involve creating their own Tie Dye designs on fabric or clothing, experimenting with vibrant colors and patterns.

Youth Arts Action Genesis - Art for Social Change through the Decades: Week 1

Program Description:

Week 1: 1960s Pop Art

During the first week, youth will dive into the vibrant world of Pop Art, a significant art movement that emerged in the 1960s. They will learn about artists of the time who used popular culture imagery and bold techniques to challenge traditional notions of art. The art activity for this week will involve creating their own Pop Art-inspired pieces, using bright colors and iconic imagery from popular culture.

Youth Arts Action Central - Art for Social Change through the Decades: Week 1

Program Description:

Week 1: 1960s Pop Art

During the first week, youth will dive into the vibrant world of Pop Art, a significant art movement that emerged in the 1960s. They will learn about artists of the time who used popular culture imagery and bold techniques to challenge traditional notions of art. The art activity for this week will involve creating their own Pop Art-inspired pieces, using bright colors and iconic imagery from popular culture.

Summer Genesis Mural - Week 4

This summer, Antyx is teaming up with Genesis Centre for a one-of-a-kind mural project. We're looking for 20 youth ages 12-18 to join us in creating a stunning forest-themed mural that will be on display at Genesis Centre for all to see! This 10-week project is FREE.

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to leave your mark on our community and showcase your artistic talents.

Date: Every Monday starting June 19th

Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Location: Genesis Centre

For youth ages: 12 to 18

FREE

Youth Arts Action GFL- Art for Social Change through the Decades: Week 1

Program Description:

Week 1: 1960s Pop Art

During the first week, youth will dive into the vibrant world of Pop Art, a significant art movement that emerged in the 1960s. They will learn about artists of the time who used popular culture imagery and bold techniques to challenge traditional notions of art. The art activity for this week will involve creating their own Pop Art-inspired pieces, using bright colors and iconic imagery from popular culture.

Summer Genesis Mural - Week 3

This summer, Antyx is teaming up with Genesis Centre for a one-of-a-kind mural project. We're looking for 20 youth ages 12-18 to join us in creating a stunning forest-themed mural that will be on display at Genesis Centre for all to see! This 10-week project is FREE.

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to leave your mark on our community and showcase your artistic talents.

Date: Every Monday starting June 19th

Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Location: Genesis Centre

For youth ages: 12 to 18

FREE

Forest Lawn Arts Programming Week 7: Collective Identity in Greater Forest Lawn

Program Description:

Weeks 6 and 7 will be a combined week where youth will be focusing on collective identity and what it means to live in the Greater Forest Lawn area. During week 6, youth will receive a small panel that they will begin to design that expresses what it means to be a part of this community. Focusing on the concepts of home, school, and play, youth will begin to create a panel. Week 7 will be a continuation of this project, where youth will either begin painting their panel or finish painting their panel, and then the panels will be placed together to create a small collective art piece to wrap up the 7-week program.