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

  • Southview Community Association 2020 33 Street Southeast Calgary, AB, T2B 0T7 Canada (map)

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.

Earlier Event: July 18
Youth Arts Action Genesis - Art for Social Change through the Decades: Week 2
Later Event: July 24
Youth Arts Action Central - Art for Social Change through the Decades: Week 3