Arts for Social Change

Experience our vibrant Art for Social Change project! Dynamic creations that spark conversations, inspire hearts, and mobilize hands to transform communities. Dive into a world where creativity meets activism, and together, let's paint a brighter future!

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Workshops 2024-2025

Join us for free workshops to learn about social justice, unleash your creativity and work towards an exhibition! All skill levels are welcome!

Come to the workshops prepared to learn, discuss and create with a group of passionate people like you! There will be some art supplies provided (mainly for painting and drawing) but we hope that you will feel free to bring any additional materials that you may need.

The workshops will be in preparation for a final exhibition in the spring of 2025 where the art that is produced will be experienced by our broader community.

Who: Ages 15 - 25

Where: TBD

When: TBD

Please contact afsccoordinator@gmail.com for more information.

Exhibition 2025

Have you always wanted to display your work? Do you have something to say to the community? We are hosting a series of exhibitions for ages 5-25 to display their art at select locations including the Rotary Centre for the Arts!

We are accepting submissions until February 28, 2025.

Interested? Scroll down for more information!

 

Key Dates

  • Submission Opening Date: November 1, 2024

  • Final Submission Date: February 28, 2025

 
 

Steps to Submit:

You may already have a piece in mind that you’d like to submit or you may want to create a new one! Whichever one you choose, make sure it’s your original art (see criteria below).

Need help getting started? Keep scrolling to find help with the creation process.

Keep scrolling to submit your artwork through our Google Form!

 

Apply:

Make sure you’ve read our criteria (found in this google form)!

 

Want to make a new piece but don’t know where to start?

1. Identify!

  • What do you care about and want to raise awareness and inspire action?

  • Connect it to one or more of the UN Sustainable Development Goals!

    2. Plan!

    • What medium will you chose?

      • Performance art (music, voice, video, drama, spoken work)

      • Displayed art (visual arts or textile arts)

    • Will you do an individual or collaborative piece?

3. Create!

  • It’s time to make the magic happen and create your art to express your message!

    • Ensure your art meets the required criteria (see application form below)

    • All copyrighted material must be credited

    • Live pieces must be 3 minutes or less

      4 . Submit !

  • An Artist’s Statement must accompany your artwork.

  • You must apply by filling out our google form.

  • Email: afsccoordinator@gmail.com to arrange pickup or drop off of your visual art piece.

  • Note: your work may be selected for a monetary donation to support an organization of your choice, so do some research on an organization you’d like to support.