Youth Arts Action during Summer
This summer, Antyx Community Arts Society’s Youth Arts Action program embarked on a journey through time with a special initiative called “Through the Decades.” This creative experience invited youth to explore the transformative power of art for social change by exploring the history of art movements from the 1960s to the present day. “Through the […]
The Film Lab during Summer
During August and September, the Film Lab been offering two unique programs tailored to the youth attending the Summer cycles. Midnapore – Trellis program We have been present in Midnapore, in collaboration with Trellis Society, where we offered a unique building blocks stop-motion program. The adventure began with easy stop motion and video editing exercises, […]
Genesis Mural Project – Summer update
Over the summer, we have been working on a mural in collaboration with the Genesis Centre, led by the youth from its planning to painting. This mural builds on themes of community, belonging, inclusion, mental wellness, and cultural diversity. During the planning phase of this project youth explored what community looks and feels like […]
The Film Lab – Summer is here!
We are excited to introduce The Film Lab Summer Photography Program, an exciting opportunity for young photographers aged 12 to 18 to immerse themselves in the world of photography and visual storytelling. This program is designed to inspire creativity, foster community, and develop technical skills through a series of engaging and educational activities. Throughout the […]
Embracing Impermanent Art through Nature
Impermanent Nature Art involves using natural materials like leaves, sticks, stones, flowers or anything you can find to craft a temporary art piece that blends harmoniously with the environment. This unique form of art encourages us to appreciate the fleeting beauty of our creations and the world around us. This is an invitation to head […]
Youth Arts Action: Summer Program Registration Open!
Summer is just around the corner, and Youth Arts Action is thrilled to invite you to join our exciting summer program, Art for Social Change through the Decades! From July to August, we invite all youth aged 12-18 to dive into a vibrant exploration of various art forms that have shaped social movements and cultural […]
Festival de Cine at Crescent Heights Highschool
Crescent Heights High School held their first Festival de Cine en Español, a special event that showcased the filmmaking talents of the students of four Spanish bilingual schools in Calgary. The students at Crescent Heights had participated in a unique program led by Antyx Community Arts Society, where they learned about filmmaking in their Spanish […]
The Film Lab’s Pizza Party at Cardel Rec South
The end of The Film Lab’s 10-week cinematography program was a pizza party event held at Cardel Rec South. This program, designed to immerse youth from the community in the art of filmmaking and SEL components, ended after eleven sessions with a pizza party and the recording of a movie scene. The Film Lab Experience […]
Our Filmmaking adventure
During the month of April, youth have been attending our filmmaking offering at Cardel Rec South. With our phones as our recording and editing tools, our participants have been navigating a new realm of expression, having the chance to put together unique visual pieces and breaking down simple actions into movies. The filmmaking course is […]
Youth Zine Workshop Night!
Mark your calendars for an unforgettable evening of creativity and community at the upcoming Youth Zine Workshop! Hosted at Contemporary Calgary on Monday May 13th from 4:30-7:30pm. This event invites youth ages 12-18 to unleash their imagination and express their individual identities through the art of zine-making! Join us for an evening filled with vibrant […]