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 […]
New Mural project at the Genesis Centre!
We are thrilled to announce a new collaborative initiative between Genesis Centre, Planet Youth, and Antyx: a brand-new community mural! This exciting project aims to foster community, creativity, and collaboration among our youth. Antyx has a rich history of engaging in mural projects, bringing art and community together. Recently, we transformed a basketball court in […]
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 […]
Youth Arts Action Program’s Zine Workshop at Contemporary Calgary
At the end of the Youth Arts Action program, a zine workshop brought together a diverse group of youth from all the different locations where the program is held to Contemporary Calgary. This hands-on event was not only an opportunity to learn and create but also a celebration of the entire program’s cycle, ending with […]
Mural Unveiling at Cardel Rec South
On May 10th Belonging, a mural project, supporting diverse communities and mental wellness was unveiled to the public. The event was well attended, representatives from the organizations involved were present. Jeff Biers, from Cardel Rec South; Jason Lidberg, from Planet Youth Calgary; Jeffrey Wilkins, Antyx Community Arts and Makayla Krause, Facilitator for the project, also […]
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 […]
Podcasting and Visual Arts
During the last sessions in April, Youth Arts Action and The Film Lab have been collaborating in their central location, Contemporary Calgary, offering a unique mix of art. Leading mixed arts sessions have enriched our participants’ experience greatly. We have had meaningful connections and explored the realms of multimedia and traditional art. The participants had […]