Introducing the Antyx’ Winter Cycle: Create, Connect, and Reflect!
We have begun our new Winter Cycle at The Central Library and Genesis Centre! In Weeks 1and 2 we get to know one another through fun ice-breaker games and mini art activities. We made some chilly penguin art, talked about how we stay warm in the winter, and how we couldhelp those around us who […]
Cultural Fusion: Celebrating Diversity – Program update
Our Cultural Fusion program launched in November, offering teenagers aged 12 to 18 an opportunity to explore and celebrate cultural diversity through art. This 6-week journey kicked off with a focus on understanding personal cultural identity and fostering connections through creative expression. Week 1: Cultural Identity Exploration In the opening session, participants explored their cultural […]
The Salvation Army Mural Project: Painting Hope, Service, & Dignity!🎨
We are excited to update you all on our newest community initiative: a vibrant mural in theSalvation Army Community Resource Centre that embodies the core values of hope, service,and dignity! 🖌️ A Vision Comes to LifeOver the past few weeks, Antyx has come together to transform an empty wall into a beacon ofoptimism and unity. […]
Antyx and Cornerstone Youth Center
In November, we started a program at the CORNERSTONE YOUTH CENTER. We worked on the first step of the relationship between the viewer and the viewed world. Using movable cardboard frames, the kids started to walk around the space, looking for elements that they found interesting and important in some way to them. There is […]
Join Us for 2024 Antyx’s Annual General Meeting (AGM)
We’re excited to invite you to Antyx’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, December 18th, 2024, at 3:00 PM. This is a great opportunity to hear about what we’ve accomplished this year, learn about our future plans, and connect with Antyx staff and the new management team. Event Details How to Join To get the […]
The Film Lab in November
In November The Film Lab will be at the Genesis Center on Mondays from 4:30 to 7:30 am. In a six-week program we will approach the world of filmmaking. Camera and editing will be done on cellphones with which we explore personal ways of audiovisual storytelling. With Practices in framing, camera movement, distance and position […]
Making films: Learning to film is learning to see
This fall, the Film Lab at Antyx will focus on the ability to adopt a way of seeing that is intimately related to our being. Through practical exercises, youth will explore how to see through the camera.Practices in framing, movement, distance, colour, light, and storytelling will help connect self-awareness, personal initiative, and autonomy. This 10-week […]
Pathways to Self-Discovery: Our Fall Program
Looking ahead to October, participants will continue their creative journey by deepening their exploration of identity. Throughout the month, they will engage in activities that encourage self-expression, critical thinking, and connection to broader social issues. By creating three-dimensional identity objects and abstract art pieces, participants will reflect on how personal experiences, emotions, and community shape […]
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 […]
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 […]