Cafe Night Highlights
The recent Cafe Night hosted by Youth Arts Action at the Central Public Library was an unforgettable celebration of creativity and connection. Youth, parents and community members came together to embark on an artistic journey of creative expression. At the heart of the event were two captivating art forms: Monochrome and Zentangle, both of which […]
Calling All Youth Artists!
Are you ready to embark on a creative journey exploring individual identity through the transformative power of art? Youth Arts Action’s next 10-week cycle is open for registration for the upcoming program! Join us as we dive deep into the therapeutic benefits of traditional art mediums, engaging in discussions and shared experiences. Each session offers […]
Empowering Youth Voices: The Power of Podcasting in Today’s World
At Antyx Community Arts, we’ve recently finished our 10-week podcasting program, aimed at fostering inclusivity and providing a safe space for youth aged 12 to 18 in the Thorncliffe Greenview Community. Through our podcast, “The Film Lab – An Antyx Community Arts Society Podcast,” we’ve covered Socio Emotional Learning (SEL) topics with the attending youth, […]
Community and Connection on our Mural Projects
In the neighborhoods of Thorncliffe Greenview and Cardel Rec South, Antyx has been working on two mural projects with youth aged 12 to 18. With the focus on community, connection and socio emotional learning, we want to give youth the opportunity to express themselves and make a lasting mark on the community they connect with. […]
The Film Lab Podcast Programming in Thorncliffe Greenview
The Film Lab, a podcast from the Antyx Community Arts Society, is happenning every Thursday in the Thorncliffe Greenview Community Centre. This program, organized in 10-week sessions, explores podcasting as a tool to create more inclusive communities. Introducing The Film Lab: A Creative Space for Thorncliffe Greenview Youth The Film Lab isn’t just a podcast; […]
Antyx joins the AIFY Summit at Nelson Mandela High School
In line with our mission of empowering youth, Jeff Gray, our Executive Director, recently participated at the AIFY Summit held at Nelson Mandela High School. This event resonates with Antyx’s commitment to offering free programs for youth, joining Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), alternative learning, arts, and the prevention of addictions, with a special emphasis […]
Café Night at Youth Arts Action
As the Youth Arts Action cycle approaches the final Café Night event, we start working on the final projects that sumarise all our work to date. These final weeks, will go through exploration of book covers, abstract self-portraits, and a final Creativity Community Café Night. Weeks 7 and 8, Book Cover Art Piece These sessions […]
Youth Arts Action First Six Weeks
During the latest cycle of Youth Arts Action, started in December 2023, we have shifted the focus towards Emotional Management and Emotional Well Being. We are using diverse art mediums to provide tools to our participating youth on how to manage their feelings and emotions. Zentangle Art and Self-Awareness The program begins with Zentangle Art, […]
A Look Back at “Inside Out” – Movies For a Change
In our recent Inside Out sessions, we dug into emotions, self-identity, and how movies can teach us. This follow-up is all about what we learned from “Inside Out” and the fun activities we did. A recap of Week 1: Understanding Emotions and Ourselves We started by introducing the youth to the program and discussing why […]