YAA Central

Date: Every Monday

Time: 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Location: Cafe located in Contemporary Calgary (701 11 St SW)

Ages: 12-18

For more information, contact Jeffrey.

Email or call 403-444-0500 ext. 4

YAA Genesis

Date: Every Tuesday

Time: 4:30pm - 7:00pm

Location: Genesis Centre - Room D106 (7555 Falconridge Blvd NE #10)

Ages: 12-18

For more information, contact Jeffrey.

Email or call 403-444-0500 ext. 4 

Weekly Schedule

Starting July 2nd - Registration is OPEN

This 7-week program aims to engage youth in art as a tool for social change by exploring various artistic styles throughout the decades. Through this, youth will gain a deeper understanding of the art styles throughout history and how they influence our modern forms of art. The program will culminate in an event that bridges Antyx programs to invite youth to explore various styles of creativity and how there is power for change in many forms of art.

Week 1: 1960s Pop Art  

Program Description:

During the first week, youth will dive into the vibrant world of Pop Art, a significant art movement that emerged in the 1960s. They will learn about artists of the time who used popular culture imagery and bold techniques to challenge traditional notions of art. The art activity for this week will involve creating their own Pop Art-inspired pieces, using bright colors and iconic imagery from popular culture.

Week 2: 1970s Tie Dye

Program Description:  

This week youth will explore the colorful and expressive art form of Tie Dye, which gained popularity during the early 1970s. They will discover the history and techniques behind Tie Dye, including different folding and dyeing methods. The art activity for this week will involve creating their own Tie Dye designs on fabric or clothing, experimenting with vibrant colors and patterns.

Week 3: 1980s Graffiti Art Style  

Program Description:

Youth will dive into the world of Graffiti Art, which emerged as a powerful form of self-expression in the 1980s. They will learn about the origins of graffiti and its evolution into a recognized art form. The art activity for this week is creating graffiti-style artworks on canvas. Youth will have the opportunity to explore how graffiti can be a powerful tool to articulate ideas for change. Today’s session will invite youth to explore a social issue or a personal form of expression to convey in their art piece.

Week 4: 1990s Cartoons and Anime Influences  

Program Description:

In today’s session, youth will explore the colorful and imaginative world of cartoons and anime, which played a significant role in popular culture during the 1990s. They will examine iconic characters and their influence on society. The art activity for this week is creating their own cartoon or anime characters or illustrations inspired by their favorite cartoons. Youth will create their art piece on 9x12 mixed media paper utilizing markers and colored pencils that suit the expression of their character.

Week 5: 2000s Installation Art Explore through Sculpting  

Program Description:

This week youth will explore the captivating world of installation art by exploring the medium of plaster sculpting. Installation art offers a unique and immersive experience, transforming spaces into thought-provoking environments. By working with plaster, youth will create a miniature three-dimensional sculpture of what they would create if they were creating an installation piece. The intention is to explore how powerful installation art can be as a form of communication and as a catalyst for social change. 

Week 6: 2010s Renewed Popularity of Minimalism 

Program Description:

Today’s session will be an exploration in the form of minimalist art, while it has been present for several decades there was a renewed popularity in the 2010s. Minimalism focuses on simplicity, utilizing clean lines, geometric shapes, and a limited color palette. This art style often conveys a sense of tranquility, emphasizing the beauty of simplicity and the reduction of elements to their essential form. Youth will take an image they resonate with and scale it down to its most basic form of creation on 5x7 mixed media paper with the use of ink, marker and colored pencils, using simple shapes and lines that invoke the essence of the image.

Week 7: 2020s Summer Wrap Up 

Program Description:

This cumulating open house event will provide an opportunity for youth to celebrate their own artistic expression and how it relates to the modern world. Youth will have the opportunity to rotate through the various Antyx Programs and celebrate the artistic expression of contemporary times. Bridging all the programs together will invite a cross-communal environment where youth can learn and engage with youth and facilitators from different Antyx programs.