VIBE Arts Dear VIBE Community,
As Directors of VIBE Arts, a charitable arts organization dedicated to providing high-quality arts education to children and youth, we acknowledge that it has been a difficult time for the world, but particularly for the Black community across the globe.…
You may have seen our last post, which broke down “what we’ve lost” as a result of COVID-19. Although our organization continues to face challenges, we have been able to pivot and continue to do what we do best: engage many communities in need.…
COVID-19’s Impact on VIBE Arts:
Dear VIBE supporters,
As we continue to adjust to our new work, school and living arrangements, we take reassurance in the fact that our actions thus far have resulted in positive outcomes for public health.…
Dear VIBE supporters,
The health and safety of our artists, staff and community partners remain our top priority. Social distancing resulted in an unexpected shift in VIBE’s programming and mentorship. Like many nonprofits, this sudden change has challenged our organization to restructure the ways that we offer our work.…
Happy Black History Month!!!
Again, it’s time to rise up and celebrate the works and achievements of Black creators, innovators, leaders and activists across the world. For many, February serves as both a time of pride and a reminder of the contributions Black people have made in our world.…
Nicholas Ridiculous carefully chooses his words, leading a group of 7 seated youth through clear instruction. They’re at the Woodgreen Youth Wellness Hub, holding fabric in their hands. The same material is spread out on surfaces in front of them.…
In October 2019, VIBE hit Nuit Blanche Scarborough to offer Journée – a month-long art-in-mentorship program culminating in a full night of art exhibitions and activations at Scarborough Civic Centre’s Health Clinic. One of the projects, featuring Matthew “Snoopy” Cuff took shape in a video animated by Geneviève Smith and Joshua Payne Smith.…
VIBE Arts is excited to announce our involvement in this year’s Nuit Blanche Toronto, Kings and Queens of Scarborough. The all-night event will start at 7 PM on Saturday, October 5th and take over part of the Scarborough Civic Centre until 7 AM on Sunday morning.…
As a young Executive Director in a competitive charitable sector, I often find myself turning to publications like the Harvard Business Review and Fast Company in an effort to better understand leadership in a challenging fiscal climate. Time and time again, I come across articles demonstrating that across all sectors, creativity is the most sought after quality in an individual.…