Junior League Peer-to-Peer Workshop
By: Alannah Johnson November was an exciting time in the VIBE office as we held peer-to-peer workshops facilitated by members of our Youth Advisory Council (YAC) throughout the month. Shashann Miguel-Tash held a visual arts workshop on Sunday November 13th for emerging artists and engaged us with a lesson on how colours evoke emotions within … Read more
Artists Meet-up
By Racachel Edge VIBE Arts has been busy hosting Artist Meet-ups this Fall/Winter 2016. Two were hosted in early November for our emerging artists to get to know one another, meet our new mentorship program coordinator, and map out their artistic journeys together. Conversations were created around goal setting, how to support one another, and … Read more
P4K Neighbourhood Games
By: Alannah Johnson As we move into the winter season, it is the perfect time to plan fun activities in your community to engage local youth and combat the cold – or get out and play in the snow! On Saturday, November 19th, talented artist Trevoy Williams held a DJing workshop as a part of … Read more
Clash of the Canvases
By: Monica Gutierrez On November 15 VIBE Arts celebrated “Clash of the Canvases”. This event was organized by STEP, a student-run event production group out of George Brown College, and involved VIBE Arts artists coming together in friendly competition. Artists live painted canvases in front of an audience of 150+, and the artwork was then … Read more
Exciting work opportunity for youth!
VIBE Arts Fest (VAF) is looking for a group of exciting and passionate students and artists under 29 living in the Toronto Greater Area (GTA) to be on our planning committee. Participating in the committee is a valuable experience and a portfolio building opportunity. In addition, members will grow their networks and gain leadership, management, communication … Read more
Pumpkin Love at B.good
We had a spooky Halloween with Talie Shalmon while she carved amazing pumpkins for our October edition of b.good’s Community Night. Funds raised at this event will go towards VIBE Arts’ next Lunchroom Transformation Program at Parkdale Junior and Senior Public School this fall. Students will learn about healthy, nutritional choices, elements of art, and design as they revitalize their … Read more
P4K Neighbourhood Games and Micro-Grants
Playing for Keeps Neighbourhood Games are locally organized, playful activities that bring people together to share an experience and have fun! “ Games” can cover a range of activities such as sports, arts, music and food. We invite those in the VIBE Arts community to participate this November in local organizing of community activities! It’s … Read more
Support VIBE Arts at B.Good with some fun with Pumpkins
Have dinner with us on October 27th at b.good Canada on 573 Queen St West at 6pm to 9pm. All purchased item funds will be donated to VIBE Arts lunchroom transformation for Parkdale Junior and Senior Public School to inspire healthy lifestyles. There will be:-Pumpkin Carving-Pumpkin Painting with Local Youth Artist: Talie Shalmon-Games and Prizes!