Year Three Artists
Fathima Safna Mohamed Sahileen
Fathima is a hand embroidery artist who creates intricate designs on textiles.
Young Changemakers: The Koffler Arts Studio Program
In partnership with Recreate Place, Koffler Arts is pleased to announce the launch of Young Changemakers: The Koffler Arts Studio Program. With generous funding from the Ontario Trillium Foundation, over the next three years, Young Changemakers will deliver contemporary arts based programming for children ages 8-12 in schools across Toronto.
We and all our partners believe that increasing equitable access to arts-based programming, supports children's confidence, emotional wellbeing and connections to each other. Through this creative and immersive in-school program, children will co-create outdoor art installations on their school grounds with local artists for the whole community to enjoy.
During our first session, we heard children say:
Supporting the program is a multi-disciplinary team of artists, child-friendly facilitators, art therapists, an evaluation expert, and collaborating teachers all working together to create an immersive experience for children.
Over a series of workshops, children will work closely with the team of local artists, and collaborate on the creation of an outdoor art installations, from June onwards, and available for the broader community to experience. This community-building project will engage students in a playful and inclusive way, encouraging confidence and skill-building, and building their connection to place.
About the Collaborating Artists and Partners:
Recreate Place: Prioritizing children’s participation in community projects, Recreate Place creates age-appropriate experiences for children and youth to impact the design, plans and decisions affecting their community.
Photo Gallery
