Community Mural: "This Land & Our Art"

This event will be featuring our guest speaking talking about the connection to this land we are on. We will be talking about about Mohkinstsis/Calgary and how we connect to Mohkinstsis/Calgary through all sorts of way as shown on the mural ! We will be having a speech/conversation for the first 30min then followed by a short 15 min Q & A, followed by an art session about the land where we will focus on scenery around Calgary.

Workshops are recommended for people ages 12 and over. Children under 12 years old are welcome with parent/guardian supervision. Please get a ticket for each person (incl. all children).

The workshop is pay what you can! Suggested $20 - $30 to support facilitator fees and supplies.

If you have any questions, please email us: [email protected]

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR:

Indigenous Latin American artist Matias Martinez is of Mapuche/Maya descent based in Calgary, Alberta. Martinez’s work combines glass, paintings, and social practices, driven by my identity and curiosity, With themes of identity, love, memories, and commonality. His organic style is influenced by emotions, daily experiences, and music. Martinez’s use a rhizomatic approach, adapting tools and ideas based on momentary/built up inspiration. His recent work explores rediscovering his Indigenous identity, inspired by ancient stories, ways of life, and myths. Through contemporary art, he aims to highlight his Mapuche And Maya culture and storytelling.

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Alcove Centre for the Arts (alcoveartscentre.ca) is a non-profit organization based in Calgary, AB which aims to make art more accessible and promote a vibrant local arts industry. We curate and cultivate community art spaces for Calgarians to engage in art and creativity while building a platform for emerging local artists.

Alcove is a Recreational Art Space open to the public providing free art supplies and instruments to stimulate creativity. The space also acts as a gathering place for workshops, community events, and social meetups. Come visit and get creative!

Host or Publisher The Alcove Centre for the Arts