Q? Y ART? Project
“Call out to South Asian Youth (13 – 29) to participate in free youth by youth arts program to explore arts as a form of self-expression.
Q? Y Art? is a multi-disciplinary arts program for South Asian youth (13-29) who identify as members of the LGBTTIQQ2S/WSW/MSM communities; youth will engage in arts practices, create portfolios and launch their work.
** By South Asian we mean with history or language that is: Indo-Caribbean, Tamil, South Asian, Nepali, Bangladeshi, Pakistani, Indian, Or…?
**By LGBTTIQQ2S/WSW/MSM, we mean Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transsexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, Questioning, Two Spirit, Women who have Sex with Women, Men who have Sex with Men
Two different ways to participate: ONE OFF WORKSHOPS and/or INTENSIVE PROGRAM
ONE OFF Workshops (YOUTH 13 – 19)
These stand alone workshops will take place weekday evenings in different locations throughout the city. Each workshop will focus on one art form, facilitated by one of our talented guest artist facilitators. All workshops will be free and food and TTC tokens will be provided
Schedule:
LINOCUT! – Artist Facilitator: Eshan Rafi
July 17 – 4:30 -7:45pm – Riverdale Branch (Toronto Public Library)
WRITING! – Artist Facilitator: Vivek Shraya
July 24 – 4:45 – 7:45pm – North York Central Branch (Toronto Public Library)
DRAG and BURLESQUE! – Artist Facilitator: Sammy Samosa and Masti Khor
July 26 – 4:30 -7:30 pm – Richview Branch (Toronto Public Library)
August 1 – evening – location and artist to be announced
For program details and updates please visit: http://qyartproject.com/programming/art-forms/ or send an e-mail toqyartproject@gmail.com
INTENSIVE PROGRAM (Youth 18 – 29)
This program brings together folks in a three day intensive program to challenge queer and trans phobia, as well as racism – we’re trying to create a space for youth to talk about how they experience these, whether external or internalized. There will be opportunities to explore creative writing and performance, plus a chance to talk about histories as well as current events, as they can relate to South Asian LGBTTIQQ2S/WSW/MSM youth. There is definitely room for you to tailor the program to what you want!
When: Saturday July 21, Saturday July 28 and Sunday July 29
What time: 11:30 – 5pm each day
Where: Delisle Youth Services S.T.A.R.S. Space ( Yonge and Eglinton)!
Each day will have 5 hours of programming exploring multiple art forms in workshops facilitated by some of our talented guest artist facilitators. The intensive program is at no cost to participants and food and TTC tokens will be provided.
To get involved, send us an application so we can find out a little bit more about you and tailor the program to the group!
For application and program details please visit: http://qyartproject.com/programming/become-a-participant/ or send an e-mail toqyartproject@gmail.com
You can also reach us at (416) 599-2727 ext. 230
Please visit our website: www.qyartproject.com for program details including our values, safety, confidentiality and other resources.”
-submitted by Q? Y ART? Project
