Community Stories
Community
“artsPlace made a lot of people happy here at the Seniors Lodge” smiles Phyllis McGrath.
Wonderful That We Met
Donor Story
Read about the Nikolenko family’s journey from Ukraine to Canada, and how the arts have helped shape and heal them along the way.
Nurturing Creativity Across Borders
Donor Story
A conversation about estate planning and legacy giving with Lisa Grover, Partner at Stringam Law.
Planning for the Future
Beyond Our Walls
Having a common understanding of the far-reaching benefits creativity has on personal and collective wellbeing is what brought artsPlace and Right from the Start (RFTS) together to help local students and their teachers build mental health capacity through the arts.
Right From The HeArt
Donor Story
Mom of up-and-coming musician Timmy Mann, Erika Jensen-Mann talks about the importance of making space for less scrolling and more creating.
Real art. Real life. Real impact.
Rising Stars
Emerging musician Timmy Mann and songwriting mentor Ellen Braun talk about the creative process and pursuing your passions.
Homegrown Talent: The Ducks
Community
More than songs were exchanged over the blue fence which separated local musicians Ellen Braun and Mike Petroff from about 40 residents of the Bow River Senior Citizens Lodge.
Music and Art That Bring Us Together
Indigenous Connections
The Îyârhe Nakoda Youth Exhibition brings Stoney Nakoda youth, Elders, and respected community members together to honour their ancestors through art.
Stories of a Nation
Donor Story
“My daughter has always been a budding artist and the mixed multimedia course has given her the opportunity to expand her horizons."
