Summer Arts Camp at Mimico Centennial Library
July 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2015
Mentored by Robin McPhail-Dempsey, the 7 emerging artists facilitated 5 sessions of a free arts camp throughout July at Mimico Centennial Library; combining dance, drama, music, storytelling and visual arts to ignite the creative imagination.
Every afternoon began with a warm-up activity. Through movement, campers familiarized themselves with each other and their surroundings. Participants dived into their imaginations through the Exploring Creativity in Depth™ program. Following a visioning exercise, campers created a pastel drawing. In groups, they presented their artworks and shared various interpretations of the colours, textures and shapes drawn.
An impromptu performance by the emerging artists showcased storytelling through poem, sound, movement and sketching. Inspired by an ECiD pastel drawing, the performers improvised in harmony with one another. Similarly, the campers were given the opportunity to further explore their ECiD pictures through storytelling, music, drama or collage art. Using the stories revealed from their drawings, campers collaborated to create and perform one story.
In partners, campers shaped and decorated their own masks. Through sound, movement, storytelling and prop-making, they brought their masks to life. Collectively, they presented their characters to an audience of parents, siblings and library patrons. These characters developed into larger narratives, which were presented throughout the library.
An impromptu performance by the emerging artists showcased storytelling through poem, sound, movement and sketching. Inspired by an ECiD pastel drawing, the performers improvised in harmony with one another. Similarly, the campers were given the opportunity to further explore their ECiD pictures through storytelling, music, drama or collage art. Using the stories revealed from their drawings, campers collaborated to create and perform one story.
In partners, campers shaped and decorated their own masks. Through sound, movement, storytelling and prop-making, they brought their masks to life. Collectively, they presented their characters to an audience of parents, siblings and library patrons. These characters developed into larger narratives, which were presented throughout the library.
The Kreativ U-turn team was delighted to have received the support of the community of Mimico including the attendance of Councillor Mark Grimes, Etobicoke-Lakeshore, at the final session.
Visit our Gallery page to view the artwork of KUT campers!!!
Visit our Gallery page to view the artwork of KUT campers!!!