Urban Youth Worx Keynote: 2009

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Enhancing the Keynote Construction Site

Location: 1st Street & 11th Avenue SE

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Thursday, March 12, 2009

The PCL - Keynote Project Unveiling just days away !

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

The PCL-Keynote Boardworx Project Unveiling Ceremony

Date: Saturday, March 21, 2009
Time: 2:00pm
Place: Keynote Sales Centre – 1119, 1st Street SE (beside My Mac Dealer)
What: A brief gathering to celebrate the completion of the Community Boardworx mural project for the Keynote construction site.

For more information, please contact
Aviva
403-921-6376 or
urbanyouthworx@gmail.com

Upcoming unveiling ...

Finishing Touches ...

Youth are enthusiastic and inspired as they near completion of the boards. The art will enhance the PCL-Keynote construction site and will be enjoyed by the community at large.

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

PCL Team - February 21, 2009 Painting Day !

Mural Inspiration

Youth Participant

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Teamwork !

More Project Progress

Mentoring is an Art ...

Mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear to listen, and a push in the right direction.

Quote by John Crosby

OFF THE WALL ART !!!

" I 've learned good (painting) techniques and art forms"

Art and quote by 15 year old youth participant

Future site of Murals

1st street & 12th avenue SE

KEYNOTE construction site

Future location of Boardworx murals.

Thursday, February 12, 2009

Mural Details

Mural Designs in Progress

Music is...

"Music is an outburst of the soul."
Frederick Delius quote

Project Progress

key⋅note: [kee-noht] –noun
1. Music. the note or tone on which a key or system of tones is founded; the tonic.

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Artist's Inspirational Sketches for Mural Designs

Artist Profile - Scott

Mural artist and illustrator Scott Clark has been creating art for twenty years. Graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Art (Majoring in Visual Communication) from the Alberta College of Art and Design, Scott makes his home in Calgary, Canada. He has created dozens of community murals around Calgary, and has published over 30 illustrations nationally. He specializes in collaborating with youth and neighbourhoods to create community developed art projects.

for more of Scott's art please visit:

http://www.clarkartstudio.webs.com

Youth Collaboration Sketches for Mural Designs

Urban Youth Worx (UYW) was initiated in 1998 by 2 Calgary youth probation officers who wanted to create opportunities for youth to work off their community service hours in a meaningful way. UYW is a city wide program that carries out community development using the creative process. Over 30 projects have been completed throughout the city of Calgary. These projects are varied in scope, and range from murals to mosaics to videos to mask-making. UYW vision includes fostering vibrant communities by engaging youth and community partners in a creative process.

Community & Neighbourhood Services is committed to being a leader in building individual and community capacity. We aim to contribute to personal well-being and enhance the quality of life for Calgarians by:- Ensuring the availability of a broad range of social programs and recreational opportunities that are accessible to all Calgarians.- Encouraging the development and support of partnerships and cooperative relationships.- Facilitating the development and sustainability of community based organizations; mobilizing individuals and communities to promote community caring and responsibilityfor individual and community well-being.- Leveraging and aligning our resources in areas of greatest need. - Providing public information, education, referral and advocacy.