MacPhee Centre for Creative Learning
Where creativity sparks potential, and every young person can explore, grow, and make their mark.
From painting and pottery to fashion, music, boat building, we offer creative art programs all year round!
Our programs happen in Dartmouth and various locations in HRM. They are open to youth from 12 to 19 years old, include materials (and snacks!) and are always free.
Are you interested in teaching or volunteering with us?
We hire artists to facilitate our programs and rely on the generosity of our volunteers for kitchen help to ensure our youth have delicious and nutritious snacks. We'd love to learn about how your skillsets help grow youth potential!
We are grateful to be a part of a community that ensures youth are safe, nurtured and have potential to thrive. Check out our scholarships and youth resources, as well as access our annual report and more!
From the Blog!
Finding Their Voice – Youth Shine in Intro to Content Creation Program
This fall, our Intro to Content Creation program returned for its second year in partnership…
Voices of Growth: Finding Confidence Through Creativity
This week, as part of our Where Seeds of Potential Take Shape campaign, we celebrate…
Voices of Growth: Gratitude from Our Community
This week, as we reflect on National Philanthropy Day, we celebrate the people who make…
Planting Possibility: How Niamh Helps Youth Grow Through Creativity
When Niamh first joined MacPhee Centre, it wasn’t art that brought them here; it was…
When Creativity Becomes Confidence: Leo’s Story
When Leo first joined the MacPhee Centre, he wasn’t sure what to expect. As a…
The Colourful Plant That Keeps Growing: Princess’s Story
When Princess first came to the MacPhee Centre, she didn’t quite know what to expect.…
Our Community of Support
The MacPhee Centre is made possible by generous contributors who believe in our mission.
Government of Nova Scotia
IWK Health Centre
RBC