A Major Milestone for 50 Queen Street
This week marked a major milestone for us at MacPhee Centre for Creative Learning — the transfer of 50 Queen Street from the original leaseholders who also happen to be some of our founders, Nancy Smithers, David Graham, Rick Emberley and Al MacPhee. We will always remember the spirit of generosity that made this donation possible…
Read MoreHeartwarming Postcard Project Connects Community
Dartmouth, NS – Yesterday, the MacPhee Centre for Creative Learning and YWCA staff led a vibrant postcard project as part of the Palifax programming, creating a memorable experience for local youth. Many of the participants had never mailed or received a postcard before. The activity encouraged them to collage and decorate their own postcards, sending…
Read MoreLeo Gunvaldsen Klaassen
Why do you like coming back to the MacPhee Centre each term? “I always know I’ll be accepted and seen at the MacPhee Centre because there’s always a sense of community and artistic freedom provided by the welcoming and inclusive mentoring leadership of staff. There’s also an amazing variety of engaging programs such as stop…
Read MoreJayden Stright
Jayden attended over 240 hours of programming at MacPhee in 2023 Why do you like coming back to the MacPhee Centre each term? “I like coming back to the MacPhee Centre because I really enjoy talking to my friends, and the staff are great to talk with. Coming to MacPhee also allowed me to show…
Read MoreCaz Kavanaugh
Caz started as a program participant in Fall 2021 in Open Studio, Dungeons and Dragons, and Bookbinding, then, last year, after attending the Like a Boss program, started assisting during PD Day programs. During our Fall 2023 Term, Caz facilitated an 8-week Jewelry Making program and joined the board as a youth ambassador. Why do…
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Music Milestones!
Today, we’re thrilled to shine the spotlight on an outreach program that embodies the transformative power of music. Let’s celebrate the remarkable accomplishments of the youth from the YMCA Centre for Immigrant Programs! With Jon’s encouraging and supportive facilitation, 10 youths from the YMCA took weekly guitar lessons over about three months. “Jon was a…
Read MoreSpring Program Celebration
Our recent Spring Program Celebration was more than just an event; it was a kaleidoscope of talent, a symphony of stories, and a testament to the transformative power of art. The turnout from our community on June 4, 2024, at Christ Church Upper Hall filled our hearts. We heard from Keke Beatz, who facilitated our…
Read MoreLet’s Build Boats (and connections)!
Summer is almost here, and at MacPhee Centre, this means summer camp planning. Lately, we are thinking outside the box—literally, outside 50 Queen Street—when it comes to summer camps. Last year, in addition to our usual world class art camps, we launched our first ever annual skilled trades camp in partnership with the Nova Scotia…
Read MoreMacPhee Centre for Creative Learning receives $25,000 grant from the Bell Let’s Talk Community Fund
DARTMOUTH, NS – In partnership with IWK Health and Addictions program, MacPhee Centre for Creative Learning will be collaborating with the Adolescent Intensive Services (AIS) program to enhance support for youth transitioning back into the community throughout and after their treatment period at AIS. With the Bell Let’s Talk Community Fund grant, the organization will…
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