Announcements
Capturing Creativity in the Photography Program
This March Break, youth at the MacPhee Centre explored photography. From learning the basics of digital cameras to experimenting with lighting, tackling street photography challenges, and capturing emotions through photography, each day brought new opportunities for growth, fun, and artistic expression. “My favorite part of the program was making new friends and trying something new.…
Read MoreJoin #MacPheeCentreTeam in the 2025 Blue Nose Marathon!
We want to let you in on a special MacPhee Centre experience. MacPhee Centre will have a Bluenose Marathon team of passionate supporters who will walk, run, and raise money to help us raise awareness for the Centre and provide free arts programming to youth who need it. As a MacPhee Centre supporter, we want…
Read MoreA Term Bursting with Creativity and Community
From epic battles in Dungeons & Dragons to hands-on boat crafting aboard the CSS Acadia, the winter term was filled with adventure, creativity, and connection. Our programs brought together youth to explore self-expression, storytelling, and skill-building in fun and meaningful ways. Read on for a short summary of some programs offered this term! Dungeons…
Read MoreExploring Landscapes with Collage
In January, we welcomed a vibrant group of 20 youths from John Martin Junior High to the MacPhee Centre for a hands-on art workshop. The session focused on landscapes, with students learning how to build depth using foreground, middle ground, and background elements. Through collage, students explored how layering shapes, colours, and textures could bring their…
Read MoreOutreach Extravaganza!
We’ve seen massive growth in our outreach programs over the last few months. Already this year, we’ve had over 15 visits with our outreach programs. We’re in communities delivering creative programming in schools during lunch and in community centers and libraries in the evenings. Even better, we’ve had an influx of school groups coming to us…
Read MoreProgram Partnership Galor!
We are thrilled this term to partner with so many wonderful organizations to help deliver creative programming to even more youth! Page 1 Theatre You may have seen the CBC article about our work with Page 1 Theatre to offer bi-weekly FREE improv programs to youth ages 12-19, which will culminate in a performance…
Read MoreAnnouncing Diana Brown as Executive Director
To our community partners, stakeholders, youth, parents, donors and community, The MacPhee Centre for Creative Learning is thrilled to announce the appointment of Diana Brown as our new Executive Director. Diana previously served as our Program Director and has been instrumental in the success of numerous programs and initiatives at the Centre. During the recent…
Read MoreAmazing Accessibility Updates
It’s here! Our community hub is better and brighter than ever; after years of hard work and many hands, the ramp to our main floor is complete. No longer will anyone have to transfer our big (slippery) stone step to reach the magic inside. Now, every youth, facilitator, community member, volunteer, and visitor can join…
Read MoreWhat MacPhee means to Jolee
At the MacPhee Centre, we believe creativity has the power to transform lives. Every donation you make helps us create a space where young people are not only able to explore their creative potential but also build the confidence to believe in themselves and their futures. 1. What inspired you to start volunteering at the…
Read MoreWhat MacPhee means to Jenna
As Giving Tuesday draws near, we invite you to give the most special gift of all: the gift of possibility. Jenna, one of our dedicated volunteers, shares: Every donation, no matter how big or small, creates ripples of change—supporting programs that spark creativity, foster connection, and help each youth discover their own magic. It’s a…
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