Announcements
Neurographic Art Activity
Neurographic Art combines art and psychology to facilitate mindfulness and self-discovery—It’s also just a low-stress, easy, and accessible activity. It’s entirely customizable, from how long you spend creating it to what materials you use; it’s fantastic for getting unblocked when you’re feeling stuck. Materials Step-by-Step Step 1: Set an Intention Consider setting an intention…
Read MoreGender Portrait Activity
Creating a visual representation of how you feel in your gender. Let your creativity drive you forward, settle in with yourself, and make something truly unique to you Your portrait can focus on emotions, concepts, unique styles, or realistic details. Portraits use shape, colours and textures all to express your gender: Materials Getting Started Narrowing…
Read MoreAnnual Report 2024
On May 28 we successfully held our Annual General Meeting, where we confirmed our 2025 Board of Directors and welcomed a new Board Chair! The meeting included an approval of our 2024 financial statements, and presentations celebrating our 2024 accomplishments and we’re moving forward in 2025. Thank you to everyone who contributed to making the…
Read MoreCapturing 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…
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