Antyx Art Youth Mural Project at the Salvation Army East Calgary Hub
The Salvation Army East Calgary Community Hub has partnered with Antyx Community Art Society to create a new mural on the wall at the Salvation Army East Campus.
Youth ages 12-18 are invited to participate in the brainstorming, design, and mural painting throughout the 10-week collaboration. These sessions focus on community, belonging and identity, while providing youth with opportunities to learn more about the process of large-scale mural painting.
Sessions are already underway, but interested youth are still welcome to join. Stop by The Salvation Army East Campus (#100, 5115 17 Ave SE) on Wednesdays from 4:30pm - 7:30pm to join the creative fun. Session run until December 13th.
About Antyx Community Art Mural Projects:
Antyx Community Arts Society brings youth aged 12 to 18 into the world of mural-making. Murals are traditionally an unknown field for youth, as the opportunities to create one are lower than painting on a canvas. Their aim is to make community spaces feel more personal and vibrant, while giving young people a chance to express themselves creatively.
Mural projects run in 10-week cycles. They start with five weeks of brainstorming and designing. This phase is all about holding discussions on what the mural will look like and what it will represent. They want to ensure that everyone’s ideas are heard and incorporated. Then, for the next five weeks, they start creating the mural on the surface agreed with the location, whether walls, plywood, or even basketball courts.
The focus is on making sure each participant feels valued. During the design phase, everyone contributes their ideas, and the Antyx team helps guide the process. This collaborative environment is key to turning those ideas into a mural that everyone can be proud of. They want to make the mural a representation of the community and its values.
These projects aim to be more than just art. They help build important skills like teamwork and communication, adaptability and negotiation. They offer a chance to develop positive habits and resilience in a supportive setting.
When the mural is complete, it is more than just art on a wall. It’s a representation of the community, reflecting the creativity of the youth involved and helping them feel more connected to their neighborhood. It’s a way for them to share their work and make a positive impact on their surroundings.