The Stories We Belong To
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Open Space 510 Fort Street, 2nd floor, Victoria, British Columbia V8W 1E6
2015 Indigenous Youth Artists Program participant working with Peter Morin’s exhibition, "Tahltan Song Cycle."
Courtesy of the Gallery.
The Indigenous Emerging Artists Program (IEAP) was founded as a free and hands-on program to nurture, mentor and assist in the development of emerging Indigenous artists’ professional and creative practices. A small cohort of mentees between the ages of 15 to 30, whose Indigenous ancestry comes from anywhere in the world, explore a wide range of artistic practices and connect with established Indigenous artists through a series of workshops developed by each mentor specifically for the group.
The theme “The Stories We Belong To” frames the 2022 program, through which mentees are offered the opportunity to tell their own stories in a supportive and culturally safe environment, culminating in a group exhibition. Mentors include Open Space’s Curator, Indigenous & Contemporary Art, Eli Hirtle, Elder-in-Residence Gerry Ambers, Elder Support Tyrone Elliott, Tah’lum Indigenous Artists Collective Administrator Jesse Campbell, alongside guest artists and cultural practitioners from local, national and international Indigenous communities.
Join us on Friday, December 9 from 6-9pm in person for a seasonal gathering. Light refreshments will be provided!
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