Take part in a community based public art workshop this summer and your work could be displayed along the construction fencing surrounding the Minoru Complex.
Date/Time: Sep 3 2016, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Richmond, Minoru ParkAge: All
Cost: Free
As part of the Minoru Complex Community Art Project, two artists have been selected to lead a series of free hands-on workshops being offered in July and August. These free workshops will take place at various locations and are suitable for all ages and skill levels.
Workshop details for Saturday, September 3:
What's your Minoru story?
Join artist Caroline Elise Dyck in sharing your memories about the Minoru Civic Precinct in just six words! Learn to write micro-memoirs and share your stories and image ideas. The stories collected from the community will be incorporated into an artwork to be unveiled as part of a vibrant text based digital banner design for the Minoru Complex construction fencing.
Background:
The Minoru Complex, currently under construction in Minoru Park, will be a 110,000 square foot multipurpose facility that will house aquatic and fitness services, seniors services and amenities to support the surrounding sports fields.
As part of the Minoru Civic Precinct Public Art Plan, a series of unique community engaged artwork banners have been commissioned by the City of Richmond Public Art Program and will be installed along the Minoru Complex construction site fencing. The artworks will be unveiled during Culture Days 2016, September 30, October 1 and 2, 2016.
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