Contemporary Kids
Air, Lungs, and Balloon Paint
February 25 + March 3
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
For children ages 4-12.
Join us for an Exhibition Tour and Balloon Paint Workshop inspired by the Exhibition of Resistance & Respiration, curated by Amanda Cachia.
Inspired by the Resistance & Respiration curated by Amanda Cachia, this hands-on balloon painting workshop invites kids to practice breathing and explore the fun of collaborative balloon painting while considering ideas related to mark making, colour choices, storytelling and how we breathe air in and out of our lungs.
Our free onsite Contemporary Kids programs invite children to learn about modern and contemporary art through unique and engaging art activities.
For children ages 4-12. Maximum group of 30 children, with one guardian per child.
Snacks and workshop supplies will be provided.
Please make sure to arrive on time as this workshop is scheduled outside our regular gallery operational hours. The front entrance will be locked after 10:15 am. We appreciate your punctuality. Thank you!
Questions? Please visit our FAQ page.
This workshop is offered on two Sundays for your convenience: February 25 and March 3. Please choose a session that suits your schedule best.
Sunday, February 25
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Sunday, March 3
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
About our TD Educational Facilitators
Poppy Ghasemi (she/her)
Poppy holds a bachelor's degree in Museum Studies and a master's in Anthropology. The awards she received from the University of Manitoba supported her research on child neglect. She has over four years of hands-on experience working with children and youth in museums and schools in Iran, Turkey, and Canada. Before joining Contemporary Calgary, she was a program educator at the Manitoba Children's Museum. Poppy primarily focuses on activating children's critical and creative thinking skills while delivering programs in English, French, Farsi, and Turkish. She enjoys cooking and walking with her husky along the Bow River during her leisure time.
Dandan Gu (she/her)
Dandan Gu graduated from the Alberta University of the Arts with a Bachelor's degree in Visual Communication Design. Prior to that, she obtained her first bachelor's degree in Marketing from the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, China. Dandan has worked as a graphic designer for various companies and creative projects. Currently, she passionately serves as an educational assistant for art-making programs within the community, sharing her creative expertise with young learners. In her free time, Dandan enjoys practicing ink art, Chinese calligraphy, and illustrating cats and people around her.
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