Contemporary Kids
Exploring Native Plants Presentation & Workshop with Star Crop Eared Wolf
April 28
1-2:30 PM or 3-4:30 PM
For children ages 5-12.
Join us for a presentation and native plants workshop with Niitsiitapi multidisciplinary artist and member of the Kainai Nation, Star Crop Eared Wolf. The workshop includes a tour of Star’s exhibition Niitoyis, the culmination of a year-long research as Ksahkomiitapiiks resident artist from 2022-23, an annual residency featuring dynamic public programs and responsive artworks that interrogate and nurture our relationships with the land. Drawing from her current research, Star will share insights from her native plant collection and captivating stories while providing guidance to enhance participants' understanding of native plants.
Our free onsite Contemporary Kids programs invite children to learn about modern and contemporary art through unique and engaging art activities.
For children ages 5-12. Maximum group of 30 children, with one guardian per child.Questions? Please visit our FAQ page.
*In case you are unable to attend, kindly inform us by emailing education@contemporarycalgary.com at least 48 hours in advance so someone else can attend.
The same workshop is offered in two sessions for your convenience. Choose only one session that suits your schedule best.
Sunday, April 28
1:00-2:30 PM
Sunday, April 28
3:00-4:30 PM
About the artist
Star Crop Eared Wolf (she/her)
Star Crop Eared Wolf is a Niitsiitapi multidisciplinary artist and member of the Kainai Nation. She graduated from The University of Lethbridge with a BFA in Native Art and Museum Studies. Working across painting, sculpture, photography, video, and beading, her practice explores themes centred around land, culture, and ongoing sociopolitical issues impacting Indigenous peoples.
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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