Contemporary Kids: Translation of the Environment into a Medley
February 9
1-2:30 PM or 3-4:30 PM
Workshop
Join us for a fun and interactive kids' workshop with the imaginative musician Ado Nkemka (A.N.)! Explore music and words as Ado leads a journey to express thoughts and feelings through voice. This playful workshop provides an opportunity for kids to discover more about Mia + Eric’s exhibition, In a Strange Place, while exploring relationships, interactions, and the surrounding environment.
No experience needed—just bring your curiosity and have fun!
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.
Contemporary Calgary Educational Programs are often photographed. This photography includes the participants, parents or guardians and their creations. If you wish to not be photographed, please let Contemporary Calgary education staff know upon arrival and they will assist you.
The same workshop is offered in two sessions on Sunday, February 9th.
Sunday, February 9
1:00-2:30 PM
Sunday, February 9
3:00-4:30 PM
About The Artist
Ado Nkemka/A.N. is a musician and multidisciplinary writer (theatre, poetry, journalism, video) based in Calgary, AB. Her writing credits include the CBC, artsUnite, Best Health, and Mount Royal University. In 2022, A.N. received Calgary Arts Development funding to work on her album “I’m Not Afraid to Die Anymore” (released November 8th 2024) co-produced with James Bunton. From 2022-2024, she was an Artist-in-Residence at Mount Royal University's Trico Changemakers studio, resulting in a collaboration with Alcove Centre for the Arts for her project "Letters to my Younger Self; Exploring Inclusivity in the Arts." She was a part of the 2023-2024 TD Incubator program offered by Arts Commons, performing at Wakefield Brewster Presents Pt 2 in February 2024. In August 2024, she completed MacEwan University’s TD Artist in Residence program where she honed her arts administration and performance abilities. A.N. has also performed at Sled Island Music Festival, SoundOff Summit, and FoundFest (Cochrane, AB) among other events. The singles from her album INATDA have earned radio play on CBC, CKUA, CJSW, CKUA, UMFM among other stations. A.N. has produced 3 music videos for this record, two of which were created as a Black2theFuture resident at Emmedia in late 2024.
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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