Contemporary Youth
Exhibit Tour, Talk and Kinetic Art Workshop
Sunday, November 19
2:00 PM-4:00 PM
For youth ages 12 - 24.
Join us for a tour of the installation 'Balancing Act,' a short talk by Keely Sullivan, Deputy Director of Technical Services for Green Line Calgary, and a kinetic art workshop inspired by the exhibition Jennifer Marman and Daniel Borins: Three Dimensions.
This youth-focused program features a tour of the exhibition Three Dimensions, a talk by Keely Sullivan, and a hands-on art workshop. Participants will have the opportunity to explore the kinetic works displayed in the exhibition and delve into themes such as movement, constructivism, and science through the creation of kinetic art in our workshop space.
Our Contemporary Youth programs aim to inspire young people through the exploration of contemporary art, connecting them to community, global, and social issues that impact all of our lives.
Maximum group of 30 youth. Snacks and workshop supplies will be provided.
Sunday, November 19
2:00 PM-4:00 PM
About the facilitator,
Yilu (she/her)
TD Educational Coordinator
Yilu Xing is an artist-educator with a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts from the Alberta University of the Arts and a Master's degree in Fine Arts from the University of Alberta, specializing in Printmaking. Xing is the recipient of grants and scholarships from the Canada Council for the Arts and the Social Science and Humanities Research Council, which support her research exploring themes related to culinary cultures, human connections, and the transmission of traditions within immigrant families. Her recent work includes public-based interactive installations, prints, drawings, ceramics, and videos. Xing has also taught art courses within the community and at the University of Alberta.
About the speaker,
Keely Sullivan (she/her)
Keely Sullivan has focused much of her engineering career on what she likes to call 'weird buildings': complex, one-of-a-kind, and multidisciplinary projects. As the Deputy Director of Technical Services for the City of Calgary’s Green Line LRT project, she leads a team of engineers, architects, and subject matter experts to manage the contractor’s design, performance, and technical aspects of contract management. Phase 1 of the Green Line LRT will include many ‘weird buildings,’ such as several underground LRT stations, an LRV maintenance and storage facility, and several complex bridge crossings and structures. Keely also possesses a strong creative streak as a textiles artist and is fascinated by the combination of art and engineering.
About Women Owned Narratives
Women Owned Narratives is a grassroots group of volunteers working together to raise the voices of women and recognize their important role in the community.
Together with our partners, we are providing a community platform for healthy discussion around the opportunities and challenges facing modern women. Through accessible and inclusive programming, we empower people of all gender identities to listen, learn and contribute to these impactful conversations. As a community, we unite to celebrate diversity and become equal advocates for gender parity. The November 25 program, 'Women in STEM: Finding Our Voices,' is designed to support and promote women of all ages, gender identities, and backgrounds navigating STEM career pathways. Learn more about the program on the Women Owned Narratives Website.
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