ART IN THE PARK
Every Tuesday July 9 - August 20 | 12PM - 4PM
Ryan Heights Playground, 736 Bruce Avenue
We’re back! Join us for our third summer in Ryan Heights. Every Tuesday from 12PM - 4PM we’ll be onsite at the Ryan Heights Playground with unique art activities perfect for children and families.
On AUGUST 27 from 5PM - 7PM, we’ll be celebrating our summer programming with PARK PARTY! All are invited to join us at the Ryan Heights Playground for food, entertainment, vendors, community connection, and the unveiling of the brand-new mural that will be in the works over the summer!
This program is offered in partnership with the Ryan Heights Neighbourhood Association.
Email mythsandmirrors@gmail.com for more information.
FEATURED ARTISTS
This year, along with our mural artists, we’re thrilled to announce we’ll be bringing in local artists to facilitate workshops at Art in The Park over the summer.
JULY 30th, 12PM - 4PM
WORD-TRAITS with Eberechukwu “eberechukuu” Valerie Odoemenam
Word-traiture is a creative practice that promotes kind self-reflection and community bonding through expressive, inventive and fun portraiture. It incorporates your thoughts and feelings in the present moment with multimedia art to capture a snapshot of your being in a fun, imaginative and appreciative way. In this session, you will be guided through the process of creating a word-trait of your own by its originator, eberechukuu.
ARTIST BIO: Eberechukwu "eberechukuu" Valerie Odoemenam is an artist who infuses vibrant scenes with personal narratives. She is deeply passionate about capturing the essence of people through portraiture. eberechukuu has 3 years of experience as an artist and educator through her art practice at Chukuu Studio.
Instagram: @eberechukuu
Website: eberechukuu.my.canva.site
JULY 30th, 12PM - 4PM
WORD-TRAITS with Eberechukwu “eberechukuu” Valerie Odoemenam
Word-traiture is a creative practice that promotes kind self-reflection and community bonding through expressive, inventive and fun portraiture. It incorporates your thoughts and feelings in the present moment with multimedia art to capture a snapshot of your being in a fun, imaginative and appreciative way. In this session, you will be guided through the process of creating a word-trait of your own by its originator, eberechukuu.
ARTIST BIO: Eberechukwu "eberechukuu" Valerie Odoemenam is an artist who infuses vibrant scenes with personal narratives. She is deeply passionate about capturing the essence of people through portraiture. eberechukuu has 3 years of experience as an artist and educator through her art practice at Chukuu Studio.
Instagram: @eberechukuu
Website: eberechukuu.my.canva.site
MURALISTS
Meet the artists we’ll be working with to bring a brand new mural to the Ryan Heights neighbourhood!
Sam Barry (they/them)
ARTIST BIO: Eberechukwu "eberechukuu" Valerie Odoemenam is an artist who infuses vibrant scenes with personal narratives. She is deeply passionate about capturing the essence of people through portraiture. eberechukuu has 3 years of experience as an artist and educator through her art practice at Chukuu Studio.
Instagram: @eberechukuu
Website: eberechukuu.my.canva.site
Raven Debassige (she/her)
ARTIST BIO: Eberechukwu "eberechukuu" Valerie Odoemenam is an artist who infuses vibrant scenes with personal narratives. She is deeply passionate about capturing the essence of people through portraiture. eberechukuu has 3 years of experience as an artist and educator through her art practice at Chukuu Studio.
Instagram: @eberechukuu
Website: eberechukuu.my.canva.site
OUR MURAL PARTNER
The upcoming mural is made possible by our partners at Cannabis and Mental Health.
About Cannabis and Mental Health:
Myths and Mirrors gratefully acknowledges the Ontario Arts Council and the City of Greater Sudbury for their support of this work.