Blog
A Sense of Place
Before Todd Nakamura became a leather carver, artist, and instructor, his family had been shaping the history of our town for generations. Here, he sits down with us to speak on craft, history, and home.
A Legacy Told in Leather
Donor Story
Read about the Nikolenko family’s journey from Ukraine to Canada, and how the arts have helped shape and heal them along the way.
Nurturing Creativity Across Borders
Donor Story
Mom of up-and-coming musician Timmy Mann, Erika Jensen-Mann talks about the importance of making space for less scrolling and more creating.
Real art. Real life. Real impact.
Beyond Our Walls
Right from the heART is a collaborative art and wellness program that pairs a mental wellness coach with a local artist to guide local students through a community-driven art project, using creativity as a tool for self-expression and emotional well-being.
Mental Wellness Through The Arts
Beyond Our Walls
The Banff Art Project In Action
Sowing the Seeds of Community Art Making
Beyond Our Walls
Creating Cross-Cultural Experiences for Students with Innovative Percussion Musicians.
A Shared Rhythm
Rising Stars
Emerging musician Timmy Mann and songwriting mentor Ellen Braun talk about the creative process and pursuing your passions.
Homegrown Talent: The Ducks
Beyond Our Walls
Having a common understanding of the far-reaching benefits creativity has on personal and collective wellbeing is what brought artsPlace and Right from the Start (RFTS) together to help local students and their teachers build mental health capacity through the arts.
Right From The HeArt
A Sense of Place
Discovering Friendship and Belonging at the Festival of Art & Creativity.
