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# CAHEP

Community Arts and Heritage Education Project

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://cahep.ca/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [News](https://cahep.ca/news/)
- [Art of the Mushroom: A Celebration of Community Creativity](https://cahep.ca/art-of-the-mushroom-a-celebration-of-community-creativity/) - Art of the Mushroom: A Celebration of Community Creativity Published on Sept 17, 2024 Thunder Bay’s artistic spirit came alive at CAHEP’s Art of the Mushroom event this fall, where more than 450 community members gathered at the Baggage Building Arts Centre for an evening of art, discovery, and connection. The two-day event, part of

## Pages

- [Community Arts & Heritage Education Project  | CAHEP](https://cahep.ca/) - View programs donate now “ART IS A PLACE FOR CHILDREN TO LEARN TO TRUST THEIR IDEAS, THEMSELVES, AND TO EXPLORE WHAT IS POSSIBLE.” – MaryAnn F. Kohl Upcoming Event Winter Fun Days Every Sunday Jan 4th – March 15th | 2pm-4pm Winter Fun Days are a series of free, family friendly art afternoons hosted by
- [Board Of Directors](https://cahep.ca/board-of-directors/) - Meet the dedicated leaders shaping the future of arts education and engagement. CAHEP’s Board of Directors is made up of dedicated community leaders, artists, and professionals who share a commitment to fostering creativity and cultural connection in Northwestern Ontario. Their collective expertise and guidance ensure that CAHEP remains a strong, sustainable, and visionary organization, supporting
- [About Us](https://cahep.ca/about-us-2/) - Our Mission CAHEP creates inclusive, culturally diverse, and intergenerational arts and heritage programs that engage Thunder Bay residents of all ages, with a focus on communities that face barriers to participation. Through high-quality, artist-led initiatives, we foster creativity, connection, and understanding by bringing arts education directly into schools, community spaces, and neighborhoods. Our work not
- [Programs & Events](https://cahep.ca/programs-events/) - Upcoming Events Winter Fun Days Winter Fun Days are free, family friendly art afternoons hosted by the City of Thunder Bay, with hands on creative activities led by the Community Arts & Heritage Education Project (CAHEP). Each session invites children and families to drop in and explore a different art activity inspired by winter, culture,
- [Professional Development Programs](https://cahep.ca/professional-development-programs-2/) - Skills deepen, ideas spark, and communities thrive through shared creative learning. Learning Through Art CAHEP creates spaces where people learn, explore, and grow through creativity. Our public workshops offer practical skills and fresh inspiration for artists and community members, while our professional development sessions bring thoughtful, arts based training to schools, workplaces, and organizations. Every
- [Get Involved](https://cahep.ca/get-involved/) - Creativity grows when the community joins in. How you can get involved. From volunteering and donating to collaborating on community projects, your participation helps CAHEP continue bringing the arts to life across Thunder Bay. Connect, create, and collaborate. Join the Artist Community Be part of a growing network of artists, educators, and community builders shaping
- [In-School Programs](https://cahep.ca/in-school-programs/) - Art that connects, inspires, and celebrates the heart of our community. Art in the Classroom CAHEP’s in-school programs bring professional artists directly into classrooms, helping students explore creativity while supporting teachers in delivering arts-based learning. Whether through multi-week workshops, one-day sessions, or professional development for educators, each experience is designed to inspire imagination, confidence, and
- [Community Arts](https://cahep.ca/community-arts/) - Art that connects, inspires, and celebrates the heart of our community. Art in the Community Our Community Arts Program includes several streams that provide free, multidisciplinary arts programming for children, youth, adults, Elders, and seniors. These programs are offered in partnership with neighbourhood organizations, community groups, and cultural associations in areas of Thunder Bay where
- [Annual Reports & Financial Statements](https://cahep.ca/annual-reports-financial-statements/) - We take pride in sharing how community support and funding turn into meaningful art experiences for children and families across Thunder Bay. CAHEP is committed to transparency and accountability in everything we do. Each year, we share our annual reports and financial statements to provide a clear picture of our programs, impact, and use of
- [Meet The Artists](https://cahep.ca/meet-the-artists/) - Meet the makers, dreamers, and storytellers shaping Thunder Bay’s creative heartbeat. Aklima Jubika Acrylic & Water ColorShe/Her Aklima Ferdous Jubika is an artist from Bangladesh whose love for art began in childhood. Surrounded by color from an early age, she developed her skills through art academies, competitions, and festivals that shaped her creativity. Painting
- [Support from Educational Partners](https://cahep.ca/support-from-educational-partners/) - Educators across Thunder Bay share their experiences working with CAHEP and the lasting impact of our programs in their schools. CAHEP is proud to collaborate with schools across Thunder Bay to bring accessible, high-quality arts and heritage programming to students of all ages. These letters of support reflect the strong partnerships we have built with
- [CAHEP's Community Partners](https://cahep.ca/caheps-community-partners/) - CAHEP is an award-winning non-profit arts education organization based in Thunder Bay. Artists Meet the Team Board of Directors Funders CAHEP contracts local artists as freelance or independent agents* to deliver inclusive arts programming for children, youth, families, and seniors in Thunder Bay. We work in partnership with schools and community groups to offer
- [Professional Development Programs](https://cahep.ca/professional-development-programs/) - Professional Development professional development CAHEP supports artists through both financial assistance and opportunities for growth, connection, and learning. We provide direct funding for creative projects and offer professional development through training, workshops, and mentorship. Public lectures spark dialogue between artists and the community, while gatherings create space to share ideas, build networks, and find inspiration.
- [Privacy Policy](https://cahep.ca/privacy-policy/) - CAHEP’s Privacy Policy Effective Date: September 30th, 2025 The Community Arts & Heritage Education Project (CAHEP) is committed to protecting the privacy of our participants, donors, artists, and community partners. This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information in compliance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). 1.
- [WHAT WE DO](https://cahep.ca/what-we-do/) - WhAT WE DO Our Mission CAHEP’s mandate is to develop and implement inclusive, culturally diverse, high-quality arts and heritage intergenerational programming for Thunder Bayites of all ages, most especially those from marginalized backgrounds. We increase the public’s understanding and appreciation of and for the arts by planning and delivering arts-education projects — led by professional contracted, freelance artists
- [Home](https://cahep.ca/home-2/) - Facebook Instagram Enriching lives through arts and heritage education since 2005 CAHEP Learn More “ART IS A PLACE FOR CHILDREN TO LEARN TO TRUST THEIR IDEAS, THEMSELVES, AND TO EXPLORE WHAT IS POSSIBLE.” – MaryAnn F. Kohl What we’ve been up to… Community Art Program Our Community Art Program provides multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary arts programming
- [WHO WE ARE](https://cahep.ca/who-we-are/) - WhO WE ARE CAHEP is an award-winning non-profit arts education organization based in Thunder Bay. Artists Meet the Team Board of Directors Funders The day-to-day operations for the Community Arts Heritage Education Project (CAHEP) are completed by a small administrative staff and governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. Administrative Staff Christine Battle CoDirector &
- [Programs](https://cahep.ca/programs-2/) - Our ProGRAMS In-school Programs Art Club & Days of Art Delivering free and low-cost arts programming to students across the City of Thunder Bay, Art Club is multidisciplinary, professionally and locally led, and culturally enriching. CAHEP’s Art Club program has two components. The first – the regular Art Club Program – delivers multidisciplinary art projects
- [Annual Report](https://cahep.ca/about-us/annual-report/) - Click below to view a copy of CAHEP’s Audited Financial Statements: 2006-2007 Audited Financial Statements2007-2008 Audited Financial Statement2008-2009 Audited Financial Statements2009-2010 Audited Financial Statements2010-2011 Audited Financial Statements2011-2012 Audited Financial Statements2012-2013 Audited Financial Statements2013-2014 Audited Financial Statements2014-2015 Audited Financial Statements2015-2016 Audited Financial Statements2016-2017 Audited Financial Statements2017-2018 Audited Financial Statements2018-2019 Audited Financial Statements2019-2020-Audited-Financial-Statements2020-2021 Audited Financial Statements Click below to
- [Contact](https://cahep.ca/contact/) - Contact Us Join us Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Your Name *Email *Your Message *WebsiteSEND MESSAGE Contact Info Address​ Community Arts & Heritage Education Project8A Cumberland Street North, Office #205 Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, P7A 4L1 Email Us cahep.director@gmail.com Follow Us Facebook-f Instagram
- [OUR TEAM](https://cahep.ca/elementor-2529/) - Meet our team STAFF Dr. Clara Sacchetti-DufresneDirector of Administration and Financecahep.director@gmail.com Aleksa ShermackDirector, Speak up Program Christopher Merkley, aka “Merk”Director of Programming, Staff Artist, and Art Club Program Coordinator Dr. Abhi RaoDirector of Programming, and Staff Artist Artist Amber BailProgram and Administrative Assitant BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mr. Robert Magnusson Chair Robert Magnusson, Thunder Bay, ON, is
- [What We Do](https://cahep.ca/about-us/what-we-do/) - Art has the power to engage and transform The Community Arts & Heritage Education Project (CAHEP) is a multidisciplinary arts education organization that was brought into existence as a response to a set of recommendations put forth by an Arts Education Sub-committee of the City of Thunder Bay’s Arts & Heritage Committee. The Sub-committee was
- [Home](https://cahep.ca/home/) - Welcome to the Community Arts & Heritage Education Project Lotus Scarf by Dr. Abhi Rao (Fibre Arts) Want to see what we do? See our FB page at https://www.facebook.com/CAHEPTBay/ Want to know more about our impacts? See: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=267252925051093 Want to support high-calibre arts education in Thunder Bay? Donate via
- [Artists](https://cahep.ca/about-us/who-we-are/2013-14-artists/) - Artists involved with CAHEP play an essential role in the success of our organization. They contribute their skills, passion and creativity when collaborating with children, youth and community members participating in programming. 2017-2022 Artists: Eleanor Albanese (Theatre and Fibre Arts) Arun Asir (Multidisciplinary) Amber Bail (Visual Arts: Drawing, Painting, Computer Art) Judy Barton (Fibre Arts)
- [Vision & Mission](https://cahep.ca/visionmission/) - CAHEP’s mandate is to develop and implement inclusive, culturally diverse, high-quality arts and heritage intergenerational programming for Thunder Bayites of all ages. We promote creativity-creative thinking as a crucial 21st-century competency; recognize the transformative possibilities of intergenerational arts and heritage projects; deliver online and in-person programming in our In-school and Community-Engaged Art Programs; stage public
- [Board of Directors](https://cahep.ca/about-us/who-we-are/board/) - CAHEP Board: Chair: Mr. Robert Magnusson, Thunder Bay, ON is a retired Secondary School Educator, Superior Collegiate and Vocational Institute, and Practicing and Professional Visual, Fibre, and Culinary Artist. Mr. Magnusson utilizes his decades-long Board volunteer experience, high school administrative and teaching experience, and creativity to support CAHEP in its work to spread the
- [Administrative Staff](https://cahep.ca/about-us/who-we-are/staff/) - Dr. Clara Sacchetti-Dufresne, Director of Administration and Finance Aleksa Shermack, Director, Speak Up Program Christopher Merkley, aka “Merk,” Director of Programming, Staff Artist, and Art Club Program Coordinator Dr. Abhi Rao, Director of Programming and Staff Artist Amber Bail, Program and Administrative Assistant
- [Funders](https://cahep.ca/funders/) - CAHEP thanks the following for their generous support of our programming: Operating Funding: Program|Project Funding, 2019-2022: Canadian Women’s Foundation City of Thunder Bay, Recreation & Culture Division Boys and Girls Club, Thunder Bay Johansen Larsen Foundation John Andrews Foundation Ontario Trillium Foundation Thunder Bay Community Foundation United Way of Thunder Bay
- [Programs](https://cahep.ca/programs/) - Working with CAHEP? Community Arts & Heritage Education Project is an award-winning non-profit arts education organization based in Thunder Bay. CAHEP contracts local artists as freelance or independent agents* to deliver inclusive arts programming for children, youth, families, and seniors in Thunder Bay. We work in partnership with schools and community groups to offer low-cost
- [Contact Us](https://cahep.ca/contact-us/) - MAILING ADDRESS Community Arts & Heritage Education Project 8A Cumberland Street North, Office #205 Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada P7A 4L1 Find us on Facebook Have questions or comments? Want to find out more about how to get involved? We'd love to hear from you! E-mail your questions to: cahep.director@gmail.com
- [Professional Development](https://cahep.ca/programs/professional-development/) - CAHEP supports artists financially and by providing various professional development opportunities. We also provide paid mentoring opportunities for new generation artists with one-on-one established mentor-artists for our in-school and community-engaged art programming.
- [In-School Program](https://cahep.ca/programs/in-school-program/) - CAHEP's In-School Program provides reduced-cost multidisciplinary arts programming across the city of Thunder Bay for children and youth. Contact us to find out how you can bring a CAHEP-supported artist into your classroom!
- [Community Engaged-Art Program](https://cahep.ca/programs/ce-art-program/) - CAHEP’s Community Engaged-Art Program is made up of several streams and all are based on utilizing the power of art to improve the lives of underprivileged participants in socially marginalized locales.
- [Volunteers, Supporters, and Donors](https://cahep.ca/about-us/who-we-are/volunteers/) - CAHEP relies on the ongoing support of amazing and creative community members, teachers, educational assistants, Principals, Vice-Principals, parents, and caregivers who enrich and enhance our programming! A huge thank you to the many volunteers and friends of CAHEP who help us deliver our programming and all of the anonymous donors who help us fund our
- [Who We Are](https://cahep.ca/about-us/) - For the love of art... CAHEP empowers youth and members of the community in Thunder Bay through arts and culture. We work with local artists and partners to facilitate innovative arts projects in Thunder Bay. We are grateful to the many passionate artists, community partners, participants, volunteers and funders who work with us to make
- [Incorporation and Charitable Status](https://cahep.ca/background/) - Incorporation - Not-for-Profit - February 18, 2005 - 1645817 Charitable Status - June 10, 2005 - 83559 1744 RR0001
- [The CAHEP Team](https://cahep.ca/about-us/who-we-are/) - The day-to-day operations for the Community Arts & Heritage Education Project (CAHEP) are completed by a small administrative staff and governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. In addition, CAHEP could not succeed without the ongoing support and hard work of artists, volunteers, supporters and donors.

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- [Blog Post](https://cahep.ca/?elementor_library=blog-post) - Category 7 min read Art of the Mushroom: A Celebration of Community Creativity Published on Sept 17, 2024 Thunder Bay’s artistic spirit came alive at CAHEP’s Art of the Mushroom event this fall, where more than 450 community members gathered at the Baggage Building Arts Centre for an evening of art, discovery, and connection. The
- [The Events Calendar - Starter](https://cahep.ca/?elementor_library=the-events-calendar-starter) - « All Events
- [funders](https://cahep.ca/?elementor_library=funders) - funders Our projects are made possible by THANKS to the financial support of: Previous Next
- [Land Acknowledgement](https://cahep.ca/?elementor_library=land-acknowledgement) - Land Acknowledgement The land on which CAHEP does its work and wherein it resides is located on the traditional territory of the Ojibway people of Fort William First Nation, signatory to the Robinson Superior Treaty of 1850. We acknowledge all of the First Nation, Métis, Inuit, and non-status Indigenous people who reside in this territory. CAHEP is committed
- [Impact Reports](https://cahep.ca/?elementor_library=impact-reports) - FINAL Cahep Year In Review 2020 2021 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1u4-T5GyeoOpw-G89QF8NbPQYnanPZuOX/view 2018-2019 2017-2018 2016-2017 2015-2016 Annual Report 2014-2015 Annual Report 2013-2014 Annual Report 2012-2013 2011-2012 2010-2011 2009-2010 Annual Report 2008-2009 Annual Report 2007-2008 Annual Report 2006-2007 Annual Report 2020-2021 Audited Financial Statements 2019-2020-Audited-Financial-Statements 2018-2019 Audited Financial Statements 2017-2018 Audited Financial Statements 2016-2017 Audited Financial Statements 2015-2016 Audited Financial
- [impact](https://cahep.ca/?elementor_library=impact) - 2021-22 impact by the numbers Participants Reached 13,981 Projects Delivered 175 Artists Engaged 28 Sessions 466 Volunteer Hours 2150 PD Opportunities 302
- [Default Kit](https://cahep.ca/?elementor_library=default-kit-2)
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## Events

- [Artmaking Drop-In](https://cahep.ca/event/artmaking-drop-in/) - We'll be at the Inside Out Community Studio at the East Entrance of Victoriaville Mall for our weekly artmaking drop in. Come create with our art supplies and see where your imagination takes you! All ages and abilities welcome.
- [The Magical Land of Cardboard](https://cahep.ca/event/magical-land-cardboard/) - CAHEP and Evergreen are teaming up to build something very special with the Simpson Ogden neighbourhood. Join our staff and local artists as we explore sculpture with cardboard boxes and transform Minnesota Park into a Magical Land of Cardboard for the night! Everyone is welcome to join us to create, and see how our cardboard world
- [Open Studio](https://cahep.ca/event/open-studio-4/) - Join us at our new Victoriaville Mall Art Studio (East entrance near the Bargain Shop) and create visual art at this drop-in, open studio session.
- [Open Studio](https://cahep.ca/event/open-studio-3/) - Join us at our new Victoriaville Mall Art Studio (East entrance near the Bargain Shop) and create visual art at this drop-in, open studio session.
- [Quillwork with Susan Kakepetum](https://cahep.ca/event/quillwork-susan-kakepetum/) - Join artist Susan Kakepetum as she guides participants in the Simpson Ogden neighbourhood through the delicate art of quillwork.
- [Open Studio](https://cahep.ca/event/open-studio-2/) - Join us at our brand new studio space in Victoriaville Centre. Jumblies Theatre will be joining us for a community-engaged workshop as a part of their Four Lands project! Located at the East Entrance (near the Renaissance Cafe, Bargain Shop, and Blue Sky Community Healing Centre). Special thanks to Mirabelli Corporation for their support.
- [Open Studio](https://cahep.ca/event/open-studio/) - Join us at our brand new studio space in Victoriaville Centre. Visual art supplies will be available for you to create artwork, and staff on-site can help guide you through the skills to make it happen! Express yourself with us! Located at the East Entrance (near the Renaissance Cafe, Bargain Shop, and Blue Sky Community
- [Jumblies Theatre in Thunder Bay!](https://cahep.ca/event/jumblies-theatre-in-thunder-bay/) - This is a very special opportunity brought to us by Jumblies Theatre. More details TBA soon!
- [Open Studio & Gallery Exhibit](https://cahep.ca/event/1293/) - Join us for our Water's Wisdom gallery exhibit of over 200 works of art created by grades 4-6 students through Artists in the 5th. We'll also have art supplies and activities available all week long in case folks feel inspired to paint, draw, sculpt, and more! The gallery is located at the East entrance of
- [Open Studio & Gallery Exhibit](https://cahep.ca/event/open-studio-gallery-exhibit-3/) - Join us for our Water's Wisdom gallery exhibit of over 200 works of art created by grades 4-6 students through Artists in the 5th. We'll also have art supplies and activities available all week long in case folks feel inspired to paint, draw, sculpt, and more! The gallery is located at the East entrance of
- [Open Studio & Gallery Exhibit](https://cahep.ca/event/open-studio-gallery-exhibit-2/) - Join us for our Water's Wisdom gallery exhibit of over 200 works of art created by grades 4-6 students through Artists in the 5th. We'll also have art supplies and activities available all week long in case folks feel inspired to paint, draw, sculpt, and more! The gallery is located at the East entrance of
- [Open Studio & Gallery Exhibit](https://cahep.ca/event/1290/) - Join us for our Water's Wisdom gallery exhibit of over 200 works of art created by grades 4-6 students through Artists in the 5th. We'll also have art supplies and activities available all week long in case folks feel inspired to paint, draw, sculpt, and more! The gallery is located at the East entrance of
- [Open Studio & Gallery Exhibit](https://cahep.ca/event/open-studio-gallery-exhibit/) - Join us for our Water's Wisdom gallery exhibit of over 200 works of art created by grades 4-6 students through Artists in the 5th. We'll also have art supplies and activities available all week long in case folks feel inspired to paint, draw, sculpt, and more! The gallery is located at the East entrance of
- [Flow Acrylic paintings](https://cahep.ca/event/flow-acrylic-paintings/) - Inspired by the motions of water, artist Judy Mayor will be joining us at the Water's Wisdom Gallery to explore the art of painting through flow acrylic. Everyone welcome.
- [Shadow Puppets & Projections with Zoe Gordon](https://cahep.ca/event/shadow-puppets-projections-zoe-gordon/) - We'll be animating the Water's Wisdom gallery through projection and shadow puppetry with Zoe! Join us and take part in the magic.
- [Shadow puppetry with Zoe Gordon](https://cahep.ca/event/shadow-puppetry-zoe-gordon/) - Join artist Zoe Gordon as we explore the art of storytelling through shadow puppetry and projection!!
- [Storytelling with Ma-Nee](https://cahep.ca/event/fireside-storytelling-with-ma-nee/) - Join Elder Ma-Nee Chacaby for storytelling session with CAHEP and Evergreen. Everyone is welcome.
- [Art to the Streets: Youth Nite](https://cahep.ca/event/art-to-the-streets-youth-nite-6/) - Blucher, Picton, Windsor youth (ages 12+), bring yr friends and get messy with us! Art workshop TBA. 6-8 at Unit 16, 288 Windsor.
- [Water's Wisdom: Arts Fiesta](https://cahep.ca/event/waters-wisdom-arts-fiesta/) - Join us for this community celebration of Artists in the 5th In School Programming. Over 500 students will be presenting works they have created with more than 15 local artists, inspired by the theme Water's Wisdom. Dance, drama, literary arts, music, new media, and visual art projects. Pay-what-you-can admission supporting CAHEP's inclusive arts programs (Suggested
- [ArtSpace: Acrylic Landscapes with Judy Mayor](https://cahep.ca/event/artspace-acrylic-landscapes-with-judy-mayor/) - Learn to paint winter birch trees featuring a blocking and bleeding technique. All ages. Everyone is welcome!
- [Castlegreen Arts Crew: Watercolours](https://cahep.ca/event/castlegreen-arts-collective-2/) - Open to neighbours in the Castlegreen area, these art projects bring a burst of creativity for all! Pam Cain will be exploring the art of Watercolour painting.
- [Creative Minds Youth Arts: Workshop TBA](https://cahep.ca/event/art-to-the-streets-youth-nite-4/) - Blucher, Picton, Windsor youth (ages 12+), bring yr friends and get messy with us! Art workshop TBA. 6-8 at Unit 16, 288 Windsor.
- [Speak Up: Media Arts with Michelle Derosier and Sarah Furlotte](https://cahep.ca/event/speak-up-media-arts-with-michelle-derosier-and-sarah-furlotte/) - Michelle and Sarah will be joining the Speak Up group at the Churchill Hub to brainstorm with the youth and bring some media arts inspiration to the group.
- [Creative Minds Youth Arts: Wreck this Workshop 2 with Jayal Chung](https://cahep.ca/event/art-to-the-streets-youth-nite-3/) - Blucher, Picton, Windsor youth (ages 12+), bring yr friends and get messy with us! Jayal Chung will be hanging with us, and we'll be composing letters to our Future Selves!
- [Speak Up: Art Journalling with Barbara Benwell & Jayal Chung Pt. 1](https://cahep.ca/event/speak-up-arts-program-2/) - Working together with grade 7/8 youth at the Churchill Hub, Barbara and Jayal will be exploring the art of journalling through altered books, paint, writing and more! A 3 part project open to youth in the Speak Up program. Part of the Speak Up Program in partnership with the Churchill Hub and Lakehead University.
- [Starting from Scratch: Intro to Beatmaking](https://cahep.ca/event/starting-from-scratch-intro-to-beatmaking/) - Join artist Jordan Burnell at the Evergreen House for this 3 hour intro to beatmaking & digital music. Open to peeps in the Simpson Ogden neighbourhood.
- [Art to the Streets: Wreck This Workshop](https://cahep.ca/event/art-to-the-streets-youth-nite-2/) - Blucher, Picton, Windsor youth (ages 12+), bring yr friends and get messy with us! We're exploring the Wreck This Journal series of books and creating drawings and journals using the books as inspiration! 6-8 at Unit 16, 288 Windsor.
- [Speak Up: Art Journalling with Barbara Benwell](https://cahep.ca/event/speak-up-art-program-2/) - Working together with grade 7/8 youth at the Churchill Hub, Barbara will be exploring the art of journalling through altered books, paint, writing and more! A 3 part project open to youth in the Speak Up program. Part of the Speak Up Program in partnership with the Churchill Hub and Lakehead University.
- [Speak Up: Art Journalling with Barbara Benwell Pt. 2](https://cahep.ca/event/speak-up-art-program/) - Working together with grade 7/8 youth at the Churchill Hub, Barbara will be exploring the art of journalling through altered books, paint, writing and more! A 3 part project open to youth in the Speak Up program. Part of the Speak Up Program in partnership with the Churchill Hub and Lakehead University.
- [Castlegreen Arts Collective](https://cahep.ca/event/castlegreen-arts-collective-3/) - Open to neighbours in the Castlegreen area, these art projects bring a burst of creativity for all! We'll be making wet-felted bowls. All supplies provided.
- [Animation basics with Zoe Gordon](https://cahep.ca/event/art-with-evergreen-2/) - Folks of the Simpson Ogden neighbourhood, join artist Zoe Gordon to explore early animation techniques, including making thaumatropes , zoetropes, and flip books!
- [Presentation with Evergreen](https://cahep.ca/event/presentation-with-evergreen/) - CAHEP will be presenting about the benefits of arts in community development to the Social Service Work department alongside Evergreen at both the House and Minnesota Park.
- [Young Creatives](https://cahep.ca/event/young-creatives-4/) - Open to children & their families in the Windsor, Picton, Blucher neighbourhood, these art nights bring fun, quick creative projects to the area!
- [Young Creatives](https://cahep.ca/event/young-creatives-3/) - Open to children & their families in the Windsor, Picton, Blucher neighbourhood, these art nights bring fun, quick creative projects to the area!
- [Young Creatives](https://cahep.ca/event/young-creatives-2/) - Open to children & their families in the Windsor, Picton, Blucher neighbourhood, these art nights bring fun, quick creative projects to the area!
- [Young Creatives](https://cahep.ca/event/young-creatives/) - Open to children & their families in the Windsor, Picton, Blucher neighbourhood, these art nights bring fun, quick creative projects to the area!
- [Speak Up: Art Program](https://cahep.ca/event/speak-art-program/) - We'll be at the Churchill Hub for this very special arts program with youth in grades 7&8. Workshop TBA.
- [Speak Up: Arts Program](https://cahep.ca/event/speak-up-arts-program/) - We'll be at the Churchill Hub for this very special arts program with youth in grades 7&8. Workshop TBA.
- [Art with Evergreen](https://cahep.ca/event/art-with-evergreen-4/) - Folks of all ages in the Simpson Ogden neighbourhood are welcome to join us at Minnesota Park with Evergreen a United Neighbourhood for an inspiring art night! Activity TBA.
- [Art with Evergreen](https://cahep.ca/event/art-with-evergreen-3/) - Folks of all ages in the Simpson Ogden neighbourhood are welcome to join us at Minnesota Park with Evergreen a United Neighbourhood for an inspiring art night! Activity TBA.
- [Art with Evergreen](https://cahep.ca/event/art-with-evergreen/) - Folks of all ages in the Simpson Ogden neighbourhood are welcome to join us at Minnesota Park with Evergreen a United Neighbourhood for an inspiring art night! Activity TBA.
- [Art to the Streets: Youth Nite](https://cahep.ca/event/art-to-the-streets-youth-nite/) - Blucher, Picton, Windsor youth (ages 12+), bring yr friends and get messy with us! Art workshop TBA. 6-8 at Unit 16, 288 Windsor.
- [Dreamcatchers with Susan Kakepetum](https://cahep.ca/event/dreamcatchers-with-susan-kakepetum/) - Artist Susan Kakepetum will be in the Simpson Ogden neighbourhood with CAHEP and Evergreen to offer a dreamcatcher workshop! Free for neighbours of the area. Drop ins welcome.
- [Tiny Wonders: December Dreams Fundraiser](https://cahep.ca/event/tiny-wonders-december-dreams-fundraiser-2/) - CAHEP's first little fundraiser. Come check out our Tiny Wonders pop-up art sale table at the Rotary's December Dreams fundraiser at the CLE grounds, featuring dozens of local crafters and artisans. Buy a little something at our table and support our inclusive arts programs for children & youth! Admission to the event is $2.00.
- [Tiny Wonders: December Dreams Fundraiser](https://cahep.ca/event/tiny-wonders-december-dreams-fundraiser/) - CAHEP's first little fundraiser. Come check out our Tiny Wonders pop-up art sale table at the Rotary's December Dreams fundraiser at the CLE grounds. Buy a little something and support our inclusive arts programs for children & youth! Admission to the event is $2.00.
- [YouthArts Program](https://cahep.ca/event/youtharts-program/) - Time to take over the youth art room! Creating art on the walls and making it our own! Housepaint, tape, and all other supplies provided. Free to youth 12+ in the Blucher/Picton/Windsor neighbourhood.
- [Art night at Evergreen](https://cahep.ca/event/art-night-at-evergreen-2/) - Art activity TBA!
- [Art night at Evergreen](https://cahep.ca/event/art-night-at-evergreen/) - Art activity TBA!
- [ArtSpace at Community Action Group](https://cahep.ca/event/artspace-at-community-action-group-2/) - Join us at Unit 16 as we offer another creative open studio with Carol Kajorinne. Free and open to children (up to age 12) in the Blucher/Picton/Windsor neighbourhood. Parents/caregivers are welcome to volunteer!
- [ArtSpace at Community Action Group](https://cahep.ca/event/artspace-at-community-action-group/) - Join us at Unit 16 as we offer another creative open studio with Carol Kajorinne. Free and open to children (up to age 12) in the Blucher/Picton/Windsor neighbourhood. Parents/caregivers are welcome to volunteer!
- [Tiny Food Market](https://cahep.ca/event/tiny-food-market/) - Join us at the City's Food Frenzy youth event at the CLE Coliseum building as we paint tiny food items with the community. Make and take your favourite food!
- [Tiny Wonders Art Collab](https://cahep.ca/event/tiny-wonders-art-collab/) - Thunder Bay's first miniature art collaborative. Artists, makers, dreamers, and doers: Join us for our first foray into the land of tiny. Bring your favourite tiny objects, ideas for mini art projects, any art supplies you'd like to use or share, and let's play! We'll have supplies, a few project ideas, and some snacky fuel to
- [Speak Up: Photo Transfer](https://cahep.ca/event/speak-up-photo-transfer/) - Artist Barb Benwell will be working with Speak Up participants to teach the art of photo transfer!
- [SpeakUp: Felting](https://cahep.ca/event/speakup-felting/) - Free for participants in the Speak Up program. Join us at the Churchill Hub and learn a little about the stress-relieving art of needle felting.
- [Blanket Fort @ Spooktacular](https://cahep.ca/event/blanket-fort-spooktacular/) - We'll be hanging at the Baggage Building's Halloween Spooktacular, creating a blanket fort with the community. Bring your puppets and come play, cause we'll be turning the Fort into a puppet theatre.
- [Art to the Streets: YouthArts](https://cahep.ca/event/art-to-the-streets-youtharts/) - Open to youth in the Blucher/Picton/Windsor neighbourhood. Join us at Unit 16-288 Windsor and create t-shirts. We'll also be talking about painting the walls in the youth art room!
- [Felting for Fun](https://cahep.ca/event/felting-for-fun/) - Join artist Dayna Slingerland at Minnesota Park to learn a little about the art of felting with fleece. Open to neighbours in the Simpson Ogden area!
- [Weaving and Finger Knitting](https://cahep.ca/event/weaving-and-finger-knitting/) - Join artist Dayna Slingerland at Minnesota Park for a fun little weaving/finger knitting project. Open to the Simpson Ogden neighbourhood.
- [ArtSpace with Community Action Group](https://cahep.ca/event/artspace-with-community-action-group-2/) - Arts programming for children and youth in the Windsor/Picton/Blucher neighbourhood. Carol Kajorinne will be working with young ones (up to age 8), and Elliott Doxtater-Wynn will be bringing mixed media arts programming for participants ages 8-12.
- [Knitting Kninjas](https://cahep.ca/event/knitting-kninjas-3/) - Join artist, Mister Ant in the Simpson Ogden neighbourhood and learn to knit!
- [Knitting Kninjas](https://cahep.ca/event/knitting-kninjas-2/) - Join artist, Mister Ant in the Simpson Ogden neighbourhood and learn to knit!
- [Knitting Kninjas](https://cahep.ca/event/knitting-kninjas/) - Join artist, Mister Ant in the Simpson Ogden neighbourhood and learn to knit!
- [Tiny Wonders](https://cahep.ca/event/1097/) - Thunder Bay's first miniature art collaborative. Artists, makers, dreamers, and doers: Join us for our first foray into the magical land of tiny. Bring your favourite tiny objects as inspiration, mini art project ideas, any art supplies you'd like to use or share, and let's play! We'll have supplies, a few project ideas, and some snacks
- [Blanket Forts & More](https://cahep.ca/event/blanket-forts-more/) - ...because who doesn't love a good blanket fort? Join CAHEP and the City of Thunder Bay's youth volunteers at Movie Nights in the Park and help add to our magic evolving community arts blanket fort. Add your input to our Question & Answer project, build a secret hideout, or just hang out with us.
- [ArtSpace with Community Action Group](https://cahep.ca/event/artspace-with-community-action-group/) - Time to fill Unit 16 with the magic of art! Join us for this open studio, free for participants aged 5-12 in the Blucher Picton Windsor neighbourhood.
- [ArtSpaces with Community Action Group](https://cahep.ca/event/artspaces-with-community-action-group/) - Time to fill Unit 16 with the magic of art! Join us for this open studio, free for participants aged 5-12 in the Blucher Picton Windsor neighbourhood.
- [Evergreen's Fall Festival](https://cahep.ca/event/evergreens-fall-festival/) - We'll be on site at Minnesota Park with a big blast of art to help Evergreen a United Neighbourhood celebrate the crunchy leaves, crispy air, and spicy goodness of the fall season. Art Projects TBA
- [Youth Art Night!](https://cahep.ca/event/youth-art-night/) - Art workshop with youth of the Windsor, Picton, Blucher neighbourhood. TBA
- [Picture It!](https://cahep.ca/event/picture-it/) - We took 300 photos at our last youth art night. Tonight, we learn a little about editing!
- [Splash of Colour](https://cahep.ca/event/splash-of-colour-2/) - Join CAHEP and Evergreen for this Culture Days 2015 extravaganza. We'll be finishing up the brand-new art panels outside of the Evergreen House. Everyone is welcome to come make your mark! Wear your mess-making clothes. Acrylic & house paint and brushes provided!
- [Blanket Forts](https://cahep.ca/event/blanket-fort/) - ...because who doesn't love a good blanket fort? Join CAHEP and the City of Thunder Bay's youth volunteers at Movie Nights in the Park and help add to our magic evolving community arts blanket fort. Add your input to our Question & Answer project, build a secret hideout, or just hang out with us.
- [Off the Wall: Intro to Graffiti-style](https://cahep.ca/event/off-the-wall-intro-to-graffiti-style/) - Monsters, lettering, & more! Learn some character design inspired by graffiti. Taking it off the wall and into the sketchbook. Free programming for the Simpson Ogden neighbourhood and beyond!
- [Darkroom Photogram Workshop!](https://cahep.ca/event/darkroom-photogram/) - Open to grade 7/8 girls in the Vale/Limbrick neighbourhood. Join Pam Cain and learn the old-fashioned art of darkroom photography, creating basic photograms. We'll transform a room in the Community Centre into a darkroom, and get artistic.
- [Get Creative with Zoe Gordon](https://cahep.ca/event/get-creative-with-zoe-gordon-2/) - Join artist Zoe Gordon at Minnesota Park for an exciting, magical, fun, creative activity. Everyone welcome.
- [Get Creative with Zoe Gordon](https://cahep.ca/event/get-creative-with-zoe-gordon/) - Join artist Zoe Gordon for a magical, messy, fun, and creative activity! Everyone welcome.
- [Just Face It: Mask-Making (Session 1)](https://cahep.ca/event/just-face-it-mask-making-session-1/) - Learn some fantastic mask-making techniques with CAHEP! Open to TBMA youth. Register at info@cahep.ca
- [Just Face It: Mask-Making Session 2](https://cahep.ca/event/just-face-it-mask-making-session-2/) - Learn some fantastic mask-making techniques with CAHEP! Open to TBMA youth. Register at info@cahep.ca
- [Photography with Laura Paxton of Flashback Photo](https://cahep.ca/event/photography-with-laura-paxton-of-flashback-photo/) - Open to grade 7/8 girls in the Vale/Limbrick neighbourhood. Part of a partnership between Speak Up! and CAHEP. Join Laura Paxton of Flashback Photo and learn creative photography techniques. Some cameras available for use. No experience required!
- [Expressive Arts Camp (Session 2 - Presentation)](https://cahep.ca/event/expressive-arts-camp-session-2-presentation/) - Ages 6-12. Registration required. With Shel Silverstein’s Where the Sidewalk Ends as inspiration, participants will develop a performance and present a story to family and friends. Join artists Keri-Lyn Durant, Carol Kajorinne, Judy Mayor, and Pam Cain as they work with participants to explore the story through: Improv & performance techniques, t-shirt design, props & set-making, drawing, painting, printing,
- [Expressive Arts Camp (Session 1)](https://cahep.ca/event/expressive-arts-camp/) - Ages 6-12. Registration required. With Shel Silverstein’s Where the Sidewalk Ends as inspiration, participants will develop a performance and present a story to family and friends. Join artists Keri-Lyn Durant, Carol Kajorinne, Judy Mayor, and Pam Cain as they work with participants to explore the story through: Improv & performance techniques, t-shirt design, props & set-making, drawing, painting, printing,
- [Photo 101 with Zoe Gordon](https://cahep.ca/event/photo-101-with-zoe-gordon/) - Open to girls in grade 7/8 in the Vale/Limbrick neighbourhood. Join Zoe Gordon and learn the basics of composition and photography. Some cameras available for use!
- [Paint a Fish!](https://cahep.ca/event/paint-a-fish/) - CAHEP is hanging at EcoSuperior's Lake Superior Days and painting wooden fish. Open to everyone. Come paint a fish and take it home!
- [Bust a Move (Session 2) Hip Hop Dance with Steph DePiero](https://cahep.ca/event/bust-a-move-session-2-hip-hop-dance-with-steph-depiero/) - Open to grade 7/8 girls in the Vale/Limbrick neighbourhood. No experience necessary. Wear comfortable clothing!
- [Bust a Move: Hip Hop Dance with Steph DePiero](https://cahep.ca/event/bust-a-move-hip-hop-dance-with-steph-depiero/) - Open to grade 7/8 girls in the Vale/Limbrick neighbourhood. No experience necessary. Part of a partnership between Speak Up! and CAHEP.
- [CAHEP Artist Orientation](https://cahep.ca/event/cahep-artist-orientation/) - Join us and find out about our 2015-2016 in-school and community programs! Open to Thunder Bay artists of all experience levels and disciplines. RSVP to info@cahep.ca or 807-475-6526
- [Splash of Colour](https://cahep.ca/event/splash-of-colour/)

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