VISION
The Delisle Youth Gallery was created for the purpose of giving youth a space to express their voices through any form of art and share them with the community. The aim of the gallery is to represent youth as positive, creative individuals and also to help them feel this way about themselves. We aim to build community awareness and acceptance of youth and youth issues and to foster, recognize and showcase personal strengths and diversity amongst Toronto’s youth community.
GALLERY SPACE
The Delisle Youth Gallery is housed in the counselling office of Delisle Youth Services throughout the year and following the exhibit opening, in the Skylight Gallery space in the Northern District Library for the period of one month.
Transforming our space into a gallery for young artists is fitting with how we work with youth and view youth in our programs at Delisle Youth Services. By displaying the creative expressions of diverse youth, we demonstrate our commitment to their voices and make our space safe and youth friendly. With the gallery décor, we can offer clients an inspiring atmosphere that encourages self-reflection and fuels the imagination.
GET INVOLVED
Visual Artists
Young artists aged 13 to 19 from across Toronto are welcome to submit visual art throughout the year for our annual spring exhibit.
Performers
Young performers aged 13 to 19 from across Toronto are invited to perform at our annual spring exhibit.
Delisle Youth Gallery Committee
The DYG Committee is made up of youth aged 13-19 who meet to develop and plan each year’s show. Youth gain community service hours towards their high school diploma or probation hours. Planning the show develops skills in working with others, planning an event, decision making, developing and sharing ideas, as well as in areas of gallery curation, graphic design, event-planning and communications.
If you are a youth interested in performing,submitting art or planning this year’s show please contact:
416-482-0081 x 236
tara_gingrich@delisleyouth.org
Agency & School Participation
Delisle Youth Gallery welcomes the opportunity to work with community partners and highlight the accomplishments of youth in your programs or schools.
If you are a teacher or community worker and would like to learn more about how you can connect your youth with Delisle Youth Gallery please contact:
416-482-0081 x 236
tara_gingrich@delisleyouth.org
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