Akin Projects Receives 2017 Project Support Award from Toronto Friends Of The Visual Arts

May 12, 2017 by Jen Pilles in Member News

Akin Projects would like to extend their sincere thanks to Toronto Friends of the Visual Arts (TFVA) for their generous award totaling $9,600.

Support from TFVA will enable Akin Projects to offer extensive creative programming throughout the summer and autumn at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) for their Youth Concurrent Disorders Program in collaboration with Toronto artists from Akin's Lansdowne and Dupont studios. This gift will enable clients and their families to use artistic expression to create artwork while confronting challenges in a healthy manner while exploring photography, ceramics and weaving with Akin artists Jessica Thalmann, Rebecca Jane Houston and Colleen McCarten.

Toronto Friends of the Visual Arts is an independent non-profit organization founded in 1998. The organization gives financial support to the visual arts in the greater Toronto area and provides an educational program for its members. TFVA presents annual awards, which were recently announced at May Tribute Night. They have now awarded over $555,000 since 1998.

For more information on this years other award recipients, please see the full press release here.

Interested in supporting Akin and our community programs? Learn more here or get in touch! michael@akincollective.com

Sights & Sounds Art Show & Silent Auction

August 29, 2016 by Jen Pilles in Event

NIXON & GOTSTYLE would like to invite you to an evening of art, music, style, and heart in support of Akin Projects for CAMH.

Featuring work by:
+ Justin Broadbent
+ Jeff Blackburn
+ Mike Echlin (Spazz)
+ Lauren Hurley
+ Joel Macleod
+ Cassandra Moy
+ Oliver Pauk
+ Jacqueline Poirier “The Crazy Plate Lady”
+ Lauren Pirie
+ Callen Schaub
+ Daniel St –Amant
+ Samara Shuter
+ Tony Taylor
+ Jon Todd
+ Michael Vickers
+ Natalie Waddell

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 8th 2016
6PM-9PM @ Gotstyle in the Distillery District, Toronto.
21 Trinity St, Toronto, (416) 260-9696

Proceeds from this event will support Akin Projects' artist-led workshops and activities for Youth Addiction & Concurrent Disorders Services at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH).

PLEASE RSVP by Tuesday September 6th to andrea.ciccone@nixon.com or to charlotte@gotstyle.ca

Nixon & Gotstyle would like to thank all the artists who have donated their time and talent to SIGHTS & SOUNDS art show and silent auction. For more information on all artists involved, please visit our event page on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/events/1643355222622166/

Thank you for your interest in the NIXON X GOTSTYLE SIGHTS & SOUNDS exhibit and silent auction, and for your help in spreading the love of art and culture in our local community. We hope to see you on Thursday September 8th

AKIN COMMUNITY & CAMH: Call for Submissions - Youth Arts Programming

March 28, 2016 by Akin Collective

Akin Community and CAMH invite artists and arts organizations to submit proposals for arts-related programming for small groups of youth aged 14-21. Possibilities include workshops, performances of dance, music or theatre, presentations, films, artist talks or demonstrations, or anything else you can dream up!

Activities or events will take place on Mondays, Tuesdays & Fridays from- 9:30-10:15am and on Thursdays and Fridays from 1:50-3:00pm at CAMH facilities on Queen Street West and will involve groups of between eight and ten individuals. We are looking for a diverse range of volunteer lead programming. Single session events/activities are welcome as well as longer-term projects.

On site facilities include art supplies and materials, large work-space, computers, projectors, musical and sound equipment, a large outdoor space and video/electronic equipment. Proposals are welcome from individuals, collectives, established cultural organizations or institutions, performers, visual artists, community arts organizations, and more.

If you would like to submit a proposal for this volunteer opportunity please send a brief description of your programming idea to jen@akincollective.com. Please also include a short description of yourself or your organization, and include a list of any supplies or equipment needed. We look forward to hearing your proposals!

About Akin Community: Akin Community aims to cultivate and strengthen Toronto communities by providing access to unique arts programming, workshops and projects that explore the psychosocial impact of engaging with the creative side of life. We facilitate opportunities for marginalized groups to connect, grow, and be inspired outside of the traditional learning models by forming collaborations between local artists and community groups. We provide transformative experiences, engagements and educational opportunities through the arts in communities that creatively change the fabric of social services and offer positive change in new ways.

About CAMH Child, Youth and Family Program:
The Child, Youth and Family Program is committed to client-centred care, providing intensive and specialized services for young people with mental health and/or addiction problems. We work with and welcome clients from all backgrounds and cultures. In addition to our clinical services, we are involved in research, education, prevention and health promotion for child and youth mental health and addictions.