OUTSIDE VOICES 2023
Congratulation to our class of 2023, for completing our inaugural youth camp mural at the Pemberton & District Community Centre. Check out the process below! Congratulations
2023 Youth Mural Camp - with Alex Fowkes Pemberton Arts Council has partners with the Village of Pemberton to launch a brand new summer camp for local youth. Brand new for summer is a fun and inclusive mural camp, where participants will get to learn about the art of mural creation and work together with other local students to produce an amazing piece of public art. Led by experienced muralist Alex Fowkes, the 4-day program is open to students in grades 8 - 12 (aged 13-18 years) and requires no prior experience. Students will explore their creativity, learn new skills, and contribute to the community by designing and producing a collaborative mural at the Pemberton & District Community Centre in Activity Room D. A public reception will be held to celebrate the completion of the mural. This program is a unique opportunity for young artists in Pemberton to unleash their creativity and make new friends while contributing to the vibrant public art scene in the community. Pemberton Arts Council encourages participation from underrepresented groups, including Indigenous Peoples (First Nations [Status/Non-Status], Métis, and Inuit), Black, People of Colour, People living with one or more Disability, 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and other groups who experience systemic barriers to participation. Details Dates: Monday 28th August - Thursday 31st August Location: Pemberton & District Community Centre Cost: $150.00 (Lunch is not included) Registration Opens: Closed for 2023. Check back in 2024 FREE registration & priority Sign up for Indigenous youth Pemberton Arts Council are proud to be able to offer a limited number of FREE spots (up to 5) in the youth mural camp for local Indigenous youth. ABOUT OUTSIDE VOICES PROGRAM The Outside Voices Mural Program is a public art initiative that brings the streets of downtown Pemberton to life with awe-inspiring, cause driven mural designs that reflect the heart and soul of the community. Artists' designs will revitalize under-utilized walls and transform the way locals and visitors experience the Pemberton arts and culture scene. New mural sites and artist opportunities will be created annually. LOCAL BUSINESS OWNERS |
Muralist, Alex Fowkes Alex Fowkes is an award winning British graphic designer and muralist, known for his unique typographic work, installations & murals. These can be found in retail stores, music venues, office spaces and larger scale public artwork for the likes of Sony Music, Arcteryx, Urban Outfitters, Stella Artois & Nordstrom. Alex has created mammoth type installations, bespoke artwork for international advertising campaigns for clients worldwide. Locally Alex is known for creating the Welcome to Squamish mural, he is the in store artists for the Artigiano store in Whistler and has completed paintings across Canada for various mural festivals. He also works as the creative director for the annual Squamish Mural Festival which is entering its 3rd year. |
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