ArtsCan Circle

🎸 APPLY BY MAY 19

Artscan Circle is supporting two Indigenous youth to take part in a 5-week Guitar-Making Residency this summer.

This immersive program, led by master luthier Sergei De Jonge, brings together a small cohort of artists from across Canada and beyond to learn the craft of building a guitar—from start to finish.

✨ Artscan Circle is offering 2 fully supported scholarship spots
✨ Open to Indigenous youth (First Nations, Inuit, Métis, Innu)
✨ Work alongside both Indigenous & non-Indigenous artists
✨ Build your own handcrafted instrument

📍 Chelsea, Quebec (near Ottawa)
📅 June 29 – July 31, 2026
💰 Tuition, travel & accommodations covered + $2,000 honorarium

This is more than a residency—it’s a chance to grow your creative voice, build confidence, and connect across cultures through art and making.

To apply, you’ll need:
• Short response about your creative work
• Cover letter
• Resume
• One letter of recommendation

⏰ Deadline: May 19, 2026
⚡ Only 2 spots available
📩 Apply or ask questions: [email protected]
📎 Application + info package available: https://www.artscancircle.ca/blog/apply-by-may-19-artscan-circle-supports-two-indigenous-youth-for-guitar-making-residency

ARTSCAN CIRCLE is hosting a Virtual Watercolor Workshop in Attawapiskat, where students will explore land-based storytelling, color mixing, textures, and perspective through hands-on art-making.

🖌️ Dates: April 13–17, 2025
⏰ During Art Class:
• Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 2:25 – 3:40 PM
• Tuesday & Thursday: 1:00 – 2:15 PM

Led by Mohawk Cultural Art Practitioner Keith Callihoo this workshop encourages creativity, exploration, and the embrace of “happy accidents.” 🌿

Let’s bring landscapes, night skies, and imagination to life—see you there!

ArtEducation

Artist Spotlight: Songwriting

Songwriting workshops help youth transform their thoughts and experiences into music.

Working with professional musicians, students learn how lyrics, melody, and rhythm come together to create a song.

Their voices and stories matter.

On Friday March 27 our school will be hosting a DTCS Got Talent Show, supported by ArtsCan Circle. Students from Kinder-High School will show case their talent on the big stage. There would also be a fashion show to exhibit the wonderful clothing of our designers. This event is open to the community, and will be kicked off with a community lunch! Thank you in advance for support our students in the Arts.