Just Breathe

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October is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month which seemed a fitting time to host this exhibition. The show is a collection of artwork submitted by instructors and clients at some of the partner agencies we work with.

This year, many people have been experiencing stress and poor mental health due to the fear and uncertainty that surrounds the COVID-19 pandemic. It is important that as we continue to fight this pandemic, we take care of ourselves mentally. How often have you had a chance to ‘just breathe’ in the last year and a half? Breathing or even holding your breath? Waiting for what comes next. This is simply a reminder to pause, inhale, exhale, and forget about our daily stresses through art. The show opens October 19th, check the website or contact us to see about COVID restrictions, protocols, or scheduling a time to view.

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• Kamloops Arts Council kamloopsarts.ca

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Crossing Bridges

We believe the arts are for everyone, and that they have the power to heal, transform, connect, and develop skills in children, youth, adults and seniors, including those in crisis. Art changes lives.

Crossing Bridges is an outreach program started by the Kamloops Arts Council in 2013.that delivers high-quality arts workshops at no cost through partnerships with social service agencies in the Kamloops area. Crossing Bridges provides at-risk children, youth, families, adults and seniors with the chance to explore their creativity and build their self-confidence in a supportive environment.

Artists work alongside staff at local social service agencies to deliver visual arts workshops in a variety of mediums – including painting, photo-transfer, drawing, collage, mirror-etching, woodworking, fibre art and even painting of skateboard decks. Workshops may vary widely in topic, dependent on the needs, ages, and situations of participants at each centre.

The project culminates in an annual gallery exhibition that strives to unite all members of the community and celebrate health and wellness through art.