NSCAD Art Factory and Laing House

Laing House members are a?creative group who spend a lot of time in our large art room.?We know that art is a wonderful outlet to help manage stress, depression, and anxiety, so we offer regular drop-in art sessions where folks can express themselves and meet new people in a safe and non-judgmental environment. Over the past year, many have inquired about having more intensive art programming than we currently offer: they are curious about options for learning new techniques and are especially interested in?opportunities?to?build community through art.? We are looking for new and innovative ways to engage and support our membership using art as a tool to foster mental health. Working with the NSCAD Art Factory program will increase the ability to access resources for our youth, thereby expanding our outreach opportunities.

The focus of the Art Factory is rooted in a community-based model of arts pedagogy and engagement, driven by community needs and creative practices. The intern will
1)   Identify opportunities to tailor Art Factory programming to the specific needs of Laing House clients
2)   Develop programming in response to the specific needs of the intended audience
3)   Pilot programming in partnership with NSCAD Art Factory.

Faculty Supervisor:

Catherine Allen

Student:

Partner:

Laing House

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

Nova Scotia College of Art & Design University

Program: