Community Arts

Dwyl

Do What You Love (DWYL) – D.W.Y.L. is free 8-week, film and media training program for ten high-school artists. The program provides access to hands-on film and editing training intended to spark their artistic interests and support their personal and professional development in the film and media.

why join d.w.y.l. program?

Participate in a free arts program to gain a skill set that can be used to gain future employment in film and media;
Opportunity to produce, film and edit a film and media project as part of a team and;
Create a hardcopy portfolio piece that can be used as supporting material in post-secondary applications, and/or production internships or employment.

Women In Arts

Women In Arts – Empowerment Events, Workshops and Seminars- The Women In Arts – Empowerment Workshops are subsidized monthly workshops designed to empower women by providing supporting their financial, mental, physical and social wellbeing.

The Empowerment Workshops create a safe space where women of all cultures, races and ethnicities come together in the spirit of kindness, fellowship and mutual support.

Through these workshops, participants are introduced to various career options, learning directly from women who are industry professionals in the areas of: science, technology, engineering and math (S.T.E.M.) health and wellness, real estate, arts, sports and recreation, hospitality, entrepreneurship, and marketing.

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"During the program DWYL I was able to learn many things about camera work and directing commercials. I also made a lot of new connections and always looked forward to the following week, and what I’d learn"

MosesDWYL Participant

"The DWYL Film and Media Program was top tier! Seeing all my fellow teammates and myself creating videos that showcase our game was pretty crazy. I would most definitely want to try that again and with more people involved." - Uthman, 18 DWYL Film and Media Program Participant"

UthmanDWYL Film and Media Program

"Everything was handled well, your staff was all super friendly and easy to deal with"

EvelynWomen's Empowerment Workshop