A2A: Collaborative Printmaking Project is a specialized 3 month artist development program in Guelph, Ontario that provides space and resources for local artists with developmental disAbilities to explore printmaking techniques and develop their artistic practice; culminating in a collaborative print book and exhibition of the artwork created over the course of the project. The project will run from April to July 2025.
We welcome artists with diverse cognitive/developmental abilities and needs. This project will be tailored to the needs and interests of participating artists – we are able to provide various place based and individual supports to allow artists to collaborate meaningfully in the art making.
This unique program has been created in consultation with professionals in developmental services and the project delivery and outcomes will be co-created by facilitators and participating artists.
This program will consist of workshops exploring printmaking techniques including relief, monoprinting, and silkscreen, and two open print studio workdays where artists can continue the work on their projects and expand their creative practice. Workshops will take place at Art Not Shame and other local accessible spaces.
This project is generously funded by Barbara Salsberg-Matthews and Bruce Matthews through the Pay it Forward Arts Fund administered through Art Not Shame, and the City of Guelph’s Community Arts Micro Granting Program.
The deadline to apply is March 28, 2025 at 5:00PM. Learn more and apply online. Interested participants can contact Ahmri and Paige at [email protected] with questions about the program.
A2A (Access2Arts) is an artist-run community project by local artists Ahmri Vandeborne and Paige Bromby. Through a series of programs and workshops, A2A seeks to provide accessible points of entry into the Guelph-Wellington visual arts scene. Providing valuable mentorship, creative opportunities and professional development for artists with diverse abilities.
