DECEMBER AT THE CANVAS

Hi all. We are through a busy week at the Canvas and wanted to let you all know what we have planned for the coming weeks. Without further ado...

THE 3RD ANNUAL WINTER BREAK TEEN SPOKEN-WORD BOOTCAMP
Wednesday, December 28, 3-5 pm
Thursday, December 29, 3-5 pm
Friday, December 30, 3-5 pm
Free

An intensive three-day workshop focusing on idea generation, writing & performance skills and building your career as an artist. Rookies and veterans alike are welcome. Facilitated by 2-time National Poetry Slam champion Guante.

DAY ONE: Wednesday, 12/28: Coming up with brilliant ideas and transforming them into poems: brainstorming, approaches and perspectives.
DAY TWO: Thursday, 12/29: The art of spoken-word: why the page and the performance are both vital and how to make your work come alive.
DAY THREE: Friday, 12/30: Building your career as an artist: thoughts on the internet, touring, publishing and promotion.

SPEAK ON IT! TEEN OPEN MIC
Thursday, December 28, 6-8pm
Sign up at 5:45
Free and open to the public

From first time performers to seasoned veterans, the open mic provides space for teenagers to hone their craft and perform. RSVPs are appreciated – email canvas651@gmail.com or call 651.298.4393. CAN’T MAKE IT? No worries, The Canvas hosts an open mic every last Thursday of the month.

THE CANVAS SAMPLER
Friday, December 30, noon-6 pm

The Canvas is a youth run, art space that provides teen artists a place to make, exhibit, and perform their art. Check out all that we have to offer in this day long sampler of events and workshops. Get an introductions to freestyle rapping, cartooning, dance, photography and more. For more info email canvas651@gmail.com or call 651.298.4393.