An Art Teacher’s Experience

The youth who participate in Art Among Friends are trained by professional artist Shirley Levacy, owner of Great Blue Art Studio in Winnipeg, where they come for classes. (A painting of a magnificent Great Blue Heron graces the entrance to the Studio.) She comments, “Art Among Friends helps break down barriers caused by preconceived notions of others who may be different from us. Art acts as a common denominator for creativity regardless of an individual’s ability or disability. Youth have their eyes opened to one another and see one another in new ways…through their art! Classes are full of laughter, sharing and interaction and this becomes a catalyst for friendship.”