Awesome Arts en folie

Based in Ottawa, MASC Awesome Arts is a rich program that allows children and youth to explore global issues through the arts. Held in partnership with school programs, organizations and community centres, Awesome Arts is an exciting series of workshops culminating in a public celebration. During Awesome Arts, children and youth express themselves via various art forms such as slam poetry, animation, music, theatre and video, all the while learning about global issues. Participants share their talents at a final performance,which can also feature professional artists, inspiring the entire community to remain connected with the arts and the issues. 
   To date Awesome Arts has been run in a number of underserved communities providing more than 255 individual workshops, working with 30 local professional artists to over 300 at-risk children and youth. The Awesome Arts Festivals have featured performances from over 200 youth and over 60 local professional artist performers. masconline.ca