Artbeat Studio

#artsaveslives2017 – We have surpassed our goal of $150,000! Thank you to all our generous donors! Donations towards Artbeat Studio’s sustainability are still gratefully accepted

eclecticism

recent works by Regina Chyzy

runs from Oct 6 – 21, 2017
hours: tue – fri 12 – 5PM | sat 12 – 3PM

First Fridays in the Exchange Reception: Oct 6, 2017, 5 – 9PM […]

launch of new website

Artbeat Studio is pleased to present the launch of kaleidoscopeonline.ca , featuring the creative writing of persons with lived experience of mental illness.

Please visit kaleidoscopeonline.ca to read poetry or submit your own!

Nigel Bart at “Rendezvous With Madness” Film Fest

Aug 11 – 13, 2017 @ Cinematheque

Artbeat Studio is proud to join Cinematheque and the Rendezvous with Madness Film Festival in promoting a weekend of film in support of those with lived mental health experiences.

Nigel Bart, Studio Facilitator, will be a panelist on the Saturday, August 12, 3PM viewing of Juanicas.

Central Park Community Concert and Art Sale

Join us for a special community event!

Thursday, June 8, 2017

Art Sale 11AM – 6PM (Free Admission | Portage Place Shopping Centre 3rd Floor)

Concert 7PM (UPDATED: Free Admission | Edmonton Court | proceeds in support of Artbeat Studio) […]

Hope Mural

Studio Central Community Project

On May 13, 2017, a new mural was unveiled at 427 Cumberland Ave by Gibril Bangura. Project partners include CPNA, CNDC, and Studio Central, a project of Artbeat Studio […]

what's new at Artbeat?

“I know that Artbeat saves lives because it saved mine”

This video gives the testimonial of Diamond Doug Keith, an alumnus from 2015.

Donations towards Artbeat Studio’s sustainability are still gratefully accepted [...]

introducing Christine Strike, Community Projects Coordinator

Christine Strike (Community Projects Coordinator, Artbeat Studio) is a graduate from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Honors and more recently from Red River College with a Certificate in Project Management.

She spends her time as a Mother, Partner, lover of all things outdoors, and creating art and crafts.

Her heart is with non-profit organizations and the good that they bring [...]

introducing Karen Remoto, Art Program Director, Studio Central

Karen Remoto (Art Program Director of Studio Central, a project of Artbeat Studio) is a graduate from the University of Winnipeg with a Bachelors Arts in Film.

She has had previous experience volunteering with numerous organizations such as Freeze Frame, Jazzfest, Sam’s Place and Studio Central.

In her spare time, she likes to travel, hike and read a good book. She enjoys promoting collective self-care and values the positive impact art has in brightening someone’s life.

featured exhibitions

Yellow Horizon

recent works by Cynthia Villwock runs from December 2 – 20, 2014 hours: tue – ...

Visual Emporium

recent works by Michelle Hermary runs from April 1 – 17, 2014 ...

Co-Existence

recent works by Graham Hnatiuk runs from March 4 – 22, ...

altered photos: a play of perspective

a collaborative work of art facilitated by Stew McCulloch and Laurie Green Altered Images: A ...

support Artbeat Studio!

Artbeat Studio is

a unique community based, peer directed program that provides social supports, working art studio and gallery space, and mentorship for individuals living with mental illness for the purpose of recovery and empowerment. Artbeat Studio is a non-profit registered charity committed to decreasing stigma and discrimination that coincides with mental illness and poverty through positive action, mental health education and advocacy.

Services are provided free of charge to participants. The intended beneficiaries include each participant artist, their caregivers, the local inner city community, and society as a whole.