This is My City "...facilitates communication and encourages people... to see themselves as something other than homeless... part of a larger artistic community."
WELCOME TO
THIS IS MY CITY
Our Vision and Mission
The Vision of This is My City Art Society (TMC) is to recognize the creative voice of every citizen and value its unique contribution to our community.
Our Society's Mission is to foster art-making opportunities for and with people who have the experience of, or are at risk of homelessness to strengthen community and to promote creative expression, public awareness, and inclusive dialogue.
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This is My City Art Society
This is My City Art Society (TMC) believes that the creative voice of every citizen has value and that we are all richer for having listened.
The work that TMC does not only enriches the lives of the disenfranchised people in its programs, it opens the door for dialogue among all citizens. It builds bridges so that stereotypes can be broken down and common values can be clearly seen and celebrated.
This is My City is a volunteer-run, nonprofit society that brings opportunities for positive creative expression into the lives of some of Calgary's most marginalized citizens: the homeless and those at risk of homelessness. Professional artist-mentors bring their skills and love of art into the shelters and service agencies year-round and connect with individuals to make music, theatre, and visual art together.
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“No other organization anywhere matches what TMC does in scope, scale, or inclusiveness.”
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Thank you to our many supporters!
Sponsors
Funding Agencies
Alberta Foundation for the Arts
Calgary Foundation
Calgary Arts Development
The City of Calgary
Donors
George Ross
Jan Truss
Programming Partners
Alberta College of Arts and Design (ACAD)
Blank Page Studio
Calgary Central Library
East Village Community Association
Hillhurst/Sunnyside Community Association
Loft 112
SAIT Polytechnic
Studio C
The New Gallery (TNG)
TRUCK Contemporary Art in Calgary
United Active Living at Garrison Green and Fish Creek
Water for Riley
WP Puppet Theatre
Services In Kind
Truss and Ross Polymaths, George Ross
Linda Hawke
Eveline Kolijn
Patricia Lortie
Lea Storry
Sally Truss
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“When the creative self is ignored, something valuable dies.”
