Call for Applications EAST H.E.A.R.T

Calling Scarborough-based 2SLGBTQ+ youth!

EAST H.E.A.R.T. is BACK for Year 3! 🌈 2SLGBTQ+ youth ages 15-27 from Scarborough are welcome to join this public art-focused, well-being, peer-to-peer mentorship program. 🌟 The 2023 EAST H.E.A.R.T. Year 3 cohort will begin Tuesday, February 7th to June 1st 2023, and will be led by artist and Youth Coordinator Jega Delisca, with support from Peer Mentors Sky Ravinn-French and Rainée Nelson. The creative practice we'll be working on this year is developing a large-scale mural-making design. This is a hybrid program, including both virtual and in-person workshops!

As a part of this program, you will receive training and workshops twice per week led by professional artists focused on developing your art skills, an art kit containing all required materials for the program, Scarborough Arts swag, networking opportunities with professional artists from around Toronto, a community of peers with similar lived experiences, and training to strengthen understanding and resilience around mental health, sexual health, and general well-being! 

Sign up by the January 16th, 2023 deadline HERE.  If you require another method of applying, please reach out to jega@scarborougharts.com and emily@scarborougharts.com

The 2023 EAST H.E.A.R.T. cohort, Public Art program will run from Tuesday, February 7th to June 1st 2023. This program is funded and made possible by the City of Toronto, Toronto Urban Health Fund, Ontario Arts Council, Delta Gaming, and Bingo.