Woven Together brings together works by youth from Next Generation Arts’ flagship programs—HEAL (Health Empowerment and Arts Leverage) and VIEWS (Vision of Inspiring and Empowering Walls in Scarborough)—exploring the ways different art forms reveal shared stories and identities. Regardless of age, experience, or medium, we are connected through the ways we create and engage with art. Here, we give space to the unique approaches and celebrate the work that continues to grow through our programs.
Through HEAL’s Inter-Arts workshops, youth explored a range of art forms such as poetry, collage, drawing, and flower-pressing. Over the course of 8 weeks, youth discovered new art-making techniques, new ways to express themselves, and healing and mental wellness through creativity. VIEWS: MY (McGregor Youth) Rising extends this spirit into mural-making, where participants spent 12 weeks learning painting techniques and professional skills, creating portraits that reflect the people of the community and translating their stories into vibrant, lasting art.
Together, these programs intertwine to reflect Next Generation Arts’ belief in supporting youth through art, creating a woven exhibition that celebrates growth, creativity, and expression.
EXHIBITING ARTISTS:
HEAL: Inter-Arts
Shi Thomas
Nazia Rouf
Kishany Jeevagan
Shanthana Kannal
Chris Del Mundo
Samuel Ng
Mithuran Suganthan
Shams Rouf
Talin Wright
Haynes
VIEWS: MY (McGregor Youth) Rising
Rida Masood
Afifa Bari
Annie Vimalanathan
Jasmine Vanstone
Rivka Finkelstein
Leyah Mirza
Rishi Vijay
Vidhi Kelaiya
Sadaf Asadian Ajzan
Aahladhini Simhan
Andrea Ramirez
Halcyon Zoubaidi
Sagal Duale
Erica Fan
Aurelene Maun
Ayonti Huq
Aaliyah Ali
Jessica Gebremicael
Siddharth Tammali
Shivani Verma
EXHIBITION DATES:
September 2–20, 2025
More information about gallery hours here.
PUBLIC RECEPTION:
Saturday, September 13, 2pm–4pm
Refreshments will be served. All are welcome!
LOCATION:
Next Generation Arts
1121 Bellamy Rd. N, Unit 10
Scarborough, ON M1H 3B9
Free limited parking is available onsite.
