Opportunities aim to assist members in refining, diversifying or professionalizing their creative practice.
we offer:
access to space, materials, and resources to create new work,
artist talks, seminars and art workshops in a variety of skill levels and artistic disciplines, and
opportunities to exhibit / present work.
What we offer and when depends on funding received to support our initiatives.
Be sure to check out our events page and keep your eye out for newsletter updates!
Membership is free. We invite you to get involved if you:
are 18 years or older,
identify as an aspiring, emerging or experienced *artist/maker,
live in Thunder Bay (or surrounding district), and
self-identify as having mental health and/or addiction experiences.*
*artists and makers: we acknowledge that many creative folx do not identify as “artists,” but use the term “maker” to describe their creative practice (individuals working in fine craft, for instance).
*mental health and/or addiction experiences: we have found that some members do not identify as having a “condition” or “illness.” In order to keep membership flexible and open to individuals in varying stages in their journeys, we use the term “experiences.”
Please note: To get involved, having a formal diagnosis is not required. You are not obligated to share details about your lived experience with us.
supplies + storing artwork
Typically, materials for workshops are provided unless otherwise stated. You are also welcome to bring your own supplies to use or share.
2022 Update: onboarding new members is currently paused during the Covid-19 pandemic (to limit the work for all involved). If you are an artist or maker age 18+, live in Tbay/surrounding area and self-identify as having lived experience, you're welcome to join us for our opportunities! Filling out the paperwork noted below is not necessary at this time. We do encourage you review our membership handbook prior to participating in our programs.
Interested in joining us for our Spring 2022 opportunities or have questions? Reach out to our Coordinator, Carol Kajorinne Krievin (Coordinator@mindfulmakers.org
To become a member…
Reach out to our Program Coordinator, Carol Kajorinne. Together, you will discuss your creative goals and whether what we offer will assist you in reaching them.
(807)708-4612 | mindfulmakerscollective@gmail.comNext, you will be asked to fill out a Membership Application form. You are welcome to share examples of you work, if possible.
Members then are to review and sign our Community Agreement (aka Code of Conduct), and complete (optional) surveys that assist with directing programming and securing funding.
Information about our location and accessibility can be found in our membership handbook (below), or by visiting: www.mindfulmakers.org/home
membership handbook
While participating in our programs, members are to honour our Community Agreement (aka Code of Conduct) laid out in our membership handbook - helping us create a creative environment that is comfortable and safe. We care deeply about how we all work together and welcome members to contribute to further developing this agreement.
