The Hub 3.0: A place for you to shine!
The Hub is an outreach program serving our vibrant community of people with developmental, cognitive, and physical disabilities through the arts! This program brings back the supportive and beloved space created by The Hub on Ross up at the YMCA Northside Community Centre since Autumn 2021. In September 2024, we were able to expand the program from one to two days of activities each week! Join us Wednesdays and Fridays for a variety of inclusive and accessible activities among friends.
The Government of Alberta, The City of Red Deer, the YMCA Northside Community Centre and several granting agencies across the city and region helped us re-create the magic in a new space. We know these folks matter and deserve a space full of creativity, learning opportunities, self-expression, belonging, and social integration.
The Hub offers activities that are free to the public and welcome all ages and abilities:
- Mixed Media Art: an opportunity for participants to create a new project each week while learning techniques, styles, and creating something from the heart. Wednesdays & Fridays from 10:30am - 12:00pm
- Strum & Drum: an active participation concert with recreational drumming! Wednesdays from 1:00 - 2:00pm
- Making Plays: collaborate to write, perform and produce scenes, plays and performances, using improv techniques, costumes, props, and more! Wednesdays from 2:30 - 4:00pm
- Grooving Together: Get moving with friends! Featuring a variety of movement activities, including dance, Zumba, Tai Chi, and yoga, learn some new techniques to build energy and stretch and have fun! Fridays from 1:00 - 2:00pm.
- Creative Open Stage and Karaoke: An opportunity for individuals to present their talents on an open stage. Fridays from 2:30 - 4:00pm
You can help keep this inclusive space thriving!
Funds put towards this campaign will fund facility rentals, art supplies and professional fees for artist leaders. They will also be used to match our Government of Alberta Grant that has made our recent programming expansion possible.
Fuel Support Creative Red Deer!
We are the Red Deer Arts Council, a passionate not-for-profit charitable organization dedicated to enriching local creativity, arts, and culture throughout Red Deer and Central Alberta. For over 50 years, we have promoted, inspired, and showcased literary, performing, and visual arts in our community. As we celebrate our 50th anniversary in 2024-2025, we are thrilled to host even more events, including poetry readings, art exhibits, concerts, and so much more!
Imagine a day without arts and culture.
No music to uplift your spirits, no concerts to enjoy, no inspiring art to adorn your walls. Picture a world without the stories, designs, and creativity that shape our identities. The absence of arts and culture would be a devastating blow to our humanity.
The arts are the lifeblood of our communities, weaving together our identities and fostering inclusivity. They give voice to every individual, and it’s essential that these voices are heard.
Keep Arts and Culture Thriving in Red Deer!
To sustain this vibrant cultural landscape, we need your support. Without spaces that nurture artistic development, we risk losing our cultural heritage and the opportunities to create impactful art that enriches our communities. For nearly 50 years, we’ve collaborated with the City of Red Deer and various organizations to showcase local talent and support artists through scholarships and awards.
Your Contribution Matters!
Your donations will directly support our operating costs, enabling us to continue offering diverse programs that inspire creativity. If you wish to support a specific Red Deer Arts Council program, please explore our listed campaigns below.
Thank you for your generosity and commitment to the Red Deer Arts Council. For more information, visit our website:
The Red Deer Arts Council supports accountable spaces that allow for safety, bravery, and creative freedom. People of all identities, including those from under-represented populations (e.g. BIPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+, neurodiverse and differently abled, etc.) are welcome as a part of our inclusive community.
Below are Red Deer Arts Council operated programs where you might like to direct your donation. Donations toward certain programs will be pooled accordingly.
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