Something new is flying into Grandview Kids this Fall. Two Ontario Sculptors, Francis Muscat and Fly Freeman, are creating a suspended artwork for our entrance at our new headquarters. The artwork will include beautiful, fantastical bugs emerging from cocoons and filling the upper spaces of the area (see the artistic rendering below). But, these artists need the help of Grandview Kids’ creative community!
The bugs are going to be works of imagination. The artists want each bug to have a story, to have a purpose – a unique personality and appearance. Help us create the bugs. Help us build their stories. Your ideas will inspire this amazing, lasting piece of artwork in our new headquarters.
There are a few ways Grandview Kids clients and families can get involved.
From home
- Draw a bug! Think about what you bug might look like – all the bugs are flying bugs, so your bugs should have wings, and most bugs have 6 legs, 2 eyes, 2 antenna, and a body – but these are just suggestions. Use your imagination. Download the template or pick up a printed copy at any of our Grandview Kids locations.
- Colour a bug drawing! Drawn by Francis and Fly, but coloured by you. We have some funky designs of butterflies and beetles. All you have to do is supply the colour! Download the templates or pick up a printed copy at any of our Grandview Kids locations.
- To submit: Take a photo of your finished drawings and email to newbuild@grandviewkids.ca by May 31, 2024.
In-person workshop
- Build your own bug workshop (space limited): A chance to build a small bug and meet the sculptors. We will have all that you need to make your own, unique bug. Also, you can see how the sculptors are going to make the big butterfly and beetle bugs for the new building. Space is limited, so registration is required.
- Date: Wednesday, May 29
- Location: Grandview Kids Main Site 600 Townline Rd S, Oshawa
- Time: 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. – Drop in any time that evening (registration required)
- All ages welcome, but please register each family member.
We can’t wait to see the amazing ideas and innovation of the Grandview Kids community!
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