FIND YOUR ‘INKSPIRATION’ AT PROJECT INKWELL

MISSISSAUGA, ON – Ink Movement, a local collective of young writers, invites Peel high school students to register for Project Inkwell. In November 2013, Ink Movement received a Youth in Action grant from United Way of Peel Region to organize this one-day arts conference. The goal of the conference is to empower attendees by exposing them to a broad range of art forms, including creative writing, visual arts and modern music. Project Inkwell will be held on Saturday, April 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Art Gallery of Mississauga and Mississauga Central Library. One major component of the event includes a creative writing competition. The winner will have his or her entry published in the upcoming issue of Mississauga Art Council’s Limelight Magazine. Other activities throughout the day include keynote speeches, performances, contests and interactive workshops. The talented lineup of Project Inkwell speakers and workshop presenters features:

·         Shawn Micallef: published author, Toronto Star columnist, former Canadian Journalism Fellow at Massey College;

·         Jessie Trott: Community Course Instructor at the Living Arts Centre, specializing in glass art;

·         David Leask: 2004 Mississauga Performing Artist of the Year, two-time winner of the International Songwriting Competition; and

·         Anna Yin: MARTY Award-winning author of five in-print poetry books.

Since workshops run concurrently, youth can tailor their conference experience by selecting workshops that suit their interests. Peel students can register to attend Project Inkwell, free of charge, at www.projectinkwell2014.com. Lunch and snacks are provided. The first 100 attendees will also receive a complimentary T-shirt.

"Project Inkwell is an excellent way for students to explore art as a tool for personal growth and social change,” said Anna Chen, Ink Movement President. “Beyond that, the conference will be a platform for youth to connect with established artists, as well as each other. It’s going to be a lot of fun.”

The mandate of Ink Movement, which also organizes the “Mississauga Youth Anthology,” is to promote creative expression, literacy and community involvement. Ink Movement acknowledges the generous support of the United Way of Peel Region, Art Gallery of Mississauga, and Mississauga Arts Council.

For more information on how to attend, sponsor or volunteer at Project Inkwell, please visit www.projectinkwell2014.com. Information about Ink Movement is available at www.inkmovement.org and on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ink.mvmt.
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