{"id":338836,"date":"2025-12-11T06:06:21","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T06:06:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/activist\/creating-our-calgary-the-center-for-artistic-activism\/"},"modified":"2025-12-11T06:06:21","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T06:06:21","slug":"creating-our-calgary-the-center-for-artistic-activism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=338836","title":{"rendered":"Creating Our Calgary &#8211; the Center for Artistic Activism"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-c4aa-clipPath-heading\" id=\"dr-votes-clinic-for-not-caring\">Dr. Vote\u2019s Clinic for Not Caring<\/h3>\n<p>by <strong>Fem Assembly<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;693a5f5b87df9&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"693a5f5b87df9\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/c4aa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Create_Calgary_Fem_Assembly-12-1400x933.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-134055 lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4aa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Create_Calgary_Fem_Assembly-12-1400x933.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/c4aa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Create_Calgary_Fem_Assembly-12-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/c4aa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Create_Calgary_Fem_Assembly-12-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/c4aa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Create_Calgary_Fem_Assembly-12-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/c4aa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Create_Calgary_Fem_Assembly-12-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/c4aa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Create_Calgary_Fem_Assembly-12-1568x1045.jpg 1568w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<default:svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<default:path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/default:svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Dr. Votes Clinic with their Mascot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A mock medical clinic that treated voter apathy. Set up at student centers in universities, Dr. Vote\u2019s Clinic for Not Caring provided prescription of hope through civic participation \u2014 and trustworthy voter information. <\/p>\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-red-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-145cb16d241b1369225b8e0879070211\">\u201cWe had so many meaningful conversations. Several were new voters, and seeing them grow their excitement to vote was so wonderful. We had several eligible voters who planned not to vote thinking they couldn\u2019t, but they learned they could. We also had many people who planned to vote but couldn\u2019t find information, and we filled that information gap.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;693a5f5b8824e&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"693a5f5b8824e\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"933\" height=\"1400\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/c4aa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Create_Calgary_Fem_Assembly-11-933x1400.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-134057 lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4aa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Create_Calgary_Fem_Assembly-11-933x1400.jpg 933w, https:\/\/c4aa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Create_Calgary_Fem_Assembly-11-387x580.jpg 387w, https:\/\/c4aa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Create_Calgary_Fem_Assembly-11-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/c4aa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Create_Calgary_Fem_Assembly-11-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/c4aa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Create_Calgary_Fem_Assembly-11-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/c4aa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Create_Calgary_Fem_Assembly-11-1568x2352.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/c4aa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Create_Calgary_Fem_Assembly-11-scaled.jpg 1707w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 933px) 100vw, 933px\"\/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<default:svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<default:path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/default:svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A university student gets vital voting information<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;693a5f5b884f8&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"693a5f5b884f8\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"933\" height=\"1400\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/c4aa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Create_Calgary_Fem_Assembly-4-933x1400.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-134056 lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4aa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Create_Calgary_Fem_Assembly-4-933x1400.jpg 933w, https:\/\/c4aa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Create_Calgary_Fem_Assembly-4-387x580.jpg 387w, https:\/\/c4aa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Create_Calgary_Fem_Assembly-4-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/c4aa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Create_Calgary_Fem_Assembly-4-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/c4aa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Create_Calgary_Fem_Assembly-4-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/c4aa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Create_Calgary_Fem_Assembly-4-1568x2352.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/c4aa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Create_Calgary_Fem_Assembly-4-scaled.jpg 1707w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 933px) 100vw, 933px\"\/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<default:svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<default:path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/default:svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Some of the clinic\u2019s themed pamphlets about voting and overcoming civic apathy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-c4aa-clipPath-heading\" id=\"project-your-voice\">Project Your Voice<\/h3>\n<p>by <strong>CRATE-IVE CREW<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"768\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1408 \/ 768;\" width=\"1408\" controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/c4aa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CADA_CreatingOurCalgary_CrateiveCrew_ChildWritingVideoRecap.mp4\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>A hands-on, art-meets-action pop-up that invited Calgarians to illuminate their hopes for the city\u2019s future. Participants created messages and mini projectors that became part of public projection artworks, lighting up the city with community voices and ideas.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-red-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-e11c658942fc650329a921b2c521dc08\">\u201cParticipants were energized by the idea of literally illuminating their voices \u2014 casting their words and hopes onto public spaces. The projections transformed their creative messages into something visible and shared, sparking curiosity among both participants and onlookers.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;693a5f5b89132&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"693a5f5b89132\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1050\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/c4aa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CADA_CreatingOurCalgary_CrateiveCrew_ChildWritingMoreParks-1400x1050.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-134062 lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4aa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CADA_CreatingOurCalgary_CrateiveCrew_ChildWritingMoreParks-1400x1050.jpeg 1400w, https:\/\/c4aa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CADA_CreatingOurCalgary_CrateiveCrew_ChildWritingMoreParks-580x435.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/c4aa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CADA_CreatingOurCalgary_CrateiveCrew_ChildWritingMoreParks-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/c4aa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CADA_CreatingOurCalgary_CrateiveCrew_ChildWritingMoreParks-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/c4aa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CADA_CreatingOurCalgary_CrateiveCrew_ChildWritingMoreParks-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/c4aa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CADA_CreatingOurCalgary_CrateiveCrew_ChildWritingMoreParks-1568x1176.jpeg 1568w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<default:svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<default:path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/default:svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A future voter shares her voice about installing more parks in Calgary<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;693a5f5b893c0&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"693a5f5b893c0\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1400\" 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https:\/\/c4aa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CADA_CreatingOurCalgary_CrateiveCrew_ProjectiononSchool-1536x1536.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/c4aa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CADA_CreatingOurCalgary_CrateiveCrew_ProjectiononSchool-2048x2048.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/c4aa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CADA_CreatingOurCalgary_CrateiveCrew_ProjectiononSchool-1568x1568.jpeg 1568w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<default:svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<default:path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/default:svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Crew projects teen voices on a local school building<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-c4aa-clipPath-heading\" id=\"make-your-move-matter\">Make Your Move Matter<\/h3>\n<p>by <strong>Error 404 Dance Collective Not Found<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>An action to connect, dance, and feel the power of moving to vote. This interactive street performance was a playful opportunity for Calgarians to learn their civic power.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-red-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-e506e9f29867fe4961b55a29de249110\">\u201cIt was wonderful to witness how eager people were. Participants were enthusiastic to dance, move, and watch, showing genuine excitement and openness. In a very short amount of time, we were able to build a beautiful community, connecting people who hadn\u2019t met before through movement, shared words, and playful interaction.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;693a5f5b89ffb&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"693a5f5b89ffb\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"1280\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/c4aa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CADA_CreatingourClagary_Error404_DancewithBox_October2025.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-134054 lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4aa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CADA_CreatingourClagary_Error404_DancewithBox_October2025.jpg 720w, https:\/\/c4aa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CADA_CreatingourClagary_Error404_DancewithBox_October2025-326x580.jpg 326w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\"\/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<default:svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<default:path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/default:svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Error 404 moves the community to uplift the vote<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-c4aa-clipPath-heading\" id=\"silent-protest\">Silent Protest<\/h3>\n<p>by <strong>Ayo Collective<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>An invitation for BIPOC Calgarians to reclaim their presence in civic decision-making. Columns of empty chairs filled with cardboard signs and paper silhouettes represented voices that are all-too-absent in civic spaces. Members of the collective talked to people who stopped to view the interactive installation about participation, visibility, and belonging.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-red-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-f295082937704c9bf10876fbc134b72a\">\u201cOne visitor stopped in front of the empty chairs and said, \u2018It feels like this is what our community looks like at the polls \u2014 half the seats are still empty.\u2019 That comment sparked a group conversation among strangers about what it means to \u2018show up,\u2019 not just for yourself but for your city. It was a reminder that art can create space for reflection and connection in everyday public places.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;693a5f5b8aafe&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"693a5f5b8aafe\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/c4aa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CADA_CreatingOurCalgary_AyoCollective_TysonListening-1400x933.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-134064 lazy\" 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wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-c4aa-clipPath-heading\" id=\"crafting-chinese-civic-engagement\">Crafting Chinese Civic Engagement<\/h3>\n<p>by <strong>Triple A Club<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A community art initiative to help Chinese newcomers understand Calgary\u2019s civic systems. The multimodal project included a civic toolkit in Mandarin, a ceramic tile workshop, and group visits to local art events that fostered belonging and participation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-red-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-aeefcef8ace65cc6dae309745b2f8829\">\u201cWe were surprised by the depth of community engagement. What started as a single project evolved into a self-sustaining community, where members now help each other navigate Calgary\u2019s civic and cultural life.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;693a5f5b8b8e5&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"693a5f5b8b8e5\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1084\" height=\"1004\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/c4aa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CADA_CreatingOurCalgary_TripleA_Prototype_September.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-134058 lazy\" 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Kickoff Intensive<\/h5>\n<p>We started with a 3-day, in-person inspiration and ideation intensive in the summer. The collectives ended the intensive with starter ideas for their projects \u2014 plus lots of new friends and tools for their work.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-726f6767d125d595339f49099814f61e\" id=\"2-campaign-testing-and-development\">2. Campaign Testing and Development<\/h5>\n<p>In the late summer and early fall, the collectives continued to develop their projects. They workshopped, prototyped, and iterated, and they also connected with local community groups for greater reach. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-purple-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a41588a16091f4f9a318809bb2aa7439\" id=\"3-final-activations\">3. Final Activations<\/h5>\n<p>In the lead-up to the elections, the collectives realized the full versions of their projects. Together, they reached over 17,500 Calgarians!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-green-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c71a23b6074e55a29edffb9010508a48\" id=\"4-evaluation\">4. Evaluation<\/h5>\n<p>We wrapped up the program by evaluating everything that happened and strategizing how to continue to advance a culture of artist-led civic participation in Calgary.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide is-style-c4aa-clipPath-heading\" id=\"success-together\">Success Together<\/h2>\n<p>The program was only a success because of our partners. 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