The Living Arts Centre's ARTward Bound 2017 team is hitting the road this summer bringing  the visual and performing  arts to communities across Mississauga.

Join us for art filled days throughout July and August! Our friendly instructors will help budding artists experiment  with paint, sculpture and mixed media. Participate in a Hip Hop workshop  and learn some new moves, then be entertained with a children’s performance! Performances vary by location and date. A lunch program is available at select locations. All activities are FREE. This program is recommended for children ages 5 to 12  and participants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. No pre- registration  is required, simply drop  in for part of the program or join us for the full day! Detailed information about activities, program timings, and locations can be found at www.livingartscentre.ca

PROGRAM  DATES/TIMES & LOCATIONS:

July 20 – Sheridan Centre   (12pm-4pm)
July 22 – Churchill Meadows Library  (10:30am-3:00pm)
July 25 – Forest Ridge Community Housing  (10:30am-3:00pm)
July 27 & 28 – River Grove Community Centre  (10:30am-3:00pm)
Aug 1 & 2 – Britannia Glen Co-op  (10:30am-3:00pm)
Aug 11 – Malton Community Centre   (12pm-4pm)
Aug 15 – Port Credit Library  (12pm-4pm)
Aug 17 & 18 – Courtneypark  Library  (10:30am-3:00pm)
Aug 22 – Dixie Outlet Mall   (12pm-4pm)

OUR PERFORMERS: Performers vary by location.

I Rock  With THE ONE – A Mississauga Hip Hop Dance  crew affiliated with The Gateway Centre for New  Canadians. This crew is involved in the community through youth outreach, volunteering,  and charity events.

Back by popular  demand, The DuffleBag Theatre Company will bring an interactive performance of Little Red Riding Hood, filled with wit, humour and fun.

Drummer, Njacko Backo creates  joyful African-influenced “world music.” His infectiously joyful music and open-hearted performances leave audience-members of all backgrounds dancing in a spirit of togetherness.

Magician, Ray Xu has spent many years  practicing and performing  this ancient art, and travelled around the world entertaining people  of all ages and walks of life.

Award-winning author and storyteller, Rukhsana Khan has published  11  books.  She has appeared on television and radio, and has been  featured at international conferences in Denmark, Mexico,  Singapore, India, South Africa, all across Canada and the U.S.