Wonder’neath runs projects beyond its core programs, Art Bikers, Open Studio and the Studio Artist Program, often in partnership with other organizations. Projects are sometimes ongoing long-term projects and others are short-term projects based on funding, others are partnership programs, and some we are the host organization that provides space or funding for others.
“These white people think this country belongs to them—they don’t realize that they are only in charge right now because there’s more of them than there are of us. The whole country changed with only a handful of raggedly-ass pilgrims that came over here in the 1500s. And it can take a handful of raggedy-ass Indians to do the same, and I intend to be one of those raggedy-ass Indians.
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Artist: Tayla Paul
Project Lead: Rebecca Moore, in consultation with Denise Pictou Maloney (daughter of Annie Mae Pictou)
Created between July 2022 and July 2023.
Located at 2576 Agricola Street, Kjiputuk(Halifax)- North side facing the parking lot
Acrylic Paint on Marine Grade Plywood, 12’w x 16’h
The Annie Mae Pictou Legacy Mural honours the memory and legacy of Annie Mae Pictou, a Mi'kmaw mother, an internationally accomplished educator and activist from Sipekne’katik First Nation who was murdered in South Dakota in 1975. Her memory and legacy are still held very dear to the Mi'kmaq Nation today.
A Linktre QR code can be found on the signage next to the mural to enrich the telling of Annie Mae’s story. On the Linktre page, folks can explore links to learn about Annie Mae Pictou ,the final report from the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, other resources, as well as a link to a donation campaign.
We are accepting donations (charitable receipts can be provided) towards the regular maintenance of the mural, and continued education and enrichment about Annie Mae and her legacy, the mural process, and the activism work of Denise Pictou Maloney on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2-Spirit People (MMIWG2S+).
The Annie Mae Pictou Legacy Mural was made possible by the generous contributions of our funders, individual donors and volunteers.
Funders and Partners:
Halifax Project Grants to Professional Arts Organizations
NS Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism & Heritage (CCTH)- Diversity and Community Capacity Fund and Support 4 Culture
North End Business Association(NEBA)
Wonder’neath Art Society
Individual Donors:
Philip Bernard, Erin Ball, Jane Gavin-Hebert, Melissa Marr, Kirstie Creighton, Anonymous
Volunteers:
Kevin Neil Smith, Heather Moore, Jacob Filmore, Rayshed Dashen,Bathsheba King, Kiera Sitzer, Courtney Moore, Heather Wilkinson, Melissa Marr, Francis Greyson, Will Daye, Jeremy Campbell
Thanks to Tracy Jackson of NEBA, Tasso Dikaios of Time and Space Media for providing a home for the mural, building tenant Vaughn General Store for their support of the project, and Eye Candy signs for the mural installation.
Art Medicine is a collaborative research project with NSCAD U’s The Art Factory exploring gaps in arts access, training in community-engaged arts, and research on the role of storytelling in decolonial practice with artist and educator Vie Jones. In the fall Vie will be presenting both virtual and in-person workshops on Art as Care.
NOISEmakers: IN THE FIELD is a free professional development program for newcomer artists, creative workers and craft makers!
This program will help emerging artist newcomers to:
make connections
build your resume
learn new skills
better understand the arts and cultural sector in Nova Scotia
meet other artists and creative people
NOISEmakers: In The Field will include:
6 Weeks (early July to mid-August):
program orientation
weekly meet-ups and studio skillshare
professional development workshops (specifically chosen for program participants)
individual mentorship, professional guidance and networking opportunities
field trips to galleries, art centres and arts and cultural spaces
8 Weeks (September to late October):
a weekend retreat at Ross Creek Centre for the Arts (outside of Halifax)
participation in an 8-week studio work program at Wonder’neath Art Society (Halifax)
participation in the Nocturne Art at Night Festival
final celebration
2021 - Present
Focused on providing African Nova Scotian youth with opportunities to experience afro-centric led programming designed to promote wellness and leadership. Through a series of local retreats, youth from the African Nova Scotian community will gather with mentors, local leaders and health care professionals for one-day sessions designed around the themes of healing and self-discovery. The aim of these local retreats will be to provide a supportive and engaging space for ANS youth to decompress, enable leadership and build capacity through wellness programming that is culturally relevant, experiential, innovative, and fun.
Some of the key areas of focus for the sessions are:
Meditation, Mindfulness and Movement
Healthy Lifestyle Development and Nutrition
Routine and Discipline
Career exploration and navigation
Art Therapy and Creative expression
Spiritual Rejuvenation
Nature Experiences and Hikes
Tours of cultural landmarks in Nova Scotia
This program is in partnership with BLXCK HOUSE and A.C
2019 - Present
The Team Possibles Tuesday Studio Group is hosting Community Outreach Art Hive sessions for small community groups (5 - 7 participants). The Team Possibles Studio group is made up of young adults and adults from our local Down syndrome community. The Team will set up a team-building art project that you and your colleagues can participate in free of charge. The members will work with you to determine which team-building art project will best suit your group. For more information and or to book your group please contact the Teams community liaison Mr. Will Brewer: teampossibles@gmail.com Team Studio Group: (Group facilitators and volunteers: Erin, Heather, Julie, Kim, Jenny, Will, Marie, Megan, Jessica, Hannah, and Renee). Team Possibles is a specialized art program with a focus on celebrating the Down syndrome community and culture. The Team Possibles art projects are designed to increase social inclusion, understanding and community involvement for members of the Down syndrome community. This new Team Hive model has been adapted to more specifically accommodate the needs of the Down syndrome community. The Team Hive aligns with the Halifax inclusion policy; "Inclusion: Parks & Recreation is committed to providing safe and accessible programs for everyone to enjoy. Persons with disabilities are welcome to participate in recreation activities compatible to their interests and abilities."
The Team Studio Art Hive is made possible through the support of: City of Halifax, United Way and Halifax Nova Scotia Down Syndrome Society.