Creative initiatives are needed to deal with social issues and economic disparity. Participation in arts activities has been proven to reduce youth violence, help prevent drug addiction, support rehabilitation, be a critical element in mental health treatment, and reduce reliance on social programs.
Research has conclusively demonstrated the connection between arts exposure and academic performance and without exception concludes that learning is strengthened through participation in the arts.
Community can be created through the experience of the arts.
The Downtown Eastside Centre for the Arts is an opportunity to connect people and enterprises contributing to creating a healthy Downtown Eastside neighbourhood to learn from one another, to contribute, and to create community together.
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Share the Dream
Downtown Eastside Centre For The Arts
We invite you to come and join us in celebrating Black History Month with a very special presentation “Speaking of Maya”, a special tribute to legendary poet, actor and playwright Maya Angelou.
This intimate evening of spoken word is dedicated to her written works and features Joy Coghill, Denis Simpson, Vanessa Richards, Judith Maxie, Hector Johnson, and Dalannah Gail Bowen. Proceeds support the Downtown Eastside Centre For The Arts.
Saturday February 28, 2009
St. James Community Square
3214 West 10th Avenue
8:00 PM