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鈥淎ltered Shapes,鈥� a members鈥� exhibition is on display for July and August at ARC Creative Studios in downtown North Battleford celebrating its two-year anniversary.

Why do we need the arts in our community? It certainly serves a purpose to add beauty into our environment, one we all enjoy. But how does it provide a sense of belonging and help me feel a part of my community? When we are audience to the arts, we naturally engage in conversation, share thoughts and associations triggered by sight, sound and touch. Often people will reminisce wistfully about their childhood, a time when they felt creative and spontaneous, free to imagine.

Why do we stop playing and exploring as we grow up? Art makes us think and feel. It brings up memories and emotions, activating parts of the brain relating to the senses, intuition and leading to a tacit understanding of archetypes and tropes shared from cultural influences. We recognize threads of common experience and we feel part of the world, connected to others. Art can soothe and provoke, poke and invite. It does not discriminate by age, race, class or ability. It is not passive.

ARC Creative Studios was conceived through community consultations, research into cities and creative spaces and a plan developed by a collective with a shared desire to establish a working studio with a community focus. Thirteen artists opened the doors two years ago and have hosted many guest exhibitions, CARFAC workshops, open studios, open micas, Culture Days, a student exhibition, classes and exploration-based invitations. The studio is an active space where artists create, collaborate and enhance cultural activity in the downtown.

鈥淎ltered Shapes鈥� is their most recent exhibition and will be on view through the summer. It is a collection of new work by the members of ARC and includes painting, sculpture, and mixed media.

ARC Creative Studios would not be possible without artist volunteers with a passion for art and heart for community, and the financial support received from Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs. This is an example of true Saskatchewan spirit of volunteerism and grassroots determination.

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