The Young Changemakers is an arts based program that ran from 2022-2025, reaching over 4000 students in schools across Toronto. It was designed to build children’s confidence, emotional wellbeing and community connections, and to increase equitable access to arts programming in schools. It was led in partnership with Koffler Arts, Recreate Place and a multidisciplinary team of collaborators - artists, educators, evaluation specialists and volunteers. To learn more click here.
Video production by Henry Mak.
Supporting images by Christine Lim.
In celebration of the City of Toronto’s Year of Public Art (2022), Recreate Place collaborated with ArtworxTO, children, teachers and local artists to explore how children provide meaningful insight and ideas into the vision of public art. Three elementary schools in Toronto participated in an immersive experience where children shared ideas about their role in public art. Children collaborated with artists to create publicly accessible art installations on their school grounds for everyone to enjoy.
Through this experience, children were empowered to express their ideas, build connections to one another, and voice their ideas around a more inclusive and representative vision for public art in Toronto.
Video Production: Bottled Media
In collaboration with the County of Simcoe, we're pleased to share a resource celebrating National Child Day on November 20th.
National Child Day is an important time to recognize children’s rights and our commitment to uphold them. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child is a promise to children that their governments will do everything in their power to protect and promote these rights.
Grade 7 & 8 students at Faywood Arts Based School worked with artist Leah Gold and team to create a hand printed art book showcasing stories around sharing meals with family and friends.
Children at Thorncliffe Park Public School co-created a series of art installations with collaborating artists and facilitators. Here is a copy of our Year 3 book showcasing their work.
Children at Thorncliffe Park Public School co-created a series of art installations with collaborating partners (including artists and facilitators). Here is a copy of our Year 2 book showcasing their work.
Children at Thorncliffe Park Public School co-created a series of art installations with collaborating partners (including artists and facilitators). Here is a copy of our Year 1 book showcasing their work.
The Young Changemakers: The Koffler Arts Studio Program - An immersive arts program for students.
Impact Report 2025 (pdf)
DownloadDownload this resource guide to learn about fun and engaging ways to connect children with public art.