VIEW at Sparrow Art Space
WP Puppet Theatre is thrilled to be an Artist in Residence at Sparrow Artspace through March 2025. We will feature our award-winning program VIEW from the INSIDE* designed to welcome people of all ages to explore their creativity in a supportive community.
Our residency will include an exhibit of the amazing portrait puppets created by past participants as well as screening videos of their profound artist reflections. We’ll host a number of hands-on workshops for adults, youth and children to create their own self portrait puppet-mask which becomes “a nuanced artifact with an amazing legacy”
*ATB Healing through the Arts
Presented in partnership with the Festival of Animated Objects (March 10–23, 2025).
Three of the workshops are FREE as part of the Arts & Culture Sparrow Workshop Series gratefully funded by the City of Calgary.
Over 500 people from diverse communities have participated in VIEW since its inception in 2016. The program promotes positive mental health and wellness by providing opportunities for emotional expression and social interaction, improving motivation, reducing feelings of isolation.
Participants say the workshops:
Foster Resiliency
Build community
Encourage self-reflection
Create a legacy
Provide a voice
Bring fun and creativity
Self Portrait Puppet created by Wendy Passmore-Godfrey. Photo by Wanda Martin
Puppet Pop Up for Families - Your Voice
Saturday March 1, 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Meet the Artists
Thursdays and Fridays 11:00 am - 6 :00 pm
Artists in Attendance creating their own projects. Drop in to find out more about our VIEW Facilitator On-demand course teaching you how to deliver the VIEW program yourself. Please register for a ticket if possible. Artist schedule subject to change.
Launch VIEW from the Inside at Sparrow ArtSpace
Sunday March 2, 3:00 - 6:00 pm
Opening of VIEW exhibit and screening of past participants reflective videos.
Taste of VIEW - Adults
Saturday March 8, 1:00 - 4:00 PM
A pleasant afternoon of art-making invites participants to make a simple self portrain puppet mask.
VIEW from the Inside - 12-hour course – Adults
March 14-16
Friday March 14th 7 - 9 pm
Saturday March 15th 9 - 5 pm
Sunday March 16th 1 - 4 pm
This immersive 12-hour program is designed for adults looking for professional development or an impactful art experience.
Taste of VIEW – Youth
Saturday March 22, 1- 4 pm
Three hours of creative fun specially for youth ages 15-19. Explore identity, challenges, dreams goals…
Courage Journey for Families
Saturday March 29, 9:30 - Noon
Inspired by the charming book The Colour Monsters by Anna Llenas
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