School Engagement Activities - Nia Centre for the Arts

School Engagement Activities

Email us at mentormatch@niacentre.org to schedule an activity

Nia Centre brings Black arts and culture into schools across the Toronto District School Board (TDSB), Peel Region District School Board and York Region School Board. We are proud to be an approved vendor with TDSB.

We create space and opportunities for intermediate – senior level (grades 8- 12) and post-secondary students to expand their artistic interests, identities and skills both inside and outside of the classrooms.

Through our school activities students are able to:

  • Develop and learn new art skills, artistic mediums and tools
  • Engage in the artistic experiences and learn from educators in the arts 
  • Connect and receive career advice from Career Professionals and Artists working within the Creative Sectors.
To schedule a school activity for your class, email us at mentormatch@niacentre.org

What we Offer

We offer high quality, engaging and culturally relevant artistic workshops and experiences across art disciplines and themes!

VIRTUAL & IN CLASS WORKSHOPS

We bring in art educators to facilitate workshops in creative writing, visual arts (painting, sculpture, mixed media), digital media, photography, dance, theatre and more. We will work with you to provide new learning experiences that align with your curriculum and meet the needs of students.

FIELD TRIPS

We offer students the opportunity to visit and engage in artistic and cultural experiences and exhibitions across Toronto.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES & PLACEMENTS

Are your students in need of volunteer hours or a co-op placement?

We offer students the opportunity to work alongside our staff to gain art administrative, communication, leadership and organizational skills to prepare them for their career and educational path.

UNIVERSITY TOURS

We have partnered with Toronto universities to provide students with the opportunity to connect with faculty and students, tour the campus, and experience university life firsthand.


School Engagement Activities are made possible through the support of:


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