Carmen Ocampo Velázquez (She/They) is a Toronto-based multidisciplinary artist, curator, and psychologist originally from Colombia. Her experience centres on healing, identity, and social change through collaborative engaged art. Drawing on a clinical psychology background spanning over 30 years, she catalyzes creative processes that foster individual and communitarian resilience and empowerment. Carmen holds a Master’s in Environmental Studies and is the founder of Matiz Project, a transdisciplinary collective harnessing the transformative power of art to deconstruct social narratives and reclaim collective voices. Currently, she serves as an Art & Wellbeing Facilitator and Board Member at Lakeshore Arts (LSA).
Upcycling Community Hub
November 21 @ 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Upcycling is the process of turning used, discarded products into new treasures! Using household materials such as plastics, textiles, and metals, participants will be invited to create artworks by amending and improve existing objects. Visitors will also be invited to bring something from home that they would like to upcycle. Upcycling Community Hubs will be facilitated by Ilona Valcov, joined by guest facilitators. All materials provided!
Questions about Upcycling? Contact Programs Manager, Revital Weiss, at CommunityPrograms@LakeshoreArts.ca.
All Community Hubs are FREE, drop-in and open to all. Art activities are suitable for the whole family! No registration required, no experience necessary, all materials provided. See full program details & descriptions below!
Lakeshore Arts’ Community Project space is located on the first floor of a building with 2 stairs at the entrance, and a non-automatic door. There is a ramp available upon request, please email Francis@LakeshoreArts.ca in advance if you require ramp access. Our bathrooms are located at basement level, only accessible by a flight of stairs.