Contemporary Kids: Listening Spaces-Sound Workshop with Musician
September 21
1-2:30 PM or 3-4:30 PM
Workshop
Join us for a special sound workshop with musician Yuan Ge, inspired by the exhibition Presence. In this interactive session, Yuan will share his journey as a musician—how a melody can start with just one note and grow into something that fills the space and connects with the people in it. Kids will explore how sound helps us stay grounded in the moment, and team up with Yuan and each other to create a unique soundscape.
No experience needed—just bring your curiosity about space and sound, and get ready to rock out with some awesome guitar vibes!
Our free onsite Contemporary Kids programs invite children to learn about modern and contemporary art through unique and engaging art activities.
For children ages 5-12. Maximum group of 30 children, with one guardian per child.
Questions? Please visit our FAQ page.
Contemporary Calgary Educational Programs are often photographed. This photography includes the participants, parents or guardians and their creations. If you wish not to be photographed, please let Contemporary Calgary education staff know upon arrival, and they will assist you.
The same workshop is offered in two sessions on Sunday, September 21, for your convenience. Choose one session that suits your schedule best.
Sunday, September 21
1:00-2:30 PM
Sunday, September 21
3:00-4:30 PM
About the Musician Yuan Ge (he/him):
Yuan Ge holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music Business & Management from Berklee College of Music and a Master’s degree in Music Industry Leadership from Northeastern University. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. degree in Music Education at the University of Calgary.
Originally from the music business world, Yuan spearheaded marketing efforts for artists such as Christina Aguilera and Kenshi Yonezu in his previous positions. Over the years, he gradually pivoted to become a music educator with a specialization in guitar. He now has over four years of music education experience in both private and public capacities.
In his spare time, Yuan likes to tinker with guitars, cameras, and cars.
About our TD Educational Facilitators
Poppy Ghasemi (she/her)
Poppy holds a bachelor's degree in Museum Studies and a master's in Anthropology. The awards she received from the University of Manitoba supported her research on child neglect. She has over four years of hands-on experience working with children and youth in museums and schools in Iran, Turkey, and Canada. Before joining Contemporary Calgary, she was a program educator at the Manitoba Children's Museum. Poppy primarily focuses on activating children's critical and creative thinking skills while delivering programs in English, French, Farsi, and Turkish. She enjoys cooking and walking with her husky along the Bow River during her leisure time.
Dandan Gu (she/her)
Dandan Gu graduated from the Alberta University of the Arts with a Bachelor's degree in Visual Communication Design. Prior to that, she obtained her first bachelor's degree in Marketing from the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, China. Dandan has worked as a graphic designer for various companies and creative projects. Currently, she passionately serves as an educational assistant for art-making programs within the community, sharing her creative expertise with young learners. In her free time, Dandan enjoys practicing ink art, Chinese calligraphy, and illustrating cats and people around her.
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