Ken Brevik experienced trauma and now suffers from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.  Ken finds solace in art and creative expression. Creating art is a way to reduce some of the impact of PTSD on his life.  Living in near isolation, Ken says the 10 X 10 Art Project gives him a chance to venture out of his comfort zone to meet people.

ICM’s 10x10 Community Art Project is in its 7^th year. Each February, sixty 10” X 10” canvases are handed out to residents of the Core Neighbourhood - a very diverse group in terms of age, culture, artistic expression, history, and lifestyle. Partners such as SCYAP, Open Door Society, St. Paul’s Healing Arts Program, The Gathering Place, Str8-Up, CUMFI and Saskatoon Native Arts Program also distribute canvases to their members.   The assignment: one month to complete a painting that will be part of a voice for the community. 

ICM’s Art Coordinator Brenda Dreaver was hired to be a link with the artists & to help coordinate the 10 x 10 Art Project.  “The best moments in life are the opportunities we have to bring people together in celebration. The 10x10 community art project provides this occasion through art and colour.” 

The artwork is on display at ten organizations and churches throughout the city; each will showcase 6 of the paintings during April until May 11^th. Bids are accepted at each venue.

• Aka Artist-run Gallery
• Amigos Cantina,
• Grace Westminster United Church,
• Grosvenor Park United Church,
• Little Bird Patisserie & Café,
• Salvation Army Community Temple,
• St Andrews College/Meewasin Valley United
• St. Martin’s United Church,
• Underground Café,
• Void gallery

If you cannot attend all the venues, be sure to check out the Facebook page, 10x10 Art Celebration.  There you will see all the art that is available for bidding at the 10 locations

Final Celebration and Sale is May 13^th, 7:00 Station 20 West on 1120 – 20^th Street West.  Bids Close at 9:00 pm.  Everyone welcome.