Vanguard Youth Arts Collective

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Vanguard is a group of creatively driven youth who act as a voice for an emerging generation of the arts within the Windsor Essex region. GOALS:
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MISSION: The Youth Arts Collective are a group of creatively driven youth who act as a voice for an emerging generation of the arts within the Windsor Essex region. We nurture creative development by fostering connections within the community. VISION: To enrich the artistic culture in our community through youth engagement. Act as a vital resource for young artists.
2. Raise awareness for the importance of artistic endeavours.
3. Promote collaboration between all disciplines of artistic practice.
4. Generate opportunities for young creatives in Windsor Essex

09/09/2026

Come to Artspeak on Friday September 11th for a birthday celebration!

Have a snack, make a craft :)

07/17/2026

Headed to the Walkerville Art Walk tommorow?
come and participate in our community portrait activity! we will be set up inside ACWR & ArtSpeak Gallery from 12-3pm!

06/20/2026

Its the most wonderful time of the year!
Vanguard is now taking new member applications!

Click the link in our bio, or scan the qr code to apply!

We are looking for all types of artists!
if you have any questions, feel free to send us a DM, or an email at [email protected].
Stay tuned for an info session/craft n chat in the next few weeks!

05/22/2026

A little bit of inspiration for our Craft n Chat tomorrow Saturday May 24th!
as seen here are some glimpses of spreads crafted by members and !
Come join us 1-3pm at Chance Coffee tomorrow! bring your own journal or start a new one with materials provided! :)

05/11/2026

Craft and Chat is BACK! This month we're junk journalling!

Join us this Saturday, March 23rd, from 1 - 3 pm at Chance Coffee! Bring your junk journal or start your own (journals provided!). What is a junk journal, you may ask? Junk journaling is a free-form, artistic process that uses upcycled materials and ephemera as a form of documentation and/or self-expression!
All ages are welcome, and participation is free; however, we ask that if you can, purchase a beverage or a snack from the lovely coffee shop hosting us.
Saturday, May 23rd | 1 - 3 PM @ Chance Coffee (1012 Drouillard Rd)

No prior art experience needed. Materials provided (Journals while supplies last)

03/24/2026

Join Vanguard for a fun night of community connections!
We will be making individualized artist trading cards, which we hope to scan and print into a collective art piece!
Next Tuesday from 6-8pm at

03/22/2026

Crafts and Chats are back! This month, we're celebrating fibre arts!

Join us this Saturday, March 28th, from 1 - 3 pm at Chapter Two Brewing Company! Bring your crochet, your knitting, embroidery, or whatever craft you're working on (fibre arts OR otherwise!)

Not a crocheter? No worries! Vanguard members will also be available to teach the basics and will provide materials to make your very own cat hat!

All ages are welcome, and participation is free; however, we ask that if you can, purchase a beverage or a snack from the lovely brewery hosting us. See you this Saturday!

Saturday, March 28th | 1 - 3 PM (2345 Edna St)

No prior art experience needed. All materials provided!

03/09/2026

It was wonderful to see so many faces at the Vanguard Collective’s first ever Craft & Chat! Here are just a few examples of the fun and funky collages that were created. Thank you to everyone who came out!

Special thanks to for hosting us in their space!

This event was the first in what will hopefully become a monthly meetup! Stay tuned for the next one!

Address

1942 Wyandotte Street E
Windsor, ON
N8Y1E4

Telephone

519-252-2787

Website

https://acwr.net/vanguard-youth-arts-collective/

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