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Who We Are
Children's Creative Village...
Began with a vision from Multi-dispensary Artist, Belinda Ageda, AGO Richard & Elizabeth Currie Chief, Education & Programming, Dr. Audrey Hudson and Visual Artist, Community Strategist &
Equity Consultant, Mesha Maloney.
Their hope was to create a place where parents and care givers could bring their children to
connect to African and Caribbean culture through visual arts while attending an outdoor festival.
In 2013, Afrofest moved to Woodbine Park from Queens Park. The Children's Creative Village
launched at that years festival! It was such a huge success that the Children’s Creative Village
became a staple at Afrofest!
The Children’s Creative Village has amazing crafts, a sensory safari & face painting inspired by
different parts of Africa and the Caribbean.
Our Values
As the Children's Creative Village artists rooted in culture and creative expression, we use our lived experiences to advocate for visibility, creativity, climate action, equity, and identity. Our work illuminates the variety of the communities we serve. Through our initiatives, we value spaces for celebration, education, and cultural dialogue, reaching our future aspirations of bringing our programs across Ontario.
Core Objectives
Cultural Preservation
& Celebration
Empowering Children,
Youth and Families
Advocacy for
climate action
Face Paints
We use the finest quality vegan, cruelty-free & non-toxic paints.
All face painting designs are inspired by Caribbean and African beauty.
Sensory Activities
Our sensory activities integrate a strong environmental ethos by incorporating
education on reducing our carbon footprint, learning about the environment
that animals live in globally, and a sensory component.
Simultaneously, through hands-on craft activities, children will have the opportunity to explore,
feel and celebrate the rich traditions and artistic expressions of African and Caribbean regions.
Cultural Crafts
Our crafts are inspired by the vibrant and rich cultures of
Africa and the Caribbean. The Children's Creative Village implements the
best quality materials for children to explore their endless creativity.
We have various crafts catered to different age groups.
