WEYBURN – Krystal Glowatski from Olive’s Branch Art Studio and Malia Brackpool from Little House on the Corner joined forces to bring many different artists and projects together in the new CollabARTive Studios, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held as part of their grand opening on Saturday.
The day included a community art project, face-painting, glitter tattoos, sidewalk chalk, with Lowbrow BBQ on the location to provide lunch. Coun. Laura Morrissette was on hand representing the City of Weyburn for the ribbon cutting in front of the studio’s front doors.
Located at 104 Third Street in the hub of downtown, CollabARTive Studios offers workshops, take-and-make kits, and the opportunity for other local artists, authors and makers who are looking for an affordable studio space of their own.
One of the goals of CollabARTive Studios is to be a welcoming space for any artists who want to work on projects, offer workshops, and there is even potential to work with the many businesses downtown.
“One thing that is really awesome about Weyburn is that we have such a big artist community, there is so much support in the community,” said Glowatski. “I truly believe that if we all work together, we can all succeed in achieving our dreams a lot faster, and get a lot further, than trying to do it on our own.”
Artists have the opportunity to rent studio space, with new cabinetry and countertops and project spaces that are available on a minimum one-month basis, or even just little cubbyholes where people can keep their supplies if they are looking for less commitment.
