AlbART GLOBAL COLLECTIVE CREATED BY YANNIS LOBAINA.
AlbART Collective is a community-based art collective established in 2020 by artist Yannis Lobaina. The collective aims to foster community through art by establishing spaces and engaging communities in high-quality arts workshops and education integrated with ecological actions. AlbART Collective aims to offer a platform for artists worldwide to exhibit their artwork and share their creative workshops in Canada and beyond, as well as to share resources and build a healthy and sustainable community through art.

SEPTEMBER – OCTOBER 2024

Saturday, September 14

FOOD FOR YOUR SOUL: CREATIVE WRITING, ART AND WELLNESS. Nourish your soul with creative writing, art, and wellness activities at our in-person one-day workshop on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH, 2024.

This workshop is funded by the City of Toronto as a recipient of The Local Leadership Grant program with my AlbArt Collective.

The Toronto Public Library holds a treasured place in my heart as a writer, immigrant, and mother. Since arriving in Canada, it has been an invaluable resource for nurturing my creativity and has led many of my bilingual storytelling and creative writing programs for children and families across Toronto. The library has served as a sanctuary for my creative endeavours. As a bookworm, an art lover, and a passionate advocate for public libraries, I take pride in supporting its enriching and free programs.

Since 2016, I have created community-engaged arts projects and conducted over 100 bilingual (Spanish-English) creative writing and visual storytelling workshops for children aged 6 to 12 years and their families. These workshops have been presented at various Toronto public libraries, including the Maria A. Shchuka branch, Mount Dennis Library, Fort York Library, Forest Hill Library, and Bloor and Gladstone Library, among others. I also had the privilege of exhibiting my photographs at the Oakwood Village Library and Arts Centre in February 2023 and at the North York Central Library in August 2024.

I am forever grateful for the incredible support from the staff at the library and all the branches where I have collaborated. You can read more about this topic on my website here: https://enlareddeltiempo.com/storytime-in-spanish-with-yannis-lobaina/

SCHOOL VISIT

Thank you to @yannis_lobaina for helping us with an amazing @ONCultureDays presentation. #Community #involvement @tdsb pic.twitter.com/gkTue4npiK
— West Prep P.S. (@Tdsb_WestPrep) September 27, 2019

Creative Writing, Visual Storytelling and Mixed Media Art Workshop Led by Yannis Lobaina

https://t orontoartsfoundation.org/media/twenty-four-newcomer-artists-celebrated-through-th

COMMUNITY-BASED ART PROJECTS.

During the Happening Kid Festival Organized by Muse Arts(2018).

https://neighbourhoodartsnetwork.org/awards/awards-programs/rbcartsaccessfund

https://www.facebook.com/BilingualStorytimeArtworkshop/

https://www.eventbrite.com/d/canada–toronto/the-shoe-project-finding-home/

Yannis Lobaina | Artist, Author and filmmaker originally from Cuba. Funds will support Travesía Mágica: Storytime in Spanish, a free program that celebrates Hispanic culture and heritage through storytelling and collages, presented at selected Toronto Public Libraries.

Storytime in Spanish with Yannis Lobaina.

https://neighbourhoodartsnetwork.org/awards/awards-programs/rbcartsaccessfund

https://www.facebook.com/BilingualStorytimeArtworkshop/ https://www.eventbrite.com/d/canada–toronto/the-shoe-project-finding-home/

Estoy muy agradecida y feliz, con mi proyecto de Cuenta cuentos bilingües: Storytime in Spanish with Yannis Lobaina. Lo he podido presentar en diferentes bibliotecas públicas, Festivales, y escuelas. Durante el mes de Agosto 2018 , y septiembre, regresaré a uno de mis sitios preferidos en Toronto : Las bibliotecas públicas.

Tres lugares que me gustan mucho, Fort York , Forest Hill Library, Bloor and Gladstone.

Aquí, les dejo las fechas.

Sat Aug 18, 2018 | 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm. Location: Fort York.
Fri Sep 28, 2018 | 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm. Location: Forest Hill Library.
Sat Sep 29, 2018 | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Location: Bloor/Gladstone.

Gracias a las bibliotecarias de cada una de estas hermosas sedes, en Toronto. Por apoyar y colaborar con mi amado programa de Cuentacuentos en Español. Este año, tengo el privilegio de volver a trabajar con mi amiga y excelente diseñadora Arema Arega. Quién me ha regalado este hermoso dibujo inspirado en nuestras conversaciones sobre mi proyecto e idea original de Travesía Mágica Storytime in Spanish.

Logo oficial de mis programas de Cuentacuentos/ Storytime in Spanish

Mantente al tanto en mis redes sociales, y por favor, vengan TODOS en familia, Una maravillosa oportunidad para disfrutar de los Cuenta cuentos en español… muchas sorpresas!!!

AGOSTO 18. 2018.
https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMEVT352799&R=EVT352799

SEPTIEMBRE 28. 2018
https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMEVT352594&R=EVT352594
SEPTIEMBRE 29. 2018.
https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMEVT352596&R=EVT352596

Story Culture Library

Travesía Mágica: Storytime in Spanish with Yannis Lobaina.

“Mi sueño, poco a poco va navegando en este gran océano multicultural Toronteano. Mi gran reto, mantener mis tradiciones culturales, motivar a otros que no pierdan la conexión con su lengua materna. Mi gran deseo, poder realizar este programa por todo Toronto, y quien diría Canadá”

“Mi sueño, poco a poco va navegando en este gran océano multicultural Toronteano. Mi gran reto, mantener mis tradiciones culturales, motivar a otros que no pierdan la conexión con su lengua materna. Mi gran deseo, poder realizar este programa por todo Toronto, y quien diría Canadá”
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Estas fueran mis palabras hace unos días en una recién entrevista que me hicieron para un canal cultural, que pronto les estaré comentando.

Creative writing, escritura creativa, cuentos, Stories, canciones, songs, and art collages. A space created to celebrate our roots in the Bilingual Spanish-English speaking community of Toronto and beyond.

Where the Children will listen, explore their creativity and learn how to create a small book, made with their own stories, collages and the use of recycled materials.

Storytime in Spanish with Yannis Lobaina. will be an activity to encourage curiosity, improves fine motor and social skills. In fact, develops an enthusiasm for
reading and learning Spanish. Also, participate with other as they
create their tiny library.

And the most important is: Enjoy hours of
learning and have fun!!

Storytime in Spanish with Yannis Lobaina.

“Mi sueño, poco a poco va navegando en este gran océano multicultural Toronteano. Mi gran reto, mantener mis tradiciones culturales, motivar a otros que no pierdan la conexión con su lengua materna. Mi gran deseo, poder realizar este programa por todo Toronto, y quien diría Canadá”

SI VIVES EN TORONTO O LOS ALREDEDORES, NO TE PIERDAS MI PROGRAMA El próximo Sábado 28, a las 11:00 am en la Biblioteca Mount Dennis.

1123 Weston Road, Toronto, ON
M6N 3S3

416-394-1008 Branch is Wheelchair AccessibleWireless Access Available at Branch

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