Getting to Know Marion Donnelly: Founder of Creative City Centre

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Marion Donnelly from Creative City Centre shares the journey of establishing the community art center, which opened in 2011 and has hosted numerous events like poetry slams, concerts, and art exhibitions. Post-pandemic, the center shifted focus to digital content and community events, including Art in the Park and the Frost Festival.

Marion highlights the importance of art in human expression and cultural understanding. She discusses their commitment to reconciliation, exemplified by the Path to Reconciliation mural project, which engaged volunteers in creating a beadwork-inspired mural in downtown Regina. The project sparked conversations about reconciliation and gained significant public and media attention. Looking ahead, Creative City Centre plans to expand their mural projects to involve local schools and continue fostering community engagement through art.

Produced in June 2023