Exploring the Fusion of Art and Psychology at U of T Mississauga's Art Exhibit
The Centre for Child Development, Mental Health, and Policy (CCDMP) hosted UTM students, staff, and faculty and CCDMP community partners for their first art exhibit, Canvas Conversations: Art That Speaks from May 6–8, 2024 in the Maanjiwe nendamowinan building.
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The three-day art exhibit was a celebration of the intersection between art and science, which is the focus of the CCDMP’s knowledge mobilization project, pip o. The pip o. Project adopts an arts-based approach to disseminate our research on child development to a wider and diverse audience. Project initiatives include a bi-annual magazine for parents and teachers, arts-based curriculum that promotes social-emotional development, and community events.
Click on the magazine cover to read the issue.
Image: pip o. Gazette covers for issue 1 and 2 on empathy for others and emotion regulation.
The illustrations showcased at the exhibit are straight from our pip o. Gazette magazine! The original artwork is created by artist and project art director, Pei-Yu Chang, inspired by CCDMP research and magazine articles. Magazine articles are written by the CCDMP research team and members, and each issue includes a piece written by an educator, a caregiver, and a youth in Ontario. Children’s artwork and reflections are also shared. These are important to include as we hope the magazine will provide insight from all angles to create a full, well-rounded picture of child development and mental health as it stands currently.
Image: Artist Pei-Yu Chang and CCDMP Director Dr. Tina Malti discuss arts-based knowledge translation.
Image: CCDMP art exhibit visitors
The art exhibit included a special tour on opening day from the artist and a talk by Dr. Tina Malti and Pei-Yu Chang about the CCDMP’s knowledge translation process. Attendees were also entered in a draw to win a signed art print by Pei-Yu Chang. Congratulations to Sanya and Anh who each won an original print! All students who completed the reflection form will receive recognition on their CCR.
On the same day, CCDMP community partners were invited to join a community symposium to continue the conversation about working together to continue to support children and families in the Peel Region.
Special thank you to the CCDMP event planning committee, pip o. Project team, and CCDMP volunteers for your time and efforts. We would also like to thank Rachel Samson, UTM Hospitality & Ancillary Services, Tia Sager, Collaborative Digital Research Space, and the UTM Facilities Management & Planning team for their support. Finally, thank you to our wonderful community partners for joining us. We look forward to more collaboration as we work together to support children and families in our communities.
Download the Art Exhibit 2024 Brochure
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