CALGARY—Racialized artists across Calgary are using their platforms to create safe spaces for the next generation — a task that’s not for the faint-hearted. The Muslim Art Movement is a curated art exhibit where Muslim artists from Calgary and surrounding areas share their artistry with the larger community. Samari helps organize art shows tailored to Muslim artists in the city through the non-profit organization Western Muslim Initiative. In November, the group will be hosting its sixth Muslim Art Movement event. The brunt of this work is carried on the shoulders of racialized artists, Mel Vee said, and there needs to be more collaboration with the mainstream community to support the work racialized people do.

Source: thestar September 29, 2018 14:26 UTC