Urban Arts & Culture
Urban Arts and Culture will be infused throughout the YXE Urban Games, creating vibrant celebrations of artistic expression, urban creativity, and cultural diversity. Bringing together local artists, DJs, cultural partners and community to celebrate the city’s thriving art scene. Audiences will be invited to paint, graffiti, screenprint, play and dance alongside local artists throughout the weekend.
Audrey Armstrong, Tatawow-You Are Welcome Here.
When you enter the YXE Urban Games, you'll be greeted by an art installation by Audrey Armstrong: This painting not only welcomes, but also shows the interconnectedness of us as Indigenous people who have lived on the land since time immemorial.
MURALS
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GRAFFITI CAR
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INDIGENOUS ARTISTS
The weekend will be infused with Indigenous dancers and drummers, starting with the Opening Ceremonies on Friday. Traditional dancers and drummers will perform in the park and kick off the skateboarding competition on Saturday. Visual and installation artists will remind us of the significance of hosting YXE Urban Games on Treaty 6 territory and the traditional homeland of the Métis!
PERFORMANCES
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MAKERSPACE
Saskatoon Makerspace will be on site with a pop up tent full of opportunities to watch and create. Make your own t-shirt, watch wood lathe demonstrations, get your hands dirty with ceramics, and get ready to get creative.
ART INSTALLATIONS
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