Jocelynn Proulx, Art Project Instructor
In July, we welcomed Jocelynn Proulx into our Summer Program as an art project instructor. Passionate about environmental conservation and creative pursuits, Jocelynn spends her weekdays building relationships with Indigenous organizations across the prairies and her weekends painting and playing sports outside. However, this summer you can find her in the halls of Inner City High chatting with youth, sharing snacks, and encouraging others to find their love of painting or drawing.
With the help of ICYDA staff, Zad (right) and Jasmine (left), Jocelynn will help youth at Inner City create art to liven up our school’s reception area with their creations. Jocelynn’s art project is supported by the Canada Service Corps and the Howl Experience. Together this group will work together creating meaningful summer experiences for inner city youth, ensuring they have the tools and support to create change in their own community.
Jocelynn says, “When people walk in the front doors of Inner City, I want them to see the beauty and resilience of the students through their art. I want the time we spend creating art to be an escape from the outside world. Whether a reprieve from Edmonton’s rain or smoke, or a break from friends and family, I want Inner City to be a welcoming and creative space for all youth who drop in.”
Drop-in art programming happens from July 31, 2026, from 11am-3pm, and on Wednesday afternoons during August.
