Art initiative explores deeper meanings of community & support
In March 2026, Support YQG presented “Community in Colours” in collaboration with Assisted Living Southwestern Ontario (ALSO). The project was showcased in Art Windsor-Essex (AWE) as a community display from April 2 – May 15th 2026.
Workshops were hosted throughout March by local artists Nillie Doodles, Meaghan Sweeney, Milos Main and Elaine Coventry in a variety of ALSO day programs and Collaborative Housing Sites.
Through guided creative prompts and open discussions, participants were invited to explore what “community” and “support” mean in their own lives. Their experiences of belonging, care and connection turned into deeply personal artwork.
While some participants expressed community through friendship, family and acts of kindness, others highlighted independence, safe spaces, nature, creativity or simply feeling seen and understood. The collection showcases a beautiful contrast in perspectives, reminding us that community is not one size fits all. Support is experienced differently by everyone and strengthened through empathy and understanding the diverse ways people connect and belong within our community.
The initiative extended beyond workshop spaces and into the broader community. In the spirit of community, colouring pages were created by local artist Lydia Joy Palmer and distributed throughout Windsor-Essex, including at the Education Studio at AWE during the display. Mentorship participants from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Windsor Essex coloured more than 100 pages.
