Claudia Salguero
About the Artist
Claudia Salguero is a Colombian-Canadian multidisciplinary artist and community-engaged artist working with multicultural groups and communities at risk. Working in collaboration with different social institutions, she has created more than 70 community murals in the Ottawa since 2014. Claudia is also a Latin folk and jazz singer who has been raising funds for kids’ foundations in her home country Colombia through her annual sold-out concerts at Canada’s National Arts Centre since 2011. She is also a member of the Arts Network Ottawa’s Board of Directors.
Artists stimulate interaction, dialogue and creativity. We help build a sense of belonging and empowerment. We become part of the community.
Artist's Programs
Curriculum Links
Use design elements: composition, balance, texture; contrast, contour, dimension; use a variety of hand tools and materials; develop environmental awareness; reflecting on the value of recycling for our environment; explore mindfullness.
Artistic Disciplines
Visual Arts
Diversity
Culturally Diverse, Person of Colour, Women+
Age
Children ages 5 - 11, Children ages 12 - 18, Seniors, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
Language Proficiency
English
Claudia Salguero in action
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