SongScape is a collaborative production between local youth, Winnipeg singer/songwriter Greg MacPherson and Winnipeg visual artist Sharon Johnson.

Over the course of spring break, youth will meet with the Greg MacPherson who will discuss several original songs, the writing process, and the inspiration for the songs. Sharon Johnson will lead the youth in a brainstorming session. The youth’s ideas, their thoughts, and impressions about the songs will be explored and used as a starting place in the creation of a visual component to accompany Greg’s music.

The second step will have the youth and the Sharon enter the West End Community with cameras and video equipment to capture images of the city. These images will then be used to inspire and create a framework for the creation of a collaborative group production that will be presented alongside a public performance of the original songs discussed at the beginning of the program. This presentation and performance will take place at the West End Cultural Centre on Monday April 12.

Youth will be encouraged to let their imaginations roam wild. Their contribution to the production can be in any of the visual artistic mediums. Video, photography, dance, performance art, paint etc. and can also include poetry and spoken word.

Space is limited to 12 youth participants. Anyone interested in participating in this project should register immediately.

To register or find out more about this program or
the artists call Jason at 783-6918 or email

Mentoring artists:
Singer/songwriter: Greg MacPherson
Visual artist: Sharon Johnson
SongScape dates: March 29-April 1
Performance date: April 12
Cost to participate: Free.

Greg MacPherson website • myspace

SongScape poster • info sheet