Digital Community Whiteboard

Kingston Arts Council
7 February – 7 March

This live, interactive art experience invites Kingston to come together to create, share, and connect in real time. Whether you’re a seasoned artist, an aspiring writer, or just someone curious to try something new, this project is for you! 

This interactive live-digital art experience is all about bringing Kingston together to create, share, and connect in real time! Hosted on the collaborative design platform Canva, the Digital Community Whiteboard (DCW) transforms how we think about creativity by inviting participants to contribute their drawings, stories, and ideas to a shared digital whiteboard. Whether you’re an artist, writer, or just someone curious to try something new, this project is for you!

What is the Digital Community Whiteboard?

The Digital Community Whiteboard (DCW) is a shared online art project where everyone can add their own creativity. Think of it as a living, digital blank paper – accessible to anyone and shaped by everyone. It’s projected live on the wall in Unit 115, so you can see it grow as people add drawings, stories, and ideas. Whether you join in from your home computer or visit the gallery to contribute on-site, it’s an easy and fun way to connect with others and be part of something creative. Unlike traditional gallery exhibits, the DCW evolves in real time as participants add their unique contributions. 

Explore the Interactive Sections

The Digital Community Whiteboard is divided into three sections:

• Community Canvas: A space for collaborative art-making, where you can respond to creative prompts or express yourself freely with no limitations.
• Writers’ Corner: Share your micro-fiction stories inspired by our prompts, read and comment on others’ work, and connect with fellow writers to exchange feedback and ideas.
• Engagement Board: Share your thoughts, ideas, and suggestions for enhancing Kingston’s arts scene. Your feedback plays a vital role in shaping the future of the community.

How Can You Get Involved?

Joining the DCW is easy and fun!

• From home, you can view the whiteboard, leave comments, and add your creative ideas directly.
• In the gallery, you’ll see the magic unfold as we project the whiteboard updates live with each new addition. A computer station is available on-site for anyone who wants to contribute to the project right then and there.

The Digital Community Whiteboard is more than just a project –  it’s a moment of communal creativity, a chance to bring people together, and an invitation to celebrate Kingston’s artistic spirit. Whether you contribute from home or in person, your voice matters and your creativity helps shape this one-of-a-kind experience. Let’s turn imagination into connection – together! 

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Exhibition Archive

2023-2024 EXHIBITIONS:

Love Has A Home Here
Hill Werth
November 2024 - January 2025

Circles, Squares, and Storms
YarnGK x Bridging Communities Project
October - November 2024

Out of Frame
Kingston Hidden Artist Collective
September 2024

We Stand With You & Pride Quilt Initiative
Limestone District School Board x Kingston Arts Council x Kingston School of Art
June - July 2024

Thrift for Art's Sake
Modern Fuel Artist-Run Centre
February - May 2024

IN BETWiN: Stories of Immigrants
Sergio Jaua
December 2023 - January 2024

Tett Tree of Life
Tett Centre for Creativity and Learning
November 2023

Ceramics Reconsidered
Kingston Potters' Guild
October 2023

Community Feedback Activity
KAC
UNIT 115 was activated to engage visitors in visual and written dialogue
regarding community needs, the KAC, and the arts in Katarokwi/Kingston
September 2023

Pride Quilt Initiative
Kingston School of Art x Limestone District School Board 
August 2023

gather/stretch
KAC x Sasha Jimenez French 
July 2023

Creativity Studios Exhibit
Natalie Bohnen-Twiddy, Michelle Reid, Adele Webster, Sasha Jimenez French, Alice Melo, Bethany Garner
June 2023

75th Anniversary Exhibition
Kingston Handloom Weavers and Spinners
Joint exhibition in UNIT 115 + Tett Gallery
May 2023