Co-imagining museum spaces as dynamic environments for social and emotional learning,
where art becomes a catalyst for exploration and dialogue.
These events, exhibitions and workshops provide an interactive space to engage with themes of culture, nature, and human behavior, encouraging visitors to reflect on shared histories and envision inclusive futures. Through thoughtful curation, we spark conversations that empower communities to contribute meaningfully to the cultural landscape.
Playing We Self
Carnival 2024 Central Bank Musem
Curated by Kamille Andrews
Carnival is a syncretic space for articulating and defining individual and collective national identity. This exhibition explores intersecting, dynamic, multi-cultural imaginaries and expressions that have contributed to the development of mas and music in Trinidad and Tobago. It highlights multiple representations of Carnival from diverse social groups and communities in the post-Emancipation period.
The exhibition engaged viewers through educational and interactive displays that stimulate introspection on the importance of social inclusion and diversity in the aesthetics, music and culture of Carnival, and by extension, Trinidad and Tobago society. By decolonizing traditional museum narratives, we create room for creativity and self-expression, inviting audiences not just to observe but to participate actively in shaping cultural stories.
Leh We Talk
Panel Discussion : Co-imagination in Carnival Mas-Making, Music and Performance in Trinidad and Tobago
The panel discussion brings forward perspectives of carnival from musicians, mas-makers, educators and popular culture performers. Their practice, influences, creative process and interdisciplinary approaches to art and cultural production in carnival will be discussed. This discussion builds on traditions of cultural practitioners in Trinidad and Tobago who used carnival as a space to incorporate disparate, assimilated and hybrid cultural elements from multiple ethnic, social and cultural groups in our multicultural society.
Featuring : Professor Patricia Mohammed, Wendell Manwarren, Abeo Jackson, Lawrence Richardson
Organized and Moderated by: Kamille Andrews
Workshops
At Ka-zillion Kollectiv, we believe in the power of art to foster learning, critical thinking, and creative expression. Our workshops incorporate art as a vital tool for exploring safety and food security to educate and build essential life skills.
We are working on making our workshops available in multiple formats to suit your needs. Choose from:
Facilitator and materials for a fully guided workshop experience
Course materials including artwork props, worksheets, and digital resources for self-guided learning
If you’re interested in booking a workshop or purchasing educational materials for your institution, click the link below to let us know what you need. Be the first to access our lesson plans and resources in early 2025.
Safety
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This contemplative art workshop, tailored focuses on defining personal "centers" and mapping communication routes to and from these spaces. Through guided prompts, participants explore the importance of grounding themselves, setting boundaries, and effectively communicating their emotions.
The workshop also incorporates movement inspired by the Eight Laban Efforts, connecting elements of visual art with the dynamics of space, weight, and flow.
Workshop Benefits:
Builds self-awareness and strengthens communication skills
Connects visual art and movement to foster emotional exploration
Provides tools for defining safe spaces and establishing personal boundaries
Food Security
The 5 Jumbies of Jouvay storytelling model provides engaging learning experiences that invite participants to connect the educational material to themselves and their communities to promote action and innovation.
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Each Jumbie represents a major food group, linking cultural narratives with nutritional education to learn the value of balanced diets and discuss the future of food accessibility.
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Each Jumbie embodies a different pollinator, highlighting the interconnectedness of biodiversity and sustainable ecosystems. Participants learn about the essential role of pollinators in food security and environmental balance.
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Each Jumbie represents a key figure in the food system for a holistic perspective on food systems. Participants learn about the urgency of sustainable food systems amidst climate change.
Food Secuirty and Financial Literacy
Featured Educational Programming at When The Night Changes Exhibition
July 2024 at the Central Bank Museum
This workshop, part of the When the Night Changes exhibition, was facilitated by Kamille Andrews and Zakiya Tuere Savary. It focused on food security, environmental sustainability, and financial literacy through the unique Five Jumbies of Jouvay storytelling model.
Each Jumbie symbolized a different food group, helping participants connect cultural narratives to nutritional education. Thought-provoking questions like “Who would you be if you were what you ate?” guided participants as they reflected on the value of balanced diets and sustainable food systems.
Worksheets allowed for personal expression and non-linear note-taking, fostering a deeper understanding of the relationship between food, self, community, and the environment. The Museum’s supermaket simulation was incorporated into the workshop to explore historical prices and consider the future costs of food given inflation.
Emotional Mapping Workshop
Self-Awareness and Communication
November 2023 - Central Bank in collaboration with Chosen Hands and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
This contemplative art workshop, designed for at-risk youth, helped participants explore personal "centers" and define safe communication routes. Through Emotional Mapping and guided prompts, participants learned about grounding themselves and setting personal boundaries to enhance self-awareness and communication skills.
Environmental Sustainability
Build A Hummingbird Habitat
September 2023: Zum Zum Museum Takeover at the Central Bank Museum
This hands-on workshop engaged participants in co-imagining hummingbird habitats using recycled materials, highlighting the interdependence of biodiversity and sustainable ecosystems. Participants gained insight into how small actions, such as creating hummingbird feeders from recycled materials and planting flowers, can support hummingbirds.
