Those trying to scratch out a living as graffiti artists have new hope thanks to classes funded by taxpayer dollars |
Graffiti art classes for children offered by the City of Toronto, the Sun has learned, are all full for 2008.
How do you like that news flash, folks? But there is always next year.
Sign up early though, because this seems to be a popular program where paid instructors teach our youth how to become good graffiti artists! No word if that pay comes out of the lifeguard budget from any of Toronto's closed pools.
Just what the city needs. More graffiti. Walk around any neighbourhood and you'll see what seems to be a few artists already engaged.
You call that art! There's lots of debate about the outside wall of colourful swirls and unique stylings on a business on Dundas St. W., near Jane St.
FREE CLASSES
As far as the City of Toronto is concerned what looks like graffiti is classified as art in the same city which in the latest Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation Fun Guide offers free graffiti classes for kids ages 9 to 15 on the same page as traditional pursuits like ballet, boxer size, yoga and drama.
Your tax dollars at work, since these courses are being taught at the Fairbank Memorial Community Centre or the Ancaster Community Centre. "This is how wacko this city has become," said Councillor Rob Ford. "I know about this program. It's unbelievable and embarrassing."
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