About Face is a free, fun and interactive six-week workshop series created exclusively for Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans and their families, featuring guest artists in Prince Edward County.  This program has ended for the 2023 Season, but watch for more workshops in the future.

The Series Launch Events will be followed by a 6-week Workshop Series, Sundays in October and November, hosted by notable guest artists who will lead workshops in comedy, improv, storytelling, music and more. This series is an opportunity for participants to explore their own creativity and artistic abilities in a new and engaging way, with therapeutic support for reflection and conversation about the work. 

The program's mission is to foster holistic well-being within the military community by providing a space for exploration and creativity. The True Patriot Love Foundation’s support has made it possible to offer this program free of charge.

The program is available to all Armed Forces members, Veterans and family members aged 16 and over. No previous arts experience is needed. Registration is required.

Questions? Please email us!

  • 6-WEEK WORKSHOP SERIES

    VARIOUS GUEST PERFORMERS & ARTISTS

    PAST EVENT
    Participants are invited to join us each Sunday to explore various art forms including music, comedy, improv, theatre and storytelling. These workshops are an opportunity to try something new and creative while connecting with others and building community.

    The workshops will be hosted by stellar guest artists who will inspire and ignite. Therapeutic support will also be offered to guide participants through conversation and reflection.

    OCT 22 Joanne O'Sullivan (TV & Comedy Writer)
    11 AM – 3PM @ Sergeants Mess Hall, Base31

    OCT 29 Joanne O'Sullivan (TV & Comedy Writer)
    11 AM – 3PM @ Sergeants Mess Hall, Base31

    NOV 5 Andy Forgie (Musician)
    11 AM – 3PM @ Lecture Hall, Base31l

    NOV 12 Elvira Kurt (Comedian)
    11 AM – 3PM @ Lecture Hall, Base31l

    NOV 19 Graham Abbey (Actor)
    11 AM – 3PM @ Lecture Hall, Base31l

  • SERIES LAUNCH No. 1

    MUSICIAN ANDY FORGIE

    PAST EVENT
    An intimate afternoon with beloved local musician Andy Forgie featuring songs, stories and a Q and A about Andy's life as a performer and the healing power of music.

  • SERIES LAUNCH No. 2

    COMEDIANS COLIN MOCHRIE & DEBRA McGRATH

    PAST EVENT
    An evening of hilarity starring Canada's favourite comedy duo, Colin Mochrie & Deb McGrath, followed by a Q and A session about their journey as actors and improv performers and conversation examining the art of living in the moment and the catharsis of laughter.

About Face is generously support by the True Patriot Love Foundation Military Creative Arts Initiative

True Patriot Love Foundation (TPL) is a national charity dedicated to providing essential support and resources to Canadian military members, Veterans and their families. TPL believes in supporting research, establishing evidence-based programs, and increasing access to programs and treatments dedicated to advancing the health and well-being of military personnel, Veterans, and their families.

This program is held at Base31, the site of the former World War II Picton Airbase in Prince Edward County, Ontario. Base31 is being brought back to life using the strategies and principles of ‘creative placemaking’ to catalyze the revitalization, a practice that involves leveraging the power of arts and culture to generate positive change.

Thank you to Base31 for generously donating the venues for our program.

About Face is a multidisciplinary art engagement program that uses performing arts as a therapeutic tool to support and advance the holistic well-being of Canadian military members, Veterans and their families.

The program is funded by True Patriot Love Foundation and free for all eligible participants 16 years and over. Questions? Please email us!