The Oratory & Recess Calgary Present: Exhibit of Social Artistry

Priscilla and Coach T. invite you to the Exhibit of Social Artistry in August, 2025! We are open to the public Thurs-Sat 11am-6pm and will have events all month long.

What is Social Artistry?

  • Social artistry practice describes art that is collaborative, often participatory and involves people as the medium or material of the work.

  • Social art is the application of arts and creativity towards the transformation of individuals, groups and societies by working with your target audience as opposed to for them.

  • A social artist is someone who is part artist, part social-change agent, part facilitator and part visionary. The social artist draws on artistic practice, group dynamics and creative ideas to facilitate change.

  • What a canvas is to a Painter, what a stage is for a Dancer or a lens to a Filmmaker, Community is to a Social Artist.

Coach T. (He/Him)

Tyson Bankert (aka Coach T) is a community developer; his personal slogan is to edify others, befriend the lonely and promote justice! Tyson is grateful to have his vocation match his values and able to bring people together through the art of facilitation. Tyson has had the delight of being part of several community initiatives on Treaty 7. A self-proclaimed troublemaker, his intention is to build communities to share power and make change. embedding the tenants of communities of care with a bit of play as resistance. Tyson is Founder of Recess Calgary.

Priscilla Cherry (She/Elle)

Trinidadian-Canadian Priscilla Cherry is a free-spirited storyteller and peer support specialist, passionate about creative collaboration and uplifting others. Drawing on her personal journey through mental health concerns, she blends play, creativity, and emotional healing in her work. Priscilla is a producer and announcer at CJSW 90.9 FM and CKUA 93.7 FM, the in-game host for Calgary Surge basketball, and a lead organizer with TEDxYYC. In April 2023, she launched The Oratory, a live interactive talk show—a childhood dream come true. Priscilla firmly believes in the art of hosting; the power of sharing our lived experiences; and that everyone has something to share that someone else could learn from, relate to or at the very least be curious about.