About Us
About The Artist
Community Arts & Wellness Programming
Community Arts & Wellness Programming
Alana Decker, known professionally as
A. Decker, is a Cambridge-based visual artist, therapeutic art practitioner, and community facilitator whose work explores identity, belonging, healing, and empowerment.
Through painting, murals, public art, and community-engaged programming, she creates spaces where individuals can connect, reflect,
Alana Decker, known professionally as
A. Decker, is a Cambridge-based visual artist, therapeutic art practitioner, and community facilitator whose work explores identity, belonging, healing, and empowerment.
Through painting, murals, public art, and community-engaged programming, she creates spaces where individuals can connect, reflect, and feel seen.
Her work has been exhibited in Cambridge, Kitchener, and across Waterloo Region through galleries, public art installations, festivals, and community-led projects.
Alana is the recipient of a Chamber of Commerce Arts & Culture Award and was honoured as a nominee for both Canada's Top 100 Black Women to Watch 2025 through Canada International Black Women Excellence (CIBWE) and the 2026 K-W Oktoberfest BMO Financial Group Women of the Year Awards in recognition of her contributions to community arts, youth empowerment, and advocacy.
A. Decker has collaborated with schools, galleries, community organizations, and grassroots initiatives throughout Waterloo Region. Through every brushstroke and community project, she continues to use art as a tool for healing, connection, and belonging.
Community Arts & Wellness Programming
Community Arts & Wellness Programming
Community Arts & Wellness Programming
I believe art has the power to support healing, self-expression, connection, and personal growth. Through community-based programming, I create welcoming spaces where participants can explore creativity, build confidence, and strengthen their sense of belonging.
My workshops and programs are designed for youth, families, community groups,
I believe art has the power to support healing, self-expression, connection, and personal growth. Through community-based programming, I create welcoming spaces where participants can explore creativity, build confidence, and strengthen their sense of belonging.
My workshops and programs are designed for youth, families, community groups, schools, and organizations. Drawing on my experience as a visual artist, therapeutic art practitioner, and youth facilitator, I use creative expression as a tool to encourage reflection, resilience, communication, and empowerment.
Programming may include:
- Therapeutic art workshops
- Live painting experiences
- Youth arts and leadership programs
- Community mural projects
- Paint nights and creative gatherings
- Identity and self-expression activities
- Arts-based wellness and mindfulness experiences
- School and community artist residencies
- Custom workshops tailored to organizational goals
Whether working with a small group or a large community initiative, my goal is to create meaningful artistic experiences that inspire connection, creativity, and healing.
Community Impact
Community Arts & Wellness Programming
Community Impact
Community is at the heart of everything I do.
Over the years, I have had the privilege of collaborating with schools, galleries, grassroots organizations, community groups, and non-profit agencies throughout Waterloo Region. Through murals, workshops, exhibitions, youth leadership programs, and public art projects, I strive to create oppo
Community is at the heart of everything I do.
Over the years, I have had the privilege of collaborating with schools, galleries, grassroots organizations, community groups, and non-profit agencies throughout Waterloo Region. Through murals, workshops, exhibitions, youth leadership programs, and public art projects, I strive to create opportunities for people to feel heard, seen, valued, and connected.
My work focuses on fostering belonging, encouraging self-expression, and creating spaces where diverse voices and lived experiences can be celebrated through art.
My artistic and community-engaged work has connected me with organizations including Preston Heights Community Group, Kinbridge Community Association, Cambridge Art Galleries, Idea Exchange, Rhythm and Blues Cambridge, Marillac Place, local schools, and other community organizations throughout Waterloo Region.
Whether facilitating a youth workshop, creating a public mural, or exhibiting artwork, I remain committed to using creativity as a tool for connection, advocacy, healing, and positive community change.
What we offer
- Community Murals
- Paint Nights
- Youth Workshops
- Therapeutic Art Workshops
- School Residencies
- Conference & Event Facilitation
- Live Painting
- Speaking Engagements
- Custom Commissions
Whether working with youth, community groups, schools, non-profit organizations, or businesses, I strive to create a meaningful artistic experience.