OCAD University is offering a special virtual Nigig Regalia Residency program from May to August. The nine-week program is focusing on regalia, Indigenous cultural garments and items worn during ceremonial gatherings, powwows and other significant events. The program also builds on the practice of online beading circles, which have emerged during the pandemic as a way for … Continued
In May 2020, SKETCH, a not-for-profit that works with youth navigating marginalization and poverty through the arts, launched Project Home–a capital campaign to purchase its studios located in Artscape Youngplace in Toronto. Their $4 million campaign goal involved two revenue streams: fundraising and issuing community bonds to the public. Inspirit Foundation invested in these Home … Continued
As the pandemic drags on, life continues from home for my family. While I’ve been working from my home office, Jill’s been painting at the kitchen (turned art) table. A highlight for us during this period of isolation is that Jill decided to share her artwork publicly for the first time. Jill’s been painting the … Continued
Watch Indigenous Fashion Week Toronto (IFWTO) from November 26 starting at noon (EST) to November 29, 2020 for free at https://ifwtoronto.com/. Led by Indigenous women, IFWTO is a fashion, craft, and textiles festival featuring over 50 limited edition Indigenous-made collections, films featuring 19 designers, a digital art exhibition, and a virtual pop-up marketplace. The festival takes place every two years and connects Canadian and international audiences … Continued
Marking Emancipation Day, Emancipation Arts, and UforChange present FreeUp! 2020, a festival of arts and activism on August 1, 2020. In collaboration with Pop Montreal and The Phi Centre, FreeUp! features stars such as AIZA, Trinisha Browne, Jully Black, Motion, DJ L’Oqenz, and Zaki Ibrahim. Live stream festival performances from Toronto, Montreal, and Stratford on CBC … Continued
The Silk Road Institute has launched the 2020-2021 Creative Arts Grants for Canadian Muslim artists. Genres include, but are not limited to, the visual arts (paintings, drawings, photography, sculptures, and architecture), literature (novels, poems, and playscripts), and media (documentary, film, and videos). Canadian Muslim artists are invited to submit proposals by July 24. The Silk Road Institute is an Inspirit … Continued
