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Arts Live at Lee Lifeson Art Park

Arts Live at Lee Lifeson Art Park

Arts Live at Lee Lifeson Art Park

On October 1st, 2016, from 1-5pm, North York Arts and Cultural Hotspot will celebrate the inaugural season of the Lee Lifeson Art Park in Willowdale. Nestled in the heart of North York (Ward 23), the park provides a beautifully landscaped green space providing full accessibility to an open air performance space, with ample room for programming of arts markets, as well as seasonal and temporary installations, with programming including festivals, bi-weekly events and workshops. Programming includes Toronto Recycling Arts Eco-Arts Exhibition, an Aztec Dance Workshop, a Youth Arts Showcase featuring Elite Dance Squad from Ephraim’s Place Community Centre, music from Arts Starts, and Spoken Word from Sociphoria with Patrick Walter.

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Jesus Mora – Cosmovision Maya

Jesus Mora – Cosmovision Maya

Jesus Mora – Cosmovision Maya

This September, Jesus Mora’s exhibits Cosmovision Maya at the Toronto Centre for the Arts. Presented by North York Arts, a Fellowship from The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation and a grant from the Ontario Arts Council, Mora’s series of paintings explore the teaches of Mayan cosmology he has learned from Bartolo Alvarez, a K’iche’ elder of the community.

Using the ancient texts of the Pop Wuj, a series of paintings were created using Mayan iconography. Mora writes: “The subjects of my work have a life cycle of their own, within which are contained reality, fantasy, the microscopic world and the universe. This represents a constant conversation between ourselves and our surroundings not only in the material world but also in the subconscious one.” You can see paintings from Cosmovision Maya at the Toronto Centre for the Arts in the Lower Gallery from September 8th to the 28th.

A reception will be held on Mexican Independence Day, September 15th, from 5:30-7:30pm.

Learn more about Jesus Mora at: http://www.jesusmoraart.com

Tuesday Night Live

Tuesday Night Live

Tuesday Night Live!

Cost: Free
When: July 5 – August 23, 2016
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Where: Earl Bales Park, 4169 Bathurst St

Every Tuesday evening between July 5 – August 23, check out this series of summer concerts featuring performances by local musicians and other programming! On July 5th, Join us in opening the summer season with food and entertainment 5:00-6:45 p.m.

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My Art, My New Land

My Art, My New Land

My Art, My New Land

Cost: Free
When:  Wednesdays from August 3 – 24, 2016
Time: 10:30am – 1:30 pm
Where: North York Arts, 5040 Yonge St (Toronto Centre for the Arts)

This free improv workshop series has been created to help newcomer artists face and overcome challenges in a new culture by providing an opportunity to develop communication skills in authentic and dynamic situations.

My Art, My New Land is a spark project for this year’s Cultural Hotspot in partnership with Airsa Art and Thought Association, City of Toronto, Neighbourhood Arts Network and North York Arts.

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Arts in the Parks

Arts in the Parks

Arts in the Parks

Cost: Free
When: Summer 2016
Where: Parks across Toronto

Arts in the Parks is a free annual outdoor initiative that brings arts events to parks across Toronto. Events include performances, dance, music, theatre, film, community-engaged work, and temporary installations by arts groups.

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Downsview Memorial Parkette 10 Year Anniversary

Downsview Memorial Parkette 10 Year Anniversary

Cost: Free
When: June 26, 2016
Time: 12:00pm – 5:00pm
Where: Downsview Memorial Parkette, 1092 Wilson Ave.

The community is celebrating the 10 year anniversary of the Downsview Memorial Parkette. This award-winning park is a community hub, a memorial space for Downsview’s fallen World War II soldiers, and a commemoration space for Downsview’s Aerospace heritage. Join us in celebrating with arts, local talent, music, a full festival, attractions, a sound stage, unique food, and more.

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Earl Bales Arts and Music Festival

Earl Bales Arts and Music Festival

 The Earl Bales Park Arts and Music Festival is an annual free, one day event celebrating the arts and culture of North York and Toronto. Taking place in Earl Bales Park, the festival features performances by a variety of musicians across a number of genres, displays by Toronto artists, activities for children and food booths from local restaurants.

Cost: Free
When: June 26, 2016
Time: 12:00pm – 6:00pm
Where: Earl Bales Park, 4169 Bathurst St

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Expo 2025 Community Consultation!

Expo 2025 Community Consultation!

Expo 2025 Community Consultation!

Toronto deserves to be showcased to the world. Not only that, Toronto deserves to reap the economic, systemic and societal benefits that are attached to hosting a World Expo. Expo’67 in Montréal and Expo ’86 in Vancouver were major events that brought both cities to the international playground. They also allowed Montréal and Vancouver to build important infrastructure that helps the cities function to this day. Not only are the economic and cultural benefits massive, but hosting a World Expo provides the opportunity to represent our country on the world stage. It is our time!

Join us for a community consultation with Councillor Wong-Tam, presented by North York Arts.

Learn more about Expo at: http://www.expo2025canada.ca/

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Cultural Hotspot North York Launch

Cultural Hotspot North York Launch

Cultural Hotspot Launch

Cost: FREE
Date: Wednesday, May 11
Time:  3:30-5:30pm
Place: Aga Khan Museum, 77 Wynford Dr.

Enjoy performances featuring Nagata Shachu taiko drummers, DJ MelBoogie, Beny Esguerra and New Tradition, The Real Sun and Tiffany Gooch. This event includes FREE admission to the Aga Khan Museum’s exhibition Marvellous Creatures: Animals in Islamic Art.

Official remarks commence at 4:30pm.

Please RSVP to culturalhotspot@toronto.ca or 416-392-1210.

Wolho Korean Brush Painting and Calligraphy Institute

Wolho Korean Brush Painting and Calligraphy Institute

Wolho Korean Brushpainting and Calligraphy Institute

Date: 
Wednesday, May 11 – Tuesday, May 17
Reception on Wednesday, May 11

Time:
Reception 4-7pm
Gallery Hours 11-5pm Sunday CLOSED

Place: Studio Theatre, Toronto Centre for the Arts 5040 Yonge Street

Come celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Wolho Korean Brush Painting and Calligraphy Institute!