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Have you ever wanted to create your own electronic music? Are you the next Deadmau5 or REZZ? Sign up for Art Beats – Online Beat making workshop, our latest Saturday Art Class presented in partnership with @vibeartsto. Artist Ruben Esguerra will lead you through a series of “live” online workshops introducing participants to Beat making and the software that allows you to create your own layered beats. This class is for youth ages 10-14. For more information and to register see link in bio.

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Don’t miss today’s Artist Studio Visit with @davidchinyama_official! This afternoon at 2:00 pm, David will be taking us through a tour of his home studio and answering your questions on Instagram Live.

David Chinyama is a Toronto based multi-disciplinary visual artist whose work is inspired by color, form, movement and texture. His work is a representation of personal fascinations and experiences often shaped by his upbringing and cultural memories of different African traditions.

Working in multimedia, he explores subject matters centered upon aspects of identity, socio-economic, political and religious connotations. These compositions are made out of found fabrics and recycled fibers that are cut, stitched and painted together on canvas to form varying patterns and shapes. His practice can best be described as a form of adaptation, reflection and response to urban subcultures changing societal norms and different cultural influences of those around him. Working in a spontaneous approach, he experiments with the use of unfamiliar materials on how they relate to each other when placed in different frames that assign to them a new function.

To view the studio tour, follow @artsetobicoke on Instagram and tune in today at 2:00 pm. You will need an Instagram account to view the workshop, once you are logged in, find the Arts Etobicoke account (@artsetobicoke) and then click on the AE icon in the top left corner, it will have a purple/pink circle around it and the word “Live.” Enjoy!

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Have you ever wanted to explore the art of poetry and spoken word? Join us on September 24 at Wincott Park for two very special spoken word workshops led by @hidaayahhouse (aka Abdifatah Hussein) and @timajgarad. Both workshops take a different approach to using poetry to explore themes of self and community care. These workshops are a great way to build confidence and practice expression from a place of self love.

Timaj Garad is a diasporic Ethiopian-Canadian multi-disciplinary Storyteller, Arts Educator, and Creative Consultant. She uses spoken word poetry and theatre to engage individuals and communities. Her art is auto-biographical, working at the intersections of a black Muslim woman challenging injustice, unearthing truths, and healing. As an award-winning Artist and Poet, Timaj Garad has performed at over 300 events across the country and facilitated several original arts-based workshops.

Timaj’s Poetic Heartwork workshop series cultivates well-being by deepening creative writing and wellness practices anchored in self-love; including mind, emotional, and spiritual domains, and strengthening our capacity towards radical self and community care. Participants in this program are invited to a deeper exploration of how poetry can inform and enhance their own well-being through the themes Mind, Heart, and Spirit.

For more information and to register for a workshop, please see link in bio.

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Have you ever wanted to explore the art of poetry and spoken word? Join us on September 24 at Wincott Park for two very special spoken word workshops led by @hidaayahhouse (aka Abdifatah Hussein) and @timajgarad. Both workshops take a different approach to using poetry to explore themes of self and community care. These workshops are a great way to build confidence and practice expression from a place of self love.

Abdifatah is a spoken word artist who is able to actualize the realities of first-generation Somali youth experiences in Toronto. His distinct approach to spoken word, whereby he blends narrative, visuals and beats, afford him the opportunity to reach audiences across various ages, backgrounds and beliefs.

Abdifatah’s Self Care and Poetry workshop is designed to provide participants with the skills to create impactful and personal spoken word pieces centered on self care. The aim is to inspire and equip community members with the skills to harness the arts to express their lived experiences and develop the confidence to share their masterpieces. For more information and to register, please see link in bio.

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Don’t miss today’s Artist Studio Visit with @shabnamafrand! This afternoon at 2:00 pm, Shabnam will be taking us through a tour of her home studio and answering your questions on Instagram Live.

Shabnam Afrand is an Iranian-Canadian multidisciplinary visual artist and educator born and raised in Tehran. Shabnam’s body of work reflects her life and the feelings of longing. She obtained her Master of Fine Arts degree with honors from Azad University in 2001. Her thesis examined the interpretation of women in art history. She taught in the faculty of Fine Arts at Azad University from 2003 to 2010 and has been a member of the Iranian Painters’ Society since 2003. Shabnam moved to Canada in 2013 and has been working as a painting and yoga instructor for the Toronto District School Board since 2014. She is currently based in Toronto. Her recent practice is inspired by Toronto's outdoor landscape in the response to physical distancing in the past six months.

To view the studio tour, follow @artsetobicoke on Instagram and tune in today at 2:00 pm. Simply find the Arts Etobicoke account (@artsetobicoke) and then click on the AE icon in the top left corner, it will have a purple/pink circle around it and the word “Live.” Enjoy!

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Don’t miss today’s Artist Studio Visit with @michelinawilliamson! This afternoon at 2:00 pm, Michelina will be taking us through a tour of her home studio and answering your questions on Instagram Live.

Michelina Williamson is a visual artist whose main focus is expressing emotion through landscape painting. Williamson began her art practice as an experimental filmmaker, graduating from the Ontario College of Art’s New Media program in 1991 and exhibiting work in Toronto, Montreal and Germany. In 2010, she obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Ontario College of Art and Design University and the next year took up painting.

“I began to feel a disconnect within the ever-increasing digital process of filmmaking. The tactility and immediacy of painting brings more meaning to my work with a physical and emotional connection.”

To view the studio tour, follow @artsetobicoke on Instagram and tune in today at 2:00 pm. Simply find the Arts Etobicoke account (@artsetobicoke) and then click on the AE icon in the top left corner, it will have a purple/pink circle around it and the word “Live.” Enjoy!

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Arts Etobicoke in partnership with @deltafamilyrc is thrilled to present Arts in Wincott Park - a FREE series of arts activities and workshops for the residents of Kingsview Village - The Westway community.

From today until October 9, we will be offering free arts programs every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 3:00 - 6:00 pm in Wincott Park. This week’s activities include Henna painting, improv theatre, breakdancing and much more! All Health & Safety protocols will be in place and each session will have a maximum of 7 participants to allow for proper physical distancing.

For more information and to view the schedule of events and activities please see link in bio.

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Don’t miss today’s Artist Studio Visit with @maureen_dasilva! This afternoon at 2:00 pm, Maureen will be taking us through a tour of her home studio and answering your questions on Instagram Live. Starting this week, Maureen will also be facilitating some printmaking workshops with us in Wincott Park as part of Arts Etobicoke’s Arts in Wincott Park program. See link in bio for more information.

Maureen Da Silva (she/her), is a Toronto-based printmaker and arts educator. A 2008 graduate of York University’s B.F.A program, with an masters from the University of Toronto in Women & Gender Studies (2009), Maureen has taken her artistic passions into the founding of the printmaking group @inprintca, as well as serving on the committee for the @torontofac. She has worked across the GTA with organizations including the AGO, VIBE Arts, and Blank Canvases, and is a member of the Speedball Demo Artist team. Her own practice in feminism and printmaking, as well as the artistic wealth of her print community has inspired Maureen to a lifetime of creativity.

To view the studio tour, follow @artsetobicoke on Instagram and tune in today at 2:00 pm. Simply find the Arts Etobicoke account (@artsetobicoke) and then click on the AE icon in the top left corner, it will have a purple/pink circle around it and the word “Live.” Enjoy!

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Don’t miss today’s Artist Studio Visit with @nznhidi! This afternoon at 2:00 pm, Nazli will be taking us through a tour of her home studio and answering your questions on Instagram Live.

Nazli Nahidi (b. Tehran, Iran) is an artist and illustrator in Toronto, Canada. She received her BFA from OCAD University in 2014. Her work is vibrant, psychologically charged, and responds to everyday objects and topics through humour. As an emerging muralist, Naz has painted two large outdoor murals in her neighbourhood including a private mural of 8’x 24’, as well as two Bell Box murals. In 2019 she illustrated a digital mural at the Fringe Festival’s temporary patio, Postscript.

To view the studio tour, follow @artsetobicoke on Instagram and tune in today at 2:00 pm. Simply find the Arts Etobicoke account (@artsetobicoke) and then click on the AE icon in the top left corner, it will have a purple/pink circle around it and the word “Live.” Enjoy!

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Thank you to all of last night’s performers for another incredible Spotlight Etobicoke! You all did a fantastic job and showed us how the arts can bring people together and help us feel connected even when we are apart. Thank you to everyone who tuned in to watch and support our local artists. If you missed the show you can watch the recording of all of last night’s performances on the Arts Etobicoke Facebook page and our YouTube channel.

We would also like to thank our sponsor the Telus @friendlyfuturefoundation for supporting Spotlight Etobicoke and our Arts in Isolation programming.

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Tonight’s the night! Join us tonight at 6:00 pm on the Arts Etobicoke Facebook page for SPOTLIGHT ETOBICOKE! Check out our live streamed talent showcase featuring amazing performances from local Etobicoke artists performing for you live from their own homes.

Featuring performances by:

@daelinhenschelmusic
Maria Del Carmen Ordonez
The Gilerovitch Sisters
Jeremy Scinnoccia
@lamiart__
@redandtheramblers
@etobicokejazz with special guest @thequeenpepper
@itsalankulka with @rachelgauntlett
Sonia Stillo
@jkmatthews
@adinavlasov
@cdhlive
@suzikory

Tune in tonight and support local artists from the comfort of your home! For more info visit link in bio.

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Don’t miss today’s Artist Studio Visit with @dana.arts.to! This afternoon at 2:00 pm, Dana will be taking us through a tour of her home studio and answering your questions on Instagram Live.

Born 1985 in Zadar, Croatia, and currently living in Toronto, Canada, Sladana Zivkovic holds a Bachelor degree of Fine and Applied Arts from the College of Fine and Applied Arts in Belgrade, Serbia. Zivkovic is a self-employed artist working as an art educator, curator, and charity activist.

“My work explores the relationship between natural heritage and the products of modern society seen through a surreal prism. It is both formalistically representational and occasionally abstract. Recently I started developing a new series, which brings awareness on pollution.”

To view the studio tour, follow @artsetobicoke on Instagram and tune in today at 2:00 pm. Simply find the Arts Etobicoke account (@artsetobicoke) and then click on the AE icon in the top left corner, it will have a purple/pink circle around it and the word “Live.” Enjoy!

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Staff Directory

Wendy Rading, Executive Director:
wendy@artsetobicoke.com, 647.809.8731

Kshama Patel, Operations Manager:
kshama@artsetobicoke.com, 647.459.6342

Heather Ervin, Development & Communications Manager:
heather@artsetobicoke.com, 647.807.8731

Akshata Naik, Program & Gallery Manager:
akshata@artsetobicoke.com, 647.819.8731

John Del Rosario, Special Projects Manager:
john@artsetobicoke.com, 647.806.8731

Ian Dodds, Communications & Development Coordinator:
ian@artsetobicoke.com, 647.913.8731

Magdiel Espinal, Community Research Coordinator: magdiel@artsetobicoke.com, 416.622.8731

The Storefront Gallery at Arts Etobicoke
4893a Dundas Street West, Etobicoke, ON, M9A 1B2

Staff at the 2019 Annual General Meeting. From left to right: Heather Ervin, Kshama Patel, Akshata Naik, Margie Macdonald, John Del Rosario, Magdiel Espinal, Wendy Rading, Ian Dodds
Photo by Jennifer Hill

Board of Directors

Anique Ahmed

Collette Murray

Dominique Sanguinetti – Board Chair

Elizabeth Malak

Ina Anthony

Jennifer Smith

Julia Rim Shepard

Khalilah Brooks

Lone Smith

Marilyn Cade

Mark Zadorozny

Michelle Gauci

Michelle Marchetti – Vice Chair

Moira Ness

Nancy Newton

Veronica Bila – Treasurer

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