Highsnobiety: Meet the trailblazing artist in Bombay Sapphire’s installation Series
https://youtu.be/sQFmubG48bQ For better or worse, the past year has changed us. As we begin to take major steps toward resuming our normal lives post-COVID-19 (with safety still in mind, of course), it’s important to recognize all of the lessons we’ve learned
Call for submissions: AMPLIFIED VOICES
Joining Collective Arts Brewing to select art that represents and amplifies a wide range of voices! Our latest Call for Art is specifically geared toward work dealing with the issues of social justice. We're looking for: protest art, artwork that
New release: Collaboration with Tosho Knife Arts with proceeds going to Afri-Can FoodBasket
Earlier this year we did a collaborative project with Toronto-based artist Dahae Song, Japan-based knife maker Asano Kajiya, Tosho Knife Arts and byMinistry. These limited edition pieces are now available for purchase with all proceeds going to Afri-Can FoodBasket, a food
ARTivism: In Conversation with Shawn Theodore
Sparking conversation with Shawn Theodore, moderated byAshley McKenzie-Barnes, we reveal his approach to “afromythology,” his connection to mentor and hip-hop photographer Jamel Shabazz, and his thoughts on representations of Black American life ahead of his virtual exhibition Future Antebellum, coming
ARTivism: Allyship in the Canadian Contemporary Art and Culture Space
Leading BIPOC voices from the Canadian artistic landscape address topics of performance vs. meaningful allyship for BIPOC artists within the entertainment industry, gallery systems and cultural institutions. This candid conversation will consider the failures and the possibilities for systemic transformation. Participants:
Pride + Activism: Lessons in Love: Part 1
A digital dialogue hosted by Ashley McKenzie-Barnes with six Queer Black Women on the successes and mishaps of relationships. The candid conversation will uncover the makings of a gay marriage between two Caribbean women, the concerns of being a single
da mic is on.
As the world comes to terms with systemic racism and increasing calls for major change at all levels of society, Harbourfront Centre is proud to present da mic is on, curated and hosted by Trey Anthony @blackgirlinlove and Ashley McKenzie-Barnes @ashleymckenziebarnes. Starting June
#Block4BLAC: a social distance fundraiser for social good on West Queen West
Saturday June 13 we’re pulling together the West Queen West community for a social distance fundraiser in support of The Black Legal Action Centre (BLAC). With over 20+ neighbouring businesses and 30+ sponsors participating.All are encouraged to join the block
The Know Your Rights Camp Legal Defense Initiative
In February we debuted a public art installation, courtesy of Colin Kaeperknick’s (@kaepernick7) Know Your Rights Camp (@yourrightscamp) as part of Harbourfront Centre's (@harbourfrontcentre) #Kuumba25 with the intention of raising awareness for the initiative. KYRC serves as a safe space for youth to
2021 Art Souterrain Festival in Montreal is now accepting submissions!
Are you interested in taking part of the Art Souterrain Festival in Montreal during 2021? In this period of confinement, are you buzzing with ideas on the theme of time? I am happy to share that I'll be one of