#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 for live music from Raptor's DJ 4Korners and PogiTheDj, delicious bites from KingCatering,
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 gain legal knowledge on violent encounters with authorities, using their
ArtTO’s series “What Art World Do You Want To Create?”
Artists, creators, how do you want to use your voice?Sat with @art_toronto a month and half into COVID-19, and while our world is now experiencing a new pain and trauma over this past weeks incidents with George Floyd, Regis, Amy Cooper and the violence throughout the US, our black communities and
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 the guest Curators for 2021 Art Souterrain and urge artists
Freshbooks encourages discussions that help entrepreneurs through the pain points of working through COVID-19 pandemic
The Facebook x #imakealiving community moved to the digital space and pinged influences to create videos to encourage discussion and conversations that helped small business owners and entrepreneurs through the pain points of working through COVID-19 pandemic. Ashley McKenzie-Barnes is an Independent Curator, Creative Director, and #imakealiving speaker/partner. Ashley has two questions
AGO Massive theme, artists and discounted tickets!
Together for one night only, AGO Massive features immersive art installations, live performances, DJs that will get you moving, and irresistible food and drink. AGO Massive is an important fundraiser that supports The Art Gallery of Ontario's mission to bring people together with art to see, experience and understand the world
NOW Magazine: Black Futures Month Cover Story
Toronto, ON (January 30, 2020) – Five Torontonians push for progressive change. An urban agriculturist, a poet, a planner, a curator and a fashion designer explain how they're breaking down barriers to Black liberation. Ashley McKenzie-Barnes “Curate and commission art that reflects Black people – and they will come.” After spending 15
#Kuumba25
Toronto, ON (December 4, 2019) – Toronto’s longest running Black History Month festival, Harbourfront Centre’s KUUMBA, marks 25 years of celebrating the heritage, culture and traditions of black Canadians with a series of talks, workshops, events and performances throughout February. The 2020 festival is curated by curator, creative director