Category: Arts
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Healing with pottery: How an all-women studio is hand-moulding a strong community
Marginalized communities are finding support between clay pots and spin wheels at a downtown Toronto ceramic studio By: Aliya Karimjee Toronto’s Inspirations Studio…
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Toronto Dragon Festival made a grand return after a two-year pandemic pause
Despite a shortage of time and funding this year, the Toronto Dragon Festival team pulled together a massive success in promoting Chinese culture…
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The South Asian Yard to host its first in-person event for Brown creators
What do you SAY? By: Aru Kaul The South Asian Yard (SAY) is bringing young Brown voices to the forefront of arts and…
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Asian Heritage Month: Celebrating culture and combating anti-Asian racism
For more than 20 years in Canada, May is a time to celebrate the culture, arts and history of the Asian community and…
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Q&A with the co-directors of Italian Mime Suicide
“Why is a laugh similar to a cry?” asks Kari Pederson, who explores the idea with co-director Adam Paolozza in their mostly silent…
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5 upcoming Toronto summer art festivals
Toronto’s live art scene is back and better than ever with these spotlighted summertime art festivals By: Olga Bergmans (John Thomas/Unsplash) Summertime is…
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X University students display their artwork at annual creative industries showcase
Ranging from photographs to paintings, the diversifying works from these three X University students uphold artistic visions By: Teresa Valenton Cultivating a range…
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Head Over Heels marks thrilling return to musical theatre at X University
XMTC has returned in a comedic and campy night of fun By: Nalyn Tindall Promotional graphic for Head Over Heels via XMTC on…
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Picking up pieces of Ukraine: An exclusive Q&A with street artist Mahyar Amiri
By experimenting with various mediums, this Toronto-based artist is raising awareness for Ukraine By: Teresa Valenton Amiri finishes up the final details on…
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New York-based artist transforms MOCA Toronto into a vibrant space for storytelling
Referring to a multitude of historical archives, an engaging new exhibit creates a stage for the untold stories of European history By: Teresa…
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These 5 women advocates are championing for change
To celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8, it’s time to know this list of Canadian activists By: Kinza Zafar The purpose of…
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Calgary art museum announces permanent free admission
Glenbow Museum will also undergo a name change as part of the Glenbow Reimagined campaign By: Iqraa Khan Free general admission is coming…
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Opinion: Fatuma Adar’s She’s Not Special: Exploring your trauma, sort of
Opinion: Fatuma Adar’s She’s Not Special: Exploring your trauma, sort of February 27, 2022 Blending stand-up comedy with music and theatre, a Toronto-based…
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Calgary dance studio makes significant cultural changes to “The Nutcracker”
The local studio changed two dances in the classic ballet considered culturally insensitive By: Mijal Kleinkopf Madrigal “Nutcracker Season” has performers scrambling to…
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CanCulture’s homemade holiday gift guide for everyone on your list
Five timeless treasures you can make yourself to show how much you care By: Sabrina Scroppo My earliest memory of the holiday season…
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Photo Essay: The meanings behind Canadian street art
What stories lie just behind the spray-painted brick or airbrushed stucco? By: Olivia Wiens Photos by: Haley Sengsavanh, Kinza Zafar, Olivia Wiens While…
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With the increase of online art exhibitions, where do physical museums stand?
After COVID-19 shifted galleries and exhibitions to a digital space, artists and art institutions are now adjusting to a new normal By: Anna…
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How 2 Toronto projects are creating dialogue about BIPOC art and communities
BIPOC communities are making their mark on Toronto’s growing art scene — and they’re just getting started By: Kayla Higgins A collaborative initiative…
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Art as a healing tool: The benefits of art therapy
Art therapy isn’t a very well-known therapeutic practice, but it is an effective method to express intense emotion non-verbally, according to registered art…
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Toronto’s emerging artists are drawing their inspiration from the city
These young artists are helping the city recover from the impacts of the pandemic By: Teresa Valenton The arts and culture scene in…
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Design for beginners: 10 tips to guide your graphic design projects
Get into your graphic designing mode with these ten useful tips By, Aylia Naqvi Whether you’re creating social media graphics or making educational…
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Twirling into Tabletops: Dance Students Feel Limited in the Pandemic
Ryerson dance students feel that practicing in make-shift home studios makes improving in dance class a challenge By, Anna Wdowczyk Karly Benson (left)…
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The Beauty of Arabic Calligraphy
Arabic calligraphy is emerging as a popular art form in Canada. These artists are unearthing ways to inspire By, Sakina Chaudary View this…
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9 BIPOC photographers to look out for in Canada
These Canadian photographers are redefining the art medium and altering its historically monolithic identity. By, Madeline Liao View this post on Instagram A…
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Sheri Osden Nault: Art beyond the binary
Métis artist, Sheri Osden Nault, talks about what it means to be an Indigenous and non-binary artist By, Reema Najjar Sheri Osden Nault…
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10 Black Canadian artists to follow and celebrate
A curated list of Black Canadian fine artists you should be supporting on Instagram. By, Lauren Battagello The contributions of Black art and…
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Artists who don’t study art: the intersection of engineering and art
In the first rendition of the “artists who don’t study art” series, Jennifer Kim breaks down how she maintains her custom shoe-painting business…
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Canada’s artful architecture: A listicle of structural appeals
Art pieces in themselves, take a look at the diverse aesthetics Canadian architecture has to offer. By, Aylia Naqvi Over the years, Canada…
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How to sell your art on etsy
From understanding Etsy listings to promotions, find out how you can take your art to a virtual marketplace. By, Sakina Chaudary Etsy has…
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7 affordable ways to transform your room into an artsy living space
Make the most out of your space with these cheap and creative ways to bring life and excitement back into your room. By,…