As we continue our exploration of Abya Yala (what it is known today as the American continent) & communities that have direct ties to the museum’s collections, we want to…
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Artists-in-Residence Showcase
2023-2024
The Art of Abya Yala – Marilyn Boror Bor
As we continue our exploration of Abya Yala (what it is known today as the American continent) and we prepare for upcoming exhibitions, working alongside with communities that have direct…
Looking at Textiles and Textile Representation in the art of Abya Yala as a Form of Resistance Against Colonial Erasure
Latin America as a region is a colonial construct created by Europeans to refer to some of their colonies in what the Guna people referred to as Abya Yala (what…
Community Makers with Access Alliance
Having agency towards our stories, making art from our memories – Destinie Adélakun
Community Makers with Triangle Program
Cats Being Cats, Mel, 2022 We have had the pleasure of working with the faculty and students of the TDSB Triangle Program through Community Makers over the years. In 2019,…
Community Makers
Encouraging creative expression and skill-building for individuals from at-risk and underserved communities
Community Makers with the Afghan Women’s Organization Mississauga
In July 2023, we had the pleasure of working with the Afghan Women’s Organization (AWO) again. We had previously partnered with the AWO to produce the film Weaving Journeys featured…
One-Week Artist Retreat on Howe Island
This is a unique opportunity for one emerging or mid-career textile artist to make space for their practice, explore new artistic directions in a natural environment, and have the opportunity for guidance by textile artist and educator, Leisa…
BIPOC Artists and Makers in Residence at the Learning Hub
We are inviting all BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour) artists and makers working with recycled or upcycled materials to apply for this unique opportunity to come work and play…