Curated by Jonny Sopotiuk | July 16 - 26 | Curator Statement Queer life is a reality of ongoing survival. From government and societal oppression, to family rejection and social isolation our memories and experiences have been defined and shaped by the structures that are designed to contain us. Our identities and experiences are mediated. Living is a constant battle against and with these systems of containment. Wicked brings together...
Art Show | July 16 -26 From the roots of the Queer Arts Festival, this open visual art show honours our founder, Two-Spirit artist Robbie Hong and 21 years of Pride in Art organizing. This show will launch online on July 16 and run through to July 26. 2020 Artists Chris WatsonCREATEIIVEdward BaderIlena LeeJackson PhotographixKate BraunKyla YinMichel DumontMikayla FawcettVladimir Kolosov...
Sat Jul 24 - Fri Aug 13 Community Art Showcase | Online The digital culmination of the Kindred Spirits digital artist residency run by and for 2Spirit and Indigiqueer artists. Guided by Faculty members Dayna Danger, DJ O Show, Raven Davis and Art Auntie Shane Sable, this digital exhibition focuses on re-storying 2Spirit identities and futures through community connection and self-portraiture beyond colonial constructs. Participated artists TBA....
Tue Jul 27, 5pm Visual Art Tour | Sun Wah 268 Keefer, Lower Ground Floor Come together for our Visual Art Tour of our exhibition it's not easy being green, with the curators Jeffrey McNeil-Seymour and SD Holman + guest artists....
Sat Jul 24 - Fri Aug 13, from 12 – 6pm Visual Art Exhibition | Sun Wah 268 Keefer, Lower Ground Floor Featured Artists: Beric ManywoundsBlake AngeconebChad BabaDuane IsaacFalak Vasa Grace HouseHo TamIsaac MurdochJay PahreKali Spitzer Katherine AtkinsKathleen RossManuel Axel StrainOluseyepablo muñoz Preston BuffaloTejal ShahTsohil Bhatia The exhibition is open to the public and free to view on the Lower Ground Floor of the Sun Wah Centre for the duration...
Odera Igbokwe solo exhibit Thu Jun 22 - Fri Jul 28 Exhibition is open Tue-Sat, 12 to 6pm SUM gallery - #425-268 Keefer St. New Yams Festival Opening reception with Odera Igbokwe Thu Jun 22, 7pm SUM gallery - #425-268 Keefer St. Buy Tickets on Eventbrite Register for opening reception SUM gallery presents a solo exhibition by Odera Igbokwe, an illustrator and painter who celebrates the magic of the African...
Mon Jun 19 - Sat Jul 8 Exhibition open Tue thru Sat, 12 - 6pm The James Black Gallery – 144 E 6th Ave. Opening Reception: Mon Jun 19, 7pm Long regarded as the bedrock of the Queer Arts Festival, the Pride in Art Community Show honours the legacy of founder, activist, and Two-Spirit artist, Robbie Hong. Each year, QAF opens submissions to artists of all skills levels to submit...