Guided Exhibit Tours
Daily guided exhibit tours will begin at the information booth on the southwest corner of Churchill Square.
June 27 - July 1
1:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 7:00 PM
The WorksShop Family Programming
Collaborative Weaving
June 27 - July 1
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Daily
Twist, braid, knit, knot, tie and weave repurposed textile materials. Over the course of the festival, the geodesic dome housing the WorksShop will transform into a 3-dimensional collective tapestry. Sit and weave for 2 minutes, 2 hours, or anything in between as we foster collaboration and collective action, pointing to the threads of connection between us all.
Rorschach Paint Blots
June 27-July 1
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Daily
Do you see shapes in the clouds? What about in splotches of paint? Inspired by Rorschach Ink Blots, exercise your imagination by finding images in the abstract paint blots you’ll create in this activity. Learn about the symbolism, psychology, and theory of colour – maybe the world will look a little brighter once you’re done!
Artist EVENTS & Workshops
BellCurve with Instant Places
June 27 - 30
10:30 PM - 11:30 PM
July 1
9:30 PM - 10:30 PM
BellCurve activates the City Hall carillon and plaza speakers with bell sequences and a text-based sound work. The piece is inspired by a dream-like story: "It's a hot summer in the late 60's, the one before Apollo 11. You're on your bike heading up the road to Star..."
There Are No Words with Colleen Ulliac
June 29 - 30
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Daily
We live in an unpredictable world that fosters sense of powerlessness. Let’s explore this concept together through the act of collage. Contribute on the collective level to a collaborative piece or on the individual level with a small piece. Take back power by creating new and meaningful narratives from the chaos.
Tearing Into Art with Slovia
June 29 - July 1
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Daily
Slovia welcomes you to her world of mixed-media art. Together, we will create greeting cards using mixed-media collage. We will observe reference images, tear shapes from beautiful papers, glue them in place, then add depth and highlights to create your special brand of magic. Dive into the possibilities!
The Fruit of Resistance with SJP Artists 4 Palestine
June 29 - July 1
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Daily
The watermelon has stood as a symbol for Palestine since the flag was first outlawed in 1967. The Fruit of Resistance is an all-ages art-build that speaks to Palestinian resistance and resilience, challenging the colonial violence of censorship and erasure. SJP Artists 4 Palestine invites you to stitch a felt watermelon pin of your own.
Come mek mi hole yuh han with Raneece Buddan
June 30
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
“Come mek mi hole yuh han” or “Come, let me hold your hand” is inspired by traditional Jamaican Maypole dancing, folk songs and costumes. It is a reunion with my childhood and the gift of learning with community, while acknowledging the gradual loss of traditional practices within the younger generation.
Glimmers with CRATE
July 1
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Glimmers encourage kids (and kids-at-heart) to discover small instants that spark joy. Embrace your child-like sense of wonder by crafting a magical world using pint-sized props. This kid-friendly activity highlights the benefits of glimmers—micro-moments of happiness. Requires no artistic skills, just a willingness to get creative and enhance emotional wellness.
Inside the Picture with Giuseppe Albi
July 1
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
In the Virtual Reality (VR) space, the Meta Quest 3 mixed reality headset is the latest digital delivery device. The headset becomes an art gallery where the image is presented in a spherical virtual space. The viewer is surrounded seamlessly by the image for a personal viewing experience.