An exhibition reception with presentations from Indigenous and newcomer artists looking deeper into the histories and ideas behind their projects. Join us at Arts Etobicoke to meet the artists and experience the interactive exhibition.
EXHIBITING ARTISTS
Philip Cote
Susan Blight
Nyle Johnston
Khadija Aziz
Khaula Mazhar
Nicholas Sanchez
Philip Cote, of Moose Deer Point First Nation, is a Young Spiritual Elder, Indigenous Artist, Activist, Educator, Historian and Ancestral Knowledge Keeper.
https://tecumsehcollective.wixsite.com/philipcote/about-me
IG: @Philipcote1
Susan Blight (Anishinaabe, Couchiching First Nation) is an interdisciplinary artist working with public art, site-specific intervention, photography, film and social practice.
https://www.susanblight.com/
IG: @themightyboozhoo
Nyle Johnston’s spirit name Wiishkoonseh Miigizi’enh means Whistling White Headed Eagle. He grew up in Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation and apprenticed with Storytellers since his youth. He will be collaborating with Quinn Hopkins who is a Digital, AR, VR artist, painter, and mural artist. He is a student at OCADU studying Drawing & Painting for his Bachelor of Fine Arts.
https://miigizi.com/pages/artist-introduction
IG: @miigizi
Khadija Aziz is a textile artist and educator investigating textile materiality in the digital sphere using a flatbed scanner, cloth, and thread.
https://www.khadijaaziz.com/
IG: @_khadija_a_
Khaula Mazhar is a self-taught, award-winning artist. Her intrigue with emotions evoked by situations and surroundings seeps its way into her multifaceted subject matter.
https://khaulamazhar.com/
IG: @khaulamazhar
Nicholas Sanchez is involved in a rising movement of amateur muralists in town, developing something very different than graffitti with a self-taught process of intervention in walls in public spaces. He moved to Canada by the end of 2019 and has lived and worked in Toronto since then.
IG: @a_l_f_a_l_f_a
RELATED EVENTS
Exhibit
Artist Talk – Part 1
Artist Talk – Part 2
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Etobicoke Stories of Significance is presented in partnership with Myseum of Toronto as part of Myseum Intersections 2022. This project is led by Arts Etobicoke with contributions from Philip Cote, Susan Blight, Nyle Johnston, Khadija Aziz, Khaula Mazhar, Nicholas Sanchez, Etobicoke Historical Society, Village of Islington BIA, and AIRSA.
PROJECT LEADS
Arts Etobicoke is a not-for-profit charitable organization that focuses on improving people’s lives through the arts. We have developed an inclusive and creative community hub that is open to all people in West Toronto. We believe in providing equitable access to the arts regardless of economic or social status. Arts Etobicoke is a place where everyone can freely express their art and culture through our programs, exhibitions, workshops, events, classes, and professional development.
www.artsetobicoke.com IG: @artsetobicoke
Facebook: Arts Etobicoke
Twitter: @artsetobicoke
WITH CONTRIBUTIONS FROM
Etobicoke Historical Society
http://www.etobicokehistorical.com
Village of Islington BIA
www.villageofislington.com
AIRSA (Professional Development for New Canadians in the Arts)
http://airsa.org/
Myseum Intersections 2022 is funded by the Government of Canada.
Myseum of Toronto is made possible with the generous support of Diane Blake and Stephen Smith.
Etobicoke Stories of Significance: Exhibit Reception
6-8PM EST
Storefront Gallery at Arts Etobicoke
4893a Dundas St W
Etobicoke, ON
OPENING HOURS:
Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm
Sat: 10am-4pm
COVID POLICIES:
– Proof of vaccination and masks required
– Pre-registration required
**check with project team who to contact for visits
– Capacity (50 people pre-Covid) 8-10 people with Covid restrictions and safety rules.
ACCESSIBILITY:
ASL Provided
Service animals Allowed
Translation in multiple languages available
