Festival

Presented by: City of Toronto, Humber College and Toronto International Festival of Authors

Join Sarah Polley for a conversation about her award-winning memoir. This collection of essays, tells the story of Polley herself – from child to mother, from actor to director and all the trials and tribulations in between. Now as a writer, she looks back at her life with a proficient perception that only someone who admits to the fallibility of memory can achieve.

Presented by: City of Toronto, Humber College and Toronto International Festival of Authors

Join Cody Caetano for a conversation about his memoir. Cody Caetano is a Toronto-based writer of Anishinaabe and Portuguese descent who, in his new book presents, a raw account of the trials and tribulations of growing up with absentee parents, but with warmth and love. Caetano’s inimitable voice guides the reader through his memoir with wonder and humanity.

Presented by: City of Toronto, Humber College and Toronto International Festival of Authors

Join Saeed Teebi for a conversation about his debut book. Teebi’s gripping collection of nine short stories dives into the lives of Palestinian immigrant characters dealing with distinct circumstances, along with their attempts to assimilate and the guilt of leaving family behind. The stories submerge the reader into this unique immigrant experience in Canada, while exploring underlying universalities.

Presented by: City of Toronto, Humber College and Toronto International Festival of Authors

Join Adrienne Shadd for a conversation about her book. Meticulously researched and based on never-before-published information on the African-Canadian community of Toronto, this book recounts the journeys of brave travellers, and the network of clandestine routes and safe houses they traversed on the underground railroad seeking freedom in Toronto, and their captivating life after they arrive.

Presented by: City of Toronto, Humber College and Toronto International Festival of Authors

Join Tanya Turton for a conversation about her new book. Writing from multiple points of view, Turton deftly paints the portrait of Jade, a young woman grappling with the loss of her twin sister and navigating life as a young black queer woman in this comical novel that tackles relationships, race, sexuality, loss and becoming an adult.

Art Vancouver is a multi-day art fair event that provides the perfect west coast setting for those looking to showcase, view or purchase artwork on an international stage. Attracting a diverse market of professional artists, collectors and art lovers, the event includes hundreds of artist booths, panel talks, live art demonstration, art classes, painting competitions and more.

A 10-day multi-arts Festival showcasing the Art Gallery of Hamilton’s core programs, key community partnerships, and emerging arts from the Southwestern Ontario region.

NORTH SHORE ART CRAWL

OCTOBER 14TH – 16TH, 2022

The 2022 North Shore Art Crawl is returning as an in-person weekend event, taking place October 14-16, 2022. Come enjoy this free weekend event and connect with the arts on the North Shore!

Join STEPS Public Art, local artists and community members as we explore Rexdale’s Panorama! 

Activities include:

An outdoor summer event where artists showcase their work in two beautiful downtown Vancouver locations. Featuring live music, different artists every week, and live art demonstrations in the summer sun. Join us from July 6 - September 16 on Wednesdays at Lot 19 and Fridays at Jack Poole Plaza.