Community Mural Paint Days (From Weeds We Grow) | Rowntree Mills Park (Steeles entrance between Kipling Ave and Islington Ave)
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Join STEPS and Park People to co-create the new ground mural led by Star Nahwegahbo (with support from Shawn Howe) in the heart of the Rowntree Mills and Marbrook Lane community! Paint with community members to animate an important entrance to the Rowntree Mills Park and the Humber River Recreational Trail. Make your mark in your community and create meaningful public artwork all weekend long: Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 1:00 to 5:00 PM ETSunday, October 6, 2024 from 12:00 to 5:00 PM ETThis is a family-friendly series and drop-ins are welcome. All materials, a light lunch, and refreshments will be provided. Note: Aerosols will be used and wearing paint-friendly clothing is recommended. Rain Dates: Saturday, October 12, 2024Sunday, October 13, 2024Photo Credit: Anushay Sheikh Banner Description: Community members painting a ground mural together. How To Find Us This workshop is happening in person in Rowntree Mills Park at the Steeles entrance between Kipling Ave and Islington Ave, on the south side of Steeles. Look for the STEPS signs and staff. Accessibility STEPS Public Art is committed to the community’s full participation in this event. Please contact Ima Esin (Cultural Planner) at ima@stepspublicart.org to share accommodation requests. Media Notice Please be advised photographs and video may be taken during this event for archival and promotional purposes. If you would not like to be photographed, please inform a staff member on the day of or keep your camera off if this is a virtual event. About From Weeds We Grow From Weeds We Grow is a public art program with local residents in Rowntree Mills Park. Alongside Indigenous artists, this program shares Indigenous teachings and reconnects you to the land through hands-on art making and craft. Now in its fourth year, From Weeds We Grow shines light on the Humber River and the land, and invites the community to play and co-create public artwork! Funders and Partners From Weeds We Grow 2024 is funded in part by the Government of Canada's New Horizons for Seniors Program, Arts in the Parks by the Toronto Arts Foundation and Toronto Arts Council funded by the City of Toronto, Park People, Scotiabank, and the Indigenous Arts and Culture Partnerships Fund from the City of Toronto. We're grateful for our community partner Rexdale Community Hub, and acknowledge funding support from the Ontario Arts Council and the Government of Ontario.
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