Dundas West Open Air Museum - FREE Mural Tour | Three Sister mural

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Experience the vibrant and diverse murals of the Dundas West Open Air Museum with Marie-Paule Jean-Gille as your guide. This engaging tour takes you through the bustling streets of Little Portugal Toronto BIA, where you'll discover a stunning collection of murals along Dundas Street West, from Lansdowne to Shaw. Dress appropriately for the weather and meet your guide at the iconic 'Three Sisters' mural located at 1532 Dundas Street West at 11:00am. The Dundas West Open Air Museum draws inspiration from groundbreaking projects in Berlin, Valparaiso, Brasilia, and The Bronx. Whether you choose to explore it in person or virtually through the website, dundaswest.museum, you'll be captivated by the ever-evolving visual art. Throughout the year, the museum collaborates with music, film, and other performance activations, enhancing the overall experience. This incredible initiative is spearheaded by the Little Portugal BIA Toronto, Creativo Arts Collective, and Lula Music & Arts Centre. With support from the City of Toronto's Economic Development Department and the STARTs program, the museum showcases the rich cultural history of the area. Thanks to the collaboration of community partners, we are proud to share this cultural and artistic treasure with visitors from around the world. Your tour guide, Marie-Paule Jean-Gilles, is a talented dancer, artist, and history major. Her diverse heritage, blending French, Creole, and Haitian roots, provides a unique foundation for her storytelling. Fluent in French, Spanish, Creole, and English, Marie-Paule's multilingual skills offer a global perspective on the artistic works you'll encounter. A proud alumna of York University's Glendon College, with a degree in History and a certificate of excellence in bilingualism, she brings insightful interpretations to every tour. Don't miss out on this exceptional opportunity to explore the Dundas West Open Air Museum and immerse yourself in the vibrant art and history of this culturally diverse area. The Little Portugal Toronto BIA is proud to present this tour, and tickets will be available for purchase starting February 24 at 11:00 AM. For more information, visit the dundaswest.museum website.