Projects

A look at all the past and present creative projects that showcase some of the things we care most about.

Currently Working on

Public Art

SCALE: Mabelle Park Mural

A mural accelerator program for emerging muralists and project done in collaboration with Jacquie Comrie.

FUTURE GROUNDS

A Public Art and Augmented Reality(AR) Mentorship program for youth to celebrate the opening of the new Aurora Town Square.

Revisioning Public Art

A research initiative led by Oddside Arts and supported by Sabrina Richard of Bespoke Collective.

Studio M Mural

A mural project supported by StreetARToronto and Art Starts happening in Eglinton West at Studio M highlighting Jamaican culture.

Imaginuity

An interactive exhibition that examines past objects created by Afrodiasporic inventors and places them in dialogue with what they could be in 3022.

Beyond The Soil

An exhibition that explores textiles and patterns as modes of communicating creation stories i.e., the way we come to be based on our storied histories of movement and discovery.

Love Letters

An artistic piece that looks at the textures of love. It is speaks through pattern, text, audio, and augmented reality (AR) to detail how we come to know love.

Events

Afraspektion

A celebration of the contributions & creativity of the Afrodiaspora during Emancipation Month featuring a marketplace and performances!

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In The Moment

An event hosted by Levyi-Alexander Love for the Toronto International Festival of Authors. Showcasing performances by the Black LGBTQ2S+ community.

Revisioning Public Art

A research initiative led by Oddside Arts and supported by Sabrina Richard of Bespoke Collective.

What We're Working On

Here are a few projects that we are planning to launch throughout the year. Keep an eye out for opportunities that will allow you to contribute to their development. 

SCALE: Mural Program in Mabelle Park
Through this project, Oddside Arts and partner Mabelle Arts, will create a mural that integrates elements of the park’s architecture. Led by multimedia artist & muralist Jacquie Comrie, with support from multidisciplinary artist Jasmine Vanstone, the project uses vibrant colour and collaborative design to reflect the diverse cultural narratives and lived experiences of local residents.
Shifting Soil for Pride Month
To celebrate Pride Month, we'll be holding a Shifting Soil workshop, using patterns to create together.
Beyond the Soil at the Scarborough Museum
The multimedia Beyond the Soil exhibit will be making its way to Scarborough Museum. Adding more participants and re-creating the exhibit.
Lessons in Care: Conversations with Afro-Indigenous Aunties
A collaborative, interdisciplinary project between Oddside Arts and The Aunties Dandelion’. This visual/media art installation extends previous work conducted by The Aunties Dandelion by interviewing and sharing portraits of a community of Afro-Indigenous Aunties.

Studio M

A mural project supported by StreetARToronto and Art Starts happening in Eglinton West at Studio M highlighting Jamaican culture.

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Public Art Engagement

A public art consultation campaign for the Lawrence Heights Community Recreation & Child Care Centre.

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Little Jamaica

An oral and visual history project in Little Jamaica (Eglinton West) using a podcast and public art to celebrate the impact of Black community spaces.

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