Throughout the span of working in the arts, many fundraiser initiative were launched under the Creative Direction of Darren Christopher and collaborators. Beasts of Bloor Music showcase featuring Lido Pimento, art installations by Shanna Van Maurik and Christina Mazzulla, projection artwork, BBQ and Raptors Finale patio lounge. Goal of $5,000 surpassed by $712 through ticket […]
Author: Darren Leu
NXNE IS AN ANNUAL MUSIC AND GAMING FESTIVAL HELD EVERY JUNE ACROSS DOWNTOWN TORONTO SINCE 1995 — UNTIL COVID. THE FESTIVAL CELEBRATES COMMUNITY AND NEW MUSIC WITH SHOWCASES, PANELS, PARTIES, GAMING, INSTALLATIONS, AND MORE. NXNE takes place across the city of Toronto, one of the greatest cities in the world. The epicenter of the festival […]
BIG on Bloor Festival opens its 14th year on July 24th, 2021 with the launch of online programming and 24/7 accessible art installations scattered throughout the Bloordale neighbourhood; Bloor Street West, Dufferin to Lansdowne. Celebrating community magic, creativity and diversity through arts and culture, providing opportunities to local disenfranchised artists and showcasing the small businesses […]
Shutters asks visitors how much art do they allow in? Are your blinds closed to community projects or do you let it all in? Do you engage or view from a distance? Various local artists created murals to encourage visitors to change their work by blocking out parts as you deem fit, create icons or […]
Good Fortunes is a large-scale version of the classic fortune teller machine, re-visioned for the current age to provide positive and mindful readings to those who dare to accept them. Good Fortunes explores how despite each of us coming from a plurality of backgrounds, we can all pave the way to a positive future. Our […]
The year of 2021, Year of Public Art, has been dedicated as the kick-off year for the City’s new 10-Year of Public Art Strategy signalling Toronto’s renewed commitment to public art. High Praises are a series of large-scale text installations of positive messages installed on rooftops throughout the Queen West streetscape. Each message is a reflection […]