Albion Islington Square Art Festival

Image combines elements of photographs by Choo Yut Shing and Albion Islington Square BIA.

Contemporary Art Night Comes to North Etobicoke

On September 21, 2024, Arts Etobicoke will host the Albion Islington Square Art Festival, a landmark event bringing contemporary art to Toronto’s Rexdale neighbourhood. From 5:00 to 11:00pm, Albion Islington Square will become a vibrant outdoor gallery under the theme “Confluence: Flowing Together,” showcasing the dynamic spirit of North Etobicoke. This exciting festival will feature 10 stunning works by local artists, ranging from video art projections to immersive 3D installations, along with live performances, free food, and family-friendly activities.

This project has been funded by the City of Toronto’s Main Street Innovation Fund, as part of Government of Canada support through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).

Explore the Festival:

• Art Installations & Exhibitions Discover a diverse range of artistic expressions. Visit the Arts Etobicoke’s website for more information.
• 3D Installations: Immersive, large-scale artworks
• Video Art & Digital Media: Engaging video screenings, projections and digital animations.
• Light Projects: Captivating light-based artworks transforming the space.
• Live Performances: Dynamic performances by local artists.
• Family-Friendly Fun: Enjoy early evening art activities designed for families & free food from various restaurants located right in Albion Islington Square BIA, reflecting the community’s creativity and spirit.

Event Details:

• Date: September 21, 2024
• Time: 5:00 – 11:00pm
• Location: Albion Islington Square, 950 Albion Rd, Etobicoke, ON (and various sites throughout the BIA- maps provided onsite)
• Entry: Free and open to all

Event Partners & Supporters:

• Presented by: Arts Etobicoke in partnership with the Albion Islington Square BIA
• Community Sponsors: Grow Fitness and Woodbine Nissan
• Community Partners: Rexdale Community Hub, STEPS Public Art, Roti Roti Family Restaurant, Thistletown Community Centre, Raza.com, New India Grocers, Patel’s Fine Jewellery, Baadshah Jewellers

Discover More: For more information about the festival, visit the website or contact:

• Email: john@artsetobicoke.com
• Phone: (416) 622 8731

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