Galeries Ontario / Ontario Galleries Curators’ Circle 2019

Galeries Ontario / Ontario Galleries Curators’ Circle 2025

Thursday, September 25, 2025, 6:30 – 8:30pm
Urbanspace Gallery, Toronto
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Drawing from themes of cultural sovereignty in upholding collective expression and co-creating narratives, the event will inspire discussions on how curatorial practice can move toward shared authorship—examining the working relationship with artists, and the complexity in the notion of “community”—in order to foster greater relevance for visual arts in public life.

The dialogue will centre on how curatorial work must respond to today’s complex realities. Curators will leave with ideas, questions and challenges that will help reframe how we hold space, tell stories, and serve the communities to whom these spaces belong.

Curators will have an opportunity to learn, to express their ideas, share their challenges, and come away with inspired and enriched to navigate complex questions in the opportunities and responsibilities their role embodies to impact audiences through art.

Special Remarks by: Syma Shah
Vice President & Executive Director, Programming and Special Events, Toronto Union

Syma Shah is responsible for overseeing and delivering Toronto Union’s programming vision. As a senior arts and cultural leader, she has played a key role in the revitalization of Union Station with Osmington Inc. since 2013. Her commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility is reflected in all aspects of her work.

All registered attendees of the 2025 Curator’s Circle will be entered into a raffle to win two Free VIP tickets to the 2025 GOG Awards—one of Ontario’s most celebrated arts events. Don’t miss this inspiring evening of conversation and the chance to attend a premier celebration of the arts.

Registration Fees:

• General Admission: $45 + taxes and fees
• Indigenous General Admission: Free

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Galeries Ontario / Ontario Galleries Curators’ Circle 2025
Thursday, September 25, 2025, 6:30 – 8:30pm
Urbanspace Gallery
401 Richmond Street West, Ground Floor
Toronto, ON M5V 3AB
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For more information contact:
Faith Peter
Communications/Public Relations & Special Projects Assistant
Galeries Ontario / Ontario Galleries
E: communications@galeries-ontario-galleries.ca

Galeries Ontario / Ontario Galleries has over a 50-year history as an arts service organization (ASO) and represents over 270 members—public art galleries, museums, artist-run-centres, and arts organizations. GOG is the voice of visual arts, speaking to all levels of government on advocacy issues, policy, and legislation. Additionally, we continually strive to deliver innovative and cutting-edge professional development and network-building opportunities that advance, empower, and strengthen the visual arts sector in Canada.

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Contact Information:
Galeries Ontario / Ontario Galleries
E: communications@galeries-ontario-galleries.ca
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