This is an archived event from Culture Days 2020.
Images
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2020 Main Street Art Challenge Malton BIA 'From Here to Anywhere' Fence Exhibit. Artwork by Lindsay Hill. Photo Credit: Isaiah Haber -
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2020 Main Street Art Challenge Chinatown BIA 'Let's Eat!' CafeTO Tabletop Art. Artwork by Linh Thai. Photo Credit: Selina McCallum -
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2020 Main Street Art Challenge Port Credit BIA Street Furniture Art. Artwork by Erin McCluskey. Photo Credit: Selina McCallum -
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2020 Main Street Art Challenge Leslieville BIA Julie Dabrusin Parklet Ground Mural. Artwork and Photo Credit: Nick Sweetman
Main Street Art Challenge
Self-guided
Kids Tour Visual arts Youth & teensDate and time
This activity runs the duration of Culture Days.
Location
Toronto and Mississauga, ON
Directions: Check out our project map to view the different locations spread throughout Toronto and the Peel Region that you can visit: https://stepsinitiative.com/project-map/.
Access
Free.
Offered in English.
About
Presented with RBC Royal Bank, the STEPS Initiative launched the I heART Main Street Art Challenge. In only two weeks, over 20 BIAs submitted requests for free coaching to develop their activations, artist introductions, fee subsidies, promotional support and a chance to win prizes to scale their ideas over the pandemic recovery period.
The 42 activations currently underway were brought to life in collaboration with 25 local Toronto area creatives; 13 of whom self-identify as emerging or BIPOC (Black, Indigenous or People of Colour) artists who have been impacted by a loss of income over the COVID-19 pandemic.
The resulting activations are as diverse as the communities hosting them. Using our map as a guide, community members can visit the different sites animating the main streets across Toronto and the Peel Region. Through the challenge activations, participants will discover new places, new favourite artists and artwork, and engage in some art-filled, socially distanced fun, while supporting their local businesses!
Don’t miss your chance to catch these installations! Visit our activation map and share images using #mainstreetartchallenge on social media.
Links
- Learn More stepsinitiative.com
- Visit our project map for activation locations! stepsinitiative.com
- Follow @stepsinitiative on Instagram for updates instagram.com
- Follow #mainstreetartchallenge on social media to share and stay updated instagram.com
Organizer
The STEPS Initiative
The STEPS Initiative is a Canadian-based public art organization that develops one-of-a-kind art initiatives and engagement strategies that transform public spaces. We are responsible for Canada’s largest and most community-engaged public art initiatives. Our record breaking portfolio includes over 100 complex projects executed within scope and budget. Together with our partners, we transform urban areas into vibrant public spaces, helping artists, community organizations, BIAs, and developers push creative and technical boundaries - breathing new artistic energy into our public spaces.