South Simcoe Arts Council

Images Festival is an organization based in Toronto, Ontario, that acknowledges its operations on land historically occupied by various Indigenous nations, including the Anishinaabe, Chippewa, Haudenosaunee, Huron-Wendat, and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. The festival is committed to addressing settler complicity and fostering an inclusive environment for Indigenous artists and curators as part of its ongoing accountability work. By actively engaging with Indigenous communities and challenging colonial structures, Images Festival aims to create a supportive infrastructure for Indigenous peoples in the arts. The organization expresses solidarity with Indigenous populations both locally on Turtle Island and globally, emphasizing the importance of learning and critiquing existing systems. Generated from the website

UrbanArts is a progressive and inclusive arts organization based in Toronto's Weston-Mount Dennis area, dedicated to community building through accessible arts programs for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. As one of Toronto's Local Arts Service Organizations, UrbanArts fosters creativity, skill-building, and cultural expression, promoting connection and pride within the community. The organization focuses on ensuring that access to the arts is not limited by geographical or resource constraints, providing free programs that reflect the identities and stories of its community members. Through mentorship and collaboration, UrbanArts enhances community engagement and strengthens neighbourhoods by empowering artists and offering meaningful creative opportunities. Generated from the website