Countdown Project -- July 4, 5, 6, 7 Workshops!

Join the Conversation: Join in the Countdown

Introducing the Countdown Public Art Project!

PROMISE IN THE PARK:FLIGHT PATH UNVEILING

Unveiling and celebration of Flight Path October 24th 2015!

 A community engaged/made public mosaic work installed outside of

The St. James Town Community Corner at 200 Wellesley St East, Toronto

 

 

Special Thanks to St James Town Community Corner,

Diane Frankling Cooperative Homes,The Toronto Arts Council,

The Ontario Arts Council and The Ontario Trillium Foundation

 

photo credits: Martin Reis (c) 2015

Promise In the Park: Behind the Scenes, Getting Things Set Up

 

After many months of preparation we are finally getting all the pieces in place for the celebration and unveiling of two community engaged/made public artworks! Here are some behind the scenes photo's of us getting things set up for the events on October 24th.

RAIN WON'T KEEP US DOWN!!!

Special Thanks to St James Town Community Corner,

Diane Frankling Cooperative Homes,The Toronto Arts Council,

The Ontario Arts Council and The Ontario Trillium Foundation

 

photo credits: Martin Reis (c) 2015

Promise in the Park: The Write Stuff begins on Monday October 26, 2015

Promise in the Park Mosaic Wayfinder Workshop at E Fry | June 2015

Promise in the Park: The Winchester Park Public Art Project

We're in conversation with the City of Toronto, Parks, Forestry & Recreation staff about sites for community engaged permanent public in the Winchester Park neighbourhood. We're grateful for support from Ward 28 Councillor Pam McConnell's office, which has been unwavering since the inception of this project in 2013.

We've scouted the Winchester Park area numerous times in search of public art sites -- for in situ stone mosaic -- that capitalize upon already existing City of Toronto infrastructure.  The brick pads, which once hosted public benches, are embedded in brick paths used by pedestrians travelling between high-rise tenant dwellings in the Winchester Park area. Enhancement of these public spaces may further increase use and enjoyment of area parks, and by extension, increase a sense of safety.

Winchester Square Park, north of Carlton Street

Winchester Square Park

Winchester Square Park

Winchester Square Park

Walkway between Diane Frankling Co-operative Housing, Fieldstone Housing Co-operative,
and Hugh Garner Co-operative Housing.

Bleecker Street Park, north of Fieldstone Housing Co-operative

Bleecker Street Park, north of Fieldstone Housing Co-operative

Pedestrian walkway between Winchester Park North and Winchester Park Junior and Senior Public School.

Emmanuel College, University of Toronto Public Art Project

A few images of the recently completed collaborative project with folks at Emmanuel College, University of Toronto. The artwork is yet to be titled. 

75+ community members contributed to the conceptual development and building of the artwork, with the support of the artistic team both in community consultations and open studio sessions. Many thanks to Greg Powell for outreach and coordination support, and for approaching Red Dress Productions to begin with.

Red Dress Productions Artistic Team

Anna Camilleri -  Designer and Lead Builder
Tristan R. Whiston - Co-Lead Artist
Katie Yealland - Associate Artist, Photographer
Chantelle Gobeil - Associate Artist

Mixed Media Diptych
stone, smalti,vitreous glass, porcelain, and grout on cradled plywood

5' 6" h x 2' w x 2 panels