(AGENPARL) – mar 18 aprile 2023 City of Toronto Media Relations has issued the following:
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News Release
April 18, 2023
City of Toronto celebrates first year of Clark Centre for the Arts, announces full lineup of seasonal community arts programming
This Thursday, April 20, the City of Toronto is celebrating one year since the opening of the new Clark Centre for the Arts, with a free open house and ceremony at the Centre.
Members of the public are welcome at the one-year anniversary celebration from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 191 Guildwood Pkwy. and can expect an evening of live music, exhibitions, art demonstrations, talks and cake. Attendees will be able to meet past and present artists in residence Charmaine Lurch, Destinie Adélakun, Lorena Diaz and Thomas Brasch and connect with community members.
The Clark Centre for the Arts houses specialized art studios and gallery spaces. The Centre welcomed close to 7,000 people in its first year of operation and is growing to offer more art courses, workshops, camps and rental opportunities. More information is available on the City’s Clark Centre for the Arts webpage: http://www.toronto.ca/clarkcentre.
The Clark Centre is one of four city-run cultural centres hosting free, inclusive and educational programming over the spring and summer. The City’s four cultural centres are Assembly Hall and the Etobicoke Civic Centre Art Gallery – both in Etobicoke – and Scarborough’s Clark Centre for the Arts and Cedar Ridge Creative Centre.
Residents and visitors can get the latest information on all the exciting seasonal cultural centre programming anytime on the City’s Cultural Centres & Galleries webpage: http://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/history-art-culture/cultural-centres-galleries.
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“The Clark Centre for the Arts was designed to catalyze community development and personal growth, bringing together community and resident artists to meet, learn and exchange knowledge as they explore and celebrate the arts through exhibitions, workshops and public events. Congratulations to the Clark Centre on its first anniversary and congratulations to the dedicated City teams and community members that ensured the Clark Centre was embraced with passion and care, setting the groundwork for years to come.”
– Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie (Scarborough-Rouge Park)
“I’m delighted to see such a diverse and impactful array of arts programs offered at our city cultural centres and galleries this spring. These programs give all of us the opportunity to learn more about our city and our communities through art. I encourage everyone to take full advantage of this free, inclusive, and educational programming.”
– Councillor Shelley Carroll (Don Valley North), Chair of the Economic and Community Development Committee
“This is an exciting and historic moment for Scarborough, Guildwood and the City of Toronto! The community has worked hard to bring the Clark Centre for the Arts vision to reality and I am beyond excited to see the progress and enthusiasm from everyone involved. The Clark journey has had incredible support from amazing local community partners and volunteers. Thank you for your ongoing collaboration, support and knowledge sharing.”
– Councillor Paul Ainslie (Scarborough-Guildwood)
About City of Toronto’s Cultural Centres & Galleries
Toronto’s Cultural Centres & Galleries comprise four unique sites owned and operated by the City of Toronto. They include Assembly Hall, Cedar Ridge Creative Centre, Clark Centre for the Arts and Etobicoke Civic Centre Art Gallery. Collectively the centres present over 40 gallery shows annually, showcasing works by more than 800 artists, and offer close to 150 art programs each year in collaboration with some 70+ community partners.