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Winter Launch Party

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Nov 27 7:00 PM 10:00 PM
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Join us for a vibrant celebration of art, history, and community as we welcome the winter season with the launch of our latest exhibitions & installations!

Explore all three floors of the Museum, meet the artists and curators behind our exhibitions, and get creative with a hands-on activity in our Studio. Plus, savour delicious bites from Yaya’s Kitchen and Culinary Catering, enjoy a live set by award-winning DJ El Colocho, and a high-energy performance from the 519 School of Hip Hop!

Activities & Entertainment

DJ El Colocho \ 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Award-winning DJ El Colocho will kick off the evening, blending Afro-Caribbean and Latin styles.

Extraordinary Ribbon Wands \ 7:00 – 9:30 PM
Join us in the Studio to create a one-of-a-kind ribbon wand using stamps and fabric markers on colourful ribbons. Draw your story of creativity or  share a folkloric tale. Then, transform your storytelling and illustration into a lively performance piece!

Curator-led Tour of Tropi-X \ 7:15 – 7:45 PM
Join a guided tour of our newest exhibition, Tropi-X, led by curators Alena Robin & Rodrigo D’Alcântara, and gain insights into how the exhibition came to be.

Remarks \ 8:00 PM

Meet the Artist: Billy Bert Young \ 8:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Join us in the Interior Gallery for an intimate meet-and-greet with Cloudburst artist Billy Bert Young. Learn about his artistic journey, creative process and the inspiration behind with his latest series of dream-like paintings.

Live Performance by 519 School of Hip Hop \ 9:00 PM to 9:45 PM
Experience the energy and artistry of 519 School of Hip Hop as performers Christmas Maraka, Greg Thane, Deem J and Madison Gibbs ignite the stage with powerful music, movement, and storytelling that celebrate culture, creativity, and community.

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