• Many emerging racialized artists do not have the platform to share their work. This will provide them with the opportunity to network with one another and gain traction locally. 

• This art show will serve as an opportunity to recognize and celebrate Canada's multiculturalism. People can learn about a different cultures while also seeing their own be represented.  

TIPS FOR WHEN & WHERE

• On a weekend

• Any local art space or community venue

Suggested Action Plan

1. Contact a local art space or community centre about using their space. Book a date or book a full weekend. 

2. Create and print a flyer for advertising the event to local artists. Post the posters around the neighbourhood and advertise on social media. Set a deadline for submissions two weeks before your eventdate.

3. Create and print a flyer for advertising the event to community members. Post the posters around the neighbourhood and advertise on social media.

4. Gather any necessary resources needed for the day of the event, such as name tags for all artists.

5. Arrive at the venue early and set it up. Ask artists to come early as well and install their art work in the venue. 

6. Run the event!

POTENTIAL RESOURCES

✓ A venue ($0-$50) 

✓ Flyers to print out (around $20)

✓ Nametags (around $10)

✓ Honouraria for each artists who displays their work ($50-$100 for each artist) 

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