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Meet the urban farmers making a difference in Toronto

For Urban Agriculture Month, we’re highlighting Toronto and GTA-based urban farmers from our Saturday Farmers Market and Evergreen Garden Market

Published on August 30, 2024

Arts & culture
Rhythms of the city: music in public spaces brings communities to life

We spoke to Yang Chen, a percussionist based in Toronto and coordinator of Labyrinth Ensemble, about performing in public spaces. 

Published on August 19, 2024

Arts & culture
How to have an outdoor adventure in the city

You don’t need to leave the city to experience the great outdoors. Here’s our top five tips to get outside this season.

Published on August 11, 2024

Arts & culture
This kiki ball is all about chosen family

An interview with Legendary Twysted on the kiki ballroom scene and queer public space. 

Published on June 17, 2024

Choir at Evergreen Brick Works.
Community
Empowering communities: the stage is yours at Evergreen Brick Works

The Community Spotlight program at Evergreen Brick Works aims to demonstrate the value of inclusive public places.

Published on May 29, 2024

A smiling stallholder at the Evergreen Brick Works Farmers Market
Arts & culture
Embrace Indigenous culture and Pride at Evergreen Brick Works

Meet our diverse vendor community in honour of Indigenous People’s Day and Pride month this June.

Published on May 22, 2024

Arts & culture
Get your hands in the dirt at Evergreen Brick Works this May

From Native Plant Day to the Farmers Market’s glorious return outdoors, see what’s blooming at Evergreen Brick Works this month.

Published on April 25, 2024

Arts & culture
How public art connects me to Toronto’s history

In our latest guest writer post, art curator and writer Katie Lawson talks about the power of public art.

Published on August 16, 2023

Arts & culture
Supporting and sustaining public art for future generations

Evergreen’s new Institute for Public Art and Sustainability is tackling issues like equity, inclusivity and ecological resilience in the arts sector.

Published on August 14, 2023

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