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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

Arts & culture
Public art: Bringing the community together one mural at a time

A Q&A with Julia Prajza, the artist who led the painting of the community mural at Evergreen Brick Works.

Published on August 8, 2023

Five stacked books, book block facing camera, with a woven straw hat and white chamomile flowers on top.
Arts & culture
Passionate about public space? Put these 8 books on your summer reading list

Check out the list of our favourite books for readers of all ages.

Published on June 9, 2023

Arts & culture
Striving to make public art and performance inclusive and accessible

The Evergreen Ignite Series panel discusses the importance of bringing performance into the public realm and making it accessible to diverse audiences.

Published on October 19, 2022

Arts & culture
‘The capacity to expand understanding’ — how art inspires placekeeping

Evergreen Elder in Residence Wyandot Elder Taǫmęˀšreˀ/Catherine Tammaro shares how placekeeping drives her work, and the connection between art and place.

Published on June 14, 2022

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