{"id":52022,"date":"2023-09-28T10:51:21","date_gmt":"2023-09-28T14:51:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.artoronto.ca\/?p=52022"},"modified":"2023-10-03T11:55:53","modified_gmt":"2023-10-03T15:55:53","slug":"the-parkdale-art-thing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/v2.artoronto.ca\/?p=52022","title":{"rendered":"The Parkdale Art Thing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

September 23<\/strong>, 2 – 11 pm, Queen St. West \/ Cowan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This community event was largely organized by the Parkdale Residents Association and in particular a few key organizers like Ric Amis and Kelly Foote with the support of a few volunteers. I was there in the early hours so didn’t get to see it at night. It seemed to have attracted a good crowd to visit the forty+ booths set up.<\/p>\n\n\n

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There were crafts, painters and live performance including magic and music. I watched the magician, Spencer Scurr, who had a good repertoire and was engaging the public. Most of the artists were local which gave them an opportunity to sell some work and get get some exposure. The weather was perfect and even the Parkdale Public Library had a book sale.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The vision of the event was \u201cTo provide an integrated community event that showcases professionals next to budding artists, kids\u2019 art next to home artists, performers next to community arts programs, and arts\u2019 supplies vendors next to installations. \u201c<\/p>\n\n\n

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Artist, Julie Campagna<\/p>\n\n\n

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Artist, Elva Hook<\/p>\n\n\n

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Artist, Shannon Sandwell<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Perhaps  this event will grow next year and get more support financially and more volunteers. Kudos to the skeleton crew that put the event together in a rather short time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Text and photo: Phil Anderson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Photo Journal by Polyna Alexseev<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Teresa the Swamp Hag’s performance. Spooky season is swamping the streets with spooky fun d\u00e9cor, and Teresa just got the thing. Teresa is a long-time community member and is a daring soul and a captivating performer<\/p>\n\n\n

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Pan Piper on the Steel Drums. Many people join the groove of some Caribbean favourites and even Western classics from the most iconic composers<\/p>\n\n\n

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Raven\u2019s Nest Crystals and creations had many pedestrians lured in due to the incredible irresistible smell of sweet incense. They also had beautiful jewelry collections with crystal lamps and minerals<\/p>\n\n\n

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Diyen Sang is giving a demo of his process around the corner from the Parkdale Library<\/p>\n\n\n

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Black Line Accessories are unisex handmade jewelry for all sizes. Many stopped by to have a chat and look at more unique pieces just in time for Halloween to come and trendy dark accessories to complete the season\u2019s mood<\/p>\n\n\n

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These incredibly talented twins did not fail to grab the attention of people. Absolutely a show-stopper act! (pun intended) Isabella Hoops and Darling Darling (The Spin Twins)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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by Phil Anderson and Polyna Alexseev<\/strong><\/p>\n

It attracted a good crowd to visit the forty+ booths set up and enjoy the performances<\/p>\n

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