The Allen Lambert Place Galleria at Brookfield Place was jumping yesterday evening as the Celebrate 27 Arts Fest hit the stage with music, dance and visual art to kick-off the 27-day community art celebration. B-boys Gadfly (below) were among the performers entertaining the sizeable audience between speeches from organizers. Celebrate 27 recognizes Article 27 of the universal declaration of human rights, which states, “Everyone has the right freely to participate in the cultural life of the community, to enjoy the arts and to share in scientific advancement and its benefits.”
City Councillor Michael Thompson was on hand to introduce a roster of 12 community cultural champions, leaders nominated by their peers for their great work in keeping the arts humming in their own neighbourhoods. The champions are portrayed on a collection of limited-edition scarves and t-shirts being sold to raise revenue for community arts programs (for a list of champions visit the Celebrate 27 website and stay tuned to LiveWithCulture.ca as we profile them in the weeks to come).
Two photo exhibits were installed in the Galleria for yesterday’s launch, one by photographer Michael Awad comparing Toronto and its sister city, Milan, Italy, and another by four young Toronto photographers who were mentored by Awad during the past year. For a complete run-down of Celebrate 27 events, visit the program’s website.
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