Luminato in the Community

Outreach activities are central to Luminato’s commitment to community-building and engagement. This year, we’ve created a wide variety of workshops and activities associated with our shows all across the GTA:

Workshops

Supa Rich Kids with Oulouy

June 6

Community Workshop, Nia Centre for the Arts - for the "young at heart" (60+), 3:30pm - 4:30 pm

Oulouy together with his international crew Supa Rich Kids, made up of himself, Yemi Osokoya, Ambrose Tjark and Ordinateur, embark on a journey that will make you discover nowaday's Africa as never seen before through the dance steps that are causing a sensation on the continent. A workshop that will take participants to experience the joy of dance shared in collectivity. A chance to reveal the healing and interpersonal power of dance, while listening to each other's beat.

360 ALLSTARS

June 12

Breakdance workshop, 49 Mabelle Avenue, 5:15pm - 6:30pm

June 12

Found sound and looping workshop, Susan Fennell Youth Hub, Brampton, 7:30pm - 8:30pm

This hands-on workshop educates students on how to make musical instruments out of every day household objects.

June 13

Breakdance workshop, MLSE LaunchPad, Regent Park, 7:30pm - 8:30pm

This action packed masterclass teachers the four main elements of breakdancing - top rocks, footwork, freezes and power moves.

(Private Event)

June 13

BMX Flatlanding workshop, Joyride 150, Markham, 6:00pm – 7:00pm

360ALLSTAR, Heru offers a step by step masterclass on how to execute BMX tricks from an International champion rider.

(Sold Out)

Community Activities

Sonia Hughes’ I am From Reykjavik

May 4

National Scrapbooking Day Workshop, Toronto Public Library (Thorncliffe), 11am – 1pm

Join us on National Scrapbooking Day for a workshop immersed in local history and creativity. Discover the art of preserving cherished memories as we explore themes of childhood, nostalgia, and reflection. Explore Thorncliffe's history, memories, and storytelling while crafting with the perfect scrapbooking and collaging gear.

Please email Lamesha Ruddock to sign up.

May 11

Mother + Son Photography Pop Up, The Church of the Holy Trinity, 11am – 1pm

Join us in preparation for Mother’s Day at our Photography Pop-Up to celebrate the timeless bond between mothers and sons! Enjoy a mini-shoot session where a photographer will capture the essence of your unique relationship. Afterward, take home a physical photograph to archive and treasure at home.

Please email Lamesha Ruddock to sign up.

June 1

Tea Blending workshop, Jamii, The Esplanade, 12pm – 2pm

Choose from a variety of herbs and dried fruits to concoct personalised tea bags. Explore peppermint, lemon balm, rose leaves, soursop and more. Discover flavours and health benefits and enjoy your custom creation with a biscuit and cuppa.

June 2

Tea Blending workshop, Moss Garden Home, GreekTown, 11am – 1pm

Choose from a variety of herbs and dried fruits to concoct personalised tea bags. Explore peppermint, lemon balm, rose leaves & more.

June 11

Personal Archiving Building – OCAD U CO, 2:30 pm – 5pm

Learn to craft your own archive system from a single photograph, exploring the depths of memory and identity. Take home acid-free folders and scrapbooking materials to continue your archival journey and tips for archiving at home.

Luminato Members Only

Miles Greenberg’s RESPAWN

May 11

Manga Swap – It’s Ok* Studios – 4 pm – 6 pm

Please email Lamesha Ruddock to sign up.

Toronto District School Board

This year, Luminato is excited to begin a multi-year partnership with TDSB to offer local learners access to incredible international and local artists who are part of the Festival lineup. As we pilot this new relationship, free workshops from two incredible groups, both presenting Afrocentric work as part of our 2024 festival.

Nathanial Dett Choral

May 21

Choral workshop with High School Choir – Bloor Collegiate (at Central Technical Collegiate)

May 23

Choral workshop with High School Choir – Agincourt Collegiate

June 13

Advanced High School Vocal Class – Agincourt Collegiate

Supa Rich Kids with Oulouy

June 5

Dance Workshop with High School, Rosedale Heights

June 6

Dance Workshop with Middle School, Marchant Middle School

Accessibility In-Associations

Luminato Festival Toronto is extremely proud to offer comprehensive support for enhancing accessibility in the arts through our In Association Access Program. Working closely with our Access Team and Access Advisory, our services will help organizations reach more audiences by incorporating access initiatives. We provide in-kind services such as site visits, access concierge services, ASL vlogs, and fund accessibility features such as audio description, ASL interpretation, and relaxed performances.