Canadian Caribbean Photographic Arts Collective's first group showing

BEYOND THE CARNIVAL - OPENING RECEPTION JULY 24th

The Canadian Caribbean Photographic Arts Collective (CCPAC) presents its first major exhibit, Beyond The Carnival, to be held in the rotunda at the Scarborough Civic Centre, 150 Borough Drive, Scarborough. The exhibit featuring the works of 9 photographers will run from July 24^th to August 7^th, 2018 and can be viewed between 9 am and 9 pm daily.

 

The presentation is described as “an artistic expression of Caribbean experience through our lenses.” As photographers and historians, the CCPAC intention is to archive the history of the Canadian Caribbean experience.

 

“This exhibition is all about archiving the history of the Canadian Caribbean experience,” explains Anthony Berot, the founder of the Canadian Caribbean Photographic Art Collective.  “We have an amazing story that is unique to people of the Caribbean who now call Canada home.  As photographers and historians it is an experience we want to share! We have named the exhibit Beyond the Carnival, because, while most of us take pictures of spectacular Carnival events, some of us also capture photos in places and have experiences many people have not.  It is this presentation which is unique to CCPAC. ”

 

The Canadian Caribbean Photographic Arts Collective invites you to the opening reception on July 24^th at 7.00 pm. in the rotunda at the Scarborough Civic Centre.  This reception is sponsored by Festival Management Committee FMC.

 

The photographers whose works are featured are Benjamin Alunyo, David Lewis, Gilbert Medina, Horace Thorne, Ian Grant , Jenny Baboolal, Peter Faure, Maq Seally and Anthony Berot.

 

Kindly RSVP Anthony Berot  photographers@theccpac.com,

 

The media is invited to cover the opening reception.

July 24, 2018 7:00 pm

 

For further information

Stephen Weir

stephen@stephenweir.com

416-489-5868

Scarborough Afro-Carib Fest - Community Free Event

 

Scarborough Afro-Caribbean Festival

info@hsdconline.org sacf@hsdconline.org Phone: 416-345-1613 Fax: 416-345-8696

Madeline Nwokeji Heritage Skills Development Centre (HSDC)

August 23rd, 2015 8:00 ET 

SUNDAY ENTERTAINMENT STARTS AT 1PM

Media Advisory:  FREE Scarborough Afro-Carib Fest runs for 2-day this weekend at Scarborough Civic Centre

 

TORONTO, ON-- The 4^th annual free Scarborough Afro-Carib Fest runs Saturday and Sunday noon-to-9pm.  Organize expect over 10,000 to take part in the festival

                                             “Celebrating Our Diversity” at the 4th Annual Scarborough Afro-Carib Fest 

It’s BACK!! It’s BIGGER!! It’s BETTER!! It's FREE!

What: The 4th annual Scarborough Afro Carib-Fest takes place on August 22-23, 2015 and offers exciting live musical performances, tasty cuisine, drum and dance workshops, career fair, Dance Competitions and much more!

The first ever Mr. and Ms. AfroCarib Fest will also be crowned in a pageant that features cultural attire and talent competition. "Celebrating Our Diversity" is the theme for this event for people of all ages and backgrounds to experience the richness of the city’s diverse communities.

Organized by the Heritage Skills Development Centre (HSDC), with support from Canadian Heritage, the Ontario Arts Council and TD Bank, the event fosters civic pride and demonstrates the richness of African, Caribbean, and other ethnic cultures that make up the fabric of Canada. The 2-day festival is unique as it helps to bridge social, cultural and economic differences through sharing music, dance, cuisine, arts and culture.

  Canadian Hip Hop Icon  Michie Mee will be hosting the Scarborough Afro Carib Fest all weekend. 

Michie Mee is known within the music industry for her unique rap style of combining reggae and dancehall with hip-hop.

There will be performances and entertainment by Juno Award Winning Artist: Adam Solomon, Award Winning Destiny Band, Pan Masters Steel Band, Kafinal, Carnival Spice, Ijo Vudu, Level Exodus Band, Dance Caribe, and many other talented artists

 

Where: Albert Campbell Square - Scarborough Civic Center: 150 Borough Drive, Toronto

When: Saturday and Sunday noon – 9 pm

 

How: For more details, please visit the Festival's official website at www.scarboroughafrocaribfest.com

 

About Heritage Skills Development Centre (HSDC): HSDC is a grassroots non-profit organization established in 1993 to promote the health, social, cultural, and economic self-sufficiency of new immigrants, at-risk and marginalized groups in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).

 

CONTACT INFORMATION


For media enquiries only:

           

Stephen Weir
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 (416) 489-5868 (416) 801-3101