Save the Date: The Gathering Divergence Multi-Arts Festival & Conference Spring 2026

๐Ÿ“ Venue Confirmed โ€” Save the Date!

๐ŸŽ‰ The Gathering Divergence Multi-Arts Festival & Conference Spring 2026

Join us for this three-day hybrid festival and conference:
๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ May 12 โ€“ Online only via Zoom
๐Ÿ“ May 14โ€“15 โ€“ In person (and hybrid) at the Nancy & Ed Jackman Performance Centre in Toronto

The Nancy & Ed Jackman Performance Centre is a vibrant cultural arts hub created through a unique partnership between Tapestry Opera, Nightwood Theatre, and St. Clareโ€™s Housing. The venue is only one year old, and weโ€™re excited to gather in this inspiring space.

A special thank you to Pip Bradford for the wonderful tour!

Gathering Divergence centers Indigenous, Black, racialized, Deaf, disabled, Mad, women, and other historically marginalized artists and arts communities. The festival features performances, literary readings, visual arts exhibitions, panels, workshops, and creative investigations across diverse artistic practices.

Stay tuned for more detailsโ€”registration opens soon!

๐Ÿ“ฉ If youโ€™d like to receive an email when registration launches, please contact us at info@cpamo.org

Cultural Pluralism in the Arts Movement Ontario (CPAMO) is supported by the Canada Council for the Arts, Canadian Heritage, Ontario Arts Council, Toronto Arts Council, the City of Toronto, and the Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration.