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The Gathering Divergence A Journal Centering IBPOC Perspectives in Canadian Arts Practices Vol. 1 publication is available for purchase!

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Image of the publication cover As Canada’s arts sector continues to evolve, Gathering Divergence A Journal Centering IBPOC Perspectives in Canadian Arts Practices stands as a bold affirmation of Indigenous, Black, and People of Colour (IBPOC) creativity, leadership, and influence. This newly launched journal highlights the methodologies, lived experiences, and artistic practices that are reshaping the arts landscape across the country.


The first issue, Shifting Perspectives and Evolving Ways of Working in the Arts, explores how IBPOC artists engage with questions of cultural relevance, social impact, and creative innovation. Contributors to the journal include artists, scholars, and changemakers—many of whom have presented or performed at The Gathering: Divergence Multi-Arts Festival and Conference.

This publication is available for purchase as a PDF ($35) or in print (book $35 + $8 shipping). View Table of Contents and Introduction here.

PDF Publication $35

OR

Publication in print ($30 + $8 shipping)

Please note:

  • The PDF version is available for immediate download after purchase. Please make sure to download the PDF right away.
  • The print version is mailed as an oversized letter (no tracking). Orders placed before December 14 will be mailed before the holidays, afterwards orders will be mailed in January 2026.

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact us 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 Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration, Sun Life, Azrieli Foundation, Metcalf Foundation, City of Toronto, and Barrett and Welsh.

 

The Gathering Divergence: Multi-Arts Festival Spring 2025 is next week!

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The Gathering Divergence
Multi-Arts Festival & Conference Spring 2025
Now and for the Future: Steps Towards Dismantling Inequities in the Arts

May 21-23, 2025
Online and at East End Arts (Toronto, ON)

The Gathering Divergence Interdisciplinary Festival & Conference is a festival and conference with a specific focus on Indigenous, racialized, deaf, disabled and mad, women and other historically – marginalized arts communities. Held over 3 days, GDMAF/C features performances, literary readings, visual arts exhibition, panels, workshops and creative investigations from diverse practices. Join us online on May 21 and May 22-23 in-person at East End Arts (St. Matthew’s Clubhouse, 450 Broadview Avenue, Toronto, ON M4K 2N3).

Upcoming Panels:

  • Who’s Talking About Advocacy in the Arts?: It’s Continued Importance (in partnership with Canadian Arts Coalition) | Wed. May 21 at 10:30 am via Zoom 
  • Wellness for IBPOC Artists and Arts Organizations in a Sector of Continued Inequities | Thu. May 22 at 10:30 am | East End Arts and via Zoom 
  • Stories / Strategies to Address Aging as an IBPOC Artist: What do we need to Consider? |  Thu. May 22 at 1:30 pm | East End Arts and via Zoom 
  • Now and for the Future of the Arts Sector: Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity Towards Pluralism (EDIP) in Action | Fri. May 23 at 10:30 am | East End Arts and via Zoom 
  • Advancing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: A Reunion of CPAMOPOC Organizations | Fri. May 23 at 1:30 pm East End Arts and via Zoom 

Upcoming Workshops:

  • Weaving Workshop facilitate by Ebru Winegard | Thu. May 22 at 12:15 pm
  • Moving Together/Arriving Together Toolkit by Diane Roberts | Fri. May 23 at 11:45 am

Featured Artists:

  • May 21: Laurie Dumont-Bal, Reequal Smith, Ana Luísa Ramos & Eric Taylor Escudero, and Camille Fontaine
  • May 22: Neena Jayarajan, Olga Barrios, and BaKari Lindsay
  • May 23: Patrick Walters and Robert Ball
Register today!

Tickets are $15 general admission $ $5 accessibility pricing.

Accessibility:

May 21-23 online via Zoom: Otter closed captioning will be provided.

May 22 and 23: We aim to host a fragrance-free event. Please do not wear perfume, cologne, or other scented products.

May 22 and 23 will take place in-person at East End Arts at St. Matthew’s Clubhouse, a fully-accessible venue with accessible washrooms. If you have specific accessibility needs please contact us.

Save the date: The Gathering Divergence is May 21-23, 2025

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The Gathering Divergence
Multi-Arts Festival & Conference Spring 2025
Now and for the Future: Steps Towards Dismantling Inequities in the Arts

May 21-23, 2025
Online and at East End Arts (Toronto, ON)


The Gathering Divergence Interdisciplinary Festival & Conference is a festival and conference with a specific focus on Indigenous, racialized, deaf, disabled and mad, women and other historically – marginalized arts communities. Held over 3 days, GDMAF/C features performances, literary readings, visual arts exhibition, panels, workshops and creative investigations from diverse practices. Join us online on May 21 and May 22-23 in-person at East End Arts (St. Matthew’s Clubhouse, 450 Broadview Avenue, Toronto, ON M4K 2N3).


Geared towards meaningful conversations, professional development, sharing strategies, it encourages divergence across arts practices and collaboration. This year’s theme for Gathering Divergence Multi-Arts Festival & Conference SPRING 2025 | Now and for the Future: Steps Towards Dismantling Inequities in the Arts

We facilitate

  • an interactive space where arts organizations artists and attendees share
  • dedicated to advancing, visual arts and performing arts , while advocating for pluralism in the arts
  • dialogue on common interests, experienced and strategies towards a better more equitable and inclusive arts sector.

We believe

Systemic change is more effectively achieved through collective, creative action, and seeks to:

  • create, support and learn through open-source resources and toolkits
  • advance strategies to understand how we are influenced by issues of equity and digital technology in and out of
  • amplify the artistic practices and administration of IBPOC individuals

We aspire?

We hope that everyone arrives at a better understanding of the many ways in which we support, create from and within the Arts sector as indigenous / ethno-racially identified artists with a pluralist lens.


Stay tuned for the full schedule and registration in the upcoming weeks!