About the tour:
This tour of the Dundas West Open Air Museum explores the vibrant and diverse murals throughout Little Portugal Toronto BIA (along Dundas Street West, from Lansdowne to Shaw).
Dress for the weather and meet your guide at the 'Three Sisters' mural at 1532 Dundas Street West at 11:00am.
About the museum:
Inspired by ground-breaking projects in Berlin, Valparaiso, Brasilia and The Bronx, the Dundas West Open Air Museum, can be enjoyed in person or explored virtually through the website: dundaswest.museum.
Like other contemporary museums, the visual art is enhanced periodically through out the year by music, film and other performance activations.
Spearheaded by the Little Portugal BIA Toronto, Creativo Arts Collective and Lula Music & Arts Centre the museum was developed with support from the City of Toronto’s Economic Development department & the STARTs program.
With the assistance of community partners, we are delighted to share the art and history of our culturally diverse area with cultural/art tourists from around the corner and around the globe!
This tour is made possible by the Little Portugal Toronto BIA.
About your tour guide:
Marie-Paule Jean-Gilles , is a mix of French, Creole, and Haitian heritage, is an accomplished dancer, artist, and a history major. Her rich cultural background serves as a foundation for her dynamic and diverse storytelling through a multitude of art forms.
As a French, Spanish, Creole and English-speaker, Marie-Paule’s abilities are a testament to her culturally diverse upbringing. She is a proud alumna of York University's Glendon College, graduating with a degree in History and a certificate of excellence in bilingualism. Her specialization in World History has underpinned her multifaceted career, allowing her to provide insightful interpretations of artistic works from a global perspective.
