Intersections: Anti-Racist Conversations

Intersections: Anti-Racist Conversations about John A Macdonald is a pop-up art show being presented in shop windows along Picton Main Street on October 3 and 4. Artworks by more than 20 County artists will be on display in various storefront windows in this mixed media showcase – pieces will range from embroidery, paintings, and video installations.

“Our rural community has shown a desire to be Anti-Racist. It is important now to take time and wonder how we can create Anti-Racist public spaces. What would that look like? Why? I was very heartened by the overwhelmingly positive response from both artists and downtown businesses in organizing this show,” says co-organizer Shannon Helm. She continues, “Our hope is that this pop-up show will facilitate thoughtful reflection on our history as Canadians, our public spaces and our role as community members in creating safe public spaces that celebrate our shared values.”

Participating artists:

Rebecca Maracle, Melanie Gray, Nella Casson, Marc Keelan-Bishop, Tim Snyder, Mel Larkin, D’Ari Lisle, Susanne Larner, Rhonda Nolan, Bay Woodyard, Hri Neil, Egan O’Sullivan, Audrey Laliberte, Teresa Westervelt, Jesse Fraser, Nadia Feller, Ambivlently Yours, Ruth Laliberte, Kat Burns, Aiden Haley, Alex Hicks, Tomas Del Balso, Camilla Leonelli, Pam Patterson, Christine Durant, Laura Jean, Krista Dalby, Christine Renaud, and Carol Anne Ross

Participating business storefronts:

Books and Company, City Revival, Ye11ow, McDougall’s, Magpie, Gilbert and Lighthall, The Vic, The Crepe Escape, Zest, Maran’s, Beacon, Picnic, Keep, Kelly’s, County Sunshine, Rosehaven, and Coriander Girl