You are invited to join us in celebrating an exciting new large-scale community mural in honour of the Portuguese community in Toronto.
We extend the invitation to the entire community to participate in our public inauguration and celebration of the vibrant creative neighbourhood of Little Portugal on Wednesday December 19 at 1357 Dundas St. West at 2pm.
The design of this mural brought together diverse members of the Little Portugal community to create a visual celebration of the contributions of the Portuguese community in Toronto.
The artwork, titled “Portuguese Fisherman”, depicts a traditional fisherman from the Nazaré region of Portugal.The mural project engaged youth from communities within the Dundas West Area in educational and mural painting workshops at Alexander Muir Public School, in which artists from Valparaíso had the opportunity to work with students and community members to explore the mural creation process.
Located at 1357 Dundas St. West, the mural was produced by Rodrigo Ardiles, and painted by international artist Pablo Gomez. This collaborative effort, another showpiece for the Dundas West Area, celebrates visual arts, and reinforces Toronto’s reputation as a centre of creativity and innovation – Diversity Our Strength!
This mural project is supported and funded by the City of Toronto’s StreetARToronto Program, the Toronto Arts Council, the Canadian Embassy in Chile, the Chilean Consulate in Toronto, the Municipality of Valparaiso (First Nations Office), the Dundas West BIA, the Little Portugal BIA, the Lula Music and Arts Centre, Creativo Arts Collective, CASAT, TDSB, FilmInChile, the Memorial Museum of Chile and the “Valparaíso En Colores” NGO Initiative.
The initiative builds on mural art previously created in the Dundas West neighbourhood by both local BIAs. These public art works have been included in many guided walking tours and help to promote sustainable and creative economic growth in the area. The works will be become part of the collection of the Dundas West Museum, an innovative open air street Museum on Dundas West which will launch in early 2019. Spearheaded by Creativo Arts Collective, as well as the Dundas West and Little Portugal BIAs, with support from the City of Toronto’s Economic Development Department, the Museum will also have a digital component through a website and mobile app. Watch for further developments using the tag @dundaswest.museum.
1688 Dundas St. W
With much love and great fanfare, the Little Portugal Toronto Barcelos Rooster was unveiled at Lakeview Park, on Saturday, September 25, 2021.
A VIP event was held at 1200 Dundas St. W. where honoured dignitaries Mayor John Tory, Deputy Mayor Ana Bailão, José Manuel Carneiro Mendes, Consul General of Portugal in Toronto, Vitor Santos, President of The Barcelos Migrant Association, the Honorable Ahmed Hussen, MP – York South-Weston and our own BIA Chair, AnaBela Taborda, brought greetings.
1335 Dundas St. W
Bordalo II’s “Eastern Cotton Tail” installation in Dundas St W, Toronto, stands as a powerful reminder of art’s potential to address pressing environmental issues. Through his creative genius, the artist transforms discarded materials into captivating sculptures that challenge our perception of waste and beauty. As visitors admire the intricate details of the Eastern Cotton Tail, they are also encouraged to reflect on their own role in creating a sustainable future. This installation not only embellishes Toronto’s artistic landscape but also leaves an indelible mark on our collective consciousness, urging us to tread more lightly on the Earth and embrace the transformative power of art.
1628 Dundas St. W
This “Scratching the Surface” mural, celebrating the Portuguese ladies of the “Cleaners Action movement” of the 1970’s and 1980’s, is the work of esteemed international artist Alexandre Farto, AKA VHILS. The mural captures the Portuguese spirit, culture and deep appreciation of art.
A VIP event was held at 1200 Dundas St. W. where honoured dignitaries Mayor John Tory, Deputy Mayor Ana Bailão, José Manuel Carneiro Mendes, Consul General of Portugal in Toronto, Vitor Santos, President of The Barcelos Migrant Association, the Honorable Ahmed Hussen, MP – York South-Weston and our own BIA Chair, AnaBela Taborda, brought greetings.