Profile: Manifesto
Status: Annual Festival, Non-profit
Communities Served: Youth, Diverse communities
Catchment Areas: Ontario, sister organization in Jamaica: ManifestoJA
Languages: English
Arts Focus: Dance, Literary Arts, Media Arts, Music, Visual Arts, Multidisciplinary Arts, Fashion, Spiritual Arts, Culinary Arts
Main Arts Activities: Manifesto produces a variety of programming throughout the year, including an internship program, workshops, artist talks, townhall meetings, and more. The organization is most recognized for the annual Festival of Community & Culture, a celebration of music, visual art, dance and culture. Rooted in hip hop, this festival works to unite, energize, cultivate and celebrate Toronto’s vibrant, diverse youth arts community. In the last seven years, Manifesto’s Festival has featured unique, socially charged initiatives that boast commercial level productions. The Festival has promoted over 1000 emerging and established Canadian and international artists to a wide audience – and specifically to diverse youth aged 14-29.
Mandate: Manifesto works to unite, inspire, and empower diverse communities of young people through arts and culture.
Additional Info: ABOUT US VIDEO: http://vimeo.com/42076105 (FESTIVAL 2012 RECAP)
OUR FESTIVAL
Manifesto’s 7th annual Festival of Community and Culture is coming up Sep 19-22, 2013! Artist announcements coming soon! Join us as we celebrate the arts, community and culture through a unique experience that only Manifesto provides. See what talented local and national artists have to offer from dance, music, art, education, comedy, food, clothing and crafts, and so much more.
Manifesto’s annual Festival of Community and Culture is a celebrated event in Toronto which attracts over 40,000 attendees over a span of four days. The mission of the festival is to showcase creativity and culture from diverse communities of young people and to support top notch talent.
Fri, Sep 20: The Beat: Producer Showcase
Sat, Sep 21 (day): Manifesto Summit
Sat, Sep 21 (evening): Manifesto Art Show & 3rd Annual Floor Awards
Sun, Sep 22: Live at the Square Yonge-Dundas Square
Mark your calendars, September 19 – 22 and get ready to celebrate!
OUR SPACE
37 Bulwer is a social hub where great energies merge! Our space has been used to host; artist talks, yoga classes, gallery exhibitions, workshops & collaborative meetings, culinary events and other creative endeavours.
The venue is located at 37 Bulwer Street in the heart of downtown Toronto, just north-east of Queen St. and Spadina Ave. Steps away from creative industries of Queen West, the space is a unique venue for hosting events, parties, and gatherings. If you are interested in visiting or booking our space, please visit themanifesto.ca/space or contact space@themanifesto.ca.
Main Contact Name: Stephanie Perrin, Administrative Director
Phone: (647) 436-8404
Main Contact Email: info@themanifesto.ca
Website: http://www.themanifesto.ca
Address: 37 Bulwer St. Toronto, ON M5T 1A1
– Stephanie Perrin, Administrative Director, Manifesto
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