Concrete to Canvas: A public talk on November 20

Explore the power of urban murals at this free public talk on November 20, hosted by The Bentway and The Creative Communities Commons (CCC) at the University of Toronto’s School of Cities.

To celebrate the completion of Rebecca Munce’s large-scale mural Petal and Stone, the inaugural work in the new Gardiner Wallworks program, The Bentway and The Creative Communities Commons (CCC) at the University of Toronto’s School of Cities are hosting a public conversation exploring the role murals play in driving urban transformation. This conversation brings together artists and arts leaders from Toronto and Philadelphia who offer inspiring models of mural-making in cities.

featured panelists:

Netanel Portier, Senior Director of Learning and Practice, Mural Arts, Philadelphia

Rebecca Munce, artist (Montreal)

Ilana Altman, The Bentway

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*Petal and Stone*. Photo by Mila Bright Zlatanovic.

*Nunca Olvides de Donde Vienes / Never Forget Where You Come.* Photo by Eddie Einbender-Luks.

*Memory Works.* Photo by Samuel Engelking.

collaborators

Rebecca Munce

Rebecca Munce (b. Toronto, 1991) is an artist whose work bridges the spiritual and the everyday psyche, creating intricate narratives between terrestrial and celestial entities. Using a distinctive reductive drawing technique and carefully developed color palettes, she depicts otherworldly spaces where elements of her personal iconography converge. Munce holds a BFA from York University and […]

Ilana Altman (she/her)

Ilana Altman is a cultural planner and designer who has a background in art and architecture. In her role as Co-Executive Director she works to unlock new public space opportunities, build strong civic partnerships and implement innovative and engaging programming, resulting in new inclusive experiences across the city. Prior to joining The Bentway team, Ilana […]

Netanel Portier

Netanel Portier joined the Executive Team at Mural Arts in January 2023 as the Senior Director of Learning and Practice. Previously as Director of the Mural Arts Institute, Portier launched this most recent department of Mural Arts that advances research and development of socially engaged, participatory public art practices, bringing the Mural Arts model to […]

supporters & partners

The public talk is in collaboration with

Petal and Stone is co-commissioned by The Bentway in partnership with Exhibition Place.

Supporters

City of Toronto

Manulife

Balsam Foundation

RBC Foundation

Waltons Trust

Ontario Arts Council

and The Bentway’s growing family of supporters

Special Thanks To

Metrolinx

Connect 6ix

Rhapsody Property Management

Producer

ASHOP Productions

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