Return to Annual Report 2023/24
There was a lot to celebrate last year, including at some marquee events for Bentway friends, our neighbours, and our supporters. Here’s a look back at some of our favourite days and nights.
“What a treat to kick off the summer season in such fine form! A highlight from our opening was Leeroy New’s Aliens of Manila performance featuring choreography by Danah Rosales. The sculptural costumes made from discarded plastics were incredible to see up close, and the crowd was absolutely captivated as they roamed through the event.”
– Alice Moores-Rodgerson, Partnerships Coordinator (The Bentway)
A beloved neighbourhood tradition, our 2023 Bentway Block Party welcomed more than 4,000 attendees to rock under the highway! Guests enjoyed family-friendly fun, art workshops, street food, live DJ sets and more. Visitors also got the chance to explore over 80 local artists at our neighbouring art market, co-produced by Toronto Art Crawl.
The Bentway x Restaurant Pearl Morissette
Fresh off the launch of Staging Grounds, last September we hosted a special dinner at the Bentway Studio with 50 of our top supporters, alongside staff, government partners, artists, and other special guests. An incredible meal was provided by our friends at Restaurant Pearl Morissette, recently named one of the top-rated restaurants in the country, and produced with our friends at SUPERFANTASTIC.
Pearl Morisette created an unforgettable experience for our guests featuring dishes made from locally-grown and sustainably-sourced ingredients.