OCAF celebrates Executive Director Emeritus
On October 23, 2024, OCAF hosted a retirement dinner in Toronto honoring Kathleen Sharpe for her years of dedication to the Fund. Serving as Executive Director since the Fund’s inception in 1999, Kathleen’s leadership has facilitated the distribution of over $85 million to nearly 1,000 cultural tourism projects throughout Ontario.
She was joined by Board members and friends of the Fund from across Ontario. Among those in attendance were Rita Davis, Vikas Kohli, and Robert Sirman, who recently completed their board terms. Also celebrating were incoming board members Simon Foster, Frédéric Dimanche, Avi Grewal, and Alison Loat. We’re excited to welcome our new board members to the team!
Events On Now
The Umang Festival 2024, brings a vibrant celebration of classical Indian dance to life.
Audiences will experience captivating performances of Odissi, Bharatnatyam, and Kathak by renowned artists from Canada, the US, and India, including the esteemed Padmasree Guru Aruna Mohanty.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to witness the beauty and grace of these classical dance forms performed by world-class talent! Learn more.
The Windsor International Film Festival (WIFF) 2024 returns from October 24 to November 3, celebrating its 20th anniversary with an exciting lineup of films from around the globe. This year’s festival will feature a diverse range of genres, special screenings, filmmaker Q&As, and community events, making it the biggest edition yet. Join cinephiles and filmmakers for 11 days of incredible storytelling and cinematic experiences in the heart of Windsor! Learn more.
Seeds to Sow features six installations of site-specific artwork that have transformed Barrie’s landscape. These displays complement the already rich public art scene featured throughout the downtown core and within other neighbourhoods.
The act of planting a seed is a powerful symbol of hope and potential. It connects us to ongoing cycles of seasonality, an inheritance from our past and an intention for the future. The Seeds to Sow artists’ work responds to sites around the city, drawing on local ecologies, history, and stories. Learn more.
Two powerful productions at the Canadian Stage this November.My Name is Lucy Barton: Starring Maev Beaty, this one-woman show follows Lucy as she reconnects with her estranged mother, reflecting on her past and relationships.
Playing Shylock: A production of The Merchant of Venice is cancelled mid-performance after public outcries about the play. The actor playing Shylock delivers a candid and passionate appeal about identity, public discourse, and the theatre.
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