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SCHEDULE

FRIDAY - SEPT 20

  • 1PM - 3PM 
    Interdisciplinary Artist Workshops for Students 
    An inside look at what it takes to create in multiple different artistic mediums. This workshop will be presented by industry professionals for secondary school students within local school boards.
     

  • 4:15PM - 5PM
    Storytelling Through Dance - Skye Smith - Art Hub at Spring
    Local dramatist Skye Smith will lead participants through an interactive workshop 'Storytelling Through Dance' at the Art Hub At Spring (504 Queen Street East).

    5PM - 6PM
    Artist Workshop - Book-folding in the Plaza
    Join Lisa Parlow-Tucker in the Beer Garden at the Downtown Plaza for a free tutorial in the craft of book-folding. Pre-registration appreciated but not required, walk-ins welcome!
    Please Sign Up on Workshop Tab
     

  • 6PM - 7PM
    Strange Exhibits Public Art Walking Tour - Start at the Plaza
    Join walking tour leader Rachel Silva on a free tour route that will explore public art and the city's mural collection. Pre-registration appreciated but not required.
    Please Sign up on Workshop Tab
     

  • 7pm
    Michael Burtch and Annie King
    present: Traces II
    A multimedia event employing spoken word, percussion and projected video. A collaborative exploration of sound and imagery dealing with personal responses to the beauty, power and fragility of the artist’s environment.
     

  • 7PM - 10PM
    Country Night At the Downtown Plaza

  • Honey Guys 7PM

  • Brendan Hodgson 8PM

  • Golden Scoundrels 9PM
    Learn more on the Lineup Tab

SATURDAY - SEPT 21

  • 9:05AM - 9:45AM 
    Morning Yoga in the Plaza
    Start your morning off with serenity by joining us for a free yoga session Cynthia McCutcheon! This all-ages, all-abilities, all-levels yoga session will provide participants with modifications for their practice. Please plan to bring your own yoga mat and meet at the North side of the Downtown Plaza.
     

  • 9AM-2:00PM
    Mosaic Market + LIP Cultural Performances at the Plaza
    Come to the Downtown Plaza to visit the Soo Market and explore the offerings of additional artisan vendors!
    During market hours, performers will take the stage to share their culture with the community, followed by musical entertainment from local artists Nino DiPasquo and Gimiiwan!
     

  • 5PM - 6PM
    Strange Exhibits Walking Art Tour - Meet at the Plaza
    Join walking tour leader Rachel Silva on a free tour route that will explore public art and the city's mural collection. Pre-registration appreciated but not required. Please Sign up on Workshop Tab

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  • 9PM - 10PM
    Country Hoe-Down at Mane St. Events Room and Lounge
    Join Bawating Babes and 2SOC with Special Guest Neno Freebird for a night of Country Drag Performances. This is a ticketed event. Tickets are $15 in advance at Amore:FYP or Mane Street, or $20 at the door  
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  • 6PM -11PM
    Hip Hop + EDM Night At the Plaza

  • Skeletune 6PM

  • Bold Noize 7PM

  • Planet Rock 8PM

  • Oh Zee 9PM

  • Johnny Bizness 9:40PM

  • Mickey O'Brien 10:15PM
    Learn more on the Lineup Tab

SUNDAY - SEPT 22

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Tenaris presents a 1 day micro film festival celebrating Canadian and International film making. 


PLEASE SIGN UP ON OUR FILM FEST TAB!

  • 10AM Coffee + Opening Remarks
     

  • 10:30AM - 12NOON
    Short film block
    A selection of short films spanning various unique perspective storytelling.
     

  • 1PM - 2PM

  • Strange Exhibits Walking Art Tour - Meet at the SSM Museum  

  • Join walking tour leader Rachel Silva on a  free tour route that will explore public art and the  city's mural collection. Pre-registration appreciated but not required. Please Sign up on Workshop Tab

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  • 1PM - 3PM
    Documentary Showcase
     

  • 3PM - 5PM
    Kids Feature Film at the Downtown Plaza

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  • 3:15PM - 4:15PM

  • Actor's Workshop at the Museum 
    Join us for an interactive training session for those interested in acting on screen or stage!
     

  • 4:00PM - 5:00PM
    Artist Workshop at the Art Hub at Spring
    Join workshop facilitator Sarah Skagen to learn about her journey through the creation of her recent production 'She'. Registration appreciated but not required. Please Sign up on Workshop Tab

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  • 4:30PM - 5:00PM
    Film Fest Networking Session
    Attendees have the opportunity to connect with fellow film enthusiasts, filmmakers, and industry professionals.
     

  • 6PM - 8PM
    Feature Film + Q&A
    Latin Hispanic focused feature film
     

  • 8PM - 10PM
    Feature Film + Q&A
    Canadian focused feature film

CHECK BACK SOON FOR FULL DETAILS

VIVID features the creation of large-scale public art combined with musical performances and professionally-led community programming that celebrates this powerful location as a meeting ground, and looks to the future of what we can become.

VIVID has continued to bring explosions of colour and artworks from world-renowned artists to Northern Ontario. This years edition features the Loft Workshop Series, Strange Exhibits Art Tour, our micro Film fest and more!

Discover past festival installations in the gallery below -  take photos of the murals and share them with the world! #vividartfest #outsideofexpected

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A massive thank you to our 2024
TITLE SPONSOR: Tenaris

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