Diasporic Intimacies: Queer Filipinos and Canadian Imaginaries - Artist Dialogue
Saturday, January 24th, 2015
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, January 24, 2015 | 5:00PM - 9:00PM | External Event, The 519 Church Street Community Center |
Description
ARTIST DIALOGUE AND COMMUNITY GATHERING
ABOUT THE EVENT
This inaugural event, the first of its kind in North America, brings together academics, artists, activists, and frontline community members as they examine and discuss the experiences of queer Filipinos/as in Canada. Through a series of connected and provocative events, this gathering aims to initiate rich dialogue between multiple stakeholders around the contributions and needs of queer Filipinos/as as a diasporic community with links within and beyond Canada.
This event will feature professional and community based artist who will talk about their work in a conversational manner.
FEATURED ARTISTS:
•Marissa Largo, Professional Artist and Ph.D. candidate, University of Toronto, OISE
•Julius Poncelet Manapul, Professional Artist
•Patrick Alcedo, Associate Professor of Dance, York University
WORLD PREMIER: A Piece of Paradise
While discussing his art, Patrick Alcedo will also be premiering a short version of his newest film, A Piece of Paradise.
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