Allende Arts Festival 2010

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It's that time of year again! Time to celebrate Latin American Arts in Canada with the 2010 Allende Arts Festival [1]. The festival is in its seventh year of programming and is in its second year at the revitalized Artscape Wychwood Barns. This year’s festival is filled with an exciting and diverse array of artists that continue to broaden the appreciation of Latin American art in Canada and continue to promote and support our culture in this city. 

The Allende Arts Festival is hosted by LACAP (Latin American Canadian Arts Projects). LACAP is a non-profit umbrella organization that depends upon public funding as well as the support of our donors. If you have supported us in the past, we are extremely grateful and hope you are able to continue doing so, and for those who will consider contributing for the first time, we welcome your contribution with open arms. Your generous support will enable the growth of the festival and help us continue showcasing and presenting international and national Latin American artists. 

The theme of this year’s festival is revolution. Given that 2010 marks the 100-year anniversary of the Mexican Revolution and that revolution has played a defining role in the histories of many Latin-American countries we believe it to be an appropriate notion for inspiration. 

The festival continues to be invested in the growth and development of our culture in this country and we take pride in our programming. We are devoted to being an integral and diverse stage for Latin American artists from all around the globe.

Our multidisciplinary festival this year will include a wide spectrum of music performances, visual arts, theatre, dance and performance art, poetry and spoken word, as well as a vast list of activities for children and youth.

The festival kicks off Friday, September 10th with an opening reception at George Brown College School of Design at 7 p.m. located at 230 Richmond Street East. The opening will include an art exhibition, a poster exhibit, screenings, hors-d’oeuvres and opening remarks. We hope to see you there!

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