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Fine Art • Illustration • Murals • Arts Ed 👩🏾‍🎨
All art by: @justj2.0
Events: @justsoul.art
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There’s something deeply meaningful about seeing the next generation of talent from Scarborough take up space and represent our home.

I’m incredibly grateful to @rise_edt & @theremixproject for continuing to nurture and invest in young talent, giving creatives the encouragement and opportunity to keep growing.

To my brother @bryanbrock_ for opening up the conversation and curating this project. To our sister @lensoflicia, for all your hard work throughout the process. Truly grateful for you two 🙏🏽🤞🏽

Thank you to @shopstc for creating a space where emerging creatives can be seen, heard, and reminded that their ideas, their stories, and their perspectives have a place in the world.

As someone who grew up creating and finding my own voice, it means a lot to now be in a position to help shine a light on this generation of talent. I am truly proud of this project and even prouder to see where these artists continue to go from here. Sorry I couldn’t tag you all on the actual post @actorclarke @alexis.eke @andyetamer @_berma @ceeforcarnival @dynesti @humbleandhustlin @ceethroughmylens @joyousjadyn @jenbalite @justj.art @growithm3ika @marissa_paps @_markemery @myuri.s @nabrabadr @northenglish @rachelleshow @sreonly @sagal.duale @savannahre @shahaddahjack @shot_byt @cleartamir @ziyaadhaniff 🙏🏽💙

Thank you @kevintablizo @erintablizo @valentinbacalu and team for capturing these moments!

On The Rise is located at Scarborough Town Centre on the 2nd Floor beside JD Sports.

#OnTheRise #TorontoArts #EmergingArtists

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I had a great time at @sundesocial fest helping my mom , supporting the other vendors and watching the talented artists perform!

I may live in Brampton now but I’m a Scarborough girl through and through. I’ve always loved attending community events that showcase our local talent and allow folks to see that there is more to our communities.

Huge shoutout to @rise_edt @hiphop.healing @sundesocial for such an inspiring event!

#toronto #scarborough #thingstodotoronto #livemusic #microinfluencers

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OPEN MIC ALERT‼️
ON THE JOURNEY: OPEN MIC 🎤✈️

The journey isn’t over. You’re still on it. So what have you experienced along the way?
Join @riseedutainment and @iamtorontopearson on Wednesday, September 2nd at the Malton Airport Gallery in Terminal 1 for a special open mic inspired by Departures and the stories that shape us.

We’re inviting poetry, spoken word, storytelling & comedy exploring journeys, transitions, arrivals, departures, and everything in between. Even if your piece doesn’t fit the theme, you’re still welcome to share.

📍 Malton Airport Gallery, Terminal 1 - Toronto Pearson Airport
🗓️ Wednesday, September 2
🎤 Sign-up: 12–12:30 PM
✨ Show: 1–2:30 PM
📅 Register by August 30

Come celebrate where we’ve been, where we are, and where we’re going next.
Every journey has a story. What’s yours?

photo credit @mckierich 📸
graphic design @pdaglobal 🖼️

#RISEEdutainment #OnTheJourney

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On The Move 2026! Pt.3 🎨

What started as 9 months of planning and 110 submissions turned into 61 people—40 professional artists, 4 mentorships, two groups & two individual mentees, site safety reps, and volunteers—transforming 500 meters of wall into over 5,000 square feet of high calibre murals.

Looking at this finished site, one milestone hits different: For the first time ever in this city that I'm aware of, a mural site brought together over 10 Black artists without the work being framed around the "Black experience." Just Black creatives being included and coming together to create for the sake of art. That was intentional on my part, that intentionality was everything to me. Making that history happen is something I’m forever grateful for.

Massive thank you to Street Art Toronto for trusting me to lead as visual curator, mentor, and—according to one passerby—artistic director! My co-curator Julián Carvajal, this jam wouldn't have been what it was without your energy and efforts. Huge love to @northerncontemporary for hosting us, @AstroSankofa for your artists's and collaboration and to our volunteers, safety team, performers, and supporters for keeping our spirits high throughout.

To the 40 artists: You brought your A-game, crushed every inch, and turned a concrete underpass into a new favorite spot in the city for many. You all created something phenomenal! 👀🙏🏿🙌🏿💪🏿🔥

Check out the completed works along the Bloor- Perth Underpass if you're in the area and the individual works up close on @streetart_toronto page!

📷 - yours truly

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🎨 The murals are the outcome. The artists, mentorship and journey are the story.

A look back at StreetARToronto’s On the Move! — a major moment for AstroSankofa and our growing community of public artists.

The project brought together 10 Black professional artists and 20 youth and emerging artist mentees, creating space for artists to work, learn, exchange knowledge and build alongside one another on a major City of Toronto public art project.

We’re proud of the AstroSankofa artists and affiliates who contributed their talent, experience and mentorship throughout the project, helping to make On the Move! a powerful example of what intergenerational public art practice can look like.

Curated by Phade (@artofphade ) and Julián Carvajal (@julicarvajalto ), the project brought artists together to transform the Bloor and Wallace area through murals, storytelling and community engagement.

Among the many talented artists contributing to the project are members and affiliates of AstroSankofa Arts Initiatives, including:
🎨 @kedredesigns / @bubzart
🎨 Andrew Patterson (Mesmo / @visiblenoise )
🎨 Kanisha Dabreo (@artisticperceptionca )
🎨 Curtia Wright (@curtia)
🎨 Danilo Deluxo (@danilodeluxo)
🎨 Kalkidan Assefa (DRPN Soul)
🎨 Philip Saunders (@ps.loveishere)
🎨 JUST SOUL ART (@justsoul.art - Jamera DaCosta (@justj.art) & AmbsoulArt (@ambsoulart) )

🎙️ Voiceover by our very own Baby Jada (@jada.j.w )
🎥 Shot by the Finding Your Heart (@findingyourheart_to ) team

Big love to all the artists, mentees, curators and community members who made the journey possible.

The murals mark the moment. The journey keeps moving. 🛸

#AstroSankofa #StreetARToronto #OnTheMove #BlackArtists #PublicArt

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🔁Repost • @sankofasquare SankofaFest concludes with a day dedicated to community, creativity, and the next generation.⁠
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Celebrated on UNESCO’s International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition, Sankofa Day programming reflects the deeper spirit of Sankofa: honouring the past while inspiring the future through culture, education, and connection.⁠
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Experience:⁠
🏀 Basketball activations with @hoopqueensto
🇬🇭 Cultural presentations by the Ghanaian Canadian Association of Ontario⁠
🎧 Community DJ sets⁠
🎤 Emerging artist showcases presented by Black Canadian Women in Music (@bcwminmusic) and @socanmusic
🎚️ Learn to DJ with DJ @killaxkels
🎨 Live art experiences with @childrenscreativevillage @urbanartsto
🎬 Outdoor film screening with the @caribbeanfilmfest
👨‍👩‍👧 Interactive family programming⁠
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Bring the whole family and be part of a day filled with storytelling, creativity, learning, and celebration.⁠
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🗓️ Sunday, August 23 | 1:00 PM – 8:30 PM⁠
🎟️ FREE | All Ages⁠
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#SankofaFestTO #SankofaSquare #TorontoCulture #FamilyFunTO #FreeTO TorontoEvents⁠

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We are FILLED with Joy!! Our hearts are overflowing with love and gratitude for such a beautiful, intimate launch for Communal Art Healing with our Care for Creatives Event.

#arthealing #communalartproject #healing

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We are still welcoming participants for tomorrow!! Join us for Care for Creatives (August 5, 12pm-4pm)

#arthealing #totebagpainting #communalartproject

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There’s something so special about creating art in a place you’ve never called home, only to leave feeling like you’ve gained a second one. 🇨🇦❤️🇯🇲

I’m beyond grateful for the opportunity to serve as an Artist-in-Residence in Canada. A huge thank you to @astrosankofa and @justj.art for inviting me to be part of this incredible project. Even though the weather was kowl 🥶, everyone’s hearts were warm and I was welcomed with so much love.

Collaborating with Jammy was an absolute pleasure. Together, we created a mural inspired by Jane & Finch Mall and the surrounding community, and I’m honoured to have left a piece of myself there.

Thank you to everyone who made this experience so memorable.
Thank you @torontoartscouncil for funding this project.

One love. ❤️🇯🇲🇨🇦

#artistinresidence #muralista #muralart #muralwednesday #caribbeanart

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One mural. Three panels. Countless stories. ✨🎨

Cosmic Crossroads, unveiled on June 26, transforms the façade of Jane Finch Mall into a celebration of the people, histories, and futures that shape the Jane and Finch community. Each panel tells a distinct story, together forming an Afrofuturist vision rooted in culture, creativity, and collective imagination.

Created by lead artist Jamera DaCosta @justj.art (Just J. Art) alongside mentor Komi Olaf @komiolaf and International Artist-in-Residence Pamella Chen @pamellac.c , the mural was brought to life through community engagement, youth mentorship, and the many volunteers who helped paint it.

Produced and project managed by AstroSankofa Arts Initiatives @astrosankofa , with support from the City of Toronto’s StreetARToronto program @start_streetartoronto .

📸 Video by @findingyourheart_to @fyh_stories @violetta_cheredniuk .

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Announcing our facilitators for Care for Creatives…

Jamera DaCosta will be leading a tote bag painting session.

We’re excited to invite you all into a space of creativity.

Sign up today!

#arthealing #totebagpainting

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On the Move! 🚆🎨

On the Move! brings together artists from across Toronto to transform the Bloor–Perth underpass into a vibrant public art destination that reflects the creativity, diversity, and evolving stories of the surrounding communities.
It has been an honour to see artists, mentors, community youth, volunteers, and partners come together throughout this collaborative mural project—demonstrating how public art can build connections, strengthen communities, and create welcoming public spaces for everyone.

Among the many talented artists contributing to the project are members and affiliates of AstroSankofa Arts Initiatives, including:
🎨 @kedredesigns
🎨 Andrew Patterson (Mesmo / @visiblenoise )
🎨 Kanisha Dabreo (@artisticperceptionca )
🎨 Curtia Wright (@curtia)
🎨 Danilo Deluxo (@danilodeluxo)
🎨 Kalkidan Assefa (DRPN Soul)
🎨 Philip Saunders (@ps.loveishere)
🎨 JUST SOUL ART (@justsoul.art - Jamera DaCosta (@justj.art) & AmbsoulArt (@ambsoulart) )

Special thanks to @artofphade and @Julicarvajalto for curating this inspiring initiative, and to @StreetARToronto, the participating artists, community youth, volunteers, photographers, and project partners whose collective efforts helped bring these community murals to life.

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🎨 Official On the Move! Mural Unveiling
📍 371 Wallace Avenue (Bloor–Perth Underpass)
📅 August 8
🕦 11:45 AM – 2:15 PM

Join the artists, partners, and community in celebrating Toronto's newest public art destination.
MORE DETAILS TO COME

#OnTheMoveTO #StreetARToronto #PublicArtTO #CommunityArt #TorontoArts MuralArt

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