Currently at Worth Gallery

Reception and Artist Talk Aug.15th 5-9pm

The exhibition showcases the brilliant artworks that were created and displayed as part of Paint with Pride! 2026 a public at large engagement by StreetARToronto during Pride weekend that took place from June 26th to 28th where visitors were invited to engage with public art through a welcoming, hands-on creative space called the ‘Quiet Zone’ at the ‘ArtZone' PrideTO. 

Co- Curator, Monica Wickler and guest artist Renato Baldin created an interactive community sculpture for bypassers to animate with stickers framed with the rainbow colours and respond to the prompt what makes you smile? This activation was facilitated in collaboration with youth from the YMCA Greater Toronto Area, Newcomers Program.

At the StART Wall, a series of videos highlighted the ten StART programs and featured some inspiring videos that captured the essence of the process of creating a mural as well as the celebration of those public art works with and for the community.

This exhibition highlights public art as a tool for inclusion, visibility, and community connection, creating space to reflect, remember, share, create, educate, and celebrate the diversity of a community that won't stop! 

Artists: 

@maxine_lemieux 

@queenkukoyi 

@gust_of_wind_studio 

Nura

@monicaonthemoon