Planting Seeds… Growing Spaces: Informal Gathering Spaces in Toronto Laneways
Caitlin Taguibao and Marina Queirolo
How can we co-create spaces for gathering, bringing together artists, residents and members of the community?
Join us as we walk through Deborah Brown Laneway, Old Crookshank Lane and Karma Lane. Enjoy the arts, learn about the stories of the food-themed murals, and have conversations around creating alternative gathering spaces, and how your ideas can be planted and nurtured to grow into something bigger.
Throughout the walk participants will get to enjoy 20 murals, visit Karma Co-op and participate in an informal art making activity. Find out how you can be involved with the Karma and Deborah Brown Laneway Mural Project, a project by StreetARToronto (StART) in partnership with Karma Co-op, Nella Cucina and local residents, which started in 2024 and will continue into 2025!
Walk Start:
The walk starts at the Nella Cucina parking lot, which is located behind the store on Deborah Brown Laneway. The nearest subway station is Bathurst. When you exit the station, walk south to Bloor Street. Cross to the westbound sidewalk, and then walk north to London Street. Turn right (west) on London Street and walk less than half a block. The entrance to the laneway is on the north side of London Street.
The walk ends at Karma Coop - 739 Palmerston Avenue, Karma Ln, Toronto, ON M6G 2R3, less than three blocks from Bathurst Station.
Walk End:
Date:
Start Time:
Sunday, May 4
11:00:00 AM
Duration:
2:00:00
Language:
English, Spanish
Theme:
Advocacy and Politics, Arts and Culture, Food and Drinks, History and Places, People and Communities
Accessibility:
Uneven terrain, We will be walking mostly on laneways, it is a gentle flat walk of less than five blocks in total. However, pavement on laneways is uneven.
Attendees Identify You:
I will be holding a Jane's Walk sign.