wind in the leaves collective

MISSION & PURPOSE

The wind in the leaves collective is a dynamic and diverse group of accomplished, passionate artists who come together to create rich and evocative multi-disciplinary performances centered on the poetry of artistic director charles c. smith – performances that take artistic risks, push genre boundaries and engage artists and audiences from diverse backgrounds and artistic practices.

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ON THE STAGE

The collective is always pushing genre boundaries in creating their exciting, multi-layered, evocative and thought-provoking performances; an intricate choreography of poetry, music, dance and visuals that creates a theatrical experience designed to reach and stimulate audiences intellectually, viscerally and spiritually at the same time. Buy tickets for upcoming Allies and Friends performance March 24 – 25, 2023!

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DONATIONS

If you would like to support our work with a donation, you can send an eTransfer to the following address: windintheleavescollective@gmail.com
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ARTS FOR CHANGE

The wind in the leaves collective is guided by the belief that art leads change, and community outreach and engagement is at the very core of the collective’s mission. They are deeply engaged in a variety of projects designed to inspire and to support the teaching of cultural literacy and creative expression in the underserved communities across Ontario.

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IN THE COMMUNITY

Our workshops and open forums are designed to improve accessibility to contemporary and diverse arts practices in underserved and high-risk communities in Ontario.

It has been incredibly rewarding to see new audiences engage with us, while we were enabling them to articulate their own experiences and often to build new connections at the same time.

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Keep up to date: Building an IBPOC Touring Network

Click here to learn more about the plan, the partners, and what has been achieved.

WORKS & EVENTS

IN THE SCHOOLS

Our work in schools is designed to stimulate and support high school students in their development of cultural literacy, creative expression, as well as critical and imaginative reflection; with an array of reciprocal benefits for students and the communities in which they live. The programs are related to the Ontario curriculum and provide teachers with powerful tools to effectively engage students on historical and current issues of displacement, racism, poverty and violence, as well as inspire collaboration, resilience and hope.

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