Join MOCA for the first presentation of the season: Cross Cultural Practice in Contemporary Art with Phan Trúc (Alek).
In this free presentation, Phan shares their experience as a newcomer artist, facilitator, and arts worker in Toronto, exploring how traditional art practices can evolve alongside technology and contemporary contexts without letting go of memory, sustainable materials, heritage, and storytelling.
Highlighting the importance of mentorship from organizations like the Toronto Arts Council, Arts Etobicoke, and the Toronto Neighbourhood Arts Network, Phan draws from their experience in the ArtWorksTO Newcomer programme, offering insights into navigating Toronto’s arts ecosystem. The talk also considers how artists can shape cultural policy and contribute to more inclusive, community-driven programming.
The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session. This event is free and seating is first come first served. Make a day of it, and sign up for Alek Phan’s silk painting workshop at 1 pm.
