Art Connects: Community Based Workshops

Registration Form
This registration will take around 10 min to be filled out. If you require any assistance or have any questions please email programming@northyorkarts.org or call 647-477-6059 and leave a voice message for Habiba.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Art Connects: Mural with Shawn Howe

Dates: February 22nd & 26th, 2026
Times: 12pm-3pm

Location: Gibson House Museum, 5172 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M2N 5P6
Deadline to apply: February 19th, 2026

Registration to participate in Art Connects: Community Based Workshops with Shawn Howe.

We have limited spots available for each session (up to 18 participants per workshop). Priority will be given to Indigenous community members, particularly those who identify as Indigenous women, two-spirit, non-binary & trans. You are welcome to register for both sessions, and we will confirm your spot(s) by email based on availability and community priorities. Registration will close when capacity is reached.

About the artist/facilitator:

Shawn Howe (They/Them/Theirs) is an Anishinaabe, Indigiqueer non-binary, neurodivergent, disabled artist. Their Spirit name is Red Cedar Tree and they are Bear Clan. They come from Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation with membership in Sipekne’katik First Nation. They are a self-taught artist, residing in Toronto (Treaty 13), where they work as a mural artist, digital illustrator and community engagement art facilitator. Their murals are primarily seen in the GTA and surrounding areas in local frontline Indigenous agencies. They love to create murals where Indigenous people can feel safe and comforted when accessing healthcare and support.

Program contact information: programming@northyorkarts.org or call and leave a voice message for Habiba at 647-477-6059.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Name*

First NameLast Name
Prefered Name
Age Range*

18-2425-3435-4445-5455-6465+
Pronouns:*

She/HerHe/HimThey/ ThemPrefer not to discloseOther
Postal Code*
Area you live in:*

North YorkEast York or the beachesScarboroughEtobicokeYorkDowntown or Midtown TorontoGTAI don't knowOther
Please note that if spots are limited priority will be given to North York residents.
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Phone number*
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Emergency Contact
Emergency Contact Name*

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PROGRAM QUESTIONS
Do you identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, or Métis)?*

YesNo
Which of the following best describes your gender identity? (Select all that apply)*

WomanTwo-SpiritNon-binaryTransOtherPrefer not to say
Availability: Program Dates*

February 22nd from 12pm to 3pmFebruary 26th from 12pm to 3pmBoth
Please tell us if you have specific needs in order to participate in this program:*
OUTREACH QUESTIONS
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Did you know about North York Arts before this program?*

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SECTION 5: DATA COLLECTION
Why are we collecting this data? North York Arts is strongly committed to equity and inclusion in our programs. With this in mind, we have set out specific programming goals in our strategic plan to better serve our communities. To ensure that we do so, we are collecting data on how our participants self-identify. This is completely optional but we appreciate your input, if you prefer not to disclose chose the option Prefer not to disclose.
Gender Identity (select all that apply)

Two-SpiritNon-binaryTransFemaleMalePrefer not to discloseOther
Ethnicity & Race (select all that apply) If you’re comfortable, we encourage you to be specific about how you identify, this helps North York Arts better serve our communities.

Indigenous to Turtle IslandBlackPerson of colour (non-Caucasian in race or non-white in colour)Prefer not to discloseOther
Are you a Newcomer, Refugee, or Immigrant to Canada? (select all that apply)

Newcomer (immigrated to Canada less than 7 years ago)RefugeeImmigrant (immigrated to Canada over 7 years ago)None of the abovePrefer not to discloseOther
Do you identify as a person part of the 2SLGBTQ+ community?

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Do you identify as part of the Deaf and Disabled community?

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I consent to having images or videos of me and/or testimonials related to North York Arts be used for marketing purposes such as presentations, promotions, or other similar manners of publication. I understand that the material provided by me may be condensed, edited or summarized as needed by North York Arts. My consent is freely given to North York Arts as a public service, and I am aware that I will not be compensated for the use of the photograph(s), image(s), and/or testimonials. I hereby release North York Arts, its officers, employees, and agents from any and all claims for harm or liability arising from any distortion, blurring, or alteration, optical illusion, or use in composite form, whether intentional or unintentional. I understand that I have the right to revoke this authorization at any time by writing to North York Arts. Any actions taken prior to receipt of this written notification will be unaffected by the revocation.North York Arts may use my complete name with the photo(s), image/s or testimonialsNorth York Arts may use my first name with the photo(s), image/s or testimonialsNorth York Arts may NOT use my name with any photo(s), image/s or testimonials
Land Acknowledgment

North York Arts Statement
NYA's vision is to create an inclusive, equitable, engaged and sustainable arts community in North York. In addition to featuring amazing art programming our programs and events sometimes include acknowledgements or programming elements that are important to the work we do and speak towards our vision.

Land acknowledgments are an important part of our commitment to the calls to action in the Truth and Reconciliation Act and recognizing the role that art has in the decolonization process and building right relations with Indigenous communities.

Please note that at the beginning of our programs and events, a North York Arts representative, invited artist, or community member might be starting with an acknowledgement.
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