Gaza Lives: Honouring Palestinian Artists & Writers
An afternoon of readings, music, and art
Sunday, April 7, 2024 - 3 PM - 6 PM
Tickets: https://GazaLives.eventbrite.ca
Please join TPFF and special guests for a second edition of Gaza Lives: Honouring Palestinian Artists & Writers. We heard the disappointment of so many who were not able to join us in February when we first hosted this event. And we heard from so many who attended that it was a moving and cathartic gathering. So, TPFF is hosting another tribute to the art and artists of Gaza for those who could not join us the first time.
Gaza is home to a flourishing cultural and artistic community despite an illegal occupation and blockade. In a matter of months, Israel has destroyed Gaza’s educational, cultural and artistic institutions; and killed so many of Gaza’s emerging and established artists. And yet, amid the rubble, music, art and joy still lives, providing comforts and tales by its presence.
Join TPFF for an unifying afternoon of art and solidarity with Palestine. Our special guests from Toronto’s diverse arts community will help us share a selection of works from Palestinian artists we’ve lost, and those who are visioning Gaza’s liberated future - we will be reading their words, admiring their paintings and listening to music that may have inspired them. We will carry forward their aspirations to tell the stories of Gaza through their works.
Come early and pick up some TPFF merchandise or books courtesy of our literary partners Another Story Bookshop. After the event there will be a short Ramadan-friendly reception including delicious take-away iftar meals for our guests courtesy of our sponsors Lebanese Garden.
Proceeds from the event will support TPFF’s 2024 programming and help us to continue showcasing Palestinian artistry, produce original films and offer educational workshops. If you are unable to attend but would like to support please follow this link: https://www.tpff.ca/2024-fundraiser
Registration: Eventbrite $30 + Donation option: https://GazaLives.eventbrite.ca
Wheelchair/Transit accessible downtown Toronto location will be emailed to ticket holders prior to the event.
Painting credit: Heba Zagout (1984-2023), Gaza
We are honoured to have with us an incredible group of writers, filmmakers, artists and musicians who will present the works of Gaza’s talented artists featured at Gaza Lives. Learn more about them and their work:
Dalia Elcharbini is a contemporary Palestinian-Canadian artist who exhibits works in Canada and the US.
Deragh Campbell is an acclaimed Toronto-based actress and filmmaker well-recognized for her work in independent Canadian cinema.
Ibrahim Abusitta is a prominent Palestinian-Canadian visual artist who lives and works in Toronto.
John Kameel Farah is an award-winning Palestinian-Canadian composer, pianist and visual artist based in Toronto and Berlin.
Jude Abu Zeinah is a Palestinian-Canadian interdisciplinary artist-curator working across art, food, science, and technology studies.
Nadia Shammas, is a Palestinian-American comics and games writer known for her work on Ms. Marvel: Stretched Thin and co-creator of Squire.
Roula Said is a Juno-nominated vocalist, poet, dancer and actor.
Sarah Polley is a Canadian filmmaker, writer, political activist and former actor. She won an Oscar in 2022 for her adaptation of Women Talking.
Suvendrini Lena is a neurologist, professor and a playwright, whose works include the 2023 poetic play Rubble set in Gaza.
Wanda Nanibush is an Anishnaabe curator, activist and author from Beausoleil First Nation, and recipient of the 2023 Toronto Book Award for Moving the Museum: Indigenous + Canadian Art at the AGO