This year, The Bentway’s winter season celebrates Toronto’s multiculturalism and explores what it is to experience winter in the city for the first time.
Call for First Winter Memories
The Bentway and Toronto artist, Shellie Zhang, invite newcomer communities to reflect on and share your First Winter memories to kick-off our Winter 2022/2023 program.
Every newcomer remembers their first Toronto winter - watching streetcars make their way through snow lined streets, finding their local neighborhood skating rink, or discovering local winter pastimes that help us embrace this cold season.
As Toronto continues to welcome many newcomers to the city every year, we’re asking our communities to reflect on the moments of connection that helped shape their first season. What spaces or activities brought you joy, or warmth? During these long and dark months, where did you find light? How does this First Winter experience differ for each of us, and how can public space be a site for coming together and celebrating these experiences across multiple communities?
How your submission will be shared
Your First Winter memories will create a collective visual display and public presentation at The Bentway Skate Trail at 250 Fort York Blvd, Toronto, ON, and online at thebentway.ca.
