“Maleta Stories” illuminate the streets of Toronto at the Nuit Blanche public art event
Toronto, ON – Over 2,500 people gathered at Marissa Largo and the Magkaisa Centre’s groundbreaking “Maleta
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The Maleta arrives, yet again, at the internationally-renowned Nuit Blanche art exhibit
Toronto, ON – Enthusiasm and excitement within the Filipino Canadian community elevates as their own “Maleta (Suitcase) Stories” resonate freely on October 1st, from sunset-to-sunrise, at the internationally-renowned Nuit Blanche, an annual contemporary art event in Toronto. As the first-ever Filipino Canadian community-based art project to be included in such a prestigious event, “Maleta Stories”… Read More The Maleta arrives, yet again, at the internationally-renowned Nuit Blanche art exhibit
Progressive Filipino Canadians break ground at Toronto’s Nuit Blanche
Toronto, ON – On October 1, 2011, witness the Filipino Canadian community’s histories unfold as the “Maleta” (Suitcase) Art Exhibit arrives at the internationally-renowned Nuit Blanche, a contemporary art event that will “transform the City of Toronto from, sunset-to-sunrise” into a night-long ephemera of artistic expression. In partnership with distinguished community artist, educator and PhD… Read More Progressive Filipino Canadians break ground at Toronto’s Nuit Blanche
MKC is looking for volunteers for “Maleta Stories, an Independent Project for Scotiabank Nuit Blanche”
Time: Saturday, October 1 at 7:00pm – October 2 at 7:00am Location: The Centre for International Experience, University of Toronto 33 St. George St. (and College) Toronto, ON A collaboration between Marissa Largo and the Magkaisa Centre for Nuit Blanche 2011. With the Centre for International Experience as its backdrop, a projected stop-motion animation of… Read More MKC is looking for volunteers for “Maleta Stories, an Independent Project for Scotiabank Nuit Blanche”
The “Maleta” (suitcase) breaks new ground: the first-ever Filipino Canadian Art Exhibit in Ontario
For immediate release The “Maleta” (suitcase) breaks new ground: the first-ever Filipino Canadian Art Exhibit in Ontario Toronto, ON (October 20, 2010) – Members of the Filipino Canadian community take great pride in organizing the first-ever Filipino Canadian art exhibit made for and by Filipino Canadian women, workers and youth. Held at the renowned Beit… Read More The “Maleta” (suitcase) breaks new ground: the first-ever Filipino Canadian Art Exhibit in Ontario
Filipino Canadian community paints a new future through the Maleta Art Exhibit
Maleta unpacks our history and unleashes community’s creativity at its new destination Toronto, Ontario (October 4, 2010) – Overwhelming exuberance upholds within the Filipino Canadian community as the Maleta (Suitcase) finally arrives at its new destination. As part of the Philippine Women Centre of Ontario’s (PWC-ON) celebration of its 10th year anniversary, the Maleta Art… Read More Filipino Canadian community paints a new future through the Maleta Art Exhibit
The Maleta journeys on into Laidlaw’s “New Shape” exhibit
Toronto, ON – June 14, 2010 – Once again, Filipino-Canadians are unpacking their stories of migration as the Maleta Project continues its journey into Queen West’s Gallery 1313. As part of the Laidlaw Foundation’s “New Shape” exhibit, running from the 9th to the 20th of June, three pieces from the Maleta Project are being displayed.… Read More The Maleta journeys on into Laidlaw’s “New Shape” exhibit
Filipino-Canadian community’s stories of migration unravels at the arrival of the Maleta
Countdown to the Maleta Launch
Toronto, ON – March 17, 2010 – Going beyond tokenizing traditional cultural performances and culinary treats, the Maleta (suitcase) Project aims to sew the experiences of the Filipino community together to weave a history of Filipino migration to Canada. Titled “End the Exploitation, March for Liberation: The Maleta Launch,” the opening show will focus on… Read More Countdown to the Maleta Launch