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πŸͺ© 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐚π₯π₯ πŸπŸŽπŸπŸ” 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐒𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭π₯𝐒𝐠𝐑𝐭: π’πšπ¦π’ π“π¬πšπ§π  ✨ In conjunction with Power Ball: The 7-Year Itch, Toronto-based ceramic ...
08/25/2026

πŸͺ© 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐚π₯π₯ πŸπŸŽπŸπŸ” 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐒𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭π₯𝐒𝐠𝐑𝐭: π’πšπ¦π’ π“π¬πšπ§π  ✨

In conjunction with Power Ball: The 7-Year Itch, Toronto-based ceramic and mixed-media artist Sami Tsang will present a work for the evening, alongside Rah Eleh and Ella Gonzales, with creative direction by our Artistic Director, Adelina Vlas.

Hear from Sami about what she’ll be presenting at Power Ball:

Q: How did this year's theme inspire your creative process?
This year’s theme made me think about the quieter things we inherit across generations: resilience, memory, ways of caring, and ways of seeing ourselves. Inspired by childhood shadow puppetry, I’m creating an ink mural inhabited by 70 tiny porcelain girls, some carrying silver butterfly wings as a kind of armour. The clay holds the body, while the silver protects the spirit.

Q: If you could tease your project with just one word, what would it be?
ζ‰Ώ (sing4): to receive, carry, [question], and continue

Q: What excites you most about presenting your work at Power Ball?
I’m excited to transform the Front of House into a place of slow discovery. From afar, the mural reads as one landscape, but as viewers move closer they’ll begin finding 70 tiny porcelain girls, each carrying their own spirited presences. I hope the work invites people to pause, wander, and perhaps leave thinking about the quieter things we carry with us.

Learn more about artist Sami Tsang via the link below and get your tickets to experience her work at Power Ball 2026! πŸŽŸοΈπŸ”—
https://www.thepowerplant.org/power-ball-2026-major-artist-projects

πŸͺ© 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐚π₯π₯ πŸπŸŽπŸπŸ” 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐒𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭π₯𝐒𝐠𝐑𝐭: 𝐄π₯π₯𝐚 π†π¨π§π³πšπ₯𝐞𝐬 ✨ In conjunction with Power Ball: The 7-Year Itch, Filipina Canadian a...
08/18/2026

πŸͺ© 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐚π₯π₯ πŸπŸŽπŸπŸ” 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐒𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭π₯𝐒𝐠𝐑𝐭: 𝐄π₯π₯𝐚 π†π¨π§π³πšπ₯𝐞𝐬 ✨

In conjunction with Power Ball: The 7-Year Itch, Filipina Canadian artist Ella Gonzales will present a work created exclusively for Power Ball, with creative direction by our Artistic Director, Adelina Vlas.

Hear from Ella about what she’ll be presenting at Power Ball:

Q: How did this year's theme inspire your creative process?
The 7-Year Itch made me think of cycles, thresholds, and spaces of transition where one condition slips into another. It inspired me to consider the work as a site for familiar forms to bend and settle into new proportions, complicating where one space ends and another begins.

Q: If you could tease your project with just one word, what would it be?
Pleat

Q: What excites you most about presenting your work at Power Ball?
I'm interested in the work as a marker of time. There's something exciting about making a site-responsive work that can hold different moments at once, while pointing toward something still unfolding. I'm also curious about the different ways the work might be encountered.

Learn more about artist Ella Gonzales via the link in bio and get your tickets to experience her work at Power Ball 2026! πŸŽŸοΈπŸ”—
https://www.thepowerplant.org/power-ball-2026-major-artist-projects

Join us for a floristry workshop for kids! πŸ’Led by members of the Waard Ward collective, this hands-on workshopβ€”presente...
08/15/2026

Join us for a floristry workshop for kids! πŸ’

Led by members of the Waard Ward collective, this hands-on workshopβ€”presented in partnership with Destiny’s Child Care, a project by Collective Collectiveβ€”invites children ages 5+ to explore flower arranging through the philosophies and approaches of Ikebana, a traditional Japanese floral arrangement practice.

Floristry Workshop for Kids with Waard Ward
πŸ—“οΈ Saturday, August 29 | 12 PM–2 PM
🎟️ Spots are limitedβ€”register now!
https://www.thepowerplant.org/whats-on/calendar/floristry-workshop-for-kids-with-waard-ward

Together, young participants will explore sustainable flower arranging, texture, contrast, focal points, minimalism, and asymmetrical balanceβ€”while embracing the slow, considered process of creating.

🌸 Come create your own arrangements to take home and contribute to collaborative arrangements for The Power Plant’s reception and office spaces!

Special thanks to RBC Foundation for its support of The Power Plant's artist-led Smokestack Garden project, and to the Canada Council for the Arts for making this program possible through its generous support of Waard Ward and Collective Collective.

With thanks to Canada Life for their generous support of our programs. πŸ’™

08/13/2026

Making waves, together πŸŒŠπŸ–οΈ

Berlin-based artist Robin Rhode has long used drawing to transform walls into playful, imaginary worlds. In Paries Pictus – Draw the Waves (2015), a flotilla of sailing ships is silk-screened across the gallery walls. In a special performance this summer, the artist invited children to draw waves under the ships using a set of over-sized oil crayons.

Heavy to hold, the group had to work hard together to create the drawing. Together, they defied gravity and overcame challenges to leave their mark on the gallery walls!

πŸ’™ Thank you to the artist and to all the children who took part and brought their creativity, imagination, and teamwork to the work through play.

A special thanks to the wonderful team at BGC Eastview for their support and collaboration! 🫢

⚠ Please note, this work is to enjoy with your eyes only (please don't touch!). If you’re feeling creative and would like to colour, head upstairs to the Creative Hub, where you’ll find a colouring sheet designed by Robin.

πŸͺ© 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐚π₯π₯ πŸπŸŽπŸπŸ” 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐒𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭π₯𝐒𝐠𝐑𝐭: π‘πšπ‘ 𝐄π₯𝐞𝐑 ✨ In conjunction with Power Ball: The 7-Year Itch, we’re excited to present...
08/11/2026

πŸͺ© 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐚π₯π₯ πŸπŸŽπŸπŸ” 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐒𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭π₯𝐒𝐠𝐑𝐭: π‘πšπ‘ 𝐄π₯𝐞𝐑 ✨

In conjunction with Power Ball: The 7-Year Itch, we’re excited to present a special art project by Iranian-Canadian multimedia artist Rah Eleh, with creative direction by our Artistic Director, Adelina Vlas.

Hear from Rah about what she’ll be presenting at Power Ball:

Q: How did this year's theme inspire your creative process?
I was moved to create a multisensory experience reflecting on the past seven years, a period marked by fractured relations, invasive musings and silent erosions. These elements shaped my aesthetic, highlighting the contrast between temptation, growth, and decay. The piece teases our imagination to consider how these alluring but destructive forces might shape our collective future.

Q: If you could tease your project with just one word, what would it be?
Renewal

Q: What excites you most about presenting your work at Power Ball?
I am delighted to partner with The Power Plant on this occasion. It is an exciting opportunity to create a playful and ambitious site-specific project that responds directly to the theme, architecture and environment. I look forward to the community gathering around this work at the celebratory gala.

Learn more about artist Rah Eleh via the link below and get your tickets to experience her work at Power Ball 2026! πŸŽŸοΈπŸ”—
https://www.thepowerplant.org/power-ball-2026-major-artist-projects

Artist Members: Win Power Ball Tickets 🎟️The Power Plant is grateful for our growing community of Artist Members, and we...
08/10/2026

Artist Members: Win Power Ball Tickets 🎟️

The Power Plant is grateful for our growing community of Artist Members, and we're excited to announce a special opportunity to attend Power Ball: the 7-Year Itch on September 17.

All Artist Members will be automatically entered for a chance to win a complimentary ticket to the return of our signature fundraising event, featuring ambitious art projects, special activations, and an exciting lineup of entertainment.

This opportunity is made possible through the generous support of our Artist Access Sponsor, The Ordinary.

πŸ”— Learn more about The Power Plant's Artist Membership through the link below β€” and sign up by August 28 for your chance to win!
https://www.thepowerplant.org/join-and-support/for-artists

Artist Members selected through the draw will be notified on September 1.

πŸ’« Thank you to all our 2026 Power Ball sponsors:
β­‘ Co-Chairs: Victoria Webster β€’ David Palumbo
β­‘ Committee: Kim Appelt β€’ Alicia Bee β€’ Daniela Bosco β€’ William Craddock β€’ Deana Feldman β€’ Alex Filiatrault β€’ Malcolm Levy β€’ Derreck Martin β€’ Kulin Matchhar β€’ Ashley Monaghan β€’ Hazel Ong β€’ Tony Pham β€’ Jennen Phelan β€’ Jamie Webster β€’ Janu Yasotharan β€’ Jorgenis Zava
β­‘ VIP Reception Sponsor: RBC Wealth Management
β­‘ Artist Access Sponsor: The Ordinary
β­‘ Major Sponsor: Ray Mantella
β­‘ Sponsors: Daniel L. Bain β€’ Paul Boniferro β€’ David Palumbo β€’ Christian Vermast β€’ Air Canada β€’ Camrost Felcorp β€’ Cobalt Specialty β€’ DMZ β€’ Elevate Service Group β€’ Fidelity Canada β€’ LCBO β€’ McCarthy TΓ©trault β€’ OMERS β€’ Oyster Group β€’ Rogers β€’ TD β€’ TELUS

One month left! πŸͺ‚If you haven't explored Colourful Parachutes yet, now's the time to visit The Power Plant and experienc...
08/07/2026

One month left! πŸͺ‚

If you haven't explored Colourful Parachutes yet, now's the time to visit The Power Plant and experience participatory, interactive artworks that you can make, move, play with, explore, and touch.

Plus, don't miss our upcoming art workshops for kids and all ages. 🎨

Plan your visit this weekendβ€”admission is free, as always!

Image: Robin Rhode, Paries Pictus - Draw the Waves, 2015. Silk screen and oil crayons in a custom box. Courtesy the artist and Lehmann Maupin Gallery, New York. Installation view: Colourful Parachutes: Imagining Alternative Futures Through the Power of Play, The Power Plant, Toronto, 2026.

The season isn’t over yet! More creative programs and workshops are coming your way πŸ’«β πŸ“Έ Power Kids: Picture GardensπŸ—“οΈ Su...
08/04/2026

The season isn’t over yet! More creative programs and workshops are coming your way πŸ’«
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πŸ“Έ Power Kids: Picture Gardens
πŸ—“οΈ Sunday, August 16 | 3 PM–5 PM | Ages 7–12
Kids and families are invited to explore nature through photography and create imaginative collages inspired by Leisure’s Chrysalis and Butterfly.

πŸŒ€ Power of Play: Creative Explorations
βœ„ Woven Emotions: Art as Therapy Workshop
πŸ—“οΈ Sunday, August 23 | 2 PM–5 PM | All-ages
Join artist Alex Warrender for a creative workshop inspired by Colourful Parachutes. Participants will create woven paper artworks and a collaborative mural exploring connection, creativity, and collective visions for the future.

𓍯 Futures in Motion: Art as Therapy Workshop
πŸ—“οΈ Sunday, September 6 | 2 PM–5 PM | Ages 10+
Led by artist Alex Warrender, this workshop invites participants to imagine alternative futures through creative activities and collaborative art-making, creating unique hanging mobiles inspired by their ideas and aspirations.

πŸ§’ Power Kids: Shapes and Shadows
πŸ—“οΈ Sunday, August 30 | 3 PM–5 PM | Ages 7–12
The final Power Kids workshop of the season invites kids and families to explore imagined worlds through light, shadow, and creative art-making inspired by Rivane Neuenschwander’s Dream.lab.

πŸ”— Learn more and register today: https://www.thepowerplant.org/whats-on/calendar.

Make The Power Plant part of your long weekend plans πŸ–ΌοΈβœ¨We’re open all long weekend, with extended hours today until 8 P...
07/31/2026

Make The Power Plant part of your long weekend plans πŸ–ΌοΈβœ¨

We’re open all long weekend, with extended hours today until 8 PM! Whether you’re spending time with family or looking for a creative activity, it’s the perfect time to experience contemporary art.

πŸͺ‚ Friday: 11 AM–8 PM
πŸͺ‚ Saturday: 11 AM–6 PM
πŸͺ‚ Sunday: 11 AM–6 PM
πŸͺ‚ Monday (Civic Holiday): 11 AM–6 PM

Come play, create, and experience the artworks in Colourful Parachutesβ€”then slow down in our Creative Hub on the second floor, a cozy corner to relax, read, and colour cards featuring Robin Rhode’s Paries Pictus – Draw the Waves, featured in the exhibition.

🎟️ Admission to The Power Plant is always freeβ€”plan your visit via the link: https://www.thepowerplant.org/visit.

What’s Coming Up This Fall at The Power Plant! ✨ A new season of contemporary art is on the horizon, featuring immersive...
07/28/2026

What’s Coming Up This Fall at The Power Plant! ✨

A new season of contemporary art is on the horizon, featuring immersive exhibitions, a film program, and the long-awaited return of our iconic fundraiser after seven years.

πŸͺ© Power Ball: The 7-Year Itch
πŸ—“οΈ Thursday, September 17 | Tickets Required

🎨 Fall 2026 Exhibitions & Film Program
πŸ—“οΈ On view October 24, 2026–March 21, 2027
↬ Sharon Lockhart: Fogo
↬ Zadie Xa with Benito Mayor Vallejo: Moonlit Confessions Across Deep Sea Echoes: Your Ancestors Are Whales, and Earth Remembers Everything
↬ Owner of a Lonely Heart, Film Program

With thanks to Partners in Art for their generous support; Armstrong Fine Art Services, Shipping and Logistics Partner of Zadie Xa's exhibition; and the Canada Council for the Arts for supporting the tour of Zadie Xa and Sharon Lockhart's exhibitions.

πŸ”— Learn more via the link below β€” and stay tuned for more details.
https://www.thepowerplant.org/about/news-and-press/the-power-plant-launches-its-fall-2026-season-with-two-exhibitions-a-film-program-and-the-return-of-power-ball

Images: 1. Zadie Xa and Benito Mayor Vallejo, detail of Moonlit Confessions Across Deep Sea Echoes: Your Ancestors Are Whales, and Earth Remembers Everything, 2025. Courtesy the artists and Thaddaeus Ropac. Photo: Eva Herzog. / 2. Sharon Lockhart, still from WINDWARD, 2025. Β© Sharon Lockhart, 2025. Co-commissioned and co-produced by Shorefast/Fogo Island Arts, The Vega Foundation, and the National Gallery of Canada, with the support of The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery and Walter Phillips Gallery, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. Courtesy the artist and neugerriemschneider, Berlin. / 3. Yuyan Wang, still from Green Gray Black Brown, 2024. Courtesy the artist.

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