Land|Slide Possible Futures September 21 - October 14, 2013

Land|Slide Possible Futures is a groundbreaking large-scale public art exhibition which responds to a world in transition where the past, present and future collide. The landscape of Markham will be transformed by the work of over 30 national and international artists to explore themes of multiculturalism, sustainability, and community.

The site-specific artist projects are housed at the 25-acre, open-air Markham Museum from September 21 to October 14, 2013.

Markham, Ontario is Canada’s fastest growing and most culturally diverse city in one of the most agriculturally rich regions in North America. This, and the Markham Museum’s 80,000 historical artifacts including 30 pioneer buildings from the 1820-1920s, make it a fascinating backdrop for artists to explore some of the most pressing issues facing Canadians today: how to balance ecology and economy, farming and development, history and diversity.

Working with everything from digitized diaries, 3D projections and augmented reality, the artists propose new histories and new futures for the use of land.

Land|Slide brings artists, urban planners, ecologists, educators, civic leaders and the general public together in a unique community engagement initiative that pays homage to the past and imagines possible futures.

Janine Marchessault, Curator and Project Lead

Letter of Greeting from the Honourable Michael Chan, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport

Message from Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti

ARTISTS

PROGRAMMING

TEAM

MEDIA

Press photo gallery

Media Highlights

For all media inquiries, please contact Amy Stewart, Media Relations

VISIT

Land|Slide: Possible Futures takes place at:

Markham Museum
9350 Markham Road,
Markham, ON L3P 3J3
Telephone: (905) 294-4576

Gallery Hours:

Mon: closed
Tues, Wed, Sun: 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Thurs, Fri, Sat: 12:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Extended Hours:

Sun, Sep 22: 12:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Mon, Oct 14: 12:00 - 5 p.m.

FREE BUSES FROM DOWNTOWN TORONTO TO MARKHAM MUSEUM

Markham is located in the York Region Transit (YRT) system, which connects to Toronto and the TTC at a number of locations. There are a number of fairly easy and direct ways to get to the Markham Museum via driving or public transit.

IF YOU ARE DRIVING

IF YOU ARE TAKING GO TRANSIT

IF YOU ARE TAKING THE TTC

IF YOU ARE TAKING THE YRT

Places to Stay

Hilton Logo
Click here to reserve with a special Land|Slide rate at the Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre & Spa September 21 - October 14

PARTNERS

In Collaboration With

Programming Partners

  • Sensorium Logo
  • Gendai logo
  • Fado logo

Funders

  • SSHRC Logo
  • Trudeau Logo
  • CCT logo
  • OCAF Logo
  • CCFA logo

Sponsors

  • Greenprint Logo
  • Environmental Defence logo
  • Greenbelt Logo
  • Holcim Logo
  • Dutch logo
  • Hilton Logo
  • Scotiabank Logo
  • Steamwhistle Logo
  • Mondriaan Logo

Media Sponsors

  • ATN logo
  • CMag logo
  • Fuse Logo

Community Partners

If you're interested in supporting Land|Slide, please contact Sara Udow at sara.udow@landslide-possiblefutures.com for further information on partnership, sponsorship, and donations.

CONTACT

Burning questions? Drop us a line at info@landslide-possiblefutures.com

Interested in volunteering? Contact lisa.folkerson@landslide-possiblefutures.com