Talks, screenings, performances, parties and more View this email in your browser Winter Programs and Events Celebrated writers and artists Esi Edugyan, Angie Thomas and Coco Framboise headline our exciting season of Winter programs and events. LEARN MORE TALKS Saturday, January 19, 2 pm In the Living Room: The Dis/Appearing Black Body Join us for a discussion between photographer Jorian Charlton and multidisciplinary artist Shantel Miller. Held in the exhibition Mickalene Thomas: Femmes Noires. Wednesday, January 23, 7 pm Esi Edugyan with Donna Bailey Nurse Winner of the 2018 Scotiabank Giller prize, Esi Edugyan, joins journalist Donna Bailey Nurse to discuss her novel, Washington Black. Saturday, February 9, 2 pm In the Living Room: The Ethics of Black Aesthetics Amber Williams-King and Oreka James explore the responsibility and ethics of making culturally specific work. Held in the exhibition Mickalene Thomas: Femmes Noires. Sunday, February 24, 2 pm An Afternoon with Angie Thomas Join us for the Toronto launch of On the Come Up, Angie Thomas's newest book, and an in-depth conversation between the author and journalist Donna Bailey Nurse. Saturday, March 2, 2 pm In the Living Room: Space, Race and Gender Noah Brown and Adrienne Matheuszik explore the ways in which we think about racialized and gendered identities. Held in the exhibition Mickalene Thomas: Femmes Noires. Wednesday, March 20, 7 pm Curator's Talk: Impressionism in the Age of Industry Join Caroline Shields, AGO Assistant Curator, European Art for a talk exploring her major new exhibition Impressionism in the Age of Industry: Monet, Pissarro and more. SCREENINGS January 16, 18 & 19 Daughters of the Dust See the restoration of Julie Dash's 1991 seminal film – the first wide release by a Black female filmmaker. January 25 & 26 The Color Purple The acclaimed film starring Whoopi Goldberg, Danny Glover and Oprah Winfrey. Friday, February 22, 7 pm The Incredible 25th Year of Mitzi Bearclaw Join us for the world premiere of award-winning visual artist and filmmaker Shelley Niro's new feature film. March 27, 29 & 30 Betty: They Say I'm Different Blending documentary, animation and non-fiction, this film traces the path of Funk Queen Betty Davis's life – a global icon and feminist pioneer.  FAMILY FUN Sundays, January 13, 20 & 27, 1 – 4 pm FAMILY SUNDAYS | 2-D to 3-D Explorations Explore touch and texture through colour, music and movement. Included with General Admission. First Tuesday of every month Strolling the Galleries Come explore our greatest hits with your little one(s)! These relaxed one-hour tours allow for grown-up discussions, free of pressure, where no one minds a coo or a cry.☺ First Saturday of every month Family Flashlight Tours Take a spooky flashlight tour in the Thomson Collection of Ship Models! Admission fee includes one adult and up to two children. Monday, February 18, 10:30 am – 4 pm Family Day 2019 Come dance, play and make art in a day of fun for the whole family. All activities included with General Admission. YOUTH EVENTS Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 4 – 6 pm FREE After Three is back! Join us for our new season of FREE youth programs for ages 14 – 25. No registration required, just drop in. Budding artists can find inspiration, mentors and collaborators while participating in workshops including printmaking, vogue dancing, navigating creative industries and more. Discover all programs here. PERFORMANCES AND EVENTS Friday, January 18, 7 pm Coco Framboise (Nikola Steer) - Afro-Dite: HairLoom Drawing from her childhood experience of wearing large braids to school, the artist invites her mother and others to re-braid her hair, against a soundtrack of Black storytelling. Friday, January 25, 6 – 9 pm The Feast The Black Wimmin Artist network hosts a performative dinner with 100 Black women artists and arts workers in Walker Court at the AGO.  Wednesday, February 20, 6 – 8 pm Kiki Lounge Ball Join the AGO Youth Council for the final Vogue Ball of the season. Presented in partnership with the Toronto Kiki Ballroom Alliance.   IMAGE CREDITS: [1] Image Courtesy of Twysted Miyake-Mugler. [2] Julie Dash, Daughters of the Dust (film still), 1991. 113 min., colour, sound. [3] Steven Spielberg, The Color Purple, (film still), 1985. 153 min., colour, sound. [4] Shelley Niro, The Incredible 25th Year of Mitzi Bearclaw, (film still), 2018, colour, sound. [5] Phil Cox, Betty: They Say I'm Different (film still), 2017. 54 min, colour, sound. [6] Image Courtesy of Twysted Miyake-Mugler. Add enews@ago.net to your Safe Sender list Copyright © 2019 Art Gallery of Ontario, All rights reserved. You have shown interest in the AGO. 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