West Block / Staging Grounds Opening - Artist Talk and Neighbourhood Walk

Enjoy a behind the scenes look of the new CityPlace art installations, led by Bentway curators and the exhibiting artists!

Join in on a walking tour beneath the Gardiner Expressway to experience two vibrant new public artworks, Anahita Akhavan’s multidimensional mural مجلس Majles / Sitting Room at West Block and Stanzie Tooth’s large-scale installation A Persistent Crossing at Bentway Staging Grounds. This guided experience, led by members of The Bentway team and the artists, invites you to gather, explore, and connect across the neighbourhood.

What to expect:

• The approximate distance of the walking tour is 1km. The route is wheelchair accessible. Please dress accordingly in appropriate footwear. For questions about accessibility at this event, please email hello@thebentway.ca
• Universal and all-gender washrooms are available on site at The Bentway Studio before the tour.
• This event will happen rain or shine. The majority of the route is covered by the Gardiner Expressway above.
• Public seating is accessible along the route.
• Photography, video, and audio recording will occur. By participating in any Bentway Step-Up Series activities, you consent to such recording and to the release, publication, exhibition or reproduction of these recordings and photographs by The Bentway or Choice Properties.