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African Women Acting (AWA)

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African Women Acting (AWA)

“To Empower Women and African Cultural Heritage through African Arts & Female Artists” music, theatre, dance, visual-arts and festival.

African Women Acting is a not-for-profit African Women Artists organization geared towards empowering, preserving and promoting Women issues & the heritage of African culture through African arts and Female artistes or artistes with African expression. We also intend to increase the public understanding and appreciation of African traditional and contemporary arts through professional female artis

tic production i.e. Our priority as AWA is focused on African female artists but we as well collaborate with other gender and ethnic groups counterpart in the artistic scene.

08/21/2026

🎨 THIS WEEKEND! 🎨

Ready to get creative? Join Georgia Fullerton and GF Creative Studio, in partnership with AWA, for a vibrant 2-day Modern Batik Art Workshop with David Kibuuka!

Whether you’re a total beginner or simply looking to try something new, David will guide you through the process of creating your own unique, colourful batik design. 🌈

Bring your friends, come solo, and spend the weekend making art, learning new skills, and having fun!

📍 585 Dundas St E., Toronto
🗓️ August 22 & 23, 2026
⏰ 10 AM–4 PM both days
💰 $195 for both days — materials included
🎟️ Spots are limited — sign up through the link in comments!

Please note: Participants must commit to both days to complete their unique design.
Don’t miss this hands-on creative experience! 🙌🏾🎨

08/12/2026

Slow down, get creative, and enjoy the simple pleasure of learning something new at Georgia Fullerton’s MODERN BATIK ART WORKSHOP. 🎨✨

Take a break from the everyday, discover the relaxing rhythm of Batik, and have fun creating something uniquely yours!

Join us for a vibrant Modern Batik Art Workshop where tradition meets bold expression. No experience needed—just curiosity and a willingness to create!

📅 Aug 22 & 23 | ⏰ 10 AM–4 PM
📍 Toronto Community Centre
💰 $195 — ALL SUPPLIES PROVIDED!
Spaces are limited. Register now! Eventbrite link in comments.👇🏾

08/10/2026

🎨✨ READY TO GET YOUR BATIK ON?! ✨🎨

Come create, connect & celebrate at the Modern Batik Art Workshops hosted by Georgia Fullerton Creative Studio®! — with Georgia Fullerton 💜

Join us for a vibrant, hands-on experience where tradition meets bold expression—and yes, ALL SUPPLIES ARE PROVIDED! 🙌🏾

🖌️ August 22nd & 23rd
⏰ 10 AM–4 PM both days
📍 585 Dundas St E., Toronto
💰 $195 per person
🎨 Facilitated by artist & creator of the Modern Batik Technique, David Kibuuka.

No experience? No problem! Just bring your creativity, curiosity, and willingness to try something new. By the end, you’ll have your own unique batik-inspired creation to celebrate. 💫

⚠️ SPACES ARE LIMITED!
📩 Register NOW: [email protected]
Subject line: BATIK. *Event link also in comments.

Come make art. Make memories. Make something uniquely YOU.

Tag a friend who would LOVE this! 👇🏾 We hope to see you there!

08/07/2026

HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND! 🙌🏾

Do you love to sing? Would you like to sing in a choir? (*no experience necessary and free of charge!)

Join us this weekend for the first-ever All Voices Choral group, taking place at the upcoming Welland Afro-Caribbean Festival (WACF)! This is a wonderful opportunity to come together, celebrate through music, and learn in a supportive, community-focused environment.

All Voices Choral Event Details:

📆 Dates: August 8 and August 9
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
🎟️ Admission: Completely free of charge
👥 Age Group: Open to individuals 14+
📍 Welland Afro-Caribbean Festival - 151 King St., Welland

About the Facilitator:

Festus Aimiuwu the talented Choral Director and Lead Facilitator guiding the All Voices Choral group. With a deep passion for vocal harmony and group singing, Festus is known for creating an inclusive, uplifting, and welcoming environment where singers of all experience levels can truly thrive. His teaching approach focuses on uniting the community and celebrating Afro-Caribbean culture through the shared joy of collective music-making. Partnering with AWA, Festus is dedicated to making this workshop a memorable, inspiring, and harmonious journey for everyone involved.

Whether you are an experienced singer or simply love to sing with others, this event promises to be a fantastic musical experience!🎶

To register, scan QR code on image. Hope to see you there!

08/06/2026

📢Event alert: Modern Batik Art Workshop with David Kibuuka

Join Georgia Fullerton and GF Creative Studio, in partnership with AWA, in-person for a fun and creative 2-day exploration in the world of modern batik art! 🎨Whether you’re a beginner or just looking to try something new, David Kibuuka has got you covered.

Grab your friends or come solo, and let’s make some vibrant, unique designs together. Don’t miss out on this awesome hands-on experience!

Participants must commit to the full 2 days to best complete their unique design. All materials supplied.

📍 585 Dundas St E., Toronto
🗓️ Aug 22nd & 23rd, 2026
⏰ 10am-4pm
💰 $195 for both days; includes materials
🎟️ Ticket link in comments 👇🏾

07/28/2026

We would like to warmly congratulate the organizers of ICFF - Lavazza IncluCity Festival on 15 years of providing diversity in the arts and cultural impact in Toronto. Last weekend, they wrapped up the festival with the largest numbers in its history: combined attendance across cinema screenings, activations, concerts, panel discussions, and special events surpassed 68,000 people, while overall participation and foot traffic throughout the festival in its 25 day run exceeded 300,000.

Held over 25 days across Toronto’s Distillery District, this year’s edition of the Lavazza Inclucity Festival combined a lineup of over 50 films, concerts, two unique exhibitions, and soccer watch parties. AWA was proud to play a role in this by hosting four events featuring live local music and free drumming workshops. We were honoured to participate and we look forward to 2027! 🙌🏾

07/27/2026

Do you love to sing? Would you like to sing in a choir? (*no experience necessary and free of charge!)

AWA is thrilled to announce the first-ever All Voices Choral group, taking place at the upcoming Welland Afro-Caribbean Festival! This is a wonderful opportunity to come together, celebrate through music, and learn in a supportive, community-focused environment.

All Voices Choral Event Details:

📆 Dates: August 8 and August 9
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
🎟️ Admission: Completely free of charge
👥 Age Group: Open to individuals 14+
📍 Welland Afro-Caribbean Festival - 151 King St., Welland

About the Facilitator:

Festus Aimiuwu Gospelis the talented Choral Director and Lead Facilitator guiding the All Voices Choral group. With a deep passion for vocal harmony and group singing, Festus is known for creating an inclusive, uplifting, and welcoming environment where singers of all experience levels can truly thrive. His teaching approach focuses on uniting the community and celebrating Afro-Caribbean culture through the shared joy of collective music-making. Partnering with AWA, Festus is dedicated to making this workshop a memorable, inspiring, and harmonious journey for everyone involved.

Whether you are an experienced singer or simply love to sing with others, this event promises to be a fantastic musical experience!🎶

To view a video on the All Voices Choir experience, click on link in comments.👇🏾

07/18/2026

🎶 Live Music Alert! 🎶

Join us for an exciting performance by classic rock band PubDaddy Band at the Lavazza IncluCity Festival!

📅 July 19 | 🕕 6:00 PM
📍 The Distillery District, Toronto

Come celebrate music, culture, and community with us. Mark your calendar, bring a friend, and don’t miss it! 🎉

Address

3rd Fl. 585 Dundas Street E
Toronto, ON
M5A2B7

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 1pm

Telephone

+14379887456

Website

https://linktr.ee/awafest

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