THU FEB 21, 7PM 

Location: TMAC, 32 Lisgar St.

Deeper than crystals, candles, and incense, the widespread practice of regenerative and healing-based rituals found in witchcraft, folk magic, and Indigenous spiritual practices has the potency to generate social change– to create a consciousness that expands beyond patriarchal and colonial modes of being. Trends come and go, nevertheless the sacred spaces that are emerging through the reclamation of previously oppressed spiritual knowledge are now sustainably rooted through caregiving work, ancestral reconnections, and community building. We are all spellbound to cosmologies and ontologies; we shall trust the unknown, seek comfort in the invisible- tune in and embrace.

Commissioned by TAIS and guest curated by Genevieve Wallen, Spellbound is a screening featuring contemplative animated works by lwrds duniam, Sab Meynert, Emily Pelstring, Fallon Simard, and Gabrielle Tesfaye.

lwrds duniam & Sab Meynert\’s pieces were produced in a residency at TAIS and both artists received mentorship from animator and artist, Raoul Ol. A huge thank you to Raoul for his invaluable guidance and support throughout this process, which brought these works to fruition.

A reading by artist and healer Aditi Ohri will precede the screening, an open conversation between the artists and curator, and Q&A will follow.

Doors Open: 6:30pm
$5/PWYC at the door (no one turned away for lack of funds)
Warm beverages and light refreshments will be offered.

Please find accessibility information here: https://policies.tomediaarts.org/procedure-manual/policies/accessibility

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TAROT WORKSHOP WITH ADITI OHRI (Sold Out!)

SUN FEB 24, 3PM

Location: TAIS (1411 Dufferin St. Unit B)

The Tarot is a multi-faceted tool. Historically, it has been used for divination and card games, while in recent times, we see it in a variety of spiritual and therapeutic contexts that nurture intuition and self-development. I believe the Tarot is best studied in an atmosphere of play, where the overwhelmingly sombre content of some individual card meanings can be acquired through a combination of movement exercises, guided meditations and light-hearted games.

Join Aditi Ohri for a dynamic play-based workshop about the Fool’s Journey in the Tarot. All levels welcome! Bring your own deck if you have one.

This event is SOLD OUT! To add your name on the waitlist, please email info@tais.ca

Tea and snacks will be provided.

Pls Note: The washrooms at TAIS are not accessible.