Dundas West Open Air Museum - FREE Mural Tour | Three Sister mural

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Marie-Paule Jean-Gille is the knowledgeable guide who leads an engaging multilingual tour of the mesmerizing murals showcased at the Dundas West Open Air Museum. This exceptional tour takes you on a captivating exploration of the vibrant and diverse art pieces that adorn the streets of Little Portugal Toronto BIA, specifically along Dundas Street West from Lansdowne to Shaw. To fully enjoy this experience, it is advisable to dress appropriately for the weather and meet Marie-Paule at the renowned 'Three Sisters' mural, located at 1532 Dundas Street West, Toronto, at 11:00 am. The Dundas West Open Air Museum draws inspiration from groundbreaking projects in Berlin, Valparaiso, Brasilia, and The Bronx, and offers both in-person visits and virtual exploration through their website: dundaswest.museum. In addition to the visual art, this contemporary museum periodically enhances the experience with music, film, and other performance activations. Spearheaded by the Little Portugal Toronto BIA, Creativo Arts Collective, and Lula Music & Arts Centre, this museum has received support from the City of Toronto's Economic Development department and the STARTs program. Collaborating with community partners, our aim is to share the rich art and history of our culturally diverse area with enthusiastic cultural and art tourists from all over the world. The insightful and talented Marie-Paule Jean-Gilles, with her French, Creole, and Haitian heritage, serves as your guide. She is an accomplished dancer, artist, and history major. Her multicultural background and fluency in French, Spanish, Creole, and English enable her to provide captivating interpretations of artistic works from a global perspective. Marie-Paule is a proud alumna of York University's Glendon College, where she graduated with a degree in History and a certificate of excellence in bilingualism, specializing in World History. Join Marie-Paule Jean-Gilles as she immerses you in the fascinating world of the Dundas West Open Air Museum and unravels the stories behind its extraordinary murals.