Visit us at the Allan Gardens Children's Conservatory for an interactive installation by Suzanne Morrissette between September 25th to 28th, after sundown.

This installation is a co-production between Venus Fest 2024, and the Friends of Allan Gardens. Free admission for all. Donations welcome.

During the exhibit, you’re welcome to explore the outdoor Teaching Garden. Volunteer propagated plants will also be available for purchase as a fundraiser for the Friends of Allan Gardens.

When: Wed Sept 25th to Sat Sept 28, between 7:30pm and 10:30pm.

Where: Allan Gardens Children’s Conservatory at 19 Horticultural Ave, Toronto, ON by Jarvis and Carlton.

About the Artist
Suzanne Morrissette (she/her) is an artist, curator, and scholar who is currently based out of Toronto. Her father’s parents were Michif- and Cree-speaking Metis with family histories tied to the Interlake and Red River regions and Scrip in the area now known as Manitoba. Her mother’s parents came from Canadian-born farming families descended from United Empire loyalists and Mennonites from Russia. Morrissette was born and raised in Winnipeg and is a citizen of the Manitoba Metis Federation.

Morrissette is leading a team of researchers on a partnership with artist run centres in Canada to examine questions about how to meaningfully implement Equity, Diversity and Inclusion initiatives (EDI) and governance. Our collective work will address barriers and disparities within past and present governance models to inform future policy and program design within the arts.

@suzannemorrissette