Collective Soundmapping
This workshop, focusing on youth and accompanying guardians, aims to listen and collaboratively reflect on land and urban soundscapes through the creative practice of soundmapping.
The workshop will begin at St. Matthew’s Clubhouse and includes guided exercises through Riverdale Park East. Participants will be led through a variety of creative activities in which they will be asked to listen, write, and draw the sounds that we encounter. This workshop will involve soundwalking through the park, with moments to rest, draw, and share reflections with each other.
Participants are encouraged to dress comfortably. We will be sitting in the grass at various points; participants may choose to bring a small mat or blanket to carry with them for sitting.
Ideally there will be one guardian to each youth participant, though guardians can register additional youths.
All prices inclusive of HST
PWYCA $10 to $20, or get a membership to attend all workshops for free.
FACILITATOR INFO
Lauren is a multi-media artist and Ph.D. candidate (SSHRC CGS-D) at the University of Toronto in the Faculty of Information. Her research interests include acoustic ecology, cultural sound studies, media history, and research creation. She has published her written work in various journals including the ‘Radio Journal: International Studies in Broadcast & Audio Media’ and the ‘Journal of Urban History’, and has produced several podcasts, sound projects, and documentary films (most notably Stereo, licensed by the Canadian Broadcast Company for national broadcast and streaming distribution on CBC Gem). You can find more of Lauren’s work on her personal website (www.laurenknight.ca).
TICKETING & ACCESSIBILITY INFO
REFUND, NO-SHOW, & RUSH LIST POLICY
Sometimes our shows sell out, and that can be a bummer for folks who didn’t get a ticket. We’ve developed a new ticketing policy that applies to advance ticket holders and those wanting tickets to ensure a fair, transparent process for releasing additional tickets to a sold-out show. Please read our full policy here.
TICKETING
Our new ticket type invites you to Pay What You Can Afford (PWYCA) which means that you can choose an appropriate level and where possible, help to offset community members attending at a discounted rate. Levels are decided by you based upon your income and financial flexibility and are not verified at the door.
ACCESSIBILITY INFO
The space is physically accessible with an accessible entrance ramp and one accessible washroom.
For additional questions or accessibility needs, please contact: matthew@musicgallery.org.
COVID POLICY
We strongly encourage masking at all times. For our full policy, click here.
SAFER SPACE
We expect all attendees and community members to respect one another, and to respect the work that was created for you to explore. We will not tolerate harm or harmful behaviour of any kind. View our policy here.
