A pillar in the West Hill community since 1947, West Hill now has an aging population. Re-Imagining West Hill, is a multi-disciplinary arts legacy project designed to preserve some of the lived history of members of the West Hill community through poetry, photography and live performance.

The unifying thread of our existence is not in our physical appearance, but in spirit; we are all one family. The physical differences between us are no more to be feared than flowers of varying colours and sizes.

The goal of The Zodiac is to communicate a concept of racial unity through appreciation. When one sees a flower of particular beauty, appreciation for its uniqueness is not restricted to its particular genus; it should be the same for humanity.

From the top of our crowns to the soles of our feet, Scarborough fashion ranges from laidback to chic. This Exhibition will focus on the unique fashion trends and styles that weave us together. Through the mediums of Photography, modeling and fashion curation we hope to accentuate the diverse chic styles that make Scarborough, Scarborough. Primarily focusing on the art of fashion, we will accentuate these styles through photography.

Music from Scarborough artists have touched eardrums around the globe. From the musical sounds of The BareNaked Ladies, to Maestro Fresh Wes to the likes of the Weeknd, our music is universal. Over the course of the 12 months, we will curate 4 playlists that not only represent Scarborough but speak of our unique sounds. The playlists will be curated by well known Scarborough DJ – Dj LewyV.

Like any township, there are spaces that really remind us of home. There are memories that live between the walls of the spaces we frequent. Scarborough has many places that remind its residents of home. Some that still live and some that we’ve had to say goodbye to.

This photography exhibition will capture essential spaces that really say Scarborough. We will highlight restaurants, stores, buildings and parks along with text to speak to what makes the spaces so vital.

Scarborough Heroes: A History in Colour celebrates Black figures both past and present that hail from Scarborough. From Kardinal Offishall to Robert Brown, each of the 13 framed illustrations will hang inside Scarborough Town Centre telling the story of how each hero is connected to and represents the best of Scarborough. This exhibit launches Scarborough Town Centre’s Black History Month and remains as an ongoing exhibit for several months as we continue to pay homage to these hometown heroes. 

Scarborough Heroes was illustrated by Toronto artist Joseph Osei Bonsu. Joseph has always had a fascination with the visual arts. His inspiration originates from comic books and animated shows that he grew up watching. Joseph is the co-founder of Heroes of the World with his long-time friend, Mark Williams.

Experience the world through The Taste of Scarborough.  This 3-phase process will give food lovers the opportunity to vote for the best dishes in Scarborough. From samosas to shawarma, curries to dim sum, Taste of Scarborough will highlight the best in Scarborough cuisine and then invite everyone to have a bite.  

A trip through Scarborough can make one feel as though they’ve entered a new country, with slang from immigrant cultures mixing to create new and exciting expressions. It’s a Scarborough Ting Still highlights the beauty of the language of Scarborough. Not familiar...? don’t worry, we’ve got you, and even you can immerse yourself in the language of Scarborough. Seen!  

Visual artist Omar ‘Oms’ Hopkinson uses the art of graffiti to showcase some of the words anyone from, or visiting Scarborough needs to know, while Joseph Adinkrah, gives us a hands-on tutorial of how these words can be used. Join us at this speaker's corner type kiosk, to learn this slang, and even record yourself putting it to use. Yuh done know! 

The Backbone Slide is an interactive multimedia art installation that celebrates the strength and power of the Scarborough community for being the backbone of Toronto. This visual salute, draws inspiration from Scarborough Artist Maestro Fresh Wes’s seminal hit ‘Let Your Backbone Slide’. Using key Scarborough landmarks in its design and culminating with the creation of a community “backbone”. This community-engaged experiential installation features visual renderings and holistic activities that focus on spinal fitness as a way to highlight the massive way that Scarborough provides so much support to the way that Toronto thrives. It also serves as a reminder to take care of the thing that gives you the most support - your backbone.