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The Town of Milton, with partners Arts Milton and Red T Media, are excited to launch a two-year public art project funded by the Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism's Anti-Racism Anti-Hate Grant Program.

This year "Exclusively Inclusive” is a public art project that explores the themes of racism and hate with the hope that we can all do better. Ten artists have created art to be placed on certain traffic boxes in Milton. The traffic box art speaks to inclusion, diversity, and equity themes. The artists themselves represent diverse backgrounds and experiences, and each artist has brought their unique perspective to the themes of the collection. Part of the images created for the traffic boxes are included in an exhibit in Holcim gallery, along with an additional art piece contributed by each artist.

The first of the traffic box installations have occurred with the remaining nine installations occurring over the next while.

The free art exhibition official opening is tonight, Oct. 6, 2022, at 6 p.m., followed by a panel discussion from 7-8 p.m., at the FirstOntario Arts Centre Milton. The exhibition will continue until Oct. 14, 2022. Residents are encouraged to attend tonight’s event or visit the exhibition.

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"As A Place of Possibility, the Town of Milton aims to be a community that is a leader when it comes to welcoming diversity and celebrating inclusion. There is no place for hate and racism in our community. Sharing messages of inclusion, diversity and equity through art provides an opportunity for individuals of all ages to see, reflect, and start the conversation. We are fortunate to partner with these talented artists, and thank Arts Milton and Red T Media their leadership on this public art project that delivers such an important message.”

- Kristene Scott
Commissioner, Community Services, Town of Milton

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List of traffic box locations and artists:

Installed:

  • Allycia Uccello: Main Street & Nipissing (Lowes entrance to Milton Mall)

Upcoming installations:

  • Nargis Naqvi: Louis St Laurent Ave. & Farmstead Drive (across from Boyne Public School)
  • Reilly Knowles: Louis St Laurent Ave. & Leger Way
  • Désiré Betty: Main Street at the Milton Leisure Centre
  • Poonam Sharma: Thompson Road & Nipissing Road
  • Katika Marczell (AKA Candy Press): Main Street & Sherwood Community Centre
  • Hope Flynn: Main Street & Maple Avenue/ Sinclair Boulevard
  • Aparna Rangnekar: Main Street & Thompson Road (across from the FirstOntario Arts Centre Milton)
  • Omar Hopkinson (Oms): Thompson Road & Drew Centre (close to the Lions Sports Park)
  • Jungle Ling: Maple Avenue & Galbraith Avenue

 

For media inquiries, please contact: 

Carrie Beatty
Director, Strategic Communications
289-971-8345
Email Communications Staff