ART TALK/ART WALK: Songs as Shelter

ART TALK/ART WALK is an informal, moderated, 45-minute Art Talk followed by a guided Art Walk to a selection of galleries, artist-run centres, and artist studios open late for First Fridays in the Exchange.

Join host Jasmine Tara for an evening with singer-songwriter Les Gillis, who has spent 25+ years blending storytelling and song across Canada and the U.S.

For the past decade, Gillis has chosen to perform in shelters, bringing his music to people experiencing homelessness and shining a light on housing insecurity.

Recently returned from an eastern tour from Winnipeg to Cape Breton Island, he shares reflections on how song becomes a form of solidarity, offering comfort while drawing attention to urgent social issues.

This conversation will explore music as a gathering space, a source of care, and a call to action.

Free, Everyone Welcome!
Artspace, 100 Arthur Street, 2nd floor (The Pivot)
5:30pm – Doors Open
6:00pm – Art Talk
7:15pm – Art Walk to a selection of galleries, artist-run centres, artist studios