Portals of Possibility: A Storytelling Celebration

At Living Hyphen, we often look at the past. We honour our ancestors, cherish memories of home, and remember the stories that were passed down across generations. We trace the steps that brought us here – the triumphs, the challenges, the lessons etched in time. But what about the future? What about the path(s) we are laying for our descendants? What does that look like? Let us gather to bring our visions into existence together.

We are looking for artists, poets, musicians, dancers, comedians, and all creatives for a storytelling celebration this fall at Evergreen Brick Works around the theme of “Portals of Possibility.”

This fall, Living Hyphen will be celebrating its 7th year. What began as a seed of an idea, as a dream, is now a vibrant community of storytellers from across the country who spark connection, who cultivate healing, who speak truth to power. We began as a portal of possibility and spoke ourselves into existence.

Now it's your turn to share the portals of your own creation. 

We are looking for stories that invite play, imagination, and dreaming. Share a glimpse of all the beautiful futures that lie ahead of us - futures rooted in care, curiosity, creativity, and whatever else you hope for. Whether rooted in lived experience or an imaginative landscape, your stories can serve as a blueprint for all of right now.

We will be providing a $75 honorarium for all selected performers. We encourage all forms of creative sharing, including, but not limited to song, dance, spoken word, comedy, and storytelling. Tell us how you want to share your story!

Performers must be available for our storytelling celebration on Saturday, November 15 at Evergreen Brick Works from 1-3 pm. 

ABOUT Evergreen Brick works

Evergreen Brick Works is Canada’s first large-scale community environmental centre. It is a dynamic venue in the heart of Toronto’s Don Valley exploring ideas and leading-edge green technologies, and a vibrant public space where visitors can engage in a broad suite of hands-on environmental programming. Transformed from a collection of deteriorating heritage buildings into a global showcase for green design and urban sustainability, Evergreen Brick Works is both a stage and incubator for Evergreen’s programs.

The Good Mourning festival invites the public to come together to reclaim death as a special part of life. EBW invites visitors to explore the universal themes of grief and death with open hearts and open minds. The day offers a warm embrace, featuring interactive installations that invite you to engage, workshops that encourage meaningful conversations, and art pieces that celebrate the human experience. Come and be part of this inviting space where you can connect with others, share your stories, and find comfort in the shared journey of life and loss.