Pause Just Talk’s - Paint Night featured an art workshop with Adriana Roy as the Art Teacher/Host.
This Pause Just Talk event was a prompt guided art class of 22 attendees. The two and a half hour paint session consisted of calming music, hot tea and light refreshments served for ultimate relaxation.
Pause Just Talk is a community based initiative started by Keyanna Waren in order to facilitate mental health and wellness centred events. Paint Night is the second out of the collective’s four debut events.
Pause Just Talk
Paint Night
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Curated & Seen
The Noha Collective is a community with a mission to celebrate and showcase the rich artistic and cultural expressions of the African and Caribbean diaspora. Both historical and contemporary, through exhibitions and events that bring together our communities from across the globe.
Curated & Seen by Azalé and the Noha Collective was an exhibition that showcased three artworks from Adriana Roy - Ode 2 U (2020), Carnival (2024), Haze N’ Hues (2024).
Haze N’ Hues
“A High Art Experience”
Haze N’ Hues is a guided paint and smoke workshop that featured a three-course meal rollout, in a relaxed, sun-soaked atmosphere. The initial goal was to create a platform where visual artists in Tkaronto could lead workshops and exhibit their favourite pieces, offering guests insight into their creative process. Each event celebrates a specific community or cultural influence in the city. Led by an ALL BIPOC team, these events are meant to be accessible & affordable.
Inspired by Adriana Roy’s love for making art in various forms, along with Melany Ruiz’s passion for bringing people together and both of their enjoyment of unwinding, Haze N’ Hues has something for everyone! Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just looking to try something new, you’ll find a welcoming space to let your creativity shine!
Haze N’ Hues’ debut event took place on September 14th, 2024, which consisted of Sponsorships from an Indigenous Owned dispensary - Herb Hurt GTA along with a fusion food specialist - SA Meals (Savoniee). The rollout was able to reach an audience of 30k people and tickets were sold out 30 tickets in under 12 hours! The turnout was beautiful, as it was the perfect mix of relaxation and creativity.
Check out more on @HazeNHues on Instagram!
Arts & Tarts for
Palestine
Arts & Tarts for Palestine was a fundraiser hosted by All People’s Fighting Oppression and Weston 4 Palestine, where they showcased and sold various forms of artworks including Adriana Roy’s “Ode 2 U” stickers.
Proceeds were donated to the Palestinian Children Relief Fund (PCRF), the Toronto Community Justice Fund, and the riding groups running costs. The Fundraiser managed to raise a total of $2600 in donations!
TrapxArt’s
‘A Tribute
to the Freaknik Era’
TrapxArt has been celebrating Art, Culture & Community for 10+ years of curating unique events. Adriana Roy participated as a vendor at TrapxArt’s ‘A Tribute to the Freaknik Era event. She was able to display many of her original artworks, along with sell prints and stickers.
