Talking Walls

Talking Walls is a well-travelled space that provides an opportunity for University of Toronto students, groups and individuals to exhibit thought-provoking art works which create space for constructive dialogue and conversation around contemporary issues, questions, and activities. Talking Walls seeks to build understanding and awareness by giving voice to challenging and engaging works, and aims to strengthen the leadership and supportive role which Hart House plays in the University’s arts and cultural community.

In order to be considered for an exhibition, applicants must fill out an application form and submit a statement about the work (no longer than one page) that will accompany the exhibition for its duration. Exhibitions will last between one week and one month.

Talking Walls Priorities:

1. Supporting U of T student-based/student organization works.
2. Supporting work that complements other programming in the Hart House and the wider university schedule.
3. Supporting exhibits or projects that create spaces for self-knowledge and/or self-expression.

Submit an application:

If you wish to submit an exhibit for Talking Walls, please complete our application form below.

For more information contact talkingwalls@harthouse.ca

Previous Exhibits

Being Scene
June 1 - August 1, 2011

Being Scene, produced by Workman Arts for the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, presents a cross-cultural portrait of the healing power of art. As visual artist and Workman Art member, Melissa Bender, says, “Show me a person with mental illness and I'll show you a person with mental illness. Show me an artist with mental illness and I'll show you an artist."
Visit WorkmanArts.com for more information

Youth4Health
April 14 - May 2, 2011

Youth4Health is a community-based research project that seeks to empower newcomer youth to become “health navigators”. Youth from recent immigrant families often serve as bridges between their households and their wider communities. Now, with the widespread availability of powerful information and communication technologies, such as mobile phones, search engines and web-based social networks, there are unprecedented opportunities for youth to network in support of their families while connecting with other youth playing the same role.
Visit www.navigatethis.org for more information.

Hart House Talking Walls Application Form

Talking Walls is a well-travelled space that provides an opportunity for U of T students, groups and individuals to exhibit thought-provoking art works that stimulate dialogue and conversation around contemporary issues. Talking Walls seeks to build understanding and awareness by giving voice to challenging and engaging works.

The Hart House Vision
Hart House is a living laboratory of social, artistic, cultural and recreational experiences where all voices, rhythms and traditions converge. As the vibrant home for the education of the mind, body and spirit envisioned by its founders, Hart House encourages and supports activities that provide spaces for awakening the capacity for self-knowledge and self-expression.