The Latino Canadian Cultural Association has a solid history of professional activities. We started to meet as a visual artists group in 1995 as the Latino Association at the Ontario College of Art and Design. We were born out of a need to create a support group that allowed members to exchange common experiences.
In May 2003, the old and new members decided to transform into a non-profit organization, which became incorporated as the Latino-Canadian Cultural Association in June 2003.
In 2004 the LCCA was awarded Grants by the Ontario Arts Council and the Toronto Arts Council for its Visual Arts exhibit “EBB & FLOW” at the Gallery 1313 during the month of June.
In May 2005, the group had its first 3-day multidisciplinary festival “Beyond our Roots” including Music, Dance, Video Spoken Word and DJs at the Drake Hotel. The LCCA was awarded Grants by the Ontario Arts Council and the Fresh Start for that event.
In June 2005, Grants have been awarded by the Ontario Arts Council and the Toronto Arts Council for its Visual Arts exhibit “Beyond our Roots” at the Gallery 61.
In May 2006, the group had its second 3-day multidisciplinary festival “Fusion” at the Drake Hotel in Toronto. The LCCA was awarded Grants by the Ontario Arts Council, the Fresh Start and the Trillium foundation. for that event.
In September 2006, the LCCA had its third visual exhibition “ex Margins, Ideas of collaboration” at the Propeller Center for the visual arts, being awarded a Grant by the Toronto Arts Council.
In May 2007 the LCCA had its 5-day festival “Latin-American – African Festival”, for which it was awarded Grants by the Canada Council for the Arts, the Canadian Heritage and the Ontario Arts Council. CANORA was awarded a Grant by the Toronto Arts Council for this event. Around 120 artists performed during this Festival.
From November 15 to November 25, 2007 the group had its fourth annual visual exhibition: "Alter Toronto" at the Gallery 1313 (1313 Queen St. West, Toronto).
The Opening will be Thursday November 15, 2007 from 7:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.
From July to August 2008 the LCCA presented the 3-day urban festival “Rhyme the Image” at the Tranzac Club, Cinecycle and HotShot Gallery, for which it was awarded Grants by the Canada Council for the Arts and the Ontario Arts Council.
In September 2008 the LCCA and CANORAA presented the 4-day festival “Latin-Afro Fest II” at the Lula Lounge and Gallery 1313. CANORAA was awarded Grants by the Toronto Arts Council and the Trillium Foundation for this event. Around 150 artists will perform during this Festival.
In May 2009, the LCCA will have its fifth annual visual exhibition “Fraction Memory” being awarded a Grant by the Ontario Arts Council.
The LCCA has been awarded an Arts Education Project grant by the Ontario Arts Council towards the New (be) comers Arts Workshop.
In 2008 the LCCA was awarded a Grant by the Gateway Fund from the Canadian Heritage to design a Website to promote Latin American artists living and working in Canada to Canadians and the rest of the world.
In September 2009 the lCCA will present in partnership with CANORAA and Tannis Nielsen as First Nations' coordinator the"Latin-Afro-First Nations Festival". A Grant from the Ontario Arts Council was already awarded for this event.
These Funding Agencies have supported LCCA artistic events during its 5 years existence:
RHYME THE IMAGE FESTIVAL
Programming
Performance Night - Friday July 4, 2008 - 7:00 P.M.
HotShot Gallery, 181 Augusta, Toronto
"Ways of seeing/ Modos de ver"
Performers
Lina Rodriguez
Patlani Collective
Alejandro Freeland
Ulysses Castellanos
Ana Silva
Michael Brown
Video Night - Saturday July 12, 2008
CineCycle, Behind 129 Spadina, Toronto
"Capsules of Time"
Videos by
Julian Calleros
Lena Recollete
Monica Gutierrez
Faisal Anwar
Prashant Miranda
Bradley Nolan
Donna Huanca
Constanza Camelo
Rocio Boliver
Rivelino Diaz
We are not Speedy Gonzales
Music Night - Saturday August 16, 2008
The Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Ave. South of Bloor st West, Toronto
"T.dot Sessions"
Bruno Capinan. Brazilian bits.
Alejandro Chavez. Indie.
Butcher Something. Indie electro.
Demencia Black, Hip Hop.
La Bomba and Amasonica Sound Force. Latin rhythms, funk, reggae and rock.
Luis Nicolas, Aztec Dance Performance.
Patrick Decoste, Video projections.
DJ elman.
VISUAL EXHIBITION - HotShot Gallery
Coming soon, 2008
6 Artists present their work
LATIN - AFRO FEST II
Programming
Friday, September 12, 2008 (Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas Street West, Toronto)
Opening Ceremony by the two Executive Directors: Alejandro Freeland (LCCA) and Jacques Yams (CANORAA)
Music by Ritmo 1 (Latin Percussion)
Music by Jacques Yams Group (African music)
Video screening by Lina Rodriguez (Colombia), Rita Camacho (Mexico), Alex Flores (Mexico)
Music and Dance by Santerías (fusion, world music), Ilse Gudiño (Flamenco)
Music by Achila Oru (African music)
Dance by Ballet Creole
Vanessa John Project (Guyana Latin Pop)
Music by Maracatú Nunca Antes (Afro-Brazilian fusion)
Dance by Newton Moraes (contemporary Brazilian dance)
DJ Mario Rivas (classic salsa).
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Music by Ado (African music)
Music by Sol Azul (World music, Electronic)
Music by Richard (African music)
Music by Butchersomething (contemporary music)
Music by Donné Roberts (African Music)
Music by Adam Solomon (African music)
Music by Dirty Maria (Latin American music)
Music by Tchaza Group (African music)
DJ Machetero (Latin, Reggae, Hip-Hop, Lounge)
Friday September 19, 2008 (Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas Street West, Toronto)
Music by Quasi Poema (Brazilian music)
Music by Nicholas (African music)
Video screening by Guillermina Buzio (Argentina), Alejandro Freeland (Argentina), Jesus Mora (Mexico)
Dance by Mata Dance group (Latin American Dance)
Animafado (Fado Music)
Dance by Las Gatas (Tango)
Music by Njacko Backo (African music)
Music by Sambalanso (Brazilian and Latin based rhythms)
DJ Mario Rivas
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Music by Aron (African music)
Dance by Moonwalker (African Dance)
Music by La Bomba (Hip Hop)
Dance by Nouvelle Exposée (African Dance)
Music by Fojeba (African music)
Music by Chaeka et les Griots (African music)
DJ Machetero (Latin, Reggae,
Hip-Hop, Lounge)
Visual Exhibition @ Gallery 1313, 1313 Queen St. West, Toronto
6 Artists present their work
(September 3 to September 14, 2008)
Links
VISUAL ARTISTS
Oscar de las Flores
Jesus Mora
Ilyana Martinez
Nahum Flores
Julian Calleros
Alejandro Freeland
LATIN-AFRO FEST 2007
Opening speeches
Jacques Yams (Executive Director from CANORA) and
Alejandro Freeland (Executive Director from LCCA)
Photo: Daniel Bernal (TorontoHispano.com)
Alejandro Freeland (Executive Director from LCCA)
Photo: Daniel Bernal (TorontoHispano.com)
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