As a proud convenor of global art and artists in Toronto, Luminato’s 7th annual Industry Series will offer opportunities for Canadian artists to learn from their global peers and mentors and share their expertise on the world stage. With a mix of showcases, networking opportunities, and in-depth discussions, we're bringing together diverse art communities to explore what it means to be an artist today, across borders and cultures, and create the future of art. This year’s Pitch Session is co-curated by the National Creation Fund (NAC). 

Friday, June 7

Welcome Reception

Intercontinental Hotel

Join us at the Intercontinental Hotel for a drink as Luminato welcomes our out-of-town and local guests for a bit of socializing before delving into our curated Industry series. 

The reception is followed by Festival shows: Dancer of the Year (7pm) Opening of Luminato in the Square (8:45pm). 

Saturday, June 8

Pitch Sessions

Factory Theatre 

Our annual Pitch Session is open to industry professionals as well as anyone who may be curious to see short presentations about a variety of exciting artistic projects. The Pitch Session is aimed at international presenters interested in tour-ready works by Canadian artists. Luminato and National Creation Fund (NAC) have confirmed Corpus (La Bulle), bluemouth inc. (elephant), Atlantic Ballet (Pisuwin), Leslie Ting (What Brings You In), Bravo Niagara (Kimiko's Pearl), Rebecca Lazier (Noli Timere). 

The Pitch Session is immediately followed by a light reception before attending Festival shows:  I am from Reykjavik (2:00pm), Luminato in the Square (4pm), Afrikan Party (8pm), Luminato in the Square (10 pm). 

Sunday, June 9

Community Conversation

Young Centre for the Performing Arts

Led by Dian Marie Bridge, Artistic Director of Black Workshop Theatre (Montreal), former Associate Artistic Director of Luminato, we’ll engage in topics affecting arts communities across continents. More details to come. 

The Community Conversation is followed by Haley McGee’s Age is a Feeling (2pm), Luminato in the Square (4pm) 

Sunday, June 9

Community Meal

401 Richmond Rooftop

Enjoy some food and sunlight, weather permitting on the gorgeous rooftop patio. If rain, the meal will be contained within The Commons, hosted by FADO Performance Art.

The Community Meal is immediately followed by Sonia Hughes’ Artist Talk (6:30pm), Luminato in the Square / K’naan (8pm). Option to see preview presentation of R.A.V.E. (8pm)