Stari Dushi / Novi Mriyi – Old Souls / New Dreams is a St Vladimir Institute (SVI) public arts initiative in collaboration with Guelph, Ontario visual artist, Taras Lachowsky. SVI invited Taras to animate our neighbourhood by displaying his vibrant artwork inspired by Vytynanky (traditional Ukrainian paper cut-outs) on our large windows facing Spadina Avenue for every passerby to enjoy.

This installation is also featured on Culure Day! Culture Days is a national celebration of arts and culture. At the end of each September, millions of people attend thousands of free participatory arts and culture events across the country. Culture Days programs invite the public to get hands-on and behind-the-scenes to highlight the importance of arts and culture in our communities. In light of COVID-19, this year’s celebrations have again been extended to a 4-week run held indoors, outdoors and online. Read through our Culture Days 2021 page to find out more about this year’s festivities.