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Toronto, ON — Black Artists’ Networks in Dialogue (BAND) Gallery has extended its dynamic fundraising exhibition, Launch & Grow: Imagine the Possibilities, through September 2025 at its pop-up gallery space at 401 Richmond Street West, Suite 128. Showcasing over 25 established and emerging Black artists from Canada and beyond, the exhibition features stunning works by acclaimed talents such as Vanley Burke, Christina Leslie, Chiedza Pasipanodya, Moridja Kitenge Banza, Lamar Robillard, Michaëlle Sergile, and Moses Salihou.
Launch & Grow is a cornerstone of BAND’s ambitious capital campaign to transform a historic 19th-century Victorian house in Parkdale into Canada’s first accessible, permanent house museum dedicated to Black art and culture. By purchasing artwork, collectors directly support the artists and contribute to this groundbreaking vision, becoming true patrons of a lasting cultural legacy.
“Launch & Grow embodies BAND’s mission to foster community-driven support for Black artists,” said Karen Carter, BAND Co-Founder. “This exhibition is a call to action for art lovers to invest in a future where Black creativity thrives and inspires.”
The exhibition transforms the gallery into a vibrant hub where artistic expression unites communities around shared aspirations. Featured artists include Moridja Kitenge Banza (Ground Level, Main Gallery), Emmanuel Osahor (Ground Level, East Gallery), Vanley Burke, Karabo Mooki, Janice Reid, and Ronnie Carrington (Upper-Level Gallery), Ehiko Odeh, Frantz Brent-Harris, and Moses Salihou (Lower Level, Studio Workshop), and Christina Leslie (Fence Gallery).
Artist Chiedza Pasipanodya, whose work is featured in the exhibition, shared her perspective: “Being part of Launch & Grow feels like contributing to something bigger than myself. It’s about building a space where Black artists can tell our stories and connect with communities in meaningful ways.”
“Creating new possibilities and deepening connections is at the heart of our programming,” added Joséphine Denis, Co-Director and Director of Curatorial Initiatives.
About BAND Gallery
Founded in 2010 by Karen Carter (Director, Museums and Heritage Services, City of Toronto), Dr. Julie Crooks (Curator, Arts of Global Africa and the Diaspora, Art Gallery of Ontario), Maxine Bailey (Executive Director, Canadian Film Centre), and Karen Tyrell (Communication Specialist, Film & Television), BAND Gallery is a Toronto-based registered charity. Dedicated to supporting, documenting, and showcasing the contributions of Black artists in Canada and globally, BAND provides mentorship, exhibitions, live performances, and public dialogues to inspire and engage diverse audiences.
