Gerrard India Bazaar BIA
1426 Gerrard Street East M4L 1Z6 Toronto, ON, Canada

Join us Saturday April 17th @ 6pm for our Virtual Baisakhi Mela Live on Facebook + Youtube Enjoy performances by Nachdi Jawani and Jhoti Dhillon... Presented by Gerrard India Bazaar BIA and the Government of Ontario #shoplocal #locallove #supportsmallbusiness #eastendtoronto #eastendlove #littleindiatoronto #leslieville #gerrardindiabazaar #YYZ #Toronto #nachdijawani #jotidhillon #baisakhi #virtualevent @dhillonjoti @nachdijawani @ongov @cityofto

Repost via @lakeinez hey all, this is a new print i made entitled, ‘gerrard square, dusk’. i’m giving 100% of the proceeds to daunte wright’s family & the mother of his child. it’s an 8x8 print, i’m asking $40 (taxes in), add $5 if you’d like it mailed somewhere in canada. please dm for details. #shoplocal #locallove #supportsmallbusiness #eastendtoronto #eastendlove #littleindiatoronto #leslieville #gerrardindiabazaar #YYZ #Toronto

#repost via @amindhillon What a special time for everyone to be united in hope, love, and faith. #shoplocal #locallove #supportsmallbusiness #eastendtoronto #eastendlove #littleindiatoronto #leslieville #gerrardindiabazaar #YYZ #Toronto

We are extending our deadline for artist submissions for our upcoming community project. Now accepting hand-drafted sketch proposals from South Asian Canadian artists. Honorariums will be awarded - $300 per final design. Please tag your creative friends and communities to share widely. bit.ly/3me0nH6... #shoplocal #locallove #supportsmallbusiness #eastendtoronto #eastendlove #littleindiatoronto #leslieville #gerrardindiabazaar #YYZ #Toronto

Shopping for Indian spices! Gerrard India Bazaar BIA

Holiday sale is on now at @sonusaree #shoplocal #locallove #supportsmallbusiness #eastendtoronto #littleindiatoronto #leslieville #gerrardindiabazaar #YYZ #Toronto

If the thought of heading to the big chain supermarkets has you feeling a little hesitant you’re not alone! Daisy’s General Store at @lazydaisysto has all the staples and groceries (included fresh fruit and veg) to get you through the week. Order by 5 pm today and you can choose contactless pick up or delivery (which is FREE over $50) Stay safe x : #daisydelivers #daisysgeneralstore #shoplocal #gerrardindiabazaar #leslieville #thebeachestoronto #shoplocal #locallove #supportsmallbusiness #eastendtoronto #littleindiatoronto #YYZ #Toronto

Have you heard of Graffiti Alley East? #shoplocal #locallove #supportsmallbusiness #eastendtoronto #littleindiatoronto #leslieville #gerrardindiabazaar #YYZ #Toronto #streetart #yyzstreetart #torontostreetart #hidden gem

These shots by @missfoodieto taken at @leelaindianfoodbarongerrard have us drooling Cauliflower Chaat: stir fried cauliflower tossed with mint chutney, tamarind chutney, yogurt and cilantro (can be made vegan without yogurt) ... Eggplant Fries: crispy eggplant, tamarind chutney and chaat masala - the accompanying chutneys were so good! (Vegan) Samosa Chaat: fresh samosas with hot chickpea curry, yogurt, mint chutney, yogurt and tamarind chutney (vegan w/o yogurt) Paneer Tikka Masala: paneer with coriander cumin onion curry tossed with onions and bell peppers Daal Makhni: creamy black lentil curry Food was delicious and I loved their huge menu with so many options! The chilli garlic naan was #indianfood #torontofoodie #torontofood #tastetoronto #torontoblogger #toreats #desiblogger #torontovegan #vegantoronto #desifood #paneer #samosa #indianfood #southasian #yyz #eastendtoronto #discoverunder5k #whatveganseat See more

Another #TheBollywoodLife shoot with a little #swagger and very reasonable priced bridal wear Email [email protected] or DM @chandanfashion to book your bridal appointment now Outfit: @chandanfashion ... Jewerly: @mayasboutique Muah: @sammyleebeautymua Photography: @jmagicphotography Videographer: @trespassing.photography Models: @shalini_matt @_tydoucette #shoplocal #locallove #supportsmallbusiness #eastendtoronto #littleindiatoronto #leslieville #gerrardindiabazaar #YYZ #Toronto #bridalwear #southasianwedding #stunning

Please help support local businesses directly when you can. Save 15% on pickup orders at Upupi Palace! Most deliver services take 30% from restaurants!

Keep calm and curry on at @udupipalacetoronto @tomyumeats #shoplocal #locallove #supportsmallbusiness #eastendtoronto #littleindiatoronto #leslieville #gerrardindiabazaar #YYZ #Toronto #curry #yum

Join us for the 8th and FINAL day of the TD Festival of South Asia We have some truly amazing performances lined up for you to enjoy (virtually) Don’t miss out! Join us on our Facebook live or Youtube channel at 6pm Day 8 Highlights:... Style workshop with Chandan of Chandan Fashion Art performance by Amy MacCutchen of Hooper Sonic Pottery workshop by Adam Williams of Clayspace Studio Dance performance by Chandani Gooroocharan of Chaand Dance Group Musical performance by Just Prince Stories from the Bazaar An entire week of virtual programming that celebrates South Asian culture and our East End Toronto community. Oct 4th - 11th at 6pm festivalofsouthasia.ca #shoplocal #locallove #supportsmallbusiness #eastendtoronto #littleindiatoronto #leslieville #gerrardindiabazaar #YYZ #Toronto #tdfestivalofsouthasia

Happy Diwali Prime Minister Justin Trudeau from all of us at Toronto’s Little India in Gerrard India Bazaar

Find @lakeinez to-go menu for this saturday here: https://forms.gle/hAsWassxyUpt8sGr9 (link in their bio) . ~~~~~~~~~<<@ .... the meal (can be done vegetarian): . brooding sadboi beef stew in puff pastry made with @muddyyorkco porter big ol forest green organic salad from @clearwaterfarmontario w shallot and natty wine vinaigrette pomme puree (or for any fellow americans: potatos mash) the french way dark chocolate cake . ~~~~~~~~~<@ . pick up is this saturday, nov 21 from 3:30 - 5. . ~~~~~~~~<<@ . #shoplocal #locallove #supportsmallbusiness #eastendtoronto #littleindiatoronto #leslieville #gerrardindiabazaar #YYZ #Toronto #takeouttoronto #cottagecore #buylocal See more

Outdoor classes are back at @vivefitnessgerrard . . .... #toronto #fitness #fitnesstoronto #torontofit #torontofitness #bootcamp #kettlebellworkout #perosnaltrainer #gym #bodubuilding #open #muyithai #yoga #shoplocal #locallove #supportsmallbusiness #eastendtoronto #littleindiatoronto #leslieville #gerrardindiabazaar #YYZ #Toronto See more

Our favourite breakfast spot is turning 9 next week! They grow up so fast Let’s celebrate with @lazydaisysto $5 breakfast sandwiches!!! ... : Order through @ritual or @ubereats or phone 647 341 4070 for contactless pick up or delivery : : #proudmama #daisyturns9 #breakfastsandwiches #daisysbuttermilkbiscuits #awardwinning #handmade #freshbaked #onlyfivedollars #lazydaisyscafe #gerrardindiabazaar #shoplocal #locallove #supportsmallbusiness #eastendtoronto #littleindiatoronto #leslieville #gerrardindiabazaar #YYZ #Toronto See more

Enjoying this throwback to last year when we could gather in person for Diwali. Things look a little different this year but we’re celebrating together in spirit. This message below was shared on our small business owner group chat ... This Diwali is different. It is about being: -Grateful that we are still able to breathe and alive for this day; -Thankful for the love and care from our loved ones; -Spending time together with the family under one roof; -Spreading cheer to family and friends; -Extending support to those who have suffered losses in jobs and businesses.. This Diwali is more about being helpful & hopeful, for a healthy & happy tomorrow. *Happy Diwali* #shoplocal #locallove #supportsmallbusiness #eastendtoronto #littleindiatoronto #leslieville #gerrardindiabazaar #YYZ #Toronto #happydiwali

@bluecrowgallery special spotlight sale!! NOW 30% off this fabulous abstract painting by @sara_purves_art could be the perfect pop of colour you’ve been looking to add to your boring walls!! Jasmine 3 40x40 acrylic and resin on wood by Sara Purves is now available @bluecrowgallery along with more of her abstract painting collection. ... offering curbside pick up or free local delivery . . . . #art #contemporaryart #originalart #abstractpainting #colourpop #statementart #artoftheday #artforbreakfast #artforhome #artforyourhome #artforsale #bluecrowgallery #torontogallery #torontoart #acrylicpainting #artwork #artcollectors #artlovers #artbuyers #supportartists #supportsmallbusiness #supportlocal #interiordesign #buycanadianmade

We have another mural teaser video clip for you. Can you guess the theme yet? Hint: there is a clue on the balloons. Watch for a final reveal soon ... #shoplocal #locallove #supportsmallbusiness #eastendtoronto #littleindiatoronto #leslieville #gerrardindiabazaar #YYZ #Toronto

Sending out warm wishes and gratitude to all who were able to join us virtually in celebration this past week. We were not able to gather on Gerrard East for the TD Festival of South Asia, as we have done for the past 18 years. However we truly appreciate every one who has maintained connections with our community and continued to support our small business owners during this challenging time. Thank you to the many shop owners, artists, and production team for making it possible to bring the festival online this year. We are so grateful for your time and efforts, and couldn’t have done this without you. If you missed out and want to catch up on 7 days of amazing stories, workshops, live performances and so much more. We are sharing all of our footage from the festival with you on this YouTube playlist https://www.youtube.com/watch

Grand Diwali Reveal @rkc.beauty @chandanfashion @theurbanglitter ... @karmadesignstudio #bridallengha #bridalsaree #saree #sari #lengha #lehenga #indianbride #indianwedding #southasianbride #punjabibride #indianbridal #sikhbride #southasianwedding #punjabiwedding #pakistaniwedding #sikhwedding #desibride #torontomua #bollywood #bollywoodlife #bollywoodfashion #instatoronto #bridesof2020 #indianweddingbuzz #pakistanifashion #bridalinspo #chandanfashion

A message from one of our local salons @salongrizza We are deeply grateful for your loyalty and support. We are going to miss you and we hope to be back soon enough to beautify you all for the Christmas Holidays. Stay safe and healthy. Much Love,... Salon G Rizza team #shoplocal #locallove #supportsmallbusiness #eastendtoronto #littleindiatoronto #leslieville #gerrardindiabazaar #YYZ #Toronto

Dinner time at @lahoretikkahouse What should we order? #shoplocal #locallove #supportsmallbusiness #eastendtoronto #littleindiatoronto #leslieville #gerrardindiabazaar #YYZ #Toronto

Great to see everyone enjoying some (socially distant) live music at Gerrard and Ashdale. missed out today - Check out our next jam - Every Saturday at 6:30 Dont forget to grab some snacks from at a local shop when youre in the area so many delicious options including fresh produce from @kohinoorfoods #shoplocal #locallove #supportsmallbusiness #eastendtoronto #littleindiatoronto #leslieville #gerrardindiabazaar #YYZ #Toronto

We are making our way through the Bazaar this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday to capture promotional clips for the upcoming (Virtual) TD Festival of South Asia. Stay tuned for details Here the crew is checking in at @leslievilledance. One of our newest businesses on Gerrard Street East. #shoplocal #locallove #supportsmallbusiness #eastendtoronto #littleindiatoronto #leslieville #gerrardindiabazaar #YYZ #Toronto #tdfestivalofsouthasia @naikproduction @td_canada

How many small business owners do you know in your own neighbourhood? Heres your chance to meet two from ours. Pawan and Gurprakash work in conjoined shops Maharani Fashions and Maharani Emporium at the corner of Hiawatha and Gerrard. *please note that they both removed their masks only momentarily for this photo and always wear them in the shops for your safety. ... #shoplocal #locallove #supportsmallbusiness #eastendtoronto #littleindiatoronto #leslieville #gerrardindiabazaar #YYZ #Toronto

Gold coloured bangles are the perfect addition to any stylish look. Pair with any shade of lehenga choli. Delicate to the eye, but very durable construction. $75 for this pair at @maharajafashions.ca #shoplocal #locallove #supportsmallbusiness #eastendtoronto #littleindiatoronto #leslieville #gerrardindiabazaar #YYZ #Toronto

September 16 marks 50 years since the inception of the worlds first BIA, Bloor West Village. Since then, our BIAs have been working to support our local community and businesses. . . #shoplocal #locallove #supportsmallbusiness #eastendtoronto #littleindiatoronto #leslieville #gerrardindiabazaar #YYZ #Toronto #community #BIA #TABIA #smallbusiness #localbusiness #eatlocal #shoplocal #neighbourhood #shopsmall #businessowner #communityengagement #friends #live #shopping #landscaping #marketing #50YearsofBIAs @bloorwestvillagebia

A great way to support our main street businesses as the cold weather rolls in! Some cafes will be installing portable heaters while others may encourage BYOB - That is "Bring your own blanket"

Day 8 - TD Festival of South Asia 2020

Day 7 - TD Festival of South Asia 2020 Join us for day 7 of the (virtual) TD Festival of South Asia We have some truly amazing performances lined up for you to enjoy (virtually) Don’t miss out! Join us on our Facebook live or Youtube channel at 6pm... Day 7 Highlights: Dance performance by Panwar Dance Academy Fitness Workshop by Vive Fitness Musical performance by Faisal Raza Stories from the Bazaar An entire week of virtual programming that celebrates South Asian culture and our East End Toronto community. Oct 4th - 11th at 6pm festivalofsouthasia.ca #shoplocal #locallove #supportsmallbusiness #eastendtoronto #littleindiatoronto #leslieville #gerrardindiabazaar #YYZ #Toronto #tdfestivalofsouthasia

September 16, 2020 marks 50 years since the inception of the worlds first BIA, Bloor West Village! Learn more about #50YearsofBIAs here - bit.ly/3ixHpZp

Join us for day 7 of the TD Festival of South Asia We have some truly amazing performances lined up for you to enjoy (virtually) Don’t miss out! Join us on our Facebook live or Youtube channel at 6pm Day 7 Highlights:... Dance performance by Panwar Dance Academy Fitness Workshop by Vive Fitness Musical performance by Faisal Raza Stories from the Bazaar An entire week of virtual programming that celebrates South Asian culture and our East End Toronto community. Oct 4th - 11th at 6pm festivalofsouthasia.ca #shoplocal #locallove #supportsmallbusiness #eastendtoronto #littleindiatoronto #leslieville #gerrardindiabazaar #YYZ #Toronto #tdfestivalofsouthasia

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Join us for day 7 of the (virtual) TD Festival of South Asia We have some truly amazing performances lined up for you to enjoy (virtually) Don’t miss out! Join us on our Facebook live or Youtube channel at 6pm Day 7 Highlights:... Dance performance by Panwar Music & Dance Academy Fitness Workshop by Vive Fitness 24/7 1391 Gerrard St. East Toronto Musical performance by Faisal Raza Stories from the Bazaar An entire week of virtual programming that celebrates South Asian culture and our East End Toronto community. Oct 4th - 11th at 6pm festivalofsouthasia.ca

Were baaAck! Our Coming Out Of COVID Corner Concert Series has been re located to another Corner. See you next Saturday!

Even during these uncertain times, new restaurants continue to open their doors. Have you had a chance to visit our newest addition to the bazaar? @totosushitoronto @nikidegoey As a vegetarian who also loves sushi, I always appreciate when a restaurant has a decent amount of veggie options. My favourite was their Veggie Green roll, a yam & avocado roll topped with avocado. It was SO good, and SO fresh! I would highly recommend if youre looking for a tasty sus...hi spot in the Gerrard/Coxwell area. #totosushitoronto #sushitoronto #torontosushi #newrestaurant #newrestauranttoronto #torontobranding #torontofoodphotographer #torontorestaurant #torontoresto #localfoodie #restaurantreviews #supportlocalrestaurants #torontorestaurant #vegetarianmeal #vegetarianmeals #bestrestaurant #localfoods #localrestaurant #vegetariansofig #supportlocal #torontoeats #shoplocal #locallove #supportsmallbusiness #eastendtoronto #littleindiatoronto #leslieville #gerrardindiabazaar #YYZ #Toronto See more

Show us your best looks, sourced from the bazaar. Dont forget to tag the shop too. #shoplocal #locallove #supportsmallbusiness #eastendtoronto #littleindiatoronto #leslieville #gerrardindiabazaar #YYZ #Toronto #vogue #voguechallenge #voguecover #fashion #style #ootd #desistyle #torontofashion

Summer time snacking in the Bazaar @foodsofphiladelphia

Jeremy of @pantrycheese chatting with guest of the @culinaryadvco Little India + Gerrard East Food Tour. #shoplocal #locallove #supportsmallbusiness #eastendtoronto #littleindiatoronto #leslieville #gerrardindiabazaar #YYZ #Toronto

Name your favourite vegetable in the comments. BJ Supermarket has a wide variety of fresh produce and pantry items, including all of your favourite veggies. 1449 Gerrard Street East... #shoplocal #locallove #supportsmallbusiness #eastendtoronto #littleindiatoronto #leslieville #gerrardindiabazaar #YYZ #Toronto

Live Band @ Gerrard India Bazaar

Ssaturday evening vibe @ Gerrard India Bazaar #littleindiato Belynda Blyth

Hello Friends, My art show NO IDEA - Paintings from the Pandemic opens today at Gerrard Art Space, 1475 Gerrard St E., and runs until September 27th. Gallery H...ours are Wednesday to Sunday, 2pm to 7pm. This weekend, in lieu of a traditional reception we will be having three open houses in order to spread out the numbers: Friday the 11th, Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th, all from 2pm to 7pm. I will be hanging around the gallery on all three days, so feel free to come by and take a take a look and have a visit. I would love to see your face, even if only the upper half of it. Social distancing is of course in effect. We will be limiting the number of people allowed in the gallery at a time. Masks are required. Here is an excerpt from the show statement: Right before the everything shut down back in March, I was lucky to be able to get to the art store to pick up a roll of canvas. I had just been laid off from building sets for film and television and was staring down the barrel of who knew how much time off. I needed something to do with my time. How much time? No idea. So, I stapled a piece of the canvas to the wall of my studio and got to work. Each layer of paint shrank as it dried, pulling against the staples holding it to the wall, making wrinkles and ridges. Successive layers only served to accentuate those marks, deepening them, making them a permanent part of the work, a memory of its genesis. That was the beginning of the first piece that I painted for this show. Incredibly, its now been six months. These 28 pieces are the result of that time. All of them have been painted, re-painted or, in the case of the Mixed Wood Mashups, assembled during this pandemic. They are then a record of what I have been thinking about consciously or unconsciously during this unprecedented time. So, what do these pieces have to say about where we are or where we are going? No idea. Which is kind of the point. Working without an idea is exactly the way I like to paint. I like to try and remove my self and my conscious thoughts from the process and just work intuitively responding to what the work presents, helping it become what it is wants to be. I find that my best work happens when I can get out of my own way. When I am working at my best, no idea is exactly the idea that I am going for: to paint something without painting it on purpose. Whether or not we understand the times we are living in; whether we have any idea about when they will end or what life will look like afterward, we cant escape being marked by them on our bodies and our minds. Here then are the marks these times have left on me. For more, come on down. Or, if you cant make it, I will be posting a video walkthrough of the show in the next day or two. Much love, Matt For a complete preview of still images from the show go to: https://www.mattgwood.com/no-idea

COVID came along and changed all of our plans for 2020, but we continue to adapt and rise to the challenges that we face in this unprecedented time, together. We cant gather this year on Gerrard India Bazaar in person, but we can still bring the spirit of the festival online, and support local business. Stay tuned for more updates about our upcoming virtual event! ... bit.ly/fbFSA2020 http://festivalofsouthasia.ca/

20 Business Improvement Areas including the Gerrard India Bazaar BIA are currently participating in The Main Street Art Challenge with a chance to win prizes to scale their ideas over the pandemic recovery period. These 42 new artworks have been brought to life in collaboration with The STEPS Initiative and 25 local creatives; many of whom identify as emerging or BIPOC artists. We believe that placemaking initiatives have the power to help revitalize our main streets,... and can play a vital role as part of any local economic recovery plan. We are thrilled to be participating in the STEPS Initiative Main Street Art Challenge Program, which offers us access to expertise, as well as a generous $1000 grant to help offset our costs. We hope that both of these local activations will help to inspire a sense of togetherness and resiliency throughout our neighbourhood and across the city, during a period of uncertainty and insecurity. We are excited to collaborate with Rosena Fung and Roshni Wijayasinha to bring public art to the Gerrard India Bazaar BIA! rosenafung.com Roshnis Art Anna Zissou annazissou.com Tasneem Gandhi Bandukwala The STEPS Initiative The PATCH Project bit.ly/GIBBIAxSTEPS #stepsinitiative #mainstreetartchallenge #rbcemergingartist #stepsimpact #keepmakingart #TOArtsTogether #publicart #placemaking #citybuilding #installationart #canadianartists #artistsofinstagram #design #illustration #wayfinding #creativedesigns #arttoronto #artcanada #explorecanada #canadahelps #psychogeographic

A great way to support our small businesses as we gear up to shift into fall weather. An additional option for keeping customers cosy on our patios is offering a BYOB option .. that is bring your own blanket not the more common used acronym

A work in progress by @rosenafung: Looking back at early stages of our discovery walk poster artwork. @stepsinitiative @thepatchproject #stepsinitiative #mainstreetartchallenge #RBCEmergingArtists #stepsimpact #keepmakingart #TOArtsTogether #publicart #placemaking #citybuilding #installationart #canadianartists #artistsofinstagram #design #illustration #wayfinding #creativedesigns #arttoronto #artcanada #explorecanada #canadahelps#gerrardindiabazaar #gibbia #littleindiatoronto #eastendtoronto #leslieville

#repost via @roshnisart Another close up of my painted box from last year on Gerrard Street. This year Ill be working on two boxes on collaboration with two art friends! Yay!!! #shoplocal #locallove #supportsmallbusiness #eastendtoronto #littleindiatoronto #leslieville #gerrardindiabazaar #YYZ #Toronto

We are just in love with these beautiful mandalas. These sidewalk decals can be experienced as a kaleidoscope of bright patterns and colours in 4 variations, with over 100 decals installed across the Bazaar. Roshni was the natural choice for this project. We had the opportunity to witness her at work, when she stepped up to participate in a volunteer community painting project last year. Her vibrant work can be spotted on a planter-boxes along Gerrard Street East. ... The spiritual meaning of mandalas, which symbolize constant change, multiple reflections, and beauty are evoked through this activation. During this time of healing and recovery, the Modern Mandala is intended to invoke transition, energy and resilience. Wijayasinhas use of abstract patterns reflect the vibrant colour and energy found along Gerrard Street East. We are so grateful to Roshnis Art for creating such vibrant and eye-catching pieces to line out streets A huge thank you to The STEPS Initiative and The PATCH Project for your guidance, expertise and support during this project. We couldnt have done this without you! This project is supported by The STEPS Initiative as part of their Main Street Art Challenge. We hope that both of our local activations will help to inspire a sense of togetherness and resiliency throughout our neighbourhood and across the city, during a period of uncertainty and insecurity. Roshnis Art roshnisart.com @rosenafung rosenafung.com @anna zissou annazissou.com @tasneemgb (and Lyanah) bit.ly/GIBBIAxSTEPS #stepsinitiative #mainstreetartchallenge #rbcemergingartist #stepsimpact #keepmakingart #TOArtsTogether #publicart #placemaking #citybuilding #installationart #canadianartists #artistsofinstagram #design #illustration #wayfinding #creativedesigns #arttoronto #artcanada #explorecanada #canadahelps #psychogeographic Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas - TABIA

We couldnt be happier with the way this installation turned out. We are so grateful to @rosenafung for creating such a fun and engaging piece to convert our temporarily vacant windows into literal works of art This whimsical and exuberant collage, spotlights our dynamic, and colourful neighbourhood and celebrates our diverse South Asian history and culture.... The piece includes an homage to the Naaz Theatre, where it all started: a small theatre showcasing Bollywood films that eventually led to the proliferation of local businesses, and ultimately the BIA we see today. This activation offers a warm welcome to a neighbourhood bursting with life and a vibrant local economy. Here you will find music, films, dancing, specialty grocers, wares, spiritual items, books, art, fashion, and some of the best South Asian cuisine in the city. Our discovery walk signage can be found at 1415, 1424, and 1447 Gerrard Street East A huge thank you to @stepsinitiative and @thepatchproject for your guidance, expertise and support during this project. We couldnt have done this without you! This project is supported by The STEPS Initiative as part of their Main Street Art Challenge. We hope that both of our local activations will help to inspire a sense of togetherness and resiliency throughout our neighbourhood and across the city, during a period of uncertainty and insecurity. Roshnis Art roshnisart.com @rosenafung rosenafung.com @_annazissou annazissou.com @tasneemgb (and Lyanah) bit.ly/GIBBIAxSTEPS #stepsinitiative #mainstreetartchallenge #rbcemergingartist #stepsimpact #keepmakingart #TOArtsTogether #publicart #placemaking #citybuilding #installationart #canadianartists #artistsofinstagram #design #illustration #wayfinding #creativedesigns #arttoronto #artcanada #explorecanada #canadahelps #psychogeographic Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas - TABIA

"We believe that placemaking initiatives have the power to help revitalize our main streets, and can play a vital role as part of any local economic recovery plan." Tasneem Gandhi Bandukwala, BIA Manager, Gerrard India Bazaar BIA. We are thrilled to be participating in the STEPS Initiative Main Street Art Challenge, which offers us access to expertise, as well as a generous $1000 grant to help offset our costs. In consideration of community health and wellness. one of our fi...rst idea was to commission sidewalk decals that could visibly promote social distancing throughout the area. Roshni Wijayasinhas Modern Mandala sidewalk decals can be experienced as a kaleidoscope of bright patterns and colours in 4 variations, with over 100 decals installed across the Bazaar. The spiritual meaning of mandalas, which symbolize constant change, multiple reflections, and beauty are evoked through this activation. The spiritual meaning of mandalas, which symbolize constant change, multiple reflections, and beauty are evoked through this activation. During this time of healing and recovery, the Modern Mandala is intended to invoke transition, energy and resilience. Wijayasinhas use of abstract patterns reflect the vibrant colour and energy found along Gerrard Street East. This project is supported by The STEPS Initiative as part of their Main Street Art Challenge. We hope that both of these local activations will help to inspire a sense of togetherness and resiliency throughout our neighbourhood and across the city, during a period of uncertainty and insecurity. Roshnis Art roshnisart.com @rosenafung rosenafung.com Anna Zissou annazissou.com Tasneem Bandukwala (and Lyanah) The PATCH Project bit.ly/GIBBIAxSTEPS #stepsinitiative #mainstreetartchallenge #rbcemergingartist #stepsimpact #keepmakingart #TOArtsTogether #publicart #placemaking #citybuilding #installationart #canadianartists #artistsofinstagram #design #illustration #wayfinding #creativedesigns #arttoronto #artcanada #explorecanada #canadahelps #psychogeographic Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas - TABIA

Attention Toronto businesses! Were undertaking an audit of all COVID-19 related assistance programs and would like to hear from you. Complete our 10 minute survey here - http://bit.ly/32fh4to

Victoria Whole Foods on Gerrard East in Toronto Local health food store selling everything from freshly picked sprouts to ghee. We love their zero waste soaps and bulk foods, specialty teas, healthy snacks, frozen foods, fresh produce, soy wax candles, recycled yoga mats, and eco beauty products! @victoriawholefoods ... #zerowaste #healthandwellness #shoplocal #locallove #supportsmallbusiness #eastendtoronto #littleindiatoronto #leslieville #gerrardindiabazaar #YYZ #Toronto

Gerrard India Bazaar BIA is hoping to partner with a local creative group capable of design + production of an interactive public art installation, which can highlight the South Asian roots of our East End community. We have one concept in mind that involves large South Asian food sculptures, but we are also open to entertaining innovative ideas from creative trailblazers. Please reach out to our office with details about your work style and experience if you are interested... in working together. [email protected] Know someone you think would be the perfect fit? Please shoot us an intro. Our inspiration: In short... South Asian Food! We are inspired by generations of chefs, grocers, and entrepreneurs who are preserving Indias living culinary history. Hospitality and Tourism has been one of the hardest hit industries during the global pandemic, yet is also a major atttraction for visitors in our BIA. A unique and attention grabbing approach could be the creation of large scale food sculptures for our temporary CafeTO parkettes. Or even public seating and tables shaped like South Asian foods. ie samosas, paan, curry dishes, chai, kulfi, naan, mangos ect An additional consideration could be 3d Lettering to pair with the sculptures. #shoplocal #locallove #supportsmallbusiness #eastendtoronto #littleindiatoronto #leslieville #gerrardindiabazaar #YYZ #Toronto #keepmakingart #TOArtsTogether #publicart #indianfood #sculpture #ArtworxTO #placemaking #citybuilding #installationart #canadianartists #artistsofinstagram #design #illustration #wayfinding #creativedesigns #arttoronto #artcanada #explorecanada #canadahelps

Gerrard India Bazaar BIA members can now sign up for free one-on-one digital marketing assistance, as well as access to apply for the new $2,500 Digital Transformation Grant! https://calendly.com/anelia-victor Digital Main Street Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas - TABIA City of Toronto - Your Local Government

Cant wait to officially reveal the full details of our latest BIA project Stay tuned for our updates starting on Thursday September 10th #stepsinitiative #mainstreetartchallenge #rbcemergingartist #stepsimpact #keepmakingart #TOArtsTogether #publicart #placemaking #citybuilding #installationart #canadianartists #artistsofinstagram #design #illustration #wayfinding #creativedesigns #arttoronto #artcanada #explorecanada #canadahelps #psychogeographic #flaneuse @_annazissou @tasneemgb @rosenafung @roshnisart @stepsinitiative

Enjoying every last bit of summer Which one will you pick? @pyarful #kulfi #southasian #shoplocal #locallove #supportsmallbusiness #eastendtoronto #littleindiatoronto #leslieville #gerrardindiabazaar #YYZ #Toronto