As We Rise: Spring Programming
The Polygon is pleased to present our 2023 Spring Programming. Always by donation, courtesy of BMO Financial Group, you are invited to enjoy performances, talks, film screenings and more that build on ideas presented in As We Rise: Photography from the Black Atantic.
Banner Image: Xaviera Simmons, Denver, 2008. Courtesy of the artist and David Castillo. From As We Rise: Photography from the Black Atlantic (Aperture, 2021)
Spotlight: Black Canadian Filmmakers Showcase
Thursday, Mar 2
7pm
Join The Polygon for a screening of four short films by Black Canadian filmmakers—Camille Turner, Carmine Pierre Dufour + Emilie Mannering, Chris Strikes, and Sandra Mathieu—and a performance by Chipo Chipaziwa.
Image: Chris Strikes, Patty Vs Patty, 2022, video still.
Film Screening: Rafiki + How to Raise a Black Boy
Thursday, Mar 9
7pm
Join us for a screening of Rafiki by Wanuri Kahiu, preceded by the short film How To Raise A Black Boy by Justice Jamal Jones.
Image: Wanuri Kahiu, Rafiki, 2018, video still.
Zoom Conversation: Style & Resistance
Saturday, Mar 18
12pm
Join us for an online conversation with Jorian Charlton, Jamal Nxedlana and Elliott Jerome Brown Jr about their work in As We Rise: Photography from the Black Atlantic.
Please note: this is an online event
RSVP Required
Photo: Elliott Jerome Brown Jr., Devin in Red Socks, 2016. Courtesy of the artist and Nicelle Beauchene Gallery, New York. From As We Rise: Photography from the Black Atlantic (Aperture, 2021)
Conversation: Black Pacific feat. Nya Lewis
Thursday, Mar 23
7pm
Join curator, writer and artist, Nya Lewis, in conversation with The Polygon Gallery’s curator, Elliott Ramsey about As We Rise: Photography from the Black Atlantic, the Black Pacific, and Black cultural production in Vancouver.
Photo: Michele Bygodt
Collage Party feat Karice Mitchell
Thursday, Apr 13
7pm
Join Vancouver-based artist Karice Mitchell for an interactive art event. 19+ event.
RSVP Required
Image: Karice Mitchell, take care, 2021
Zoom Conversation: Care
Saturday, Apr 15
2pm
Join Dr. Zun Lee, Kennedi Carter, and Texas Isaiah as they discuss their works in As We Rise: Photography from the Black Atlantic.
Please note: this is an online event
RSVP Required
Photo: Texas Isaiah, My Name Is My Name I, 2016, © Texas Isaiah. From As We Rise: Photography from the Black Atlantic (Aperture, 2021).
Groove in the Gallery feat. Sade Awele
Saturday, Apr 22
12pm & 2:30pm
You’re invited to a performance by Vancouver-based musician Sade Awele that will take place in the gallery alongside the work in As We Rise: Photography from the Black Atlantic.
Photo: Emily Ellen
Capture Photography Festival Closing Party
Saturday, Apr 29
4pm
Join us for the closing celebration for the 2023 Capture Photography Festival, featuring a conversation with the founder of The Wedge Collection, Dr Kenneth Montague and Dr Mark Sealy.
RSVP Required
Photo: Dawit L. Petros, Hadenbes, 2005. Courtesy of the artist/Bradley Ertaskiran, from As We Rise: Photography from the Black Atlantic (Aperture, 2021)
Conversation: Black/African Narratives in Film feat. Jamila Pomeroy
Thursday, May 11
7pm
Join Kenyan-Canadian writer, director, and producer Jamila Pomeroy in conversation with guests on Black and African narratives in Canadian film.