$72,000 in awards presented at the 2021 Mayor's Arts Lunch, hosted by Toronto Arts Foundation
Mayor Tory joins municipal, provincial and federal elected leaders to celebrate the achievements of Toronto artists
Left to Right: 2021 Award Recipients Joanna Majoko, Britta B., Kanika Ambrose and Daniel Carter of Paprika Festival, Denise Bolduc, Vivine Scarlett
Mayor Tory joined municipal, provincial and federal elected leaders to celebrate the achievements of Toronto artists at the Mayor’s Arts Lunch (at home), hosted by Toronto Arts Foundation, on May 11, 2020. A total of $72,000 was distributed in awards to recipients and finalists.
"We would not have made it through the pandemic if it wasn’t for the arts," said Mayor, John Tory. "I know that the arts and artists will play a huge role in inspiring [and] getting people back out in our city."
The 2021 Mayor's Arts Lunch was hosted by the celebrated Jesse Wente, a leader in Canada's film industry and Chair of the Board of Canada Council for the Arts. Denise Fujiwara, dancer, educator, and a recipient of our Muriel Sherrin Award in 2017 provided entertainment for the event.
“Arts and our artists are what make Toronto the city it is,” said Claire Hopkinson, Director & CEO, Toronto Arts Council and Toronto Arts Foundation. “Our artists are a symbol of resilience, perseverance and strength, and I am delighted we could come together to celebrate them on this special occasion. I look forward to the time when we can do so in person once again.”
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