Imagining The Possibilities – E.W.o.C .Project Community Mural

About This Tour

Art and activism intersected when Project Urban Canvas launched a mural series celebrating the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.  This is a 30 minute tour of the 2008 community mural which prioritized youth mentorship and artistic skill-building in Scarborough.

Shafia Shaikh is the founder of The E.W.o.C. Project (Equity for Women of Colour), an initiative committed to expanding representation and creating opportunities for women of colour through community public art projects, youth workshops and street art. E.W.o.C places a focus on activism for under-represented communities, often involving community engagement and sharing authentic stories through accessible art.