Habari Africa Festival logo with green and black background and white text.

Habari Africa FestiVal

Blank Canvases is hired yearly by the Habari Africa festival to create art engagements that celebrate the continent’s rich and diverse cultures by creating art lessons inspired by African-Canadian and international artists from the continent. 

Child coloring a butterfly drawing with markers on a piece of paper, surrounded by various art supplies on a table.
A man and a young girl sitting at a table, each holding handmade paper masks in front of their faces. The masks are colorful, with the man's mask resembling a monster with multiple antennae and the girl's mask resembling a smiling animal, possibly a cat or a fox. Art supplies like markers, scissors, and paper are on the table.
Two children smiling at an outdoor event, holding decorative signs. The girl on the right wears a black shirt with cartoon characters, and the boy on the left wears a red shirt with yellow graphics. Tents and other people are visible in the background.
A woman and a child sit at a table outdoors at a festival, talking to a man who is standing and gesturing. There are various papers, a container with snacks, and bottles on the table. Festival tents and people are visible in the background.