International Art and Culture Forum & Talent Exhibition 2026
This year’s African arts and culture festival dubbed – The International Art and Culture Forum & Talent Exhibition 2026 is a full-day global cultural gathering celebrating art, heritage, innovation, performance, and entrepreneurship. This forum brings together artists, cultural practitioners, entrepreneurs, academics, professionals, youth, and elders from Canada and internationally, with a strong emphasis on communities of African descent.
The event blends exhibitions, performances, business showcases, academic dialogue, workshops, and the Wisdom Elders Circle, concluding with a cultural dinner and late-night talent showcase.
Event Details
Date: November 28, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Venue: Sts. Cyril & Methody Macedonian Hall
Address: 237 Sackville Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5A 3G1
- Celebrate African and global cultural heritage
- Promote artistic excellence and creative industries
- Support entrepreneurship and business development
- Encourage academic dialogue and research exchange
- Strengthen youth leadership and mentorship
- Foster intergenerational knowledge sharing
- Build international cultural and professional networks
🎨 Art & Culture Exhibition
Visual arts, fashion, textiles, sculpture, digital art, and installations
🎭 Talent & Performance Showcase
Music, dance, spoken word, theatre, and cultural performances
💼 Business & Innovation Exhibition
Startups, creative enterprises, services, and entrepreneurship showcases
🧓 Wisdom Elders Circle
An intergenerational space for cultural storytelling, leadership, and heritage preservation
🎓 Workshops & Panels
Creative industries, entrepreneurship, leadership, youth empowerment, and cultural studies
🍽️ Evening Cultural Dinner & Showcase
Community dinner, networking, awards, and grand cultural performances (until 1:00 AM)
Registration
Call for Abstracts (NEW)
International Art, Culture & Creative Research Submissions
African Descent Ontario invites artists, academics, researchers, cultural practitioners, and professionals to submit abstracts for presentation at the Forum.
Submission Themes Include:
- African diaspora art, identity, and heritage
- Cultural preservation and storytelling
- Creative industries and innovation
- Art, design, and technology
- Entrepreneurship and economic empowerment
- Youth leadership and education
- Intergenerational knowledge systems
- Community development and cultural policy
Guidelines:
- Abstract length: 250–400 words
- Include title, author(s), and affiliation (if applicable)
- Submissions must be original work
- Selected presenters will be invited to speak or exhibit during the forum
📧 Submission Email: registration@africandescenton.org
📅 Deadline: August 30, 2026