Carmen Ocampo Velázquez (She/They) is a Toronto-based multidisciplinary artist, curator, and psychologist originally from Colombia. Her experience centres on healing, identity, and social change through collaborative engaged art. Drawing on a clinical psychology background spanning over 30 years, she catalyzes creative processes that foster individual and communitarian resilience and empowerment. Carmen holds a Master’s in Environmental Studies and is the founder of Matiz Project, a transdisciplinary collective harnessing the transformative power of art to deconstruct social narratives and reclaim collective voices. Currently, she serves as an Art & Wellbeing Facilitator and Board Member at Lakeshore Arts (LSA).
Diwali Community Hub
November 7 @ 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
During our Diwali Community Hub facilitated by Dayna Persaud and Renu Indapurkar, participants will decorate diyas, traditional oil lamps made of clay, and make akash kandil, decorative paper lanterns. Come celebrate and learn more about the Hindu festival of lights!
Questions about the Diwali Community Hub? Contact Communications and Special Events Coordinator, Francis Tomkins, at Francis@LakeshoreArts.ca
All Community Hubs are FREE, drop-in and open to all. Art activities are suitable for the whole family! No registration required, no experience necessary, all materials provided. See full program details & descriptions below!
Lakeshore Arts’ Community Project space is located on the first floor of a building with 2 stairs at the entrance, and a non-automatic door. There is a ramp available upon request, please email Francis@LakeshoreArts.ca in advance if you require ramp access. Our bathrooms are located at basement level, only accessible by a flight of stairs.