Allan André
• – • Bayview Yards
About the speaker
Allan André is a Canadian multi-disciplinary artist of Haitian descent based in Ottawa, celebrated for his murals, live painting, and national wins in Art Battle Canada’s speed painting competitions. His work has appeared in Ottawa’s Nuit Blanche, and his tribute to Sandra Bland with artist Kalkidan Assefa stands as a powerful response to social issues. A winner on CBC’s Crash Gallery and a founding member of the Ottawa Black Artist Collective, André actively uplifts Black voices through curatorial projects like See Me Now 2020 and See Me Now 2021.
Through his "opncnvs" initiative, André creates accessible public art spaces, and his art socials at Grounded Kitchen Coffee and Bar foster community through live art and music. He mentors young artists via Youth Ottawa’s AMP program, embodying his belief that “we live in a collective masterpiece,” with each person contributing to the canvas of the human experience.
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Additional details
CreativeMornings is a monthly breakfast lecture series for the creative community with chapters in over 200 cities around the world. Each month we host an event that is always on a Friday, always in the morning, and always free. We provide coffee, a light breakfast, and a 20-30 minute presentation from a local creative person on the global CreativeMornings theme for that month.
Event Schedule:
8:30 AM Doors open
8:30 - 8:55 AM Check in
9:00 AM CreativeMornings welcome
9:10 AM Talk begins!
9:40 AM Q&A with speaker
9:50 AM Closing remarks
9:55 AM Audience takes the stage
10:00 AM Off to work!
About the theme:
Our theme for October is VISION.
It was chosen by our Riyadh chapter and illustrated by Razan Alshalan.
How do you see the world? How do you want to change it?
Vision refers both to the sense of sight and our ability to imagine the future. Are you focused on the little details? Can you see the big picture?
As we age, our eyesight begins to deteriorate; seeing objects up close gets more difficult. And as we gain experience, what we want to accomplish evolves. Will your life grow darker or brighter?
Each creative act involves seeing something in your mind’s eye then attempting to make it a reality. A painter, an architect, and every other type of artist or craftsman has a vision for their work. What message, emotion, or impact do you want to convey in yours?
You are your own visionary. What do you want to see?
Accessibility: Located at 7 Bayview Station Rd, A short walking distance from Bayview Station, Bayview Yards is located in Mechanicsville just by the river and a short walk away from Hintonburg.
Bayview Yards is wheelchair accessible. If you require any additional help or have suggestions as to how we could make our events more inclusive, please give us a shout ottawa@creativemornings.com!
Para Transpo drop-off entrance: 7 Bayview Station Rd, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2C5
Parking: On-site free parking is available on the gravel lot beside the building.
Public Transit: Take the LRT (Line 1) or one of the many bus routes 16, 2, 61, 66 and get off at Bayview Station, a 7min walk to the venue.
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