For the past two months the residents of Sandy Hill have participated in workshops creating art that explores the theme of Diversity and Inclusion. Held in partnership with the Sandy Hill CHC / CSC Côte-de-sable, the MASC Awesome Arts en folie program has engaged the community through the arts. Participants have created a mural, an original song and music video, dance choreography, percussion performance, animation videos, storytelling and a photography exhibit! These creations have happened in collaboration with professional artists including Bill Juillette, Sébastien Lemay, Tina LeMoine, Nicole Belanger, Junkyard Symphony, Bboyizm Dance Company and JustJamaal ThePoet. The festival will also feature performances from amazing professional artists including youth group OTTR, King Kimbit, Jamaal Jackson Rogers, Missing LinX, Christian Le R Djohossou, Cody Coyote, DJ Ben Jammin and Bboyizm Dance Company!

The Sandy Hill Awesome Arts en folie program is supported by the Ontario Arts Council - Conseil des arts de l'Ontario, TELUS Ottawa Community Board, Ottawa Community Foundation, Desjardins, DeSerres, and Youth Ottawa.