Manifesto Community Projects is a non-profit grassroots organization working to unite, energize, support and celebrate Toronto’s vibrant and diverse music and arts community, and find innovative ways of working together towards common goals. We aim to provide a platform and the resources needed to advance the growth of the arts as a tool for positive change, on the individual, community and city level.
The critically acclaimed Manifesto Festival Of Music, Art & Culture is 4 days of incredible events across the city, culminating in a massive free outdoor concert at Nathan Phillips Square in the heart of downtown Toronto. Growing to be the largest and most unique festival of its kind in just two short years, the festival brings together hundreds of artists & performers, and thousands of spectators to showcase our city’s talented arts community and strengthen its foundations by building a collective sense of pride and possibility. Featuring an array of events, from art exhibitions, dance competitions, workshops, free outdoor concerts, film screenings, and more, the festival combines a grassroots, community-focused essence with high production quality.
Manifesto’s point of origin lies in hip hop culture - in its spirit of ingenuity, raw creativity, and people power, but we strive to stay out of boxes and create a platform with the potential to act as a catalyst for cross-pollination, collaboration, and the growth of new forms in this city of wildly talented people.
These are our objectives...
Work with amazing people and partners to develop unique projects and produce quality events and initiatives that have a positive impact.
Share knowledge, experience, and expertise inter-generationally both in the process of producing our events and initiatives, and in their delivery.
Help instill a sense of civic and national pride and strengthen foundations for a homegrown star structure by showcasing the wealth of talent in our communities and unearthing and celebrating our rich cultural histories.
Nurture the continued growth of art, music, and culture by actively engaging the public, but youth especially, in authentic and interactive representations and experiences.
