Nuit Blanche unveils virtual program
Posted September 28, 2020 3:25 pm.
The 15th annual Nuit Blanche Toronto will be re-imagined for a virtual experience.
Starting at 7 p.m. on Saturday, October 3 and running until October 12, the City says North America’s largest free contemporary art event will be delivered “in a special digital format to ensure the safety of attendees and artists during the COVID-19 pandemic.”
The online event will present five streams of programming that will include talks, podcasts, a release of the 14-year archive called Nuit History, live streams, and artworks in augmented and virtual reality.
“Nuit Blanche has always been about making a wide spectrum of contemporary art accessible and enjoyable for everyone, it is as much a celebration of our diversity as it is a showcase for the creativity of talented artists,” Mayor John Tory said in a statement.
“This year, the virtual edition of Nuit Blanche brings the art directly into your home. I encourage Toronto residents from across the city to take part in this virtual celebration of art.”
Last week, the City announced a slew of events, including the 2020 Toronto Santa Claus Parade, had been either cancelled or altered due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Full program details are available online, here.