The Gallery’s virtual school programs are celebrating Black creatives all month! We spoke to I.M.F, a guest facilitator who will be using the power of spoken word to inspire students.

Happy Black History (Futures, Liberation) Month! This month presents a great opportunity to commemorate the past, acknowledge the present and envision the future. The AGO’s Virtual Schools Program is marking the occasion by celebrating Black creatives. Every Friday in February, students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 can gain a  deeper understanding of art from the AGO Collection created by Black artists. These dynamic school sessions incorporate spoken word poetry and great music. The goal is to support teachers as they engage students in contemporary conversations about Black communities.

Led by spoken word/music tandem I.M.F (In My Feelings) and Raffiki, along with an AGO Art Educator, the sessions will include an introduction to the art of the spoken word and an exploration of the artwork in the AGO Collection through the use of critical analysis. The creative duo will also share their music and poetry during the session. 

To learn more about I.M.F, to find out about her and Raffiki’s origin story and how they plan to approach their work with AGO Virtual School Programs, click HERE.