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Appointment of City of Toronto Photo Laureate
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2019-04-16 · Toronto City Council · adopted
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City Council on April 16 and 17, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint Michele Pearson Clarke to the position of City of Toronto Photo Laureate for a term beginning April 18, 2019 until April 17, 2022, or until a successor is appointed.
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As the city filed it
The purpose of this report is to appoint Michele Pearson Clarke as the second City of Toronto Photo Laureate. The position of the City of Toronto Photo Laureate honours a photographer who is recognized by their peers for artistic excellence and for making a major contribution to photography through their work. Toronto's Photo Laureate serves as an advocate for visual culture, art photography, photojournalism, and uses their unique perspective to create a dialogue on contemporary issues.
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Michele Pearson Clarke is a Trinidad-born artist who works in photography, film, video and installation. In recommending Clarke's appointment, the selection panel cited her many artistic accolades, the opportunity to advance important community dialogues through work, and their confidence that she would excel as an ambassador for the arts across stylistic, geographic and demographic boundaries.
Staff recommended
The General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, recommends that: 1. City Council appoint Michele Pearson Clarke to the position of City of Toronto Photo Laureate for a term beginning April 18, 2019 until April 17, 2022, or until a successor is appointed.
Considered
2019-04-03 · Economic and Community Development Committee · adopted
Decision as filed
The Community and Economic Development Committee recommends that: 1. City Council appoint Michele Pearson Clarke to the position of City of Toronto Photo Laureate for a term beginning April 18, 2019 until April 17, 2022, or until a successor is appointed.
2019-04-16 · Toronto City Council · adopted
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