Bata Shoe Museum

2020 Founder's Lecture
2020-11-10 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto)
From Scripts to Sneakers:
A Conversation with Hollywood Costume Designer Marci Rodgers
Creative Director & Senior Curator Elizabeth Semmelhack sat down for a fascinating conversation with award-winning costume designer for film, television, theatre and opera, Marci Rodgers. Marci shared her creative process when approaching costume design for major projects, how she creates iconic looks that influence culture and, of course, the importance of shoes!
If you missed it, watch the recording below.

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Marci Rodgers is an award winning costume designer for film, television, theatre and opera who has brought her unique visual flair to films from Spike Lee’s BlacKkKlansman to Steven Soderbergh’s High Flying Birds. Her uncanny ability to breathe new life into stories through carefully chosen clothing has quickly made her one of the most sought after young designers in the industry today. Marci’s designs can be seen in prominent projects including, the television series She’s Gotta Have It with director Spike Lee, the feature film The Day Shall Come with director Chris Morris, and television series Wu-Tang Clan: An American Saga created by The RZA & Alex Tse.
Photo Credit: Remy Fink

Ask a Curator
2020-11-10 12:30 - 13:00
Join us every Tuesday on our IGTV channel as our Creative Director and Senior Curator, Elizabeth Semmelhack answers your questions!

Storytime with the BSM
2020-10-17 19:00 - 19:30
Tune in every Saturday night on our Youtube channel as some of our staff members read stories that cover topics like diversity, inclusion, identity and more.

Halloween at the BSM
2020-10-30 - 2020-11-01
Halloween may look a bit different this year but that’s not stopping us from celebrating this fun annual tradition. And what better way to show off your costumes than at Toronto’s favourite shoebox!
Kids 12 and under wearing costumes get in free and also take home a craft bag!
With enhanced safety and cleaning protocols in place, families can enjoy all four exhibitions, including our newest exhibit on 18th century footwear, as well as a unique shop with lots of shoe-inspired items, all in a safe and welcoming environment.
Please purchase your General/Senior/Student tickets in advance. Children in costume do not need an advance ticket but must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Family groups only with a maximum of six per group.

ShowPass

Visitors using their Cultural Access Pass or the Canno app, please email at least one day ahead to Christopher@batashoemuseum.ca to reserve your spot.

The Salon Series II
2020-10-21 19:00 - 20:30
Exploring the impact of 18th century issues today and beyond
We are so excited to announce our next Salon Series guest ~ Dr. Kimberly Alexander, Lecturer in the Department of History at the University of New Hampshire! Exploring the impact of 18th century issues today and beyond, as featured in our exhibition The Great Divide, we hope you can join us as Kimberly sits down (virtually) with Creative Director & Senior Curator Elizabeth Semmelhack, to discuss Patriotism and the Politicization of Shoes, 1760s -1780s.
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UPCOMING SALONS
The Salon Series III with Nathalie Atkinson. November 25 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm.
The Salon Series IV with Romana Mirza. December 9 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm.

Step into the BSM - The Great Divide and Collections Management
2020-10-18 10:00 - 10:30
Every Sunday, enjoy a new post from our curatorial department. Get the inside scoop on how our exhibitions come together and more.

Music in the Museum
2019-05-19 14:00 - 15:00
Immerse yourself in the sound of the 1930s as the BSM invites students from some of Toronto’s most prestigious music programs to perform in our atrium.
1930s Jazz in the Afternoon
Featuring musicians from the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Music
FREE*| Register by emailing rsvp@batashoemuseum.ca or calling 416-979-7799 x 444
*Does not include museum admission

Free Teacher Weekends
2019-05-04 10:00 - 2019-05-05 17:00
During the month of May, in celebration of Museum Month, we are excited to offer teachers and one guest complimentary admission to the Bata Shoe Museum on weekends (and Victoria Day) throughout May.
Saturday, May 4 and Sunday May 5
Saturday, May 11 and Sunday May 12
Saturday, May 18 and Sunday May 19
Monday, May 20 Victoria Day
Free admission for teachers with valid ID (OCT card, employee card, etc.) and one guest. Registration is not required. Please identify yourself as a teacher at the admission desk.

Angry Inuk - Free Screening
2019-04-17 18:30 - 20:30
THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT
In celebration of National Canadian Film Day, join us for a special screening of Angry Inuk by Inuit director Alethea Arnaquq-Baril. In this film Arnaquq-Baril sheds a powerful light on anti-seal hunting campaigns and the relevance of the hunt to the lives of the Inuit. A landmark work, Angry Inuk challenges, informs and – like all great documentaries – convinces us that the world must change.

6:30pm – 8:30pm | Free
Presented in partnership with Reel Canada

Music in the Museum
2019-04-10 18:30 - 19:30
Immerse yourself in the sound of the 1930s as the BSM invites students from some of Toronto’s most prestigious music programs to perform in our atrium.
1930s Classical Music in the Evening
Featuring musicians from the Royal Conservatory of Music
THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT.
*Does not include access to museum exhibitions.

Footwear Design Workshop
2019-02-10 12:30 - 16:00
FOOTWEAR DESIGN WORKSHOP WITH ART AND SOLE ACADEMY
$125.00
Register at artandsoleacademy.com
Includes a tour of “WANT: Desire, Design and Depression Era Footwear”
The footwear industry is currently one of the most exciting markets in the world as shoes have quickly become a key lucrative element for fashion brands.
Throughout this 3 hour session you will be introduced to creative exercises and sketching techniques that will help you communicate your concepts and get your ideas down on paper.
You will learn tips and tricks for sketching different styles, silhouettes and learn the fundamental proportions of a shoe.
Let your imagination run wild and experiment with different media such as prismacolor markers, pencil crayons and ink.

Style and the Silver Screen
2019-02-05 18:30 - 19:30
An Illustrated Talk
The influence of Hollywood glamour on fashion flourished during the Great Depression. Join Nathalie Atkinson, columnist for the Globe and Mail, contributor to Zoomer magazine and host of the film series Designing the Movies, for an illustrated talk about the era’s silver screen stars, their costume designers, and the celebrity culture they created.
Presented as part of the programming for the exhibition WANT: Desire, Design and Depression Era Footwear. Those attending are welcome to arrive at 6pm and visit the exhibition prior to the talk.
Tuesday, February 5th, 2019 | 6:30 – 7:30pm
$20 | Free for Friends of the BSM
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT

Storyboot School
2019-01-19 18:00 - 22:00
The Bata Shoe Museum is excited to continue to host Manitobah Mukluks Storyboot School moccasin and mukluk-making workshops as part of an ongoing partnership. These workshops are open to anyone interested in learning how to make beaded Indigenous footwear from start to finish. In partnership with Manitobah Mukluks and the Treadright Foundation.
Moccasin Making – $160 | Mukluk Making – $200
Registration for all workshops is now open and will be done through Manitobah Mukluks. If you are interested in these workshops, you can register for them on the Manitobah Mukluks website.
The next workshop begins on January 19, 2019. For all upcoming workshop dates and to register, visit the Manitobah Mukluks website.

Summer Family Fun
2018-06-29 10:00 - 16:00
There’s lots to do all summer long at the Bata Shoe Museum! Kids visiting the museum this summer will receive an activity bag that include a shoe-related craft activity, Ispy games to play in the galleries and a colourful tattoo. Perfect for kids ages 3-12.
Drop-in every day until 4pm | Included with museum admission.
