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SUMMARY:Fall Exhibition Community Day
DESCRIPTION:Date: Sunday\, November 2\, 2025\nTime: 12:00 pm to 4:30 pm\nLocation: Bata Shoe Museum\nTickets: Included with General Admission \nJoin us for a special Community Day celebrating the launch of the Bata Shoe Museum’s upcoming exhibition\, André Perugia: A Design Legend Unveiled. Admission is free\, and all are welcome to take part in an afternoon of engaging activities and programs. \nExplore the groundbreaking work of André Perugia\, one of the 20th century’s most influential shoe designers—through guided exhibition tours\, family-friendly crafts and games\, and an exclusive presentation on the art of shoemaking by Adam Finn of Last Shoes. You’ll also have the chance to meet Adam in person to learn more about his craft. \nGuests can step into the spotlight with a photobooth experience that puts you on the cover of a fashion magazine\, and don’t miss your chance to grab a pack of limited-edition 30th Anniversary Collector Cards! A special card vending machine will also be on-site\, with a guaranteed rare or ultra-rare card in every pull—perfect for collectors and fans alike. \nRSVP HERE  \nEvent Schedule\nGuided Exhibition Tours\n12:30 pm\, 1:30 pm\, 2:30 pm\, 3:30 pm\n(Each tour is approximately 30 minutes | St. Crispin’s Room\, B1 Level) \nThe Art of Shoemaking Presentation\n1:00 pm\nA special talk with Adam Finn of Last Shoes on the process\, precision\, and passion behind handcrafted footwear. \nMeet the Shoemaker: Adam Finn (Last Shoes)\n2:00 pm – 4:30 pm\nMeet local shoemaker Adam and learn more about the tools and techniques involved in shoemaking. \nCrafts and Games\n12:00 pm – 4:30 pm\nDrop-in activities for families and children of all ages. \nSelf-guided crafts will be available throughout the day. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Activities and giveaways are available while supplies last. Schedule subject to change. \nTo ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all visitors\, please review our Terms & Conditions to learn more about Visitor & Accessibility Services\, Ticketing\, Returns & Exchanges\, Privacy & Media\, and more.
URL:https://batashoemuseum.ca/event/fall-exhibition-community-day/
LOCATION:Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 1W7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Drop In Activity,Special Event
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SUMMARY:2025 Founder's Lecture
DESCRIPTION:When: Tuesday\, November 11\, 2025 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm (Doors Open at 6:30 pm)\nWhere: Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\nCost: $50/person\n \nCurating Couture: Thierry-Maxime Loriot in Conversation with Jeanne Beker \nCelebrating 30 years since Founder\, Mrs. Sonja Bata\, first opened the world-renowned Bata Shoe Museum\, we are delighted to present a special edition of the annual Founder’s Lecture\, which honours Mrs. Bata’s birthday. Join us for an intimate conversation between two Canadian fashion icons\, Thierry-Maxime Loriot and Jeanne Beker\, as they discuss the transformation of fashion from concept to runway spectacle to museum artifact\, exploring how iconic designs evolve from commercial creation to cultural preservation and what it means to curate a legacy that bridges art\, performance\, and haute couture. \nEvening Agenda\n6:30 pm – Doors open\n7:00 pm – Presentation and discussion\n8:00 pm – Wine & Hors d’oeuvres reception with the Speaker\n9:00 pm – Doors close\nTickets include wine & hors d’oeuvres  during the reception.  \nBUY TICKETS \nABOUT THE SPEAKER:\n \nAfter working more than ten years in the fashion industry between New York\, Milan\, London\, and Paris\, Thierry-Maxime curated the The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk\, an iconic retrospective that travelled to twelve major cities across the globe and drew more than 2.1 million visitors\, breaking records for any fashion exhibition still to this day. A total of six publications on Jean Paul Gaultier were written by Loriot over the course of the five-year tour\, being awarded\, among other prizes\, the Grand Prix du Livre de Mode in Paris. \nSoon after\, he curated Love is Love: Wedding Bliss for All à la Jean Paul Gaultier\, which was presented at the MMFA in 2016\, at the Centro Cultural Kirchner in Buenos Aires\, and at the Contemporary Museum of Belgrade in 2020-21. He also curated and wrote the books of the travelling exhibitions Peter Lindbergh: A Different Vision on Fashion Photography\, presented in Italy\, The Netherlands\, and Germany\, and two editions of Viktor & Rolf: Fashion Artists\, first presented at the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne\, followed by its presentation in the summer of 2018 at the Kunsthal Rotterdam. \nLoriot also curated Thierry Mugler Couturissime which premiere at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts in 2019\, then traveling to Kunsthal Rotterdam\, Kunsthalle Munich\, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris\, and finally the Brooklyn Museum from 2022-2023.  \nLoriot has been awarded many accolades for his books and exhibitions; in 2019\, he received the Vanguard Award from CAFA (Canadian Arts and Fashion Award) for his important contributions to the Arts and Fashion industries. \nIn 2022\, he created a new exhibition for the France Pavilion at the Universal Exhibition in Dubai titled Jean Paul Gaultier From A to Z. He also worked on the creative direction of tours\, tour books\, and album covers for many pop stars. In the spring of 2024\, he launched a 30-year retrospective on Viktor&Rolf\, Fashion Statements\, which premiered in Munich\, Germany\, and will be touring to the USA and France. He also launched the exhibition Portraits & Fashion Beyond Borders at the McCord Museum\, which featured 17 Canadian photographers working abroad. His exhibitions have been visited by almost 7 million visitors. \nABOUT THE MODERATOR:\n \nBorn in Toronto to Holocaust survivors who instilled fearlessness\, hard work\, and tenacity in her from a young age\, Jeanne began her professional show biz career at 16. After studying acting in New York and mime in Paris\, she moved to Newfoundland where she made her journalistic debut as an arts reporter for CBC Radio. A few years later\, Beker returned to Toronto\, landing a job at CHUM Radio and in 1979\, she co-hosted the ground-breaking series The NewMusic. A founding member of MuchMusic\, Beker launched the legendary Fashion Television in 1985 which was presented in over 130 countries for 27 years. A seasoned newspaper columnist for several publications\, Beker was editor-in-chief of FQ and SIR magazines (2003 – 2008) and has authored six books. Jeanne is a frequent keynote speaker and guest on a myriad of lifestyle shows and has been at the creative helm of numerous fashion lines under her own eponymous label. Since 2015\, Jeanne has acted as Style Editor for The Shopping Channel where she currently hosts the series Style Matters with Jeanne Beker. Upcoming projects include her role as resident judge of Project Runway Canada\, which debuts on CRAVE and CTV this fall\, and co-curating a major exhibit at Calgary’s Glenbow Museum—a retrospective of her career—which is due to open in 2026.  \nBeker has received honorary doctorates from St. Mary’s University and OCAD University. Active with several charitable organizations\, she has been named to the Order of Canada (2014)\, inducted into the American Marketing Association’s Hall of Legends (2015)\, recognized with the Banff World Media Festival’s Canadian Award of Distinction (2012)\, honoured with a Canadian Screen Achievement Award (2013)\, and received a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame (2016).  \nPlease review our Terms and Conditions in advance and check in with Visitor Services upon arrival. Questions? Email us info@batashoemuseum.ca anytime.
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LOCATION:Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 1W7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:PD Days
DESCRIPTION:Cost: Included with General Admission\nWhen: Friday\, November 14\, 2025 from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm\nWhere: Throughout the museum \nSpend your PD Day at the Bata Shoe Museum! Explore our amazing exhibitions\, take a museum tour\, join a game of trivia\, and get creative at our craft stations. \nDaily Schedule\nHands-On History: 10:30 am\, 12:30 pm\, 2:30 pm\nGet up-close to our incredible collection of hands-on shoes and learn about the history of footwear! Participants will have the opportunity to hold unique shoes from our education collection. \nExhibition Tours: 11:30 am\, 1:30 pm\, 3:30 pm\nExplore the stories behind footwear from around the world with guided tours of two of our current exhibitions. \nSelf-Guided Hands-On Crafts and & Activities: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm \n\nHands-on sensory station\nScavenger hunt through the museum\nShoe-themed crafts\n\nPlease note: Supervision is not provided. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult (18+). PD Days activities are included with general admission. Pre-booking is not required unless you are a group of 12 or more. Tours and activities are offered on a first-come\, first-served basis.  \nPlease review our Terms and Conditions in advance and check in with Visitor Services upon arrival. Questions? Email us info@batashoemuseum.ca anytime.
URL:https://batashoemuseum.ca/event/pd-days-2/
LOCATION:Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 1W7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Embroidery 101
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, November 26\, 2025\nTime: 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm (Doors open 6:00 pm)\nLocation: Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\nTickets: $50 General \nStep into the world of embroidery with this beginner-friendly workshop! Explore the history of embroidered shoes through history\, learn the basics of embroidery techniques\, and create your own custom-embroidered shoe bag. Whether you’re new to stitching or looking to refine your skills\, this hands-on workshop will guide you through the process\, giving you a chance to add a personal touch to your bag.  \nBUY YOUR TICKETS  \nABOUT THE FACILITATOR:\n \nTextile art has always been a part of Tracy’s life\, thanks to the talents her mother and aunt shared from childhood onward. After studying fashion in university\, she first worked in theatre and co-started a clothing label\, Ambiguity Originals. Since then\, her career has focused on creating historic reproduction costumes. Unable to sit still\, she constantly seeks other creative outlets. Happiness is fabric\, a needle and thread.  \nTracy’s costume-based art installations began in 2007 addressing societal & environmental issues and those of a more personal nature. Fabric embellishments of many kinds mark her works with embroidery being a favoured treatment. Originally from the East Coast\, Tracy lives in Toronto with her musician husband and cat. \nPlease review our Terms and Conditions in advance and check in with Visitor Services upon arrival. Questions? Email us info@batashoemuseum.ca anytime.
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