Unity Through the Arts (UTTA)
Congratulations to this year’s award recipients of our 3rd annual juried art exhibition, Unity Through the Arts.
Adult Awards
Best in Show: Amber Smith-Quail LAND BACK THIS IS NATIVE LAND
Honourable Mention: Yana Rzayeva Unraveled Tradition
Cultural Expressions for CHANGE: Adil Amin 4th Sujood (Prostration)
Robert McLaughlin Gallery: Paige Bowen Wait here for a while
Regional Municipality of Durham: Andrew Wang Rosie
Youth Awards
Best in Show: Saniyah Raji Not One, But Many
Honourable Mention: Ashna Sheikh Ashna and Her Mare
Honourable Mention: Ava Jasmine Dedier In Us, They Remain
Art Exhibition Now Open!
Cultural Expressions for Change (CE4C) presents the 3rd Annual Unity Through the Arts exhibition, in partnership with the Robert McLaughlin Gallery (RMG).
The juried exhibition showcases artworks that explore and honour diverse cultural experiences, not just as identity, but as the lived traditions, creative practices, and community expressions that shape how culture is shared, interpreted, and passed on.
About Cultural Expressions for CHANGE
Cultural Expressions for CHANGE is a nonprofit corporation that provides programming celebrating our heritage, the arts, and nurturing generations through engagement.
Our vision is to inspire unity through the arts, culture and the Black experience in Durham Region.