Join The UN Refugee Agency and Arts Network Ottawa at the Byward Market to mark #WorldRefugeeDay through the power of art! 🎨🎼

We’ll be showcasing live painting and sculpting, along with a live oud and derbake musical performance from 1PM to 2PM. Come say hello, enjoy the art and music, and stand in solidarity with refugees around the world.

Meet the artists:

Allan André is a Canadian-born multi-disciplinary artist of Haitian descent based in Ottawa, Canada. André’s work has been featured in New York, Orlando, Ottawa, Toronto, and Montreal exhibits. His mural work can be seen throughout the Ottawa region.

Gaëtan Veno Joachim is a passionate student of art, born in Haïti and currently residing in Toronto. Through his art, he forges connections, explores new horizons, and brings forth art that sparks conversations, ignites emotions and inspires positive change.

Talal Aljaramani is a Syrian musician with extensive experience in oriental music. With his background in studying oriental music at the Lebanese Conservatoire and participating in concerts with the Conservatoire Orchestra.

Raymond Khoury’s Syrian musical talent and passion for the derbake have allowed him to showcase his skills in various settings. His journey exemplifies the power of perseverance and pursuing one’s passions, regardless of geographical boundaries.