Terra Firma Festival
Produced by Yoan Mastagarkov and Olivia Seward
ter·ra fir·ma | /ˌterə ˈfərmə/
noun | dry land; the ground as distinct from the sea or air.
Through the two past years, we have all had to redefine what our solid ground is. The Terra Firma Festival will examine, and delve into, the renegotiation of our interpersonal and ecological roots.
The Terra Firma Festival is a platform for students at The Creative School to expand, connect, and refine their multidisciplinary skills; then present their work to the arts industry and broader community.
An arts hub for creators and innovators within the creative school, Terra Firma festival encourages students to explore their creatives ventures, ideas, and projects that embrace themes of new roots and growth in a distinct period of change. Featuring the work of artists within the creative school, Terra Firma fosters and supports a new generation of creators and artists as they practice their work with the support of their community.
Note: Accessibility guides are available as well as sensory and content warnings for each show within the festival.
Presented by the Creative School, the Society of the Creative School, and Toronto Metropolitan University
Produced by Yoan Mastagarkov and Olivia Seward
From May 19, 2022
to May 21, 2022
Tickets are pay-what-you-can
BMO Incubator
Thursday, May 19 – 12:30pm
Thursday, May 19 – 5:30pm
Friday, May 20 – 12:30pm
Friday, May 20 – 5:30pm
Saturday, May 21 – 12:30pm
Saturday, May 21 – 5:30pm
Masks and proof of vaccination are required.
April 16, 2026
“Some of my all-time favourite moments have been when something hilariously awkward happens in public and I catch the eyes of a stranger and for a second we know exactly what each other is thinking. And then we go about our lives. It’s a beautiful intimacy.” For actor, director, and writer Gregory Prest, even a...
April 10, 2026
“And so with this understanding that we are under constant surveillance, whether we do it consciously or unconsciously, we start adapting our behavior to it.” Nehal El-Hadi wants you to know that you’re being watched. With her journalistic and academic background, Nehal’s research has focused on data collection and space-making. Through the Residency program with...
March 23, 2026
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