Delhi Park is a 31-acre green space in the heart of Picton, and a stone’s throw from The Department of Illumination studio. Starting in the spring of 2025 the DOI will begin our self-appointed artist residency in the park, inviting the community to join us as we explore the flora and fauna, as well as the natural and human history of this place, seeking to deepen our knowledge and find its hidden magic. From May 22 through August, we will spend three days a week in the park, offering a mix of free drop-in workshops centered on collaborative art-making. The art we create will be inspired by the place itself and shaped by the participants and the professional artists leading the process. We will weave these the elements together to create a large-scale community pageant that will help tell the story of this beautiful public space. The Delhi Pageant will be presented for free August 23 and 24, 2025.

What is a pageant? It is the story of a community told by a community, performed outdoors using elements such as procession, mask, giant puppets, spectacle, chorus, etc. We hope you will join us as we gather to create music, dances, storytelling, puppets, performances, costumes, installations and more! 

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