SIGN THE PETITION TO SAVE PHOG LOUNGE
HELP SAVE WINDSOR-LOCAL CULTURAL HUB PHOG LOUNGE! SIGN HERE!
from the petition page:
“SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR PHOG ‼️ sign this petition if you’ve ever experienced the beauty of ART and COMMUNITY at PHOG ‼️‼️
Musicians, artists, poets, and members of community gather to see live music every night of the week, and take in the monthly art show at Phog Lounge, and partake in art among friends on a WEEKLY basis!
Since its opening in 2004, Phog Lounge has been one of the only bookable venues in Windsor, Ontario for travelling musicians, and artists! For local creatives, legitimizes their artistic careers by offering up monthly use of their walls, and weekly space to their stage equipment for musicians ‼️
Events like the weekly Open Mic Surgery, Faking Requests ft. Mark Calcott, Wednesdays Arts&Crafts, and in the past, button-making nights, artist workshops, and so much more you would be here for another hour reading about all the artists they literally employ. Artists get opportunities to WORK because of Phog Lounge! They don’t even have to do it, they just DO because they have the SPACE ‼️
It’s a place where community thrives among art! Help save PHOG because who else is doing it like them ⁉️
The signatures on this petition will be taken to Windsor’s City Council meeting come October 1st, to justify why Phog Lounge needs to be labelled a historical landmark in Windsor, Ontario.”
Every opportunity I’ve been given as an artist has been because of the exposure I’ve received at Phog Lounge. This creative hub, venue, and otherwise wormhole of good vibes has given so many artists the chance to share their work!! Same with musicians! And POETS!!
Art doesn’t exist without community, and Phog Lounge fosters community!!
Colors of Resilience: Robber Macs Live Performance
One of our superstar artists, Cody, or Robber Macs as he goes by, is a youth from the WYC, who is also a musically talented individual who has made a ten-track album to convey the story behind the graphic novel he created.
He will be performing a full set at ArtSpeak Gallery located at 1942 Wyandotte St. E at 1:00pm! Do yourself a favour and come watch his performance!
CallMeSmitty, NOTROMEO, Nate Blackton, Batoolio
On August 23rd, 2023, come to Phog Lounge to listen to the sweet tunes of local artists NOTROMEO, Nate Blackton, and of course your fave, Batoolio, as well as superstar from Chicago CallMeSmitty.
Doors at 9PM, Show starts at 10PM. PWYC at the door!
Colors of Resilience: Exhibit Reception of Artwork by Those Experiencing Homelessness
Join us at the reception for this gallery containing works by local artists who are experiencing homelessness. Works are up for sale, artists make full commission off of their works. Pieces made by volunteers and staff from shelter programs will be up for bid - proceeds go to program of their choosing. Celebrate the beauty of art bringing folks from all walks of life together by attending the reception at ArtSpeak Gallery, August 18th, from 5pm—11pm. Performances by local musicians Kat Valentine and Bree Baker Young. Caterin by Pinoy.Bakery, Lala’s. Project funded by ACHF City of Windsor.
Colors of Resilience: An Exhibit Showcasing Artwork by Those Experiencing Homelessness
A curated collection of works done by people who are without homes. “Creativity is a macro-asset of the homeless community in Windsor” - local social service worker. Hyper-surrealist artist, Ann Reno, was discovered among the lineup, and served as the inspiration for this project. Reno’s work made me think that if she was exposed to the same opportunities I was exposed to, maybe she’d have different life circumstances. That spread to other members of this community, as well, and thus was born the idea of the Exhibit.
Project made possible through City of Windsor’s Arts, Cultural, Heritage Fund Grant, first round of funding, 2023
SO HAWT! Hosted by Kat Valentine
Join the hottest bitties out here at Meteor on August 12 pop ups by Designs by Sav, performances by Batoolio, Kat Valentine, and more! It’s a night you will not want to miss.
Art Windsor Essex Pride Booth at Lanspeary Park
Have you ever wanted to own one of your very own pieces of Batoolio art? Join them at Lanspeary Park as a part of Art Windsor Essex’s booth this Saturday, August 12th from 2:30pm-6:00pm. Chat about art, your practice, exchange tips and tricks with Batoolio.
Shop their LEMONS collection, see what else she’s working on, new merch, stickers, prints, and more!
Ongoing Press Releases and Interviews
This is where you can find a link to any news site that has covered any of my artistic ventures
https://windsorstar.com/news/local-news/artists-who-have-experienced-homelessness-showcased-at-walkerville-gallery interview with the Artists of Colors of Resilience, with Taylor Campbell
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/art-homelessness-windsor-1.6932455 - interview with Nav, web article by Bob Becken
https://www.iheartradio.ca/am800/news/art-exhibition-opens-showcasing-the-work-of-artists-experiencing-homelessness-in-windsor-1.20124630 - web article with Dustin Andrew
http://cjamlog1.cjam.ca/mp3dirnew/19700-Hawaii_Goodvibes_Segment-20230804-1200-t1691146800.mp3 - The Hawaii Segment with Hawaii Goodvibes and Renee Nicole
https://windsor.ctvnews.ca/art-by-people-who-are-homeless-on-display-at-windsor-gallery-1.6520688 - web article and zoom interview with Sanjay Maru
https://windsor.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=2754874 - interview with Sanjay Maru, featuring Cody Farrugia
Thank you to everyone who has covered the stories surrounding my art, make sure to support their art, too!
Higher Grounds Fest Hosted by CJAM FM.
Higher Grounds Festival as hosted by CJAM FM is the first music festival hosted by our local radio station since the 1980s! Occupying 4 different arts and music venues, the Higher Grounds Festival took local talent from all around Windsor, and showcased it over the course of 3 days across Meteor, Phog Lounge, Artcite Inc., and Cratfheads Brewing Co. where Batoolio is set to open for Epoxy the Drag Queen and friends.
CLOPENING Reception Artcite's BIPOC Artist in Residence
Join Artcite 2023’s BIPO Artist in Residence, Batoolio, at her “CLOPENING” Reception of her LEMONS exhibit. Lemon and yellow-themed refreshments provided, all works done throughout her residency will be on display, including her main exhibit of her residency, “LEMONS: A Body of Work About Trauma Manifestation, History, and Living with it”
Live musical performances by Kat Valentine, Camry Leigh, and Joe B.
Listen to curated playlists by Bree Baker Young, Francis D, both inspired by Batoolio’s exhibit here!
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0ECetssI2tgHJ9u1x4Ahet?si=VMN3f3jITPWK6gfbrKZ9jw
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7mwiG3MX8CDG0M5DUJMybI?si=ZyDSivw4Rx-UQlId21nCYg
All work is up for sale. Promotional poster credits to @MLE_H _N (instagram handle)