​​For four months, six committed women from The Esplanade - Teresa McGeachie, Rosie Fernandez, Marina Hanacek, Judy Browne, Carol Auld & Kerryn Graham - worked with artist Anne Fauteux on the creation of a collection of wearable pieces. This unique collection pushes traditional boundaries of the fashion industry by creating outfits that are playful and stimulate interaction between people and urban space. Designers have used recycled material referring to sustainable and creative ways of living.

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Co-curated by Catherine Sicot (Elegoa Cultural Production) and Isorine Marc. 

‘Catwalkers’ was a project designed, staged and performed by professional artists Anne Fauteux and Michael Caldwell, and community members from The Esplanade. 

The collection was presented for the first time to the public as part of the Catwalkers's Show, a choreographed site-specific performance featured during Scotiabank Nuit Blanche (Saturday, Oct 5th 2013). Choreographer Michael Caldwell worked with diverse models - members of The Esplanade community - on the creation of this performance. The Catwalkers' Show took the audience on a journey to the heart of The Esplanade. 

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This project is co-produced by Jamii and CORPUS. Presenting partner: St Lawrence Market Neighboorhood BIA.

Thanks to the support of the Ontario Trillium Foundation and the Ontario Arts Council. 

Special thanks to ING Direct, Jamii's 2013 season sponsor.