AstroSankofa Arts Initiatives
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Building off of the illustrated vision of Carnegie Hall's first-ever commission art piece by interstellar artivist and visual griot Quentin VerCetty in 2020-2021. AstroSankofa Arts Initiative is an artist collective and nonprofit organization that aims to expand imaginations with creative exploration of the connection to the past, present and future through the West African concept of sankofa. The
⚽🎨 The pitch is calling... are you ready to become the next Cosmic Striker?
Join AstroSankofa Arts Initiatives and the Canadian Street Soccer Association (CSSA) for a full day of FREE street soccer exhibition matches and creative art activities at YZD!
🗓 July 15
🕙 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 YZD (34 Hanover Road, Toronto, On)
Whether you're here to showcase your footwork, unleash your creativity, or cheer on your friends, there's something for everyone!
🏆 The Golden Boot Challenge
Think you've got what it takes? The day's top Cosmic Striker will take home:
✨ An exclusive AstroSankofa jersey & shorts
⚽ A one-of-a-kind official AstroSankofa game ball
🎁 Plus additional prizes for the winning team!
Beyond the matches, explore hands-on art experiences inspired by the FIFA World Cup, Afrofuturism, and community storytelling. Create, play, connect, and celebrate the beautiful game in one of Toronto's most unique public spaces.
Presented by AstroSankofa Arts Initiatives in collaboration with the Canadian Street Soccer Association, in partnership with YZD, and supported through the City of Toronto's FIFA World Cup 2026™ celebrations.
Day 2 was huge goalllll as we made astronomical designs and the interstellar Footballs for YZD Play on the Runway 2026!
We had over 400 visitors and we lots of fun in shade and in the sun!
📽 by Jada Wallace (Jada Wallace )
Cosmic Strikers was funded by YZD and the City of TorontoTechnically in partnership with YZD and the Canadian Street Soccer Association, funded by City of Toronto's Community Celebration Support Fund as part of Toronto's FIFA WORLD CUP 26™ CELEBRATIONS.
The AstroSankofa team and activities are funded by the Toronto Arts Council.
07/07/2026
New cohort, same mission! 7.0, RISING TECH and we are ready for you! ⭐️ Join us for a foundational 15 weeks remotely in an intimate learning crew. We launch real foundations in tech, through story, design, and business pitch readiness (and a cash prize for best pitch!) 🤑
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