Common Chords

Music becomes a metaphor for life in this joyful collection about the harmony we create together. Filipino-Canadian artist Paulina Constancia creates vibrant, intuitive naïf art inspired by everyday life. In collaboration with the Filipino Music and Art Foundation in BC.

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Where:
The Gallery at Queen's Park | New Westminster BC

When:

Opening Reception: Thu, Sept 10, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Exhibition Dates: Sept 9 - 28, 2026, Wed–Sun, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Workshop #1: Found Sounds, Register via Eventbrite
Workshop #2: Listening Lines, Register via Eventbrite
Workshop #3: Three Chords, Three Languages, Register via Eventbrite
Workshop #4: Drawn to Words: Writing Through Art And Sound, Registration Link Coming


MOMents Workshop Series

Join Paulina Constancia for the MOMents Workshop Series—creative gatherings across Toronto inspired by her exhibition MOMents at the Women’s Art Association of Canada.

Use the links below to register:

MOMents Exhibition

MOMents, a solo exhibition by Paulina Constancia, celebrates the quiet, powerful, and often unseen labour of care offered by mothers and nurturing figures.

On view April 28 - May 12, 2026 at the Ruth Upjohn Gallery, Women’s Art Association of Canada, Toronto.

Catalogue of works

Immigration

March 7-28th, 2026

Opening reception: March 7 from 6-8pm

Artist talk: March 21 at 2pm. 

Outsiders and Others is pleased to present Immigration, an exhibition featuring 4 self-taught artists who emigrated to Canada. These artists are Yee Chan, Paulina Constancia, Svitlana Denysova and Anne Wang.

The exhibition features plein air paintings, traditional Ukrainian folk art, and paintings made with natural materials like onions, coffee, and turmeric.

Learn more / see online catalogue


Hilos y Amigos (Threads and Friends)

Paulina is excited to share that she will be leading a workshop series at the Latin Plaza Hub called Hilos y Amigos (Threads and Friends)—a creative journey where stitches meet paint, layered fabrics, and flowing color.

✨ This is a joint collaboration with @latinplazahub and @latincouver. ✨

👉 Register here: https://latineventsbc.ca/event/hilos-y-amigos-threads-friends/

📅 Workshop Dates & Themes:

  • 🎨 April 17 – Paint & Stitch (Spring Awakens)

  • 🧵 May 8 – Textile Collage & Stitch (Celebrating Mothers)

  • 🌞 June 12 – Faux Tie-Dye & Stitch (Welcoming Summer)

Come explore creativity, connection, and storytelling through textiles!

👉 Register here: https://latineventsbc.ca/event/hilos-y-amigos-threads-friends/

📌 Limited seats available—sign up today!

Circles: Weaving Interconnections Workshops

Join us for an inspiring session that proves every thread, no matter how small, can play a part in creating something beautiful. Let your leftover threads, yarns, fabric strips, and other textiles shine as we connect in a creative celebration of reuse and artistic expression!

Inspired by the concentric forms and themes of interconnectedness in Samuel Nnorom’s work—currently on exhibit @textilemuseumofcanada —this hands-on workshop explores the art of repurposing through thoughtful design and creative play.

Using ORTs (Old Raggedy Threads), yarns, cloth strips, and thrifted materials, participants will transform leftover textiles into stunning mixed-media creations, mounted on an 8×8” stretched canvas. Discover how materials set aside for future use can take on new life, inspiring both creativity and connection.

📅 Date: February 14, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Textile Museum of Canada
🎟 Register now: Circles: Weaving Interconnections Workshop with Paulina Constancia

Don’t miss this opportunity to weave together art, memory, and sustainability!

Paulina Featured at The Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival 2024

Paulina Constancia is one of the featured artists at the 8th annual Vancouver Outsiders Arts Festival (VOAF 2024).

The VOAF showcases the work of visual artists and performers outside of mainstream art institutions. We strive to provide a platform for these artists to share their unique perspectives and artistic visions with the community. Paulina shares some of her beloved pieces from her Moments of Motherhood series (MOM).

Opening Event is on Friday, Oct 11th, 5:30, free admission.

The show runs Oct 11-13, at the Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre. Hours vary from day to day so please be guided by info poster. See you there!

The Gratitude Pouch: Patch, Stitch and Some Grati-Thoughts

Immerse yourself in a creative and meaningful experience at our Gratitude Pouch Workshop, where art and mindfulness come together to inspire reflection and self-expression. This session offers a unique opportunity to slow down, focus on the positive aspects of life, and channel those feelings into a personalized keepsake. By combining artistic elements with the practice of gratitude, you’ll create a one-of-a-kind pouch that not only reflects your creativity but also becomes a powerful tool for nurturing thankfulness. This workshop goes beyond just crafting; it’s a chance to cultivate mindfulness and create a lasting habit of gratitude that will enrich your daily life. It’s about celebrating what’s meaningful, expressing it in a tangible form, and leaving with a sense of peace and positivity that continues long after the session ends.

Please visit the link in our bio to participate. There is no cost to participate.

Facilitator: Paulina Constancia is a multidisciplinary naïf artist from Cebu, Philippines, now based in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Her expressive and colourful works, often featuring life metaphors and whimsical themes, draw inspiration from her tropical childhood and travels abroad. She blends painting, and collage using different materials, textiles, and found objects to create her vibrant pieces.

🗓️Monday, October 7, 2024.

⏰4:00 PM - 6:00 PM EDT.

📍MUSE Arts Creative Lab, 1369B St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON M6E 1C7.

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Inner Landscapes: Stitching Identity Through Textiles

Inner Landscapes: Stitching Identity Through Textiles at Cloverdale Common @artsetobicoke

By Paulina Constancia – One of the artists featured in Intersections (Event page)

In this hands-on textile workshop, participants will use fabric scraps, threads, and stitching techniques to create a personal landscape that reflects their inner feelings, sentiments, and nostalgia for home. Guided by one of INTERSECTIONS featured artists – multidisciplinary artist Paulina Constancia, who uses fabric to connect with her cultural roots- participants will dive into a creative process that weaves together memory, tradition, and identity. Through layers of fabric and stitches, we’ll ponder on how the textures of our lives sh

ape our sense of self, home, and belonging.

Intersections: Threads of Tradition and Identity

Intersections: Threads of Tradition and Identity, 2nd edition, presented by @artsetobicoke, Cloverdale Mall, and QuadReal Property Group!

✨ Join us for a vibrant exhibition series that celebrate our diversity and connections ✨

This edition features 15 amazing artists exploring the connections between clothing, textiles, and cultural identity.

  • Dates: October 3rd - November 16th

  • Opening Reception: October 3rd from 6:00 - 8:00pm

  • Location: Cloverdale Common at Cloverdale Mall - 250 The East Mall, Toronto ON M9B 3Y8

For more details visit https://www.artsetobicoke.com/events/intersections-threads-of-tradition-and-identity-clothing-and-textiles/