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March 2021   What's On Weekly   March 24, 2021 at 7pm EST - Free A Conversation with Richard Thompson Ford, Author of Dress Codes For centuries, clothing has been a wearable status symbol; fashion, a weapon in struggles for social change; and dress codes, a way to maintain political control. Even in today’s more informal world, dress codes still determine what we wear, when we wear it and what our clothing means. In this talk, Richard will offer us an insightful and fascinating discussion on the history of the laws of fashion from the 18th century to today. Spots are filling up quickly, so be sure to register today! RSVP   Our virtual exhibition! Have you checked out our virtual exhibition on SOCKS: Between You and Your Shoes? We've also got some great activities for kids! From crossword puzzles, colouring sheets to making your own sock puppet, visit our website below for all the fun.   LEARN MORE   March 20, 2021 - 10am to 12pm EST - $20/person; $15 for Friends of the BSM Join us for our next virtual workshop! Explore your creative side! Join visual artist and cartoonist Faez Alidoosti and learn the principles and techniques of drawing! ️ Whether you're a seasoned artist or just dabbling, this workshop is for you! Visit our website for more details. READ MORE     #BSMKids   Tune in every Saturday! Enjoy Storytime with the BSM every week on our YouTube channel as members of our staff read stories that cover topics like diversity, inclusion, identity and more. In celebration of Women's History Month, this week's book is A is for Awesome! 23 Iconic Women Who Changed the World written by Eva Chen. SUBSCRIBE Get crafty! Need a fun activity to do with the kids? Why not make adorable sock puppets! Repurpose some of your old socks and create a variety of characters you'll love. Afterwards, hold a puppet show for the family - you may discover that you have a budding puppeteer in your home. We'd love to see your creations, so tag us on social media! Check out our YouTube channel for the full tutorial. WATCH NOW Off the Shelf Take a trip through our vault and learn more about our incredible artefacts! This exclusive series is available on TikTok and Reels. WATCH NOW     Friends Around the Globe   Gardiner Museum We love the 3 Works series hosted by the Gardiner Museum! In their latest video, they speak to artist Eddy Firmin about three of his artworks in connection to the theme, "Decolonization". Did you know they also recently celebrated their 37th birthday this past weekend? Happy birthday, friends! LEARN MORE Museum of Modern Art Learn more about MoMA’s new exhibition, Reconstructions: Architecture and Blackness in America. Exploring the relationship between architecture and the spaces of African American and African diaspora communities, 10 newly commissioned works are featured.   LEARN MORE March 2021   What's On Weekly   March 20, 2021 - 10am to 12pm EST - $20/person, $15 for Friends of the BSM Miss our Sketching Fridays? Join us for our March virtual workshop where participants will learn the principles and techniques of drawing with visual artist and cartoonist, Faez Alidoosti. ️ Our workshops sell out fast so you'll want to sign up TODAY!  READ MORE Ask a Curator Check out our latest Ask a Curator IGTV episode where Elizabeth lets us know the challenges when it comes to collecting contemporary material. WATCH NOW March 24, 2021 at 7pm EST - Free A Conversation with Richard Thompson Ford, Author of Dress Codes Join us for our next Salon as Richard Thompson Ford, Author and Professor of Law at Stanford Law School offers us an insightful and fascinating discussion on the history of the laws of fashion from the 18th century to today.  RSVP   From the Vault Take a peek into our 14,000+ collection with our blog series, From the Vault! Every other week, we're sharing interesting stories about one of our artefacts. In our latest post, we are featuring this pair of A:shiwi (Zuni) women’s wedding boots that entered the collection in 1980 and was acquired by museum Founder, Sonja Bata.   LEARN MORE       Museum Shop   Keep Your Shoes Clean and Protected! Your shoes need protection, especially during the winter months. Whether your sneakers, boots or your everyday shoes need a bit of TLC, we've got you covered with our ShoeRescue products, available on our online shop. SHOP NOW Indigenous Designers in Our Shop We have some beautiful products in our shop designed by Indigenous artists like this eyeglass case made by Francis Dick, a contemporary Native artist and a member of the Kwakwaka'wakw Nation. Be sure to check out this and other designs, all available online. SHOP NOW     Friends Around the Globe   #SheEarnedIt Join Fashion Canada for their International Women's Day  (IWD) event, #SheEarnedIt on Thursday, March 4 at 6:30 pm EST. This exclusive conversation will feature a panel of inspiring TikTok creators who will share what IWD means to them, as well as their own personal journeys to entrepreneurship.   LEARN MORE We Are Here The Brooklyn Museum is celebrating the release of We Are Here: Visionaries of Color Transforming the Art World, which highlights 50 influential artists and art entrepreneurs in New York, Los Angeles and beyond. Learn more about their exciting publication by joining a virtual roundtable event on March 18 at 6 pm EST. LEARN MORE   LEAVE A BIGGER FOOTPRINT Please consider supporting the Bata Shoe Museum during this unprecedented time with a donation. Your support will help us continue to offer innovative exhibitions and experiences to visitors around the world.   DONATE NOW     BSM programming events have been financially assisted by the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund, a program of the Government of Ontario through the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport.