National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

The Bata Shoe Museum will be open on Monday, September 30. In honour of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, proceeds earned on this day will be donated to the Native Women's Resource Centre of Toronto.

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Free Admission All Weekend

Join us next weekend for our fall exhibition opening of Art/Wear: Sneakers x Artists! Admission is free and everyone is invited to enjoy complimentary tours and family-friendly hands-on activities. Take part in a mini “Be a Shoe Designer” craft workshop, leave your mark on our community mural, and watch graffiti artist Chris Perez paint live (weather dependent). Visit our website for the full itinerary.

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Masterpiece: Exploring Art in Fashion

Inspired by our upcoming exhibition Art/Wear: Sneakers x Artists, join us on Thursday, October 17 at 6:30 pm for an enlightening panel discussion that delves into the multifaceted world of art and its profound impact on fashion with panelists: Deputy Director & Chief Curator of the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) Julian Cox, Creative Director, Curator, and founder of D.PE Agency Ashley McKenzie-Barnes, Co-founder of Makeway, Canada’s pioneering sneaker boutique for women Abby Albino, and BSM Director and Senior Curator Elizabeth Semmelhack.

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BSM News

Make your own friendship bracelets - Globe & Mail featured our upcoming Taylor Swift Fan Night in celebration of the Eras Tour coming this November.

Don't Miss Out - We're thrilled to welcome Dr. D'Wayne Edwards on November 5 for this year's Founder's Lecture.

Mark your calendars - Get an exclusive tour of our upcoming exhibition Art/Wear by tuning into CP24 the morning of October 3.

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McDs x Crocs - Order yourself a Happy Meal from McDonalds and you could get one of the limited edition McDs x Crocs keychains!

Visit our friends Manitobah IRL - Our friends over at Manitobah are expanding their retail presence across Canada. Learn more here.

Just Do It - In this viral post, Nike's new CEO has an extensive resume going from an intern at the company to CEO.