Syrus is a Vanier Scholar, a visual artist, community activist, researcher, youth-advocate and educator. For 12 years, he was the Coordinator of the Art Gallery of Ontario Youth Program. Syrus is currently a facilitator/designer for the Cultural Leaders Lab (Toronto Arts Council & The Banff Centre). Syrus is also a core-team member of Black Lives Matter Toronto.
Come and admire the Activist Portrait Series by Syrus Marcus Ware and meet the artist himself as he discusses his inspiration, processes, and subject matter.