History
The Iranian-Canadian Centre for Art and Culture (ICCAC) is an organization that uses art and culture to promote cross-cultural dialogue and understanding between the Iranian community and the community at large, to raise cultural awareness among Iranian-Canadians especially kids and youth and to contribute to the diverse cultural mosaic of Canadian society.
ICCAC’s programming is geared toward showcasing local and non-local professional and emerging artists of diverse backgrounds, celebrating through music, dance, theatre, cinema, literature, visual arts, workshops, panel discussions and lectures with 80% of activities being offered free of charge.
The following is a list of events organized by ICCAC
| Festival / Event Name | Date | # of Events | Artists / Guests | Locations | Attendees | Collaboration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tirgan 2019 | 2019 | 50 | 230 | 3 | 160000 | |
| Nowruz 2019 | 2019 | 30 | 80 | 1 | 25000 | |
| Golnar & Mahan Trio Concert | 2018 | 1 | 1 | The Austrian Embassy | ||
| Nowruz 2018 | 2018 | 40 | 100 | 1 | 20000 | |
| Tirgan 2017 | 2017 | 140 | 200 | 3 | 150000 | |
| Nowruz 2017 | 2017 | 35 | 80 | 1 | 15000 | |
| Mohsen Namjoo Concert | 2017 | 1 | 1 | Aga Khan Museum | ||
| Arefnameh Theatre directed by Shahrokh Moshkin Ghalam |
2016 | 1 | 1 | Harbourfront Centre | ||
| Tirgan 2015 | 2015 | 100 | 180 | 1 | 135000 | |
| Tirgan 2013 | 2013 | 95 | 150 | 1 | 120000 | |
| Tirgan 2011 | 2011 | 80 | 100 | 1 | 80000 | |
| Tirgan 2008 | 2008 | 70 | 80 | 1 | 60000 | |
| Nowruz 2006 Under the Azure Dome |
2006 | 30 | 80 | 1 | 25000 |
