CANADIAN MUSEUM OF INTANGIBLE ART HERITAGE

A world of heritage.
A living work of art.

Where living traditions, extraordinary craftsmanship and cultural stories meet — across Canada and beyond.

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Featured Event · CICH 2027 Expo

One Heritage,
One World.

加拿大国际文化艺术节暨非遗博览会

The Canada International Art Festival & Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo is planned as a six-day celebration of living traditions, crafts, performances and cultural exchange in Toronto.

WhenJanuary 7–12, 2027
WhereToronto, Canada
ThemeWeaving the Tapestry of Culture
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Cover of the CICH 2027 Expo event proposal, January 7 to 12 in Toronto2027 · TORONTO · CANADA
About the Museum

Culture is living. Heritage is shared.

CMIAH is a Canadian not-for-profit cultural organization restructured and registered from a previous Ontario not-for-profit organization in October 2026. Our developing digital presence introduces cultural heritage, creative practice and opportunities for cross-cultural discovery.

Registered October 2026 · Canada

Examples of traditional performances featured in the CICH Expo proposal
Discover Living Heritage

Traditions in conversation.

From the makers and performers who sustain cultural practices to the artistic expressions that carry their stories forward.

First Nations artwork pictured in the event proposal

Indigenous Cultures

Exploring First Nations artistic traditions and community knowledge with cultural care and proper attribution.

Traditional Chinese shadow puppetry pictured in the event proposal

Traditional Craft

Celebrating skills, material knowledge, handcraft and artistic practices passed through generations.

Chinese traditional opera performer pictured in the event proposal

Performing Heritage

Living expressions through music, movement, storytelling and traditional performance.

OUR CULTURAL SPACES

Art belongs in living spaces.

Discover the spaces and creative partnerships that bring art, heritage and community together.

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Abstract painting by Lyu Jianguo featured in his October 2026 catalogue
Featured Artist · October 2026

Lyu Jianguo

Explore an October 2026 presentation of paintings by Lyu Jianguo (吕建国), including the Flower–Non Flower and Form–Formlessness series.

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Digital Art Catalogue

Art, presented in full.

Read the original 16-page Lyu Jianguo catalogue, including the artist's biography, exhibition history and works with titles and dimensions.

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Catalogue spread showing Form–Formlessness paintings by Lyu Jianguo
Connect with CMIAH

A new chapter in cultural dialogue.

Our digital museum platform is taking shape. For exhibitions, cultural partnerships and enquiries, reach our Toronto office at Info@CMIAH.ca.

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