Yorkville Murals festival may not return in 2027 as funding gaps threaten annual event

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Colourful art installations have become a beloved August tradition in Toronto's poshest neighbourhood, but the organizers of Yorkville Murals say this could be the festival's final year. Founded in 2019, Yorkville Murals brings nearly 70,000 people to the Bloor-Yonge area annually for a street festival celebrating the city's arts and culture scene. Festival organizers say funding constraints have made them question whether or not to bring it back for next year.

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