Sandra Smirle doesn’t think of herself as a winter person. She doesn’t much like the snow or the cold temperatures. But what she does like is the inspiration that comes with the dark and lonely landscapes of winter. “It’s a…
Get whisked away to magical worlds full of interesting characters and events at Artscape Wychwood Barns, as the Storytelling Festival, one of the world’s largest and oldest urban storytelling celebrations, returns for its 40th year. Hosted by Storytelling Toronto, a…
An awareness and empowerment movement is taking over Artscape Youngplace next week. From March 5 to 16, skinwork will exhibit a series of photographs featuring the skin markings and movements of 60 Canadian women, each with a special connection to…
Keep your eyes peeled for an upcoming Call for Applications to Artscape Bayside Lofts’ 80 affordable live/work rental space for artists and their families. The units will be one-, two- and three- bedroom rental opportunities, with rents set at 80%…
This month, the City of Vaughan held its 17th annual Vaughan Business Expo, an opportunity to strengthen local enterprise and connect entrepreneurs, which included a Creative Industries Summit for the first time this year. The Summit focused on creative placemaking…
Monica Mei Chiu is Artscape Daniels Launchpad’s new Director of Programs. Her unique journey into creative entrepreneurship has led her to work across the globe in fashion capitals like New York City and Hong Kong. Having studied business at University…
Lydia DeVries’s stunning red dress is creating a lot of buzz around Artscape Daniels Launchpad. The fashion designer and Launchpad member created it in Launchpad’s Textiles + Fashion Studio. What makes the dress really special is that it’s made entirely…
We’re excited to tell you about a new opportunity for creative entrepreneurs! For a limited time, the Toronto Artscape Foundation is offering Launchpad Bursaries to help creatives take their practice and career to the next level. The bursary is non-repayable…
For Immediate Release: February 11, 2019 Toronto Artscape Foundation Announces New Bursary Program to Help Creative Entrepreneurs Thrive First round of applicants must apply by February 22, 2019. TORONTO, ON—The Toronto Artscape Foundation is pleased to announce its first-ever Launchpad Bursary Program to…
Looking for a good story to keep you warm this winter? Make sure to visit Storytent, an event hosted by Storytelling Toronto at Artscape Wychwood Barns every Saturday from 11 AM – 2 PM. The next Storytent takes place on…
Through the support of generous donors and the Toronto Artscape Foundation, the Ada Slaight Youth Arts Mentorship Program has announced its 2019 participants. Starting this month at Daniels Spectrum, 12 aspiring youth artists from the Regent Park community will have…
Artscape Wychwood Barns is where artists, designers, social purpose organizations and environmental non-profits come together to build a more vibrant and sustainable community. As one of the first tenants at Artscape Wychwood Barns, Local Enhancement & Appreciation of Forests (LEAF), an environmental…
Kids, teens and adults have an opportunity to take over Gibraltar Point on January 26 from 1 PM – 4 PM for a “Winter Fun Day” as part of the 2019 installment of its Winter Island Artist-In-Residence project. The fun…
Artscape Youngplace is teaming up with Arts Etobicoke once again to showcase the exceptional talents of some of the city’s young and emerging artists. The EDGE: Youth Art Show, now in its 22nd year, will officially open to the public…