Calling all youth emerging designers, creators, artists and makers! Artscape Weston Common is excited to announce the launch of the UpstART Youth Creative Accelerator, which provides youth access to creative mentorship and training opportunities that enable them to grow their…
With a continually changing environment due to COVID-19, Artscape recognizes the challenges many in our community have faced in transitioning to inclusive virtual experiences. Given this reality, Artscape Weston Common is excited to announce the Artscape Weston Common Virtual Community…
On Saturday, September 26, join Shakespeare In Action, our programming partner at Artscape Weston Common, for a free digital workshop reading of Nona's Malaikai, written and directed by Katia Cafe-Febrissy. The staged reading will be broadcasted live via the Zoom…
In response to anti-Black racism, Artscape Weston Common, in partnership with our programming partner, UrbanArts, and non-profit organization, MANIFESTO, is launching the Run It Black live showcase series to amplify voices of Black, marginalized youth, celebrate the rich diverse culture…
Dear Artscape Community and friends, I’d like to provide an update on how Artscape is managing COVID-19, as we continue to follow the guidance of Canadian government and public health authorities to help “flatten the curve” and protect the health…
In early February, programming partner, UrbanArts launched a new After School Arts Program (ASAP) on Tuesdays at Artscape Weston Common. From 3pm-5pm, youth can drop in to the UrbanArts studio space between 3:30pm-5:30pm to create art with professional arts facilitators.…
After several successful renditions of Black Men in Theatre, PIECE OF MINE Arts presents Black Women in Theatre, at Artscape Weston Common's Rockport Hall, from February 6-8, 2020. The concept of Black Women in Theatre has been in demand by artists…
UrbanArts, a programming partner at Artscape Weston Common, has opened registration for Winter 2020 programming. As a progressive, not-for-profit Community Arts Council/Local Arts Service Organization, UrbanArts provides opportunities for diverse cultural expression, artistic development, training and employment to members of…
This holiday season, the classic Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol of past, present and future will be re-imagined with some local flavour, story and song by local theatre company, Shakespeare In Action. A Weston Christmas Carol will be running nightly at…
Shakespeare In Action has announced a new fall program for young dramatists between the ages of 4 and 14. Weston Young Theatre Makers Series is an eight-week program that runs on Saturdays between October 19 and December 7 at Artscape…
On July 13, Urban Arts held their bi-annual Beats.Mind.Movement Showcase at the new Rockport Theatre at Artscape Weston Common. The showcase featured emerging musical talent that have thrived through the Urban Arts free 5-month music program. Performers like Frost, IP…
Weston’s resident theatre company, Shakespeare in Action, presents a contemporary take on the Bard’s A Midsummer’s Night Dream at Little Avenue Memorial Park, Tuesdays through Sundays at 7 pm, from July 16 to 28. The performance is free – just…
On June 5, Artscape together with the Rockport Group, the City of Toronto and our many project partners, tenants and stakeholders celebrated the official grand opening of the Weston Common community redevelopment project and the new community cultural hub Artscape…
Suman Goyal, an abstract mixed media visual artist and member of the Artscape Weston Common artist community, is one the first to be featured in the Artscape Weston Common Hallway Galleries. The inaugural exhibition "Now, We Can", opened on May…