“In this day and age, all work, particularly by black artists—it’s extremely important that they have a place and a space in which their work is appreciated and disseminated for the greater public to enjoy,” exclaims Rosey Ugo Edeh—a once…
Amina AbNa Alfred is a vegan food caterer, multimedia visual artist, musician, hair and makeup artist, theatre practitioner, graphic/web designer, who works and lives at one of Artscape’s community cultural hubs. She has been self-employed for the last sixteen years…
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…
From March 7-29, Storytelling Toronto presents the Toronto Storytelling Festival at Artscape Wychwood Barns and other venues across the city. Celebrating over 40 years, the Toronto Storytelling Festival is one of the world’s largest and oldest urban celebrations of live…
On February 8, The Stop is hosting Quiz for a Cause, their 12th annual Trivia Night fundraiser. As the city's largest live trivia event, questions run the gamut from arts and culture, to science and technology, and food and drink.…
On January 21, Artscape Wychwood Barns will be hosting a public film screening of The Skatrix, a collection of animated shorts that mark the first edition of DesignTO Youth. Established in 2019, DesignTO Youth is a program that provides youth…
Artscape Wychwood Barns is a destination for Toronto food connoisseurs. Every Saturday, year-round, foodies flock to The Stop Farmer's Market, which gathers food producers, vendors and makers together under the roof of the Barns. This November and December, Artscape Wychwood…
Over 30 of Canada's foremost contemporary potters and glass artists will be exhibiting at the Fusion Clay and Glass Show, happening October 18-20 at Artscape Wychwood Barns. Artists like Lauren Blakey, Karen Franzen, Zara Gardner, Bill Reddick and many more…
Artscape Wychwood Barns’ Peter McKendrick Community Gallery highlights two local abstract painters in weekend solo exhibitions this September. Local artists Ingrid Kay and Sue Ennis offer art enthusiasts an opportunity to compare and contrast two differing styles of painting and…
Folktales, fairytales, legends, true tales, tall tales – storytellers have captured the attention of audiences for millennia. Spurred by their passion from this ancient art, local arts organization, Storytelling Toronto, has its own lengthy history. For the past 40 years,…
On June 26, Albiola Akinsiku, designer for her fashion line, Precious Threads, is hosting a fundraiser at Artscape Wychwood Barns. The Fashionable Escape is a runway show and luxury line launch that will benefit women and children who are fleeing…
On May 4, the Wychwood community came out in force to celebrate the 10th birthday of Artscape Wychwood Barns and the community of artists and social purpose organizations who bring it to life every day. Artscape CEO, Tim Jones was…
If you’re an antiquing aficionado, you won’t want to miss the GTA’s only old paper and antiquarian book show at Artscape Wychwood Barns on March 31. Set up in the bright, historic facility at Artscape Wychwood Barns, the Old Book…
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…