From a young age, Meghan Yuri Young has always wanted to be a writer—specifically, a novelist. As an avid reader from before she can even remember, she has understood how powerful words could be, the impact stories have on people,…
Upon its opening on October 20, 1995, Artscape West Queen West became the first legally zoned artist live/work building in Toronto. With 22 live/work studios, galleries and commercial studios, and a beloved tenants’ garden with community oven, Artscape West Queen…
Artscape Triangle Lofts resident, Jane Luk has been a professional actor for over 30 years. She received formal acting training at Humber Theatre and continues to hone her craft. “I love the process of theatre -- a community of artists…
Artscape continued to support the Toronto Outdoor Art Fair in the summer of 2020, despite the fair being moved completely online due to COVID-19 gathering restrictions. This year, we presented two awards -- the Artscape Emerging Artist Award and the…
“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…
Since Artscape Daniels Launchpad reopened, many members have been appreciating the reconfigured Creative Studios, particularly the Woodworking Studio which has been expanded to include four workstations for constructing larger structures. One such member, Jeremy Joo, a furniture maker and founder…
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…
If you walk down West Queen St. West, you may come across the unique physical distancing decal designs of six local artists commissioned by Artscape Atelier, on behalf of their partners at the West Queen West Business Improvement Association. Affixed…
Toronto Artscape Foundation Launchpad Bursary recipient, Daniel Goodman is a storyteller, first and foremost. Whether he is working on writing, design, event management or music projects, crafting stories is at the root of everything he does as a creative entrepreneur.…
“I didn’t come this far to only come this far” is the quote that planted the seed for the documentary, “ThisFAR”. It’s a docuseries that follows the success stories of immigrants and first-generation Canadians. While listening to William Hollis, the…
While studying neuropsychology at Florida Institute of Technology, RBC Launchpad Music Entrepreneurship Program participant Paris Junior Roserie grew a passion for entrepreneurship and collaboration. In Late 2017, Roserie co-founded Alternateº alongside creative artist Dylan Joshua, establishing the brand from the…
If you were walking down by Toronto's Waterfront for a brief respite during our COVID-19 social distancing, you might have caught the beautiful voice of Teiya Kasahara, a resident of Artscape Bayside Lofts and soprano. Teiya decided to perform for…
The RBC Launchpad Music Entrepreneurship program kicked off in early January of this year. From producers to singer-songwriters, DJs to composers, the two cohorts are packed with incredible talent. Meet three rising DJs from the RBC Launchpad Music Entrepreneurship program:…
sarah koekkoek is an independent dance artist, choreographer and trauma informed educator based in Toronto/Tkarón:to. Her research and choreography examines movement as a language that can help nourish greater understanding and compassion with our relationship to self, others and the…