Artscape Chair Robert Foster Co-Recipient of Cultural Leadership Award
Congratulations are in order for Robert J. Foster, Chair of Artscape’s Board of Directors, who has recently been named co-recipient of the Rita Davies and Margo Bindhardt Cultural Leader Award.…
A Letterpress Revival at Graven Feather
Last month, a group of lucky Artscape staff were invited to Graven Feather for an Introduction to Letterpress workshop. Graven Feather is an arts hub located in the lower level…
The Transformation Continues: Artscape Youngplace Progress Report
We’re more than halfway through a $15-million renovation to repurpose the historic Shaw Street School into Artscape Youngplace. When the facility opens in late Fall 2013, it will become the…
Exploring the Case Goods Warehouse
Artists find inspiration in the heart of Toronto's re-invigorated Distillery Historic District By Christopher McKinnon Among Toronto’s many eclectic neighbourhoods—some renowned for shopping, entertainment, business, or cultural offerings—few rival the…
Photos: Over $350,000 Raised at Under One Roof
On the evening of Thursday, November 29, the Artscape Foundation together with Presenting Sponsor The Daniels Corporation hosted Under One Roof, an event to raise funds for Daniels Spectrum in…
Under One Roof raises over $350,000 for Daniels Spectrum
On the evening of Thursday, November 29th, the Artscape Foundation together with Presenting Sponsor The Daniels Corporation hosted Under One Roof, an event to raise funds for Daniels Spectrum: a…
After 21 Years, Artscape Liberty Village Closes
Opened in 1991, Artscape Liberty Village was created in partnership with Toronto Economic Development Corporation. In an open letter to friends, supporters and tenants, Artscape CEO Tim Jones announces that…
Artscape announces $9.7 Million in Gifts towards $38 Million Daniels Spectrum
TORONTO, September 20, 2012 - Artscape today announced the individual, foundation and corporate gifts for the $38 Million Regent Park Arts & Cultural Centre. The centre has been renamed Daniels…
A Brief History of West Queen West
West Queen West is one of Toronto’s most popular neighbourhoods, home to hip coffee shops, restaurants and bars, trendy retail and the largest concentration of art galleries in the city.…
Artscape Profiles… Daniel Barnes
In this new series, we will introduce you to the people who make up Artscape's creative community: artists, organizations, city builders and more! Meet Daniel Barnes, a musician who has…
Report on Low-Income Home Ownership
On March 12, 2012, the City of Toronto's Affordable Housing Office released the results of Making Homeownership Happen – Success through Partnerships, which surveyed 236 low and moderate income households…
Official Groundbreaking & Naming Celebration at the Historic Shaw Street School
This morning Artscape supporters, Board and staff gathered at the historic Shaw Street School to celebrate the official groundbreaking and naming ceremony of Artscape Shaw Street Centre. MC'd by Artscape…
An Interview with Tim Jones at Think Space in Copenhagen
Artscape President & CEO Tim Jones recently returned from the Think Space conference in Copenhagen, a gathering for those who help to generate creative cities. His interview with Henning Thomsen,…