News from Artscape and our community
Artscape Unveils New Weston Community Development
Today, Artscape and its partners joined Mayor John Tory and community members to break ground on a new exciting community cultural hub in Toronto’s Weston neighbourhood. The development is an…
Culture as Urban Acupuncture: Tim Jones @ MaRS Global Leadership
Our great CEO Tim Jones spoke at MaRS Global Leadership on the topic of Culture As Urban Acupuncture. We think his presentation was electrifying! Please watch the talk and Q+A with Zahra Ebrahim of archiTEXT and learn how…
Artscape Sandbox Opens
Artscape Sandbox, the newest project for creative placemaking organization Artscape, celebrated its official opening last night. A veritable who’s who in the arts and cultural sector, development industry, funding partners…
Meet Coco Guzman, Winner of the 2015 Artscape Award @ TOAE
On Saturday, Sept. 19, the 2nd annual Artscape Award was presented at the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition (TOAE). Artscape is a proud sponsor of the TOAE, Toronto's first and longest-running outdoor…
Globe and Mail Article on Artscape Full of Errors and Misrepresentations
An article by John Lorinc published by the Globe and Mail on Saturday July 25 under the headline Escape from Artscape paints a distorted picture of Artscape that is grounded…
Panamania: A Poet turned Revolutionary in Niagara, A Pan-American Story
Canadian dance icon & Artscape cultural ambassador Veronica Tennant on a new treatment of a classic poem. In 1824, a young, exiled Cuban poet stood on the shoulder of Niagara…
The Journey 2015: It’s a Wrap! Our recap of one incredible week
Artscape was thrilled to celebrate the creative talents of the Regent Park community during a week of rehearsals and sold-out presentations of The Journey from June 17 to 20! In…
“It’s a Functional Commune”
Artists love residencies at Artscape Gibraltar Point for a reason. Whether they’re locals or coming from far away, everyone enjoys this special spot for mental getaways and focused studio work.…
Inaugural President and Board of Directors Announced for BC Artscape
Genevieve Bucher has been named the first President of BC Artscape, the non-profit, independent organization affiliated with Toronto-based Artscape established to make space for creativity and transform communities in British Columbia. Ms. Bucher’s…
Civic Trust Award for Daniels Spectrum
We are very pleased to announce that Daniels Spectrum has received another award, this time from the Civic Trust Awards based in London, UK. The Civic Trust Awards are the longest standing architectural and built…
Artscape Launches First Affiliate in British Columbia
At a launch party in Vancouver last night with over 150 guests from the arts, urban development, government sectors and philanthropic community, Artscape celebrated the inauguration of its first affiliate…
Artscape Volunteer Judy Matthews Wins Prestigious Award
We are very pleased to announce that Judy Matthews has received the Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals after a joint nomination from Artscape, Evergreen and…
ARIDO Supports Artscape
Thank you to the Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario (ARIDO) GTA Chapter for generously supporting Artscape through its annual charity golf tournament! This year’s event, entitled Brush Strokes,…
Spectrum of Hope Video
Co-directed with seven young artists from Regent Park, Spectrum of Hope is a powerful expression of pride in this East-side Toronto neighbourhood currently undergoing a massive revitalization. The idea came…