News from Artscape and our community
“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…
Artscape Award Recipient Julie Gladstone Wins Big With Residency and Solo Show
This summer, we were proud to sponsor the first ever Artscape Award at the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition (TOAE), the annual art fair that takes place outside City Hall. The…
Waterfront affordable housing development adopted by Toronto Council
The City of Toronto issued the following press release earlier today; we are re-posting it as it relates to Artscape news. A plan to develop 80 affordable rental homes within…
Five Emerging Artists Selected for New Residency Program at Artscape Youngplace
Artscape is pleased to announce the inaugural winners of the Emerging Artist Residency Program, a new initiative to support the professional and creative development of artists as they launch their…
Daniels Spectrum Wins Good Design is Good Business Award
Daniels Spectrum has received the Good Design is Good Business Award. This prestigious award from Architectural Record honours companies and organizations “that take advantage of design to further business strategies in…
The Journey—A Community Story Hits the Stage
Daniels Spectrum was proud to host The Journey – A Living History of the Regent Park Revitalization last week in two spectacular performances. Written by Mitchell Cohen, President of The…
Webinar Series a Success
Thank you for a successful 2013 Webinar Series! Artscape held the final webinar in our 2013 webinar series “New Models for Cultural Space Development” last Wednesday. Over 200 individuals registered…
An Update from the Creative Placemaking Lab
We're pleased to bring you this update regarding a few things the Creative Placemaking Lab has been working on this fall: Artscape hosted Spaceworks at our head office for a…