News from Artscape and our community
Manifesto records four cyphers by local talent in the Sound Recording Studio
Artscape Daniels Launchpad recently hosted a call session with Manifesto in the Digital Media Lab's Sound Recording Studio. In preparation for Manifesto's 2020 Digital Festival, Manifesto partnered with community organizations…
Toronto Potters offer pottery and wheel classes at Artscape Youngplace in Fall/Winter 2020 with COVID-19 protocols
Toronto Potters was founded in 1979 as a non-profit, volunteer-run association. For almost four decades the association has been committed to the organizing and sponsorship of clay-related activities that contribute…
From the margins to center stage, Rosey Ugo Edeh of b current speaks on the elevation and amplification of Black and Brown artists
“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…
Jewellery designer Kasra Rabiei of Lojë Gold Gallery on creating in the Fine Metals + Jewellery Studio
Jewellery designer, Kasra Rabiei of Lojë Gold Gallery, is one of Launchpad’s earliest members, joining the community in November, 2018. He started making and designing jewellery in 2012 after graduating…
An exciting opportunity to pitch the CBC Creator Network
The CBC Creator Network is accepting pitches for stories, formats and series that address an audience aged 18-24. They're looking for explainers, profiles or series where you have a strong…
Introducing the new Member Wellness Program at Artscape Daniels Launchpad
The challenges of balancing an artists’ creativity and vision with the demands of the marketplace has been amplified by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and its resulting economic downturn.…
Launchpad member Sarina Hamamgi provides emergency support to families in Beirut, Lebanon through her art
Artscape Daniels Launchpad member, Sarina Hamamgi is a multi-disciplinary artist, creative consultant, and entrepreneur. On July 2, Sarina shared images of basketball planters she designed and created as interior decor…
Artscape signs the BlackNorth Initiative CEO Pledge and commits to seven actions to end anti-Black racism
Following the important message on Artscape’s commitment to confront anti-Black racism, Artscape CEO Tim Jones made another step in Artscape’s diversity and inclusion efforts by signing the BlackNorth Initiative CEO…
How Toronto Artscape Foundation Launchpad Bursary Recipient, Frances Sousa, keeps learning, experimenting and evolving her artistic practice
Toronto Artscape Foundation Launchpad Bursary recipient, Frances Sousa became interested in art as a teenager. She started experimenting in photography, and became interested in textiles and thrift store materials --…
Jeremy Joo, furniture maker and founder of JDH Projects, makes use of Launchpad’s Woodworking Studio
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.…
Toronto Artscape Foundation leaders challenge themselves to raise over 40K in one day
On Friday July 31, 2020, three Toronto Artscape Foundation Board Members will undertake personal challenges over the course of a day to raise money and awareness for Artscape and the…
Call for Applications for the Toronto Artscape Foundation Launchpad Bursary Program
Calling all emerging designers, creators, artists and makers! The Toronto Artscape Foundation is offering six-month Launchpad Bursaries to 250 individuals who wish to thrive in their creative practice, but face…
The 25 Hour Day with ColinResponse on how creatives can achieve personal & financial success during COVID-19
ColinResponse is the global ambassador for the luxury spirit brand Moët-Hennessy, an international award-winning pop-soul recording artist, and the founder of The 25 Hour Day, a company that teaches creative…
Artist-run Propeller Art Gallery marks their 25th year with a celebratory exhibition and archival project
Facing an uncertain future after graduation from the Ontario College of Art, and with no galleries willing to exhibit their work, an enterprising group of 1996 grads decided to pool…