News from Artscape and our community
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…
Artscape Atelier and West Queen West BIA host Distance Dances on July 4, July 18 and August 15
Artscape Atelier, in partnership with the West Queen West Business Improvement Association launched a three-part performance series called Distances Dances in different parks and locations in the West Queen West…
Toronto Artscape Foundation Launchpad Bursary Program Request for Proposals for Teachers and Coaches for Creatives
The Toronto Artscape Foundation Launchpad Bursary program provides 500 individuals annually with a six-month Bursary to Artscape Daniels Launchpad, a first-of-its-kind creative entrepreneurship hub designed to help emerging and established…
Calling all artists, performers and writers! ArtsUNITE/UNITÉ des Arts is looking for content (paid opportunity)
ArtsUNITE / UNITÉ des arts is currently seeking artists and writers to create and contribute to website content. Are you an artist, performer or writer? Do you have ideas for…
How to become a living legacy—following the journey of artist and entrepreneur, Amina AbNa Alfred
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…
Eight multidisciplinary artists selected for Artscape Atelier’s virtual Public Art Co-Design Residency at the Zibi in Ottawa-Gatineau
This past June, The Public Art Co-Design Residency, a joint project between Dream and Artscape Atelier, launched with eight multidisciplinary artists working on the Zibi development site in Ottawa-Gatineau. Originally…
Announcement: Artscape CEO Tim Jones to step down after 22 years
Artscape announced today that its long-time CEO, Tim Jones, will step down early in 2021. “Tim has made an extraordinary contribution to the arts in Toronto, Canada and globally” said…
Artscape gradual reopening: COVID-19 FAQ for Visitors
When will Artscape hubs be open to the public again? Artscape is applying a phased approach to reopening. Our facilities will offer limited access to tenants, owners and their visitors…