News from Artscape and our community
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…
Creativity Expert and Launchpad Learning facilitator, David Gauntlett, on stimulating creativity in anyone
David Gauntlett is Canada Research Chair in Creativity at the Faculty of Communication and Design, Ryerson University, Toronto, where he leads the Creativity Everything Lab. He is the author of…
News Release: artsUNITE / UNITÉ des arts launches to help Ontario’s creative community access relief and supports for recovery during and post-COVID-19
For immediate release: June 30, 2020 artsUNITE / UNITÉ des arts launches to help Ontario’s creative community access relief and supports for recovery during and post-COVID-19 New wayfinding and support…
An important message from Tim Jones, CEO on Artscape’s commitment to confront anti-Black racism
To Artscape’s community members, friends and partners: Uprisings against racial injustices, fuelled by unspeakable and continued acts of violence against Black people, are elevating awareness among leaders of Artscape about…
COVID-19: Artscape set to safely and gradually reopen our spaces!
Based on the latest public health and government recommendations regarding the reopening of non-essential businesses and public gatherings, Artscape is pleased to announce that we are getting ready to gradually…
Learn audio, photography and video skills this summer with Digital Media Lab Manager, Casey Johnson through online workshops
Over the summer, Digital Media Lab Manager, Casey Johnson, along with his team of expert Studio Technicians, is continuing to lead numerous (many free!) online workshops on all skills related…
12 RBC Launchpad Music Entrepreneurship Program participants perform in First Up by RBCxMusic from June 25-July 19
12 RBC Launchpad Music Entrepreneurship Program participants perform in First Up by RBCxMusic starting June 25, 2020 and running for four weeks on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 7…
Artscape Atelier commissions five local artists for social distancing circles along West Queen West
If you walk down West Queen St. West, you may come across the unique physical distancing decal designs of six local artists commissioned by Artscape Atelier, on behalf of their…