Update on City of Toronto plan to redevelop site in Parkdale
The Parkdale Community Hub initiative is exploring how five city-owned properties in the area around Queen Street West and Cowan Avenue, can benefit from a coordinated planning process that strengthens…
Fashion designer, Ron Tam of VANDAL leads Creative Studio Workshop on Garment Sewing Techniques
Artscape tenant, Toronto Artscape Foundation Launchpad Bursary recipient, and fashion designer, Ron Tam graduated from Seneca College School of Fashion in 2014. In the same year, he launched VANDAL, a…
Artscape Atelier Call for Artists for welcome gifts for 1,300 new condominium owners
Artscape Atelier and The Daniels Corporation are pleased to announce an amazing opportunity for artists. Local artists are invited to submit proposals for the design, fabrication, packaging and delivery of…
Jewellery and Fine Metals Studio Technician, Zef Radi leads Members through lost wax casting in the Hot Room
Jewellery and Fine Metals Studio Technician, Zef Radi comes from a family of jewellery makers. Zef learned the art of jewellery making from his father while working for the family…
A Jack of All Audio Trades: Mariana Hutten facilitates audio recording and production workshops
Studio Technician, Mariana Hutten entered into the field of audio production and recording as musician and songwriter, recording herself while she was playing. Eventually her interest in science and electronics…
Artscape explores new development opportunities for affordable artist housing
Artscape has hit the ground running in 2020 on advancing Artscape 5.0 Strategic Plan goals, with a focus on serving more people and communities. In 2019, we welcomed 109 artist-led…
Quiz for a Cause: Trivia Night Fundraiser for The Stop’s Wychwood Open Door on February 8
On February 8, The Stop is hosting Quiz for a Cause, their 12th annual Trivia Night fundraiser. As the city's largest live trivia event, questions run the gamut from arts…
PIECE OF MINE Arts presents Black Women in Theatre at Artscape Weston Common – February 6-8
After several successful renditions of Black Men in Theatre, PIECE OF MINE Arts presents Black Women in Theatre, at Artscape Weston Common's Rockport Hall, from February 6-8, 2020. The concept…
Artscape Youngplace and Critical Distance Centre for Curators hosts DesignTO’s Dying.exhibits
We all die, so why aren’t we talking about it? Taboo Health and the Health Design Studio at OCAD University are pleased to present Dying.exhibits: an exhibition series on end-of-life…
Free Toronto Island Model-Making Workshop by Winter Island Artist-in-Residence, Rhonda Weppler on January 25
Join the Winter Island Artist-in-Residence, Rhonda Weppler for the first community engagement of 2020. She is hosting a free public, drop-in model making workshop on Saturday, January 25 from 1pm-5pm…
Free community screening of Farewell Regent Park and Panel Discussion at Daniels Spectrum
On Friday, January 24, attend a free community screening of Christene Brown's documentary, Farewell Regent Park at 6:30 pm at Daniels Spectrum's Ada Slaight Hall. An hour-long panel discussion will…
Artscape Partners and City Builders, Mitchell Cohen and Ken Greenberg, named Members of the Order of Canada
In late December 2019, Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada announced 120 new appointments to the Order of Canada. Artscape was thrilled to see our long-term partners and city builders,…
Multidisciplinary artist, Steven Restagno wins Artscape Award for Best in Student at the Toronto Outdoor Art Fair
Steven Restagno was awarded the Artscape Award for Best in Student at the Toronto Outdoor Art Fair this past July. As a multidisciplinary artist, Steven works in photography, video, sound…
Artscape Welcomes New Members to its Board of Directors
As Artscape enters a new decade, we are pleased to bring the fresh perspectives of three new members to our Board of Directors. Phil C. Gillin, Barbara Hall and Geoff…