Artscape Youngplace

Important info about Artscape Youngplace and other community cultural hubs in #Toronto:

Spectra, part of @ContactPhoto brings together new work by @G44Members. On view at Artscape Youngplace @YoungplaceTO this exhibition celebrates the diversity of artistic practice, revealing the ways seemingly disparate work can intersect. May 18 - June 5. ow.ly/prv950JaZk2

Just announced: LaunchpadSUMMIT2020 presents 4 days of talks by leaders at @Refinery29, @AGOtoronto, @Frontier_is, R3VE, @VSPconsignment, @Artscape and more at their pay what you can virtual creative career conference. Tickets are going quick: launchpadsummit.com

"Our current reality has shrunken art-viewing prospects to a handful of options: the digital remove of online presentations or in-person rituals of careful sanitation and navigation." writes Stephanie Vegh ft TOO MUCH TIME ON MY HANDS for #Akimblog! ow.ly/cmp850BJpGa

Artscape is happy to announce that we are planning a safe and gradual reopening of our spaces! For the current timeline of reopening dates, the health and safety measures that will be in place at our facilities, as well as our reopening FAQ, visit bit.ly/31OCNbv

Creatives: Overwhelmed by the many resources popping up during Covid-19? #ArtsUNITE is a wayfinding & support platform made for creatives, by creatives. Visit ArtsUNITE.ca to see resources available & how you can help grow this community-led platform to unite the arts!

#RunItBlack is a live performance series showcasing the talent of Black youth in TO. Discover up-and-coming artists through performances streamed live from Artscape Weston Common every Thurs via @Artscape's FB and IG! Mark your calendars and learn more: bit.ly/2Vb0PcV

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Although we are currently closed to the public, AYP tenant @SKETCHToronto has been busy connecting with the young artists they serve in new & virtual ways. Read more about Art in Pandemic! celebrating the creativity of young artists in quarantine artscape.ca/2020/05/26/art…

Great initiative from our friends at @MissArtsCouncil: #RiseUpMississauga - Concert of Hope is a live-streamed concert featuring performances by 25 outstanding Mississauga artists. Tune in Facebook.com/missartscouncil tonight at 7 PM! More info: bit.ly/RiseUpMississa…

📣We've teamed up with @CBCRadioCanada to launch #DigitalOriginals2020, a new fast forward initiative through which we will offer $5,000 #microgrants to help artists, artistic groups and organizations pivot their work for online sharing. Learn more here: canadacouncil.ca/press/2020/04/…

🗣️Are you a sculptor, digital multimedia artist, painter or illustrator? #ArtscapeAtelier w Lakeview Community Partners announces a Call for Artist Submissions to create distinct artworks for Lakeview Village, Mississauga’s new waterfront community. Info: bit.ly/3cvGOUs

Artscape is continuing to follow the guidance of our government & public health officials to protect the health & safety of our community. Read this important update re: extended Artscape closures & support during COVID-19 from Artscape CEO, Tim Jones: bit.ly/39IFiMY

@torontoartfair's call is open Nov. 28 - Mar. 9! ⏰Join a juried showcase of #Artists and #Makers at Canada's leading contemporary outdoor art fair. Artists of all backgrounds + mediums are invited to submit! For more info about #TOAF59 and to apply ➡️ ow.ly/irl450xl9Xo

Get in the mood for movement with Wind Down Dance on Nov 2! Come on out to @YoungplaceTo and enjoy danceworks in-progress by emerging choreographers and dancers, produced by Kaeja d'Dance!

Three immensely talented artists graced @YoungplaceTO #smallworldmusiccentre last night: Rakae Jamil on sitar, @ragarhitom on Hindustani slide guitar, Sonesh Chattlani on tabla. A wonderful collaboration for a sold out night of South Asian strings as part of the 18th annual #swmf

ARTIST VOLUNTEER CALL-OUT! DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 2 We're looking for artist volunteers in visual arts, culinary arts or mentorship for our Fall 2019 Season! Click the link below to apply and send it to opportunities@sketch.ca by Monday, September 2 sketch.ca/support/volunt…

Head over to @DanielsSpectrum on Aug 19th for the opening Tea Party of the "Women and Nature" exhibit by Nazneen Sheraji Madonna ✨ This @ArtHeartTO member's work is heavily inspired by her family, Bengali heritage, and memories from childhood, and all pieces will be for sale 🎨

Just announced: NAMU 🇰🇷 @YoungplaceTO #smallworldmusiccentre September 21st! Totally new sonic experiences emerge as Korean traditional sounds are mixed with modulated electric bass, double bass & synth. Learn more: bit.ly/31sGC2U #KoreanMusic #SWMF