Inspiring Change Through Art

Art Starts creates vibrant communities through community-based arts programming and projects, mentorship, and professional development for emerging/newcomer artists.

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Hiring Youth

Be a part of the Ghosts of Todmorden Mills Project! Enhance your photography and photoshop skills while collaborating with professional artists.

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The Colour Wheel Project

Curated by artist Jacquie Comrie Garrdio, this multidisciplinary performance will use dance, drums, and costumes to explore the topics of social healing, mental health and wellness.

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Programs

We offer community-arts programming in six Toronto neighbourhoods for all ages. Our programs bring together artists and community members to reflect the identities and aspirations of each community.

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Special Projects

We offer Special Projects such as arts initiatives, events, and workshops that occur city-wide. These projects encourage connection and collaboration among artists and to those interested in the arts.

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Mentorship

We foster emerging/newcomer artists to help them further their own practices and advance their artistic careers. Our mentorship hub connects them with employment opportunities, grants, and more.

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Support Us

You can help us continue to build vibrant communities through arts initiatives. There are many ways you can show your support: make a donation, give a gift in kind, or fundraise by running your own event or campaign.

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Announcing our Interim Program Director: Parul Pandya

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Parul Pandya in the role of Program Director as of August 7th, 2019. Parul will be replacing current Program Director, Joel Reid, in his leave of absence for the next nine months ...
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in 2018

1430

Program participants

180

Artists hired

2391

Audience members