OUR STORY
Art Starts is a community-driven organization that uses the arts to inspire social change in Toronto’s underserved neighbourhoods, bringing together professional artists and residents to create vibrant, inclusive spaces
CONNECT
Our programs offer free, accessible art-making that bring together residents of all ages across Toronto. Our programs are about more than just art—they’re about building connections and transforming lives.
PATHWAYS
Stay up-to-date with our upcoming workshops, exhibitions, and performances, providing opportunities for artists to showcase their talent and grow their practice.
OUR IMPACT
In 2024, Art Starts made meaningful strides in empowering artists and communities across Toronto. Our programs continue to inspire creativity, foster collaboration, and uplift voices that drive change. Together, we are shaping the future, one creative expression at a time.
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We couldn't do it without you. To our incredible supporters—thank you for turning artistic vision into vibrant reality across our city.
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Art Starts - Yorkdale Community Arts Centre
3401 Dufferin St., Lower Level, P.O. Box #038
Toronto, ON, M6A 2T9
416-656-9994
Art Starts acknowledges that we are on the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. Art Starts also acknowledges that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaties signed with multiple Mississaugas and Chippewa bands.