Dear Community Member, We at Art Starts take social responsibility very seriously. In light of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, we will be suspending all of our winter season Community Programming, until further notice. We understand that this will come as a disappointment to some folks in our served communities of Neptune, Glendower, Villaway, Chester Le, […]
We are delighted to announce the appointment of new interim board chair Betsy Chaly. Betsy has been on the Art Starts board of directors since 2013 and will be replacing Martin Gangnier as chair. As long-standing members of the board, we would like to thank them for their contribution to the organization. Betsy Chaly is […]
The Board of Directors of Art Starts is pleased to announce the appointment of Bruce Pitkin as the new Executive Director for the community-based arts charity. As a theatre artist with international experience and a community perspective, Bruce is a true believer in the power of art as a form of expression and a means […]
Cartography 17 – A New View of The Six; Past, Present & Future Art Starts is collaborating with local artists and residents to create a 10’ X 20’ restorative map to celebrate Toronto’s diverse multicultural & intergenerational heritage. TORONTO, ONTARIO (June 1, 2017) – This year marks our nation’s 150th anniversary (#Canada150) and Art Starts, […]
Time To Make Your Map Toronto In honour of Canada’s sesquicentennial (#Canada150) and Art Starts’ 25th anniversary, Art Starts is collaborating with artists and residents city-wide to craft a restorative and creative 10’ x 20’ map. TORONTO, ONTARIO (May 2, 2017) – Art Starts, a pioneer in Toronto’s community arts sector, is celebrating 25 years […]
