Leveraging Community Arts for Social Change, Art Starts’ Plans for Lawrence Heights
After working as the art facilitator at Art Starts, Nicole Peña naturally segued into the role of Program Director. By then she knew the ins and outs, and nooks and crannies of the non-profit organization and was ready to roll up her sleeves. Nicole envisions the neighbourhood cultural centre becoming a mecca for bringing the […]
The Youth Artists Behind The StreetART Toronto Mural Project
Meet the youth artists of the incredible StreetARToronto Mural Project! This summer at Art Starts we had the opportunity to work with four members of our incredible 2SLGBTQIA+ community to create a public art piece on the shipping containers at Albion Library. In our latest blog, we introduce our talented team of artists and discuss with them their expectations for the project.
Exciting Announcement: Meet Our New Executive Director
We are thrilled to announce a new chapter in our organization’s journey with the appointment of our new Executive Director, Spencer Phillips. With his impressive track record in community development, artistic programming, and a deep commitment to inclusive creative expression, we are confident that Spencer will take our organization to new heights. Spencer Phillips brings […]