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 […]
JOB OPPORTUNITY: VIDEO MAKER
POSITION SUMMARY The Video Maker will oversee the documentation of Art Starts programming and events through photography and video. Through the creation of photographic archives and video shorts, the Video Maker will help Art Starts communicate the incredible stories of artists and communities working together across the city. This position is partially funded through the […]
‘It’s Okay To Be Where You Are’, Staying Grounded in Times of Restlessness with Artist Jasmine Gui
Jasmine Gui is an interdisciplinary artist and editor living in Toronto. Her primary medium is experimental paper arts as one half of the creative duo, jabs. She also is the founder of Project 40 Collective, co-founder of TACLA, and works as a programmer and grant writer at the Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival. Jasmine […]
‘Returning to Tangible Ways of Work’, Processing Thoughts During Difficult Times with Artist Abby Ho
Abby Ho is an emerging Asian Canadian artist based in Toronto (photo by James Lai). Her process-based practice works with the materiality of paper, exploring the interrelationship between herself and the environment. Her latest project ‘Transference’ – as part of the artistic duo, ‘jabs’ – uses paper as a medium in conversation. This project is […]
Introducing a New Season of Programming!
After an 8-month temporary slowdown, we are thrilled to announce that we are ready to launch a new season of community arts programming. We have hired an amazing new Program Director and Program Coordinator and are gearing up some exciting digital programs for this winter. We would like to introduce you to Nicole Peña: Nicole […]