“For  30 years, Art Starts has created vibrant communities through community-based arts programming for emerging and newcomer artists living in our community.

In 2023, 15 artists across all artistic disciplines will have the opportunity to move Arts Forward by designing a workshop in a neighbourhood or community of their choice.

If you are an artist facilitator with a community artmaking background, we invite you to pitch your workshop idea, apply to Arts Forward, and receive up to $3500 for your project!

About Art Starts

Art Starts activates vibrant Toronto neighbourhoods through community-building arts initiatives in the Lawrence Heights, Oakwood, and Eglinton communities.

Established in 1992, Art Starts is recognized as one of Toronto’s leading community arts organizations and is a Toronto Arts Foundation Arts for Youth Award recipient.

We inspire long-term social change through the arts to overcome barriers and create a shared identity. Our collaborative approach to art-making celebrates communities, nurtures resilience, cultivates life skills and inspires personal growth.

Check out our programs here: https://artstartsto.com/programs/

The ideal candidate will have experience working in a community setting, lived experience in this capacity, and a desire to work with people in the Lawrence Heights, Oakwood, and Eglinton communities.

For more information, please visit: https://artstartsto.com and the application form.

-from Art Starts