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NOV

Bilial Baig on a colourful background

Building Your Artistic Voice & Financially Supporting It with Bilal Baig

Online, via Zoom

Geared towards emerging artists who have questions about how to enter the next chapters of their careers with a clear sense of artistry, and how to develop different streams of income and opportunity to support the art-making process. 

9

NOV

Pam Lau on a beige orange background

How to be a Facilitator with Pam Lau

ArtStarts - Yorkdale Mall, Lower Level

Geared to artists looking to build their facilitation skills. Participants will be guided through how to ideate and shape a program proposal, how to budget and prep, and lastly, how to deliver an engaging program.

10

NOV

Four Tree sculptures made of felt and yarn. One in each season.

Tree Sculptures – Weekends at YZD

34 Hanover Road Toronto, ON M3K 1L3

Craft beautiful, detailed trees with a variety of artistic styles. Perfect for all skill levels, this engaging event provides all materials and guidance needed to make unique, decorative sculptures for your space.

30

NOV

LEARN STOP MOTION WITH THE ANIMATION PROJECT

Animation Project – 5th Anniversary Celebration

North York Seniors Centre

This celebration will be a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with fellow participants, reflect on the program’s journey, and share the impact that TAP has had on all of us. Whether you’ve been with us from the beginning or joined along the way, your contributions have made TAP what it is today, and we can’t wait to celebrate this milestone together.

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Melissa shares her story – Collaboration, resource sharing and the fear of getting it wrong

I don’t have any research to back this up but I do have a toddler….. This month I attended an event at the University of Toronto called: Securing the future: Reimagining public spaces, opportunities, and supports for creative arts in a post-pandemic world This two...

To North York, With Love – a farewell from Cecilia

To North York, With Love,   It is with a mix of emotions that I write to you today to share some news: after several years of incredible experiences, I will be bidding farewell to my role at North York Arts.  Since the spring of 2016, I have had the immense privilege...

Fabiana shares her story: Vibrant Arts and more…

Greetings North York Arts Community, Navigating the vibrant arts scene, the non-profit realm, and the dynamic world of financial services technology, I'm excited to share a glimpse into my diverse roles. First of all, I would love to start with my passion for the arts...

Bill shares his story. A love of jazz!

Meet Bill! I am the Board Chair of North York Arts. I am a Chartered Professional Accountant and a senior financial professional and have worked in a variety of industries and roles primarily helping organizations that are undergoing transition. However, I am not your...

Get inspired with us!

...it is so incredibly special being given a spotlight especially when you’re often told you don’t deserve one.
...from never even having attended a board meeting to starting a non-profit - that leap would never have happened without NYA.

Land Acknowledgement

We acknowledge that North York is covered by treaty 13, and is the traditional land of the Huron-Wendat, the Seneca, Haudenosaunee and most recently, the Mississaugas of the Credit River.

North York Arts recognizes that this land acknowledgment is part of a continuous process towards truth and reconciliation. By adhering to our values and leading with authenticity, we are committed to building positive relationships with Indigenous peoples, the wider community, and the environment.

We are truly grateful to be able to work and create on this land. 

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