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NYA STRATEGIC PLAN 2025 – 2027

We are excited to chart out new territory to bring more arts and cultural services to communities across North York. Click below to read the full plan.

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MAY

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Love in Letters: Lettering Workshop by AndreaCataRo

Designed around the spirit of Mother’s Day, this session welcomes families, parents and children, and individuals of all backgrounds to come together and create something meaningful. Recommended for children ages 10 and up.

14 - 11

MAY-JUN

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Community Choir Nights!

Join us for Community Choir Nights! During these group singing nights, participants will access joy in singing, being in harmony, and exploring meaningful songs. There is no need for musical or singing experience to join. We will learn most songs by ear.

A Note From Deanna – Her Story

Greetings North York! I recently joined NYA as Interim Executive Director for the 2025-2026 program season.  Throughout my career in the creative sector, I’ve played a number of roles: film and TV camera assistant, talent pipeline executive at Warner Bros. Discovery,...

Anna’s Farewell: With Gratitude and Love

 Dear NYA community, After three incredible years at North York Arts, I am bidding farewell to my role as communications manager at this wonderful organization. As I reminisce about my time here, I am filled with sweet memories of our amazing programming, the many...

Declan David – North York Artist

Declan David is an emerging visual artist and animator based in Toronto, celebrated for his vibrant use of colors and innovative styles. Influenced by his Trinidadian and American heritage, the Neo-expressionist movement of the 1980s, and the graffiti culture of the...

Guest Artist Fall/Winter Nima Arabi – Q&A

We asked Nima a few questions to give you a glimpse into the creative mind behind his practice. Get to know the inspiration and vision that fuels his artistry! Question 1: What is one of the most valuable lessons you’ve learned through your art practice? Patience has...

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.