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ArtsBuild’s organizational model is one of collaboration and partnership.

ArtsBuild Ontario is the only organization in our province dedicated to realizing long-term solutions to building, managing and financing the sustainable arts facilities needed in Ontario’s communities. By forging relationships with leading nonprofit and private sector partners, ArtsBuild to delivers programs surrounding topics such as capital project planning, facilities management, energy efficiency, sustainability and finance.

08/25/2026

How can Indigenous understandings of land transform the future of social purpose real estate? 🌿✨

Join us for SPRE 107: Indigenous Relationships to Land and Cultural Spaces, an online panel discussion exploring land stewardship, reciprocity, and community wellbeing beyond traditional property ownership.

Led by facilitator Christine Friday (Christine Friday ) alongside panelists Bonnie Couchie, Don Kavanaugh, and David Maracle, this session dives into how Indigenous perspectives offer alternative ways to create spaces that honor culture, connection, and sovereignty - while addressing the displacement caused by Western property frameworks.

Key Topics:
Moving beyond property ownership toward land stewardship and reciprocity
Building belonging in both isolated and urban creative spaces
Integrating traditional protocols and territory understandings beyond basic policy

📅 Date: September 15, 2026
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
📍 Location: Online Panel Discussion
🔗 Register: https://indigenousrelationshipstoculturalspaces.eventbrite.ca

Visit our website to view the other 3 panels in the fall series and secure your spot today!

We acknowledge the financial support of the Department of Canadian Heritage.

08/24/2026

✨ Centering Land & Access: Foundational Equity in Property Development ✨
How do we design creative spaces that truly honor Indigenous self-determination and disability justice? 🎨🌾
Join co-instructors Dr. Terri-Lynn Brennan (LodgePole Arts Alliance) and Rachel Marks (Réseau SPARC Network) for Module 6 of the SPRE Arts Space Lab!

Together, they’ll guide participants through embedding cultural “heart work,” expanding accessibility beyond physical mobility, and building respectful Treaty partner relationships.

Key Highlights:
🔹 Actioning respectful Indigenous & Treaty relationships
🔹 Expanding accessibility beyond mobility
🔹 Shifting from individual space design to community wellness
🔹 Hands-on outcome: Learn to design a community audit rooted in reciprocity, not extraction.

🔗 Transform how you plan and build arts spaces. Tap the link in our bio to register for the SPRE Arts Space
Lab!

08/12/2026

🌱 Future-Proofing Creative Spaces: Eco-Retrofits & Climate Resilience
How do we transform aging creative venues into sustainable, climate-resilient community hubs? 🎨✨

Join expert engineer Carly Connor, P.Eng., CAHP (Founder & CEO of Green Salvaged Materials) for Module 5 of the SPRE Arts Space Lab! Learn practical, lower-carbon approaches to managing creative assets - from green retrofits in heritage buildings to unlocking green infrastructure funding.

Key Highlights:
🔹 Eco-retrofits for aging & heritage properties
🔹 Circular economy principles for materials & procurement
🔹 Navigating provincial & municipal green funding pools
🔹 Hands-on outcome: Walk away with an actionable Environmental Action Plan for your venue.

🔗 Secure your spot in the SPRE Arts Space Lab! Tap the link in our bio to register.

08/10/2026

✨ MODULE 4 SPOTLIGHT: Managing the Footprint - Operational and Spatial Sustainability ✨
Up next in the SPRE Arts Space lab, we’re diving deep into what it takes to run sustainable, resilient cultural spaces! 🏛️🌱
We’re excited to introduce our Module 4 instructor, Suzanne Haines! 🎭
As Executive Director of the Aurora Cultural Centre and former ED of the Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Suzanne led the operational activation of the $59M Aurora Town Square project. Combining hands-on backstage experience with executive expertise in venue management, finance, and governance, she’ll be sharing practical insights on managing spatial footprint and long-term facility sustainability.
🔗 Link in bio to learn more and secure your spot!

08/06/2026

Ready to unlock alternative funding for your creative space? 🏢✨
Module 3 of the SPRE Arts Space Lab: Building the Capital Stack - Social Finance and Alternative Funding, is designed to help arts leaders explore dynamic funding models, partnerships, and financing strategies to build a viable capital plan.
We’re thrilled to have Kyle Shantz leading this module! With 10+ years of experience across social finance, impact investing, and Community Bond programs at SolarShare and the Centre for Social Innovation, Kyle brings deep expertise in helping mission-driven organizations mobilize capital and build long-term financial resilience.

🎟️ Cohort capacity is limited to 50 participants across Ontario! Secure your spot today.

🔗 Link in bio to register! (learn.artsbuildontario.ca)

08/05/2026

“What can a space be? Who feels welcome here? How do we create a space where people see themselves reflected?” 💡
Reflecting on this thought-provoking insight shared by Franco Boni (former Artistic Director at The Theatre Centre) during our Creative Spaces Mentoring Network (CSMN) Professional Development Session!

Reimagining creative spaces goes far beyond physical walls -it’s about building places of true belonging, community connection, and lasting support for artists across Ontario.

🏛️ How is your organization rethinking its space to better serve your community? Share your thoughts in the comments below!👇

🔗 Learn more about CSMN and upcoming programs at the link in our bio!
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08/04/2026

Leases, zoning, and spatial rights - oh my! 📜✍️

Property development can feel overwhelming, but Module 2 of the SPRE Arts Space Lab breaks it down step-by-step.

Module 2: Navigating the Property Market - Leases, Zoning, and Spatial Rights

Learn how to evaluate property opportunities, navigate complex lease terms, and understand local zoning regulations so you can protect and grow your creative space.

Presented by ArtsBuild Ontario & The Creative School at TMU.

📍 Capped at 50 participants
👉 Tap the link in our bio to register now!

07/30/2026

Start and finish your executive arts space journey with Kendra. 🚀
Kick off Module 1 of the SPRE Arts Space Lab: Demystifying SPRE – Building the Foundation for Arts Infrastructure with community hub innovator and housing specialist Kendra Fry!
Kendra brings years of experience turning historic sites into vibrant, multi-sectoral community spaces. In this introductory module, you’ll demystify Social Purpose Real Estate and learn how to secure permanent, sustainable physical assets for your arts organization.

🏛 SPRE Arts Space Lab
An 8-week executive certificate program by ABO & The Creative School at Toronto Metropolitan University

🗓 Sept 18 – Nov 6, 2026
⚡ Capped at 50 participants
🔗 Tap the link in our bio to register!

07/28/2026

WE’RE HIRING! 📣✨
ArtsBuild Ontario is looking for a Marketing & Operations Coordinator to join our team!

If you’re skilled in digital marketing, graphic asset creation, and creative workspace/tenant operations, we want to hear from you.

🗓 Deadline: August 15, 2026
📍 Location: Hybrid in Kitchener, ON (44 Gaukel)
💼 Type: Part-Time (24 hrs/week)
🔗 How to Apply: Link in bio to read the full job description PDF and application guidelines!

Tag someone in the comments who should apply! 👇

07/27/2026

Stop renting the future of your arts organization. Start owning it. 🏢✨
Across Ontario, creative leaders are constantly battling volatile commercial rents, aging infrastructure, and space insecurity. It’s time to move from surviving real estate challenges to driving long-term spatial control.
Introducing The SPRE Arts Space Lab: The Social Purpose Real Estate Incubator for Arts Leaders — a joint initiative from ArtsBuild Ontario and The Creative School at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)!
This isn’t just another passive webinar series. Over 8 high-impact weeks, you will build a tailored, professionally vetted Space Vision Plan and Pitch Deck, culminating in a live Capstone Showcase to present your project directly to funders, municipal leaders, and developers. 🚀

🗓 Dates: Sept 18 – Nov 6, 2026 (Fall Cohort)
🎓 Credential: Co-issued Certificate of Completion (ABO & TMU)
🏷 Tuition: $500 CAD
⚡ Capacity: Strictly capped at 50 participants across Ontario!
🔗 Applications & Registration are officially live. Don’t miss out on one of the 50 spots—click the link in our bio to secure your place!

Address

44 Gaukel Street
Kitchener, ON
N2G4P3

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+15198803670

Website

http://www.artsbuildontario.ca/

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