Silk Road Institute

Silk Road Institute Increasing the representation of Muslims in the Canadian cultural mosaic through captivating artisti

Silk Road Institute's programs include:

Silk Road Theatre: North America’s first professional Muslim theatre company. Silk Road Academy: online interactive courses to connect you with renowned artists, and let you explore or refine your artistic talents. Creative Arts Grant: supports innovative artistic creations by Muslim Canadian artists.

Elevated + invitingAn evening of voices, stories, and moments that stay with you.Join us for Open Mic Night at Love Lyla...
04/19/2026

Elevated + inviting
An evening of voices, stories, and moments that stay with you.

Join us for Open Mic Night at Love Lyla Books in Collaboration with Silk Road Institute, featuring Apollo the Child.

Poetry, spoken word, reflections and everything in between.

April 23
7–9 PM
$10 tickets

Sign up to perform or come and listen. Links in Bio!

Our team at Silk Road Institute is growing!Silk Road Institute is bringing on a small number of dedicated volunteers acr...
04/13/2026

Our team at Silk Road Institute is growing!

Silk Road Institute is bringing on a small number of dedicated volunteers across programming, fundraising, outreach, and community.

Join us in shaping the work.

Apply before April 28 by emailing your CV/Resume to [email protected]

Join us for an evening at Typist Studio, set inside a café that feels lived-in and layered. A DJ will carry the night. L...
04/04/2026

Join us for an evening at Typist Studio, set inside a café that feels lived-in and layered.

A DJ will carry the night. Live illustration portraits will be sketched throughout, a small keepsake to take home.

Come and go, or stay awhile.

What to expect
• DJ set all evening
• Complimentary live illustration portraits
• Café menu available for purchase
• Curated vintage shop to explore

📍 Typist Studio
🗓 April 18
🕕 5–8 PM

Applications are now open for the Silk Road Creative Arts Grants 2025/2026.We’re supporting two artists and creatives wo...
03/06/2026

Applications are now open for the Silk Road Creative Arts Grants 2025/2026.

We’re supporting two artists and creatives working across disciplines.

Deadline: April 15, 2025 · 11:59 PM
Applicant Virtual Q&A: April 8-9 at 6-7 pm EST

Full details → link in bio

Tea is warm. The music is familiar.Games are on the table. Conversations unfold.Join us for the first Silk Road Institut...
02/26/2026

Tea is warm. The music is familiar.
Games are on the table. Conversations unfold.

Join us for the first Silk Road Institute Soirée of 2026! A cozy night of conversation, board games, food & drinks, and a DJ spinning feel-good favorites.

📍 Bampot Tea House | 201 Harbord St, Toronto, ON M5S 1H6
🗓️ March 28
🕕 6–9 PM

Link to tickets in bio!

The Silk Road Institute exists to uplift diverse storytellers, artists, and thinkers through programs that build connect...
12/02/2025

The Silk Road Institute exists to uplift diverse storytellers, artists, and thinkers through programs that build connection, understanding, and cultural pride. From our theatre productions, to our annual Silk Road Literary Festival, to year-round workshops, community events, and artist support, our mission is simple: create spaces where our stories can thrive.

This Giving Tuesday, we’re inviting our community to stand with us.

Every contribution — no matter the size — fuels the work we do and the communities we serve.

Follow the link in our bio to donate!

11/23/2025

Two days of stories, laughter, and unforgettable conversations. Thank you for filling the Silk Road Literary Festival ‘25 with your energy and heart. We can’t wait to welcome you back next year.

A huge thank you to our incredible creative team of videographers and photographers .makes.films for capturing every moment so beautifully, and to all our authors and moderators who joined us and made this event unforgettable!

And that’s a wrap on this year’s Silk Road Literary Festival! 🌟 What an unforgettable celebration of stories, voices, an...
10/02/2025

And that’s a wrap on this year’s Silk Road Literary Festival! 🌟 What an unforgettable celebration of stories, voices, and community. From the laughs to the inspiration, we made memories we’ll cherish forever. Stay tuned for all the highlights and behind-the-scenes moments.

We can’t wait to see you next year!

Don’t miss this exclusive deal!! We have an incredible day ahead and evening comedy night with 🎟️ Grab your tickets n...
09/21/2025

Don’t miss this exclusive deal!! We have an incredible day ahead and evening comedy night with

🎟️ Grab your tickets now — link in bio

Counting down the hours until the BIG DAY!!Don’t miss Haroon Siddiqui at the Silk Road Literary Festival this weekend! 🎟...
09/20/2025

Counting down the hours until the BIG DAY!!

Don’t miss Haroon Siddiqui at the Silk Road Literary Festival this weekend!

🎟️ Last few tickets remaining — link in bio

Tomorrow is THE BIG DAY!Take a look at what we have in store for you this weekend. It truly will be an unforgettable wee...
09/19/2025

Tomorrow is THE BIG DAY!

Take a look at what we have in store for you this weekend. It truly will be an unforgettable weekend and we cannot wait to experience every bit of it with you all!

🎟️ Only a few tickets left, grab yours through the link in bio

We are so excited to have as one of our speakers this weekend at the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts.🎟️ Only a few tic...
09/19/2025

We are so excited to have as one of our speakers this weekend at the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts.

🎟️ Only a few tickets remaining — secure yours today and be part of this unforgettable weekend of literature, art, and community!

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