Next Generation Arts

Next Generation Arts Arts, mentorships and resources for the next generation

Next Generation Arts is a not-for-profit arts organization serving North and Central Scarborough, that provides resources and opportunities for youth and the community. This includes artistic opportunities, learning opportunities, employment opportunities, but most importantly, opportunities to be leaders in the community.

08/22/2026

Next Generation Arts presents Community Days! Join us for two FREE, youth-led & youth-centered events bringing Scarborough together through creativity, culture, food, and connection.

🎤 Youth Open Mic Night
📅 Thursday, August 27 | 6:30–8:30 PM
Come cheer on 15+ young artists sharing music, spoken word, poetry & more! Bring a friend, grab some free refreshments, and discover your new favourite local artist.

🍴🎨 A Sweet & Savoury Crafternoon with SEA FRIENDS
📅 Saturday, August 29 | 2–4 PM
Get crafty with zines & collage, then explore Southeast Asian flavours by putting together your own sakoo yat sai (a savoury tapioca dumpling from Laos) and martabak (a sweet Indonesian pancake)! 🌏💛

📍 Both events take place at Next Generation Arts
1121 Bellamy Rd North, Unit 10
Everyone is welcome! Come create, connect, eat, and celebrate the amazing people and cultures that make our community special. 💖

🔗 RSVP through the links in our bio!
See you August 27 & 29! 👋🏽

We’ve got some exciting news! We’re opening up TWO limited spots for performers to take the stage and perform a song, po...
08/22/2026

We’ve got some exciting news! We’re opening up TWO limited spots for performers to take the stage and perform a song, poem, or spoken word at Community Days: Youth Open Mic Night on Thursday, August 27! 🎶🎭

Think you’ve got something to share? RSVP through the link in our bio and come ready to showcase your talent when you arrive.
❗️RSVPing as a performer does not guarantee a performance spot. Spots are first come, first served and will be confirmed in person on August 27. Please arrive by 6:00 PM to secure your place in the performer lineup.

Whether you’re ready to share a song, a poem, a story, or something completely your own, we can’t wait to see what you bring to the stage. 🌟

Community Days: Youth Open Mic Night
⏰ Thursday, August 27 from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
📍 1121 Bellamy Rd N, Unit 10 - Limited free parking available

✨ Attendees get a chance to WIN a $25 Gift Card & Next Generation Arts gift package!
➡️ FREE entry and food! RSVP Link in bio

Community Days is made possible by the Government of Canada.

🎤✨Here is our second round of performers for Next Generation Arts’ Community Days: Youth Open Mic Night! Say hello to:Ja...
08/21/2026

🎤✨Here is our second round of performers for Next Generation Arts’ Community Days: Youth Open Mic Night! Say hello to:


Jayami Alwis




Local artists are taking the stage to share their talents through music, poetry, and spoken word 👏Come out to support them in their live performances!

⏰ Thursday, August 27 from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
📍 1121 Bellamy Rd N, Unit 10 - Limited free parking available

✨ Get a chance to WIN a $25 Gift Card & Next Generation Arts package!
➡️ FREE entry and food! RSVP link: https://forms.gle/W3riM5HHQb8bMyxL8

Next Generation Arts in collaboration with presents Community Days: “A Sweet and Savoury Crafternoon with SEA FRIENDS” ...
08/20/2026

Next Generation Arts in collaboration with presents Community Days: “A Sweet and Savoury Crafternoon with SEA FRIENDS” - a FREE afternoon event of creativity, culture and delicious discoveries!

🙌 Get crafty with SEA FRIENDS through zine and collage making and explore the flavours of Southeast Asia with two hand on food workshops. Try your hand at making sakoo yat sai, a savoury tapioca dumpling from Laos and martabak, a sweet and fluffy Indonesian pancake.

🎨🍽️ Come connect, create, and celebrate the stories, flavours, and traditions that bring our communities together!

About SEA FRIENDS:
SEA FRIENDS is a Toronto-based creative collective and event series aimed to uplift Southeast Asian culture through celebration, dialogue, and exchange. SEA FRIENDS invites everyone to engage with the richness, vibrancy, and diversity of Southeast Asian culture. Alongside a growing network of collaborators, the collective is led by Mars 🇮🇩, Patricia 🇵🇭 and Tim 🇱🇦

⏰ Saturday, August 29, 2 PM - 4 PM
📍 1121 Bellamy Rd N, Unit 10
🔗 Limited spots! Sign up with the RSVP link in bio or below:

https://forms.gle/ETVCZLxeWwq9vRiv9

No experience necessary! We hope to see you there ✨

🎤✨Introducing the first round of performers for Next Generation Arts’ Community Days: Youth Open Mic Night! Say hello to...
08/19/2026

🎤✨Introducing the first round of performers for Next Generation Arts’ Community Days: Youth Open Mic Night! Say hello to:


atharvvvsamanthalu

Jc Dela Cruz
Naziha Ullah

These local artists are showcasing their talents through music, poetry, and spoken word!
MORE performers will be announced in the next round, stay tuned 👀

See them perform live and give them support!
⏰Thursday, August 27 from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
📍1121 Bellamy Rd N, Unit 10 - Limited free parking available

✨Get a chance to WIN a $25 Gift Card & Next Generation Arts package!
➡️FREE entry and food! RSVP Link in bio

Community Days is made possible by the Government of Canada.

🎤 Next Generation Arts presents Community Days: Youth Open Mic Night!Join us for an evening of live performances celebra...
08/12/2026

🎤 Next Generation Arts presents Community Days: Youth Open Mic Night!

Join us for an evening of live performances celebrating Scarborough’s young artists! From music to spoken word and poetry, come experience more than 15 performances and cheer on local talent as they take the stage.

Bring a friend, enjoy free food and refreshments, discover your new favourite artist, and connect with other young people from across Scarborough—all in a fun, low-pressure space. Everyone is welcome, whether you’re performing or just there to support.

✨ LIMITED SPOTS! RSVP to reserve your spot for an evening of music, poetry, and spoken word

⏰ Thursday, August 27, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍1121 Bellamy Rd N Unit #10, Scarborough, ON M1H 3B9
➡️ Free limited parking is available onsite
🔗 RSVP Link in Bio

Community Days is made possible by the Government of Canada.

📢 Spots are still available for VIEWS: KGO Made until Thursday, August 13th!If you’re 16–29 years old and live in the Ki...
08/11/2026

📢 Spots are still available for VIEWS: KGO Made until Thursday, August 13th!

If you’re 16–29 years old and live in the Kingston-Galloway / Orton Park community, this is your chance to make your mark with this 8 week FREE mural and professional development program where you’ll:
✨ Collaborate with artists
🎨 Build creative skills
🤝 Connect with your community
🖌️ Help create a mural at Heron Park Community Centre that reflects local stories and voices

📍 Heron Park Community Centre
📅 Weekly on Saturdays: August 15 - October 17 2026

Don’t miss your chance, apply now through the link in our bio!

A City of Toronto Cultural Hotspot Signature Project.

🎨 Call for Artists | Piece by Piece Juried Art ExhibitionHow does your work come together?Some pieces are built through ...
08/05/2026

🎨 Call for Artists | Piece by Piece Juried Art Exhibition

How does your work come together?

Some pieces are built through layers, experimentation, collaboration, or transformation. Others stand alone while representing something much larger. Piece by Piece invites artists to explore this idea in whatever way feels authentic to their practice.

We welcome submissions from emerging and established artists working in all visual art mediums. Whether your work is a multi-part installation, a collection of smaller pieces, or a single work with a compelling story, we want to see your interpretation of the theme.

Together, these individual works will create a collective exhibition that is greater than the sum of its parts.

🏆 Awards
• First Place: $250
• Second Place: $100

Submission Deadline: Monday, August 10 at 11:59 PM
Exhibition: August 27 – September 27
Reception: Saturday, September 12

Apply through the link: https://www.nextgenerationarts.ca/call-for-artworks-piece-by-piece
We can't wait to see what you'll bring to Piece by Piece.

☀️ Introducing Priscilla Lee, Next Generation Arts’ Youth Program Coordinator, who is with us through the Canada Summer ...
07/30/2026

☀️ Introducing Priscilla Lee, Next Generation Arts’ Youth Program Coordinator, who is with us through the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program!

Throughout her career, Priscilla has always been drawn to community- and care-oriented roles and spaces. After graduating from OCAD University with a Bachelor of Design, she has worked in various capacities ranging from freelance art and design, several environmental stewardship initiatives, and community centre operations. Wherever she goes, she approaches her work thoughtfully and with great attention to detail. She is excited to bring her interests and experience together in her role at Next Generation Arts this summer, where she can contribute to creating supportive and welcoming creative communities for young people.

We would like to show our appreciation to Priscilla for all her hard work behind the scenes, making sure that young artists and staff are supported in NGA’s programming! 👏



☀️ Introducing Haneesh Suthakar, Next Generation Arts’ Events Assistant, who is with us through the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program!

Haneesh is a third-year Bachelor of Arts geography student at Brock University. Experienced in working with youth for over 4 years and creating a space where they can feel safe, included, and express themselves without fear or discrimination. Across various volunteering opportunities with Aaniin Community Centre, New Horizon Basketball, and PlazaPOPS, Haneesh has gained hands-on experience in community engagement and program management. He is looking forward to making an impact on youth and communities across the GTA by supporting NGA and other non-profit initiatives in the future.

We are thankful for Haneesh’s best efforts! He ensures that every detail of NGA’s events is thoughtfully planned and executed, guiding each one from initial concept to successful completion! 👏



☀️ Introducing Madelyn Gragasin, Next Generation Arts’ Operations and Communications Assistant, who is with us through the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program!

Madelyn is a graduate of Toronto Metropolitan University’s Creative Industries program, specializing in communications and medi

Big ideas. Bold art. Lasting impact. 🎨If you’re between the ages of 16–29 and live in the Kingston-Galloway / Orton Park...
07/29/2026

Big ideas. Bold art. Lasting impact. 🎨

If you’re between the ages of 16–29 and live in the Kingston-Galloway / Orton Park community, this is your chance to leave your mark.

Join VIEWS: KGO Made, a FREE 8-week mural and professional development program where you’ll collaborate with artists, build new creative skills, connect with your community, and help create a mural at Heron Park Community Centre that reflects local stories and voices.

📍 Heron Park Community Centre
📅 Weekly | August–October 2026

Apply through the link in our bio.

A City of Toronto Cultural Hotspot Signature Project.

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1121 Bellamy Road North
Scarborough, ON

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+14377035553

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