Arts Etobicoke

Arts Etobicoke Est. in 1973, Arts Etobicoke is an art space and local arts service organization dedicated to expand

Programs Offered
Through its unique position in West Toronto, Arts Etobicoke serves the community through involvement in local artistic activities that are affordable, accessible, inclusive, multicultural and multigenerational.

• Free Saturday Storefront Art Classes for all ages & an After-School Arts Drop-In for children & youth;

• From 3 to 3, a literacy program based in North Etobicoke for ch

ildren ages 3-8;

• QMAP (Q***r Media Arts Program) for LGBTQ+ youth in Rexdale;

• Exploring Creativity in Depth for elementary school children;

• EDGE: Youth Art Show for secondary school aged youth held annually;

• Presidents’ Legacy Scholarship Fund for secondary and post-secondary students

• Art Rental and Sales service benefiting Toronto artists;

• a Storefront Gallery with a year-round exhibition schedule;

• 4 human rights permanent mural projects, with Amnesty International Toronto.

Thursday mornings just got a whole lot more colourful! Nora MacPhail is back with all-new classes — four weeks of fresh,...
06/06/2026

Thursday mornings just got a whole lot more colourful! Nora MacPhail is back with all-new classes — four weeks of fresh, summery subjects to keep your creativity flowing all season long. Nora will demonstrate watercolour techniques, give lots of helpful tips and one-to-one feedback. Photos of line drawings will be provided, so you can just show up and paint!

Beginner friendly while still challenging intermediate painters.

✅To register, visit https://www.artsetobicoke.com/events/studio-series-with-nora-macphail-6/.

AI is changing the creative landscape. Are artists ready to be part of the conversation?This summer, join us for a three...
06/05/2026

AI is changing the creative landscape. Are artists ready to be part of the conversation?

This summer, join us for a three-part educational panel series with experts from:
⚡Creative AI Hub at TMU to better understanding AI
⚡University of Toronto for a conversation about AI and ethics
⚡Policy Hub at OCAD University to talk about AI and policy

✅Watch this space for dates and registration details!

This series is designed to help artists, creatives, and arts workers build knowledge and confidence in a rapidly changing landscape. Then this fall, we'll bring the arts community together for a thought incubator focused on the future of artists and AI—turning learning into dialogue, ideas into action, and ensuring artists have a voice in shaping what comes next.
Learn. Join the conversation. Get your voice heard.

Presented by Arts Etobicoke and Toronto's Local Arts Service Organizations (LASOs).

Join Mariana Arámburu for a fun evening of paper cutting and layering! You'll learn how to build texture, create interes...
06/04/2026

Join Mariana Arámburu for a fun evening of paper cutting and layering! You'll learn how to build texture, create interesting compositions, and walk away with your own handcrafted piece. No experience needed — just come ready to create.

Art Nights are the perfect excuse to try something new, enjoy some snacks, and spend a good evening with good people. Spaces are limited so grab your spot!

✅To register, visit https://www.artsetobicoke.com/events/june-art-night-with-mariana-aramburu/

Our team is getting ready! Drop by anytime and join in the mural painting process directly with artist Yasaman and artis...
06/03/2026

Our team is getting ready! Drop by anytime and join in the mural painting process directly with artist Yasaman and artist Gosia. No experience needed.

We're so excited to bring this one to you. HOLOBIONT, created by Blue Ceiling Dance, is a dance performance unlike anyth...
06/03/2026

We're so excited to bring this one to you. HOLOBIONT, created by Blue Ceiling Dance, is a dance performance unlike anything you've seen before — wild, peculiar, and quietly beautiful all at once.
The piece moves through extreme slowness, speed, and everything in between, drawing from the resilience and resourcefulness of nature. From particles to forests, neurons to migratory birds — it's a meditation on how life in all its forms connects, competes, and finds a way to thrive.
If you like to attend, visit https://www.artsetobicoke.com/events/holobiont-dance-performance/

Summer Art Workshops for Kids 🎨Give your child a chance to be creative this summer. Our workshops are fun and hands-on, ...
06/02/2026

Summer Art Workshops for Kids 🎨

Give your child a chance to be creative this summer. Our workshops are fun and hands-on, and kids will try painting, drawing, collage, clay, and more. They’ll learn new skills, make cool art, and take their work home. A fun way to stay creative all summer!

To register, visit https://www.artsetobicoke.com/events/summer-studio-series-for-children/

Arts Etobicoke is looking for creative leaders to facilitate workshops as part of Expressions of Wisdom 2.0: Living Stor...
06/01/2026

Arts Etobicoke is looking for creative leaders to facilitate workshops as part of Expressions of Wisdom 2.0: Living Stories — a community-based theatre and performing arts program for seniors in North and South Etobicoke. Participants will explore theatre-making, storytelling, and interdisciplinary arts, building confidence and connection along the way. The program wraps up with a community theatre performance in December 2026.

✅Deadline to Submit: June 7, 2026

Here's a look back at our May 13 opening for Glitch by Stitch by Khadija Aziz. Khadija makes her pieces by embroidering ...
06/01/2026

Here's a look back at our May 13 opening for Glitch by Stitch by Khadija Aziz. Khadija makes her pieces by embroidering fabric by hand, then dragging it across a scanner to see what comes out. The scanner distorts everything — and that's kind of the point. If you missed the opening, the exhibition runs until June 18. Come see it. 🖤

A huge thank you to everyone who came out on opening night — your presence made the evening. And a special thank you to Khadija for sharing this body of work with us.

✅ Swipe to see more photos from the night!
📍 Storefront Gallery, 4893a Dundas St W, Etobicoke
✅ Photo credit: Vanessa Mata

Join us for Basement Hang – Knitting Time — a collaborative knitting session where every stitch becomes part of a collec...
05/29/2026

Join us for Basement Hang – Knitting Time — a collaborative knitting session where every stitch becomes part of a collective artwork exhibited in September. All skill levels welcome. Bring a project or just show up.
🌟Saturday, June 30
Accessibility note: This event takes place in a basement space with staircase entry only — no elevator or step-free access available. If you have accessibility needs or questions, please reach out in advance and we'll explore options together. This is a scent-free event.

🌟Register at https://www.artsetobicoke.com/events/basement-hang-knitting-time/

Nurturing Nature is an open call for a group exhibition celebrating the LGBTQ+ community — exploring q***r ecology, biod...
05/28/2026

Nurturing Nature is an open call for a group exhibition celebrating the LGBTQ+ community — exploring q***r ecology, biodiversity, kinship, and transformation through contemporary art.

🤩 Submission deadline: June 10, 2026

All visual art disciplines welcome — painting, sculpture, photography, installation, video, sound, textile, digital media, and more. Priority given to artists in West Toronto and Etobicoke.
✅Apply at https://www.artsetobicoke.com/open-call-for-artists-nurturing-nature-an-exhibition-celebrating-the-lgbtq-community/

Address

4893A Dundas Street West
Toronto, ON
M9A1B2

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+14166228731

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