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Our Mission:
Our mission is to reinfuse arts into daily life, democratize the arts, and use a community-powered approach to address community issues. We utilize the arts to build more connected and resilient communities and make Lakeshore Arts a community hub that is welcoming, inclusive, and fun.

As one of Toronto’s six Local Arts Service Organizations (LASOs), Lakeshore Arts has a commitment

to provide accessible arts experiences and services to people living outside of the Toronto downtown core. We serve the residents of Etobicoke, with a focus on Ward 3 Etobicoke-Lakeshore.

Get in touch:
Drop in Tuesdays & Thursdays 11am-3pm or by appointment
Email [email protected]

06/03/2026

There are just two Paper & Cardboard Drop-ins left before Mimico Arts Jam! Our participants are building collaborative projects to be displayed during the pageant on June 20th!

Drop in on Saturday afternoons to join in on these collaborative projects, led by artist facilitator Daniela Galaviz. All materials provided, no advance registration required, and no experience is necessary!

Community Hub: Paper & Cardboard Arts
Date: Saturdays - on until June 13th
Time: 1-3:30PM
Location: Lakeshore Arts (2422 Lake Shore Blvd. W.)
FREE - no advance registration required

Learn more about our Community Hubs on our website: (link in bio!)

06/01/2026

Our pageant team has been getting ready for Mimico Arts Jam, by bringing Paper & Cardboard workshops to the community! Last week we started to build elements with our friends at Griggs Manor, and the LAMP After School & Among Friends groups!

The pageant will be a moving performance, with live music, that will happen at Mimico Arts Jam on June 20th at Amos Waites Park! Our team will be joined by members of the community, come and see their creations!

Details:
Mimico Arts Jam
Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026
Time: 2-6pm, 4pm Pageant
Location: Amos Waites Park, 2441 Lake Shore Blvd. W.
FREE, all-ages activities!

More info about Mimico Arts Jam: (link in bio!)

05/27/2026

Thanks to all who joined us for our Q Summit Poetry Showcase at the Tranzac last month, featuring performances from program participants!

Big thanks to our performers, and mentors Martin & Melly.

The "Thursdays" Anthology was illustrated by artist Ben Luu, and includes the completed written works by program participants.

Photography by Jackson Bailey

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This program would not be possible without the generous support of Johansen Larsen Foundation

05/25/2026

We’re so excited to announce the upcoming mural at 2372 Lake Shore Blvd. W. by local muralist Curtia Wright. See the painting in progress and meet the muralist on June 9th!

About the Mural:
The piece will centre around the idea of planting seeds into our community to assist others in these uncertain times. This artwork will speak to the importance of supporting one another and “planting seeds” to usher in growth for the community. Whether that be patronizing a new business, donating to a local shelter/crowd funding, participating in nature clean-up initiatives or assisting a neighbour in need.

About Curtia Wright:
Curtia Wright is a multidisciplinary Fine Artist, Mural Artist and Arts Educator based in Toronto, Ontario. She received her BFA at OCAD University in the Drawing and Painting program in 2015. Her murals fuse elements of fantasy, sci-fi and surrealism with vibrant transportive colours used to animate their environments. Her work uses the human figure to showcase narratives often centring around mental health, community, metaphysics, and the ephemerality of dreams and memory through a sci-fi lens.

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Meet the Muralist
Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Time: 4-5PM
Location: 2372 Lake Shore Blvd W, Etobicoke - Outside

Questions? Email [email protected]

05/22/2026

We’ve enjoyed the community joining in over the past few weeks at our Paper & Cardboard arts drop-ins! Facilitated by artist Daniela Galaviz, the first workshops have focused on smaller individual projects, with our upcoming workshops focusing on larger community projects.

Drop in on Saturday afternoons to meet members of the community and contribute to pieces that will be featured in our first-ever annual Mimico Arts Jam festival! All materials provided, no advance registration required, and no experience is necessary!

Community Hub: Paper & Cardboard Arts
Date: Saturdays - starting May 2nd until June 13th
Time: 1-3:30PM
Location: Lakeshore Arts (2422 Lake Shore Blvd. W.)
FREE - no advance registration required

Learn more about our Community Hubs on our website: https://lsa2422.short.gy/CH-Winter26

05/20/2026

The Mimico Arts Jam festival is just one month away!

Join us in Mimico Square on June 20th for FREE all-ages art activities, led by artists! See stage performances, and stay for our Arts Jam Pageant!

Details:
Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026
Time: 2-6pm, 4pm Pageant
Location: Amos Waites Park, 2441 Lake Shore Blvd. W.
FREE, all-ages activities!

Activities: Contribute to collaborative art, such as a community mural, collective banner, blackout poetry, and more! Plus, join participatory activities, such as movement and singing!

Access Measures:
Quiet Hour from 2-3PM, low sound
ASL interpretation for stage performances
An Access Guide, including site map
Foam earplugs available at the Info Booth
Art Activities will have both written & verbal instructions

More info: https://lakeshorearts.ca/arts-jam-26/

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Original illustrations by Parmeet Arora Bori
We are grateful for the support of the Community Celebration Support Fund for this event.

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05/18/2026

This week wraps up our Stitch & Hang: Embroidered Wall Art program, with the LAMP Community Health Centre Among Friends group! This course, led by artist Khadija Aziz, was presented in partnership with Workman Arts .

Participants have been busy learning essential hand embroidery tools and techniques, including line drawing, 3D flowers, and fabric collage, with their final quilted wall art pieces to be displayed at LAMP!

05/15/2026

We had a wonderful time at the Mother’s Day Local MRKT last Saturday!

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to say hi, and make paper cards with artist Francis Tomkins.

We’ll be back in Mimico Square on June 20th for Mimico Arts Jam! Join us for an afternoon of art activities, performances, and music!

More info on our website: https://lakeshorearts.ca/arts-jam-26/

05/13/2026

Meet the facilitator for our weekly Paper & Cardboard Arts drop-in program!

Daniela is a multidisciplinary artist, performer, and facilitator with over 9 years of experience in the arts, including the past 4 years working at the intersection of community engagement and newcomer integration. She has facilitated arts based programs in schools, cultural centres, and community spaces across Canada and Mexico, and has experience in cultural coordination and arts administration. She is passionate about creating inclusive, participatory art experiences that foster belonging, joy and connection.

Community Hub: Paper & Cardboard Arts
Date: Saturdays - on until June 13th
Time: 1-3:30PM
Location: Lakeshore Arts (2422 Lake Shore Blvd. W.)
FREE - no registration required

Learn more about our Community Hubs on our website: https://lsa2422.short.gy/CH-Winter26

05/08/2026

Thanks to all who visited our exhibition, featuring the completed works from the Crimson & Craft: Seniors Art Connect program!

We enjoyed seeing the community coming out to view the participants' works at our Community Project Space! Check out these photos from the exhibition reception featuring program participants, along with community members and family! This event included a special recognition of provincial arts funding.

Photography by Jackson Bailey
Photos:
1 - Group photo of participants from Griggs Manor along with Program Coordinator (Charlotte), and Artist Facilitator (Ewa).
2-4 - A section of participants' works - watercolor painting, canvas paintings, sculpture
5 (l-r) - Seniors' Program Coordinator (Charlotte), Artist Facilitator (Ewa), TSHC Community Engagement Coordinator (Emma)

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This program is funded in part by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program. We would like to acknowledge funding support from the Ontario Arts Council - Conseil des arts de l'Ontario and the Government of Ontario. Lee Fairclough

Address

2422 Lake Shore Boulevard W
Toronto, ON
M8V1C4

Telephone

+14162017093

Website

http://www.lakeshorearts.ca/

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