SKETCH :: Working Arts for Street Involved and Homeless youth.

RISE was fundraising art and music event aimed to raise ten thousand dollars for Sketch. Many of the continent's most respected artists donated their work to be auctioned off opening night. Music was provided by Toronto residents DJs Dopey and Serious and by special guest DJ Platurn from Oakland, California.

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5th Annual Wine Tasting and Art Exhibition
Hosted by the SKETCH Board of Directors
December 6th, 2007

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Youth Express
June 29th, 2005

Benefit concert for SKETCH at Hughs Room on Dundas West. People enjoyed The Lisa Patterson Band, young songwriters backed by LP & band, and spoken word by the Youth Playback Theatre. Work by SKETCH artists was also displayed and for sale.

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Threads Fashion Show
March 17th, 2005

On Thursday March 17th, guests of the first THREADS Fashion Show at the DNA Lounge enjoyed an evening of live music and a catwalk presentation showcasing the masterpieces of upcoming fashion designers in Toronto. SKETCH wishes to thank all the staff and volunteers at SHOE Event and Design who made this event the success it was. A special thanks to Elina Chow and Sarah Lian who led the way with great enthusiasm. Also to Vinyse Wong and Patrick Dinglasan for their creativity and organization. Congratulations to everyone!!

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Do Something with a Blundstone 2004
October 1st, 2004

SKETCH partnered with Blundstone Footwear to create an event of great art, music and celebration! Held at the Steamwhistle Brewery, people of all ages came to toss boots, bid on boots and dance away to a live band playing disco funk. It was high energy and enjoyed by so many. We are very grateful to everyone who attended and contributed to the success of the evening’s events. We especially want to thank Ian Heaps and Tim Stacey from Blundstone who brought the idea to us and put so much of their time and energy into making it happen!! In addition to the evening’s ambiance, 60 pairs of boots were taken by artists and ‘arted up’ and made available for a live and silent auction. The boots were astounding and the most thrilling part of the whole event! It was truly a coming together of a corporation, a not-for-profit and a generous group of local and profile artists. One contributor shared that she had not painted in several years and that this opportunity had “given me back my sense of artistry”. To all involved we thank you for your beautiful contributions and making the night a “bootiful thing”!!!

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2nd Annual Reception and Wine Tasting for our Friends. hosted by the Board of Directors. Wine, art, cheese and more.

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ENCOMIUM GALLERY EXHIBITION AND FUNDRAISER
Thursday November 18th, 2004

Fundraiser and Gallery Show for SKETCH featuring the art of Sue Cohen (former Artist-In-Residence) and Zanette Singh (SKETCH Participant).

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ANNUAL FEAST AND EXHIBITION CELEBRATION 2004
Sunday November 28th, 2004

The first annual Community Feast, held at the SKETCH studio. Art-making, food - glorious food - , music and fun.