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Miscellaneous July 8, 2024

SKETCH 2023 Annual Report!!

By Mars

Cover art by Ayonti Mahreen Huq (@amhisamhitsamh)

To our community,

We’re thrilled to connect you to SKETCH’s 2023 Annual Report! This past year presented many challenges both locally and globally, and Toronto is as deeply connected to these issues than ever. Believing that the creative contributions of young people are central to providing insights and context, our curatorial theme for 2023 was Courage and Connection.

And because of our supporters, we were able to offer programs, resources, and space to over 471 young people, distribute 4,220 meals, and generate more than $116,000 for participants!

We invite you to read more about our impact in our 2023 Annual Report. Inside you’ll hear from artists directly about how your commitment helped them build their skills, wellbeing, and community through the arts.

Rising costs of food, housing and other living expenses reinforced the importance of keeping vibrant spaces like SKETCH alive for young people. Thank you for offering us the stability we need to make long-term commitments to youth today – and the many more we will reach in the future.

In celebration of all we’ve accomplished together,

SKETCH Team!

READ OUR ANNUAL REPORT HERE!!

SKETCH COMMUNITY UPDATE (as of August 30, 2024)

For over 27 years, SKETCH Working Arts has been committed to fostering a safe and inspiring space where young people can explore their creativity, develop their skills, and find their voice.

We Need Your Help to Reset SKETCH for the Future

SKETCH is at a critical juncture. We are facing significant financial challenges that have led us to make difficult but necessary decisions, including reducing our operations and staff.

We are now partnering with community artists who will be in the space soon to open the doors to the SKETCH community! Stay tuned to our social media for announcements on upcoming sessions and further updates. Be sure to follow us @sketchtoronto.

Your Support is Vital

$500,000 to stabilize SKETCH and reset the organization so that we can be even more intentional about providing opportunities to those who need them most. Your donation will directly support our restructuring efforts, enabling SKETCH to fairly compensate terminated staff, pay artist fees for fall programs, and cover operating expenses, ensuring we can keep our doors open.

Visit our website at www.sketch.ca/donate/ to make a one-time or recurring donation. Gifts of $100, $50 or even $20 can make a real difference and will receive a tax receipt.

Together, we can reset SKETCH Working Arts for a future where we continue to empower young people through the arts, with a renewed commitment to sustainability and impact.

Thank you for your unwavering support.

Sincerely,
Board of Directors
SKETCH Working Arts

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