Upcoming events for SKETCH artists, our supporters or the public.
Gather with us in Garrison Commons, Fort York, as we explore the Queering Place and join in community storytelling, space-holding, and celebration. Queering Place is presented as part of Making With Place - SKETCH’s first series of public art projects in which artists consider the complexities of place to animate, amplify and archive creative histories […]
This is a special invitation to Queered Place: A mini site activation festival! JOIN the Queering Place artists in residence & guests for three days of site specific events that queerly activate our earth-art installation at the Garrison Commons - we have been exploring for many months what “Queers a place” and we are excited […]
We turn to our community to ask the question “what makes a place queer?” With the help of friends from the Kapwa Sanctuary, PartyPeople, and others, we explore what queerness means as artists, performers, healers and community members. These are some of the themes bound to come up in the work and discussion: Decolonization Drag […]
JOIN the Queering Place artists-in-residence for a final cabaret and showcase! In exploration of the question “what does it mean to make a place queer?” The Queering Place artists will be activating Garrison Commons through sound, art, and live performance. Performances from: The Noise Witch, Maddie Lycheck, Em Dial, Bert Whitecrow, and Pogi the Artist. […]
On Thursday, April 14, join us for the spring opening of Reconstructions of Home’s A Wandering: A Multi-Site Audio Visual Tour! About this event On Thursday, April 14, join us for the spring opening of Reconstructions of Home’s A Wandering: A Multi-Site Audio Visual Tour! Where: Bent 52 near the Strachan Bridge @ the Bentway […]
A Toronto Mans Reflection: The Lokey Care Booth featuring local artist, Logan Marrast (aka @Lokeyshots) Curated by The Good Guise A Toronto Mans Reflection reflects key messages and creations by Torontonians exploring the concept of Man. Proud to present the Dufferin Street and Eglinton Avenue area born and raised, Logan Marrast (aka @lokeyshots), who […]
We’re excited to partner with the CNE @letsgototheex this season to host an interactive artmaking experience for kids of all ages! We’ll be at the Kid’s World section starting Friday, August 19 from 10AM-8PM daily until September 5. Drop by and make art with us! Tag us online using the hashtag #SKETCHattheCNE2022 Follow us on […]
Dia de los Muertos in Art in the Park! Come out on Thursday, November 3 for this year’s Dia de los Muertos Gathering. We’ll have an ofrenda, pan de muerte and artmaking connecting with the tradition of Dia de los muertos. Contact culinaryarts@sketch.ca for info or to register.
While teasing out key learning moments for SKETCH and its surrounding contexts, artists have created and curated original works expressing journeys of resistance. Together we hope to honour the ancestry in community arts, the stories of making SKETCH and tell a collective story to inspire socially more art and activism for just and liberatory futures. […]
Don’t miss the work of these exhibiting artists telling stories through mixed-media, street art and more. Public Hours start Friday, November 4 from 11am-7pm. Monday-Saturday 11AM-7PM from November 4-15. Withrow Common Gallery. 200 Prince’s Blvd at the CNE, Toronto.
Come out for the SKETCH Artist Night Market! A holiday market featuring one of a kind artworks, live music, food and DJs, representing the wide range of artists across SKETCH. November 18 and 19, 4-10pm Withrow Commons Art Gallery 200 Princes' Blvd, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3
ONE & ONLY ARTIST MARKET Join SKETCH this Holiday season for the One & Only Artist Market! Experience artworks and shop from over 40 QTBIPOC emerging artists and creators to watch from the SKETCH creative community. Jewelry, ceramics, apparel, handmade books, stickers, zines and more. 100% of proceeds from all sales go directly to the […]
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.
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.
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 DirectorsSKETCH Working Arts
