SKETCH Working Arts

Free Art Supplies & Food To Go!
2021-02-17 14:00 - 16:00, 2021-02-10 14:00 - 16:00, 2021-02-03 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto)
From February 3 to March 31, we will be distributing free art supplies, meal kits, harm reduction supplies, and sharing referrals info weekly, in a COVID-safe way. Sign up to reserve your spot!
Spots are limited! Email culinaryarts@sketch.ca to sign up.

Colour Palette: A Black Artist Showcase
2021-02-01 08:00 - 2021-03-31 17:00
We’re dedicating our official online gallery launch on sketch.ca to Colour Palette: A Black Artist Showcase taking place on February 1 exclusively on sketch.ca.
Colour Palette is a collection of works by Black Artists at SKETCH that explore many mediums for storytelling. These mediums unearth the different histories of the featured artists – from birth, to pain, to joy, to self-discovery, death, and beyond. See, hear, acknowledge, and share in our stories.
Witness this storytelling expressed through paintings, interactive art, performance, ceramics, and more!

The Commons: Public Space, Public Art
2021-01-22 08:00 - 2021-02-15 17:00
What is your ideal future public space?”

The Commons artists residents tackled this question during their residency at SKETCH in the Fall. Their responses will be displayed at Stackt during theDesignTO festival from Jan 23 to Jan 31.

Take an “essential” walk to check out the window display.

You can also check out their work here during the show: https://designto.org/designto-youth/

SKETCH & The Huron Carole
2020-12-15 19:00 - 21:00
Join SKETCH and the Huron Carole as we celebrate the holidays with a virtual concert you can enjoy from home. On December 15th, Tom Jackson will be hosting his seasonal variety show in support of SKETCH and the power of art to transform lives!

Joining Tom and his group of talented musicians will be Che, a multidisciplinary artist at SKETCH! Writing songs which speak to freedom and liberation, Che believes in the power of storytelling to change the world.
We cannot wait to connect with you through the power of voice music on December 15th at 7:00pm ET.

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Right to Dance with Ill Nana
2020-12-09 18:30 - 20:00, 2020-12-02 18:30 - 20:00, 2020-11-25 18:30 - 20:00, 2020-11-18 18:30 - 20:00
Learn Contemporary Dance in an affirming environment for LGBTQ & BIPOC folks.
This class draws from various movement techniques including: modern, contemporary, kung fu, hip hop, street styles, & ballet, to create a hybrid of contemporary dance.
Email julian@sketch.ca to sign up.

Free Art Kits & Food
2020-12-09 14:00 - 16:00, 2020-12-02 14:00 - 16:00, 2020-11-25 14:00 - 16:00, 2020-11-18 14:00 - 16:00, 2020-11-11 14:00 - 16:00
We’ll be distributing free art supplies, meal kits, wellness kits and harm reduction supplies to go.
By appointment only, supplies are limited.
Book an appointment through lydia@sketch.ca, and pick up on Wednesdays 2-4pm.

Apocalyptic Arts: Noodle Soup
2020-11-19 16:00 - 17:00
Weekly online workshops with guest artists on textiles, culinary arts, crafting & more.
In this session, Chef Quinatzin will teach us how to make delicious vegetarian or chicken noodle soup. Program Host Lydia can also connect people with meal kits including ingredients to make the soup at home.

Email lydia@sketch.ca to sign up.

FRVR: Fear Rage Vision Reboot - Emerging Arts from the Digital Ethers
2020-09-30 19:00 - 20:00
Join us on Thursday, September 24 at 8PM for FRVR: Fear Rage Vision Reboot – Emerging Arts from the Digital Ethers During a Pandemic

A multi-disciplinary arts phenomenon moving through the street and on your screens with paintings, music, fashion, video, performance & surprises. Brought to you by the Colide-a-Scope Collective & SKETCH Working Arts. This event will be streamed via our Facebook and Instagram.

Image by N_0T_4

Apocalyptic Arts
2020-07-09 17:00 - 18:30, 2020-07-02 17:00 - 18:30 | Online via ZOOM, Toronto
DIY crafting workshops with guests on textiles, haircutting and culinary arts. Sign up – lydia@sketch.ca.

Right To Dance: Feel and Move
2020-07-08 18:30 | Online via ZOOM, Toronto
Learn Contemporary Dance in an affirming space for LGBTQ & BIPOC folks. Sign up – julian@sketch.ca.

Sonic Mentorship
2020-07-08 13:00 | Online via ZOOM, Toronto
Explore digital music production, songwriting techniques and get feedback on your recorded music. Sign up – michael@sketch.ca.

Visual Arts Hangout with Jess
2020-07-07 17:00, 2020-06-30 17:00
Explore acrylics, watercolour, charcoals and more in a small-group session. Sign up – jess@sketch.ca.

What's Cooking? With Quina
2020-07-07 17:00, 2020-06-30 17:00 | IGTV
Culinary workshops using easily-accessed ingredients. For more info – quinatzin@sketch.ca.

Free Referrals Counselling
2020-07-07 14:00 - 18:00, 2020-06-30 14:00 - 18:00
Make an appointment to meet remotely with Sandy Watters from CTYS for referrals to resources and supports. Sign up – sandy.watters@ctys.org.

Art In Pandemic
2020-07-07
Weekly profiles on different artists making radical art in the COVID era! Apply – sarah@sketch.ca.

Vocal Revolution with Gehan
2020-06-30 17:00 - 18:00 | Online via ZOOM, Toronto
Via Zoom. Explore your voice and have fun in this innovative vocal training! Sign up – michael@sketch.ca.

Art for Change in the Heart of A Pandemic
2020-06-30 14:00 - 16:00 | Online via ZOOM, Toronto
Via Zoom. What does art for social change look like amidst a pandemic? Gather to germinate new arts for social change projects. Sign up – naty@sketch.ca.
