Radical Creativity. Radical Care. Radical Change

SKETCH runs arts programs for aspiring and emerging creatives 18-35yrs, who are navigating systemic oppression, with a focus on those who are 2SLGBTQIA+, Black, Indigenous, and other racialized young people.

We believe in the power of the arts to heal, illuminate, bring together, and catalyze action to make change.

We believe in the visions and critical perspectives of young people with lived experience of the margins, to disrupt dominant narratives, dismantle systems of oppression and to powerfully lead us into creative, just, inclusive and sustainable futures.

SKETCH will be running programming in Arts Leadership, Arts Production, Arts Opportunities  and Arts Wellness so that young people can build skills and capacities to become powerful change agents through arts and culture.

 

 

How to Participate

SKETCH is in a brief period of pausing our regular programming.

To ensure artists can continue to access the SKETCH studios during what would have been the spring/summer season, we are pleased to offer Indie Access on Tuesdays 1-4pm and Thursdays from 1-6pm beginning May 2, 2024.

Please note there is no facilitation being offered from May through August. 

On Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12-1pm, a hot meal will be available for those who wish to enjoy lunch together. There will also be art kits, food packages and care packages available for pick up during this time.

Registration for Indie Access is required in advance and allocated first-come-first serve. 

How to register:

SIGN UP FOR MOVEMENT

SIGN UP FOR CERAMICS

SIGN UP FOR MUSIC

SIGN UP FOR  MULTI PURPOSE

SIGN UP FOR PROJECT STUDIO 

 

Please don’t hesitate to contact us at info@sketch.ca if you have any questions.

 

 

SKETCH Programs are generously supported by:

Ontario Trillium Foundation
The Law Foundation of Ontario
The Slaight Family Foundation
Toronto Arts Council
Canada Council For The Arts
Ontario Arts Council
Green Shield Canada
TD Bank
City of Toronto
RBC Foundation
Ontario Trillium Foundation
The Law Foundation of Ontario
The Slaight Family Foundation
Toronto Arts Council
Canada Council For The Arts
Ontario Arts Council
Green Shield Canada
TD Bank
City of Toronto
RBC Foundation
All Funders

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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