SECURING SKETCH’S LEGACY SPACE
SKETCH Working Arts is a non-profit arts initiative that’s been engaging marginalized young people through the arts for 25 years! Our programs have been recognized locally, provincially, and nationally.
Against a backdrop of soaring real estate prices, owning our space was the only way for SKETCH to remain in Toronto’s downtown core.
Thanks to our community of supporters and their unwavering belief in the power of young people to create meaningful change, SKETCH successfully raised the $4M needed to purchase our studios through donations and community bonds.
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HEAR WHY SPACE MATTERS TO THESE YOUNG ARTISTS
Artist Spotlight
Jane Doe Smith
Virtual Space Tour
Narrated by artists at SKETCH!
Artist Spotlight
Joel Zola
THE IMPACT OF PURCHASING OUR SKETCH HOME
Secure a legacy space for the next 20 years
Engage 1,100 youth a year to create, heal and lead through the arts
Provide free weekly skill-building workshops in several arts disciplines
Nurture an accessible, inclusive and creative community hub in the heart of Queen West
Provide mentors for the next generation of artists and leaders
We Financed This Campaign Through Three Sources
in capital fundraising
in community impact bonds
in a traditional mortgage (equal to our existing rent payments)
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I came from my home town in search of a place just like SKETCH. I’m glad I’ve found it. I’ve been coming here for years and it’s helped me in infinite ways.
Keep SKETCH going forever.
I’ve accessed an amazing community of friends and artists who have and continue to connect me to opportunities. They encourage my craft, and empower me to teach and share what I know.
I really wish there were more places like SKETCH. There are countless youth in our communities who would benefit from the abundance of opportunities here.
I’m beyond thankful for every day I get to work in such a creative and welcoming environment.
Our Supporters
Our Partners
Tapestry Community Capital
Tapestry Community Capital supports non-profits in raising and managing community bonds. Since 1998, the Tapestry team has supported projects from renewable energy to co-working, in successful community financing campaigns, raising and managing $62+ million from over 3,900 investors.
Tapestry Community Capital
Tapestry Community Capital supports non-profits in raising and managing community bonds. Since 1998, the Tapestry team has supported projects from renewable energy to co-working, in successful community financing campaigns, raising and managing $62+ million from over 3,900 investors.
WANT TO HEAR ABOUT FUTURE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES?
Have a question? Don’t hesitate to reach out to us at invest@sketch.ca.
A member of our Campaign team will be in touch!