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A newcomers starter guide to the toronto arts community Created by the StoneCap Collective
Arts 3 Arrive
INTRODUCTIONThank you for picking up Arts Arrive!
Arts Arrive is...
- A newcomers starter guide to the Toronto arts community
- A way to find discounted and affordable arts activities arround the city
- A directory of arts organizations with contact information
- A resource that offers a taste of the many diverse arts opportunities in Toronto
THANK YOU
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The StoneCap Collective would like to thank the following individuals and organizations for their assistance and generosity. Without their
support this project would not have been possible.
Humber Students’ Federation
Humber College School of Creative and Performing Arts
Peter Toh at Afrofest
Bloor West Music Studios
JAG Technical Solutions
Mr. & Mrs. Dziewurski
Marta Kapral at MXK Designs
Devlin Ralph
Zev & Mendl Schwartz at Incredible Printing
Neighborhood Arts Network
Charles C. Smith
INDEXDance
THEATREmusic
visual artsliterary arts
filmresourcesABOUT US
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Dragonfly Bellydance
416-534-0330
www.dragonflydance.ca
559 Bloor St. West (second and third floors)
Performance events and weekly bellydance
classes in styles such as traditional oriental,
fusion, and Bellyfit. Beginner and intermediate
classes are available on a drop-in basis. First
class is free.
Esmeralda Enrique Spanish Dance Company & Academy of Spanish Dance
416 595-5753
www.flamencos.net
401 Richmond St. West, Suite B104
Performs annually at Harbourfront Centre’s
Fleck Dance Theatre, at various GTA events,
and at their home studio. Classes in flamenco
and Spanish classical dance for all levels.
DANCEBees’ Knees Dance
647-478-9682
www.beeskneesdance.com
805 Dovercourt Rd.
Located in the Dovercourt House, Bees’ Knees
Dance features vintage dance lessons in lindy
hop, charleston, balboa, jazz, and tap. Stop by
on the third Sunday of each month for a free
class!
Coleman Lemieux & Compagnie
416-364-8011
www.colemanlemieux.com
304 Parliament St.
Contemporary dance company channeling
the vision of artistic directors Laurence
Lemieux and Bill Coleman and resident
choreographer James Kudelka. Also offers a
children’s ballet program.
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DANCE
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Kaha:wi Dance Theatre
416-923-7373
www.kahawidance.org
15 Case Goods Lane, Suite 305
Contemporary dance company. Blends
Indigenous and contemporary dance to
create a unique and celebrated vision. Offers a
variety of other programming, including youth
development.
Little Pear Garden Dance Company
647-296-3707
www.littlepeargarden.com
Multiple performance venues
Diverse live performance in traditional
and contemporary Chinese dance. Also
offers lectures, workshops, and exhibitions
emphasizing the importance of dance
education.
Lua Shayenne and Company
www.luashayenne.com
Multiple performance venues
Drawing on traditional African dance and
culture, Lua Shayenne and Company’s
performances aim to challenge stereotypes.
The company also offers regular dance
classes and workshops for all levels of
experience.
Simply Swagg
647-296-7776
www.simplyswagg.com
705 Progress Ave., Unit 101
Simply Swagg is located in Scarborough
and offers dance classes for both children
and adults in a variety of urban dance styles,
including hip hop, break dance, house, krump,
and popping.
THEATRE
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Bad Dog Comedy Theatre
416-491-3115
www.baddogtheatre.com
875 Bloor St. West
Improv comedy theatre company with
drop-in workshops on Tuesday evenings. $5
workshop fee includes 45-minute improv and
free show afterward. $5 tickets available for
the early show on Saturday nights.
Buddies in Bad Times Theatre
416-975-8555
www.buddiesinbadtimes.com
12 Alexander St.
Alternative theatre company focusing on
queer voices. Free tickets to most main stage
performances are available to youth who
identify as queer. Pay-what-you-can option for
Sunday afternoon performances.
Solar Stage Children’s Theatre
416-368-8031
www.solarstage.on.ca
4950 Yonge St.
Registered charity that presents shows aimed
at children. $16 for tickets to any performance.
Discounted rates available for school groups.
They also offer summer day camps and
touring school shows.
Soulpepper Theatre Company
416-866-8666
www.soulpepper.ca
50 Tank House Lane
Toronto’s largest not-for-profit theatre
company. They offer the New Canadians
Welcome Program, which gives newcomers
and their families free tickets to Soulpepper for
one year.
THEATRE
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Tarragon Theatre
416-531-1827
www.tarragontheatre.com
30 Bridgman Ave.
Founded in 1970, Tarragon Theatre’s mission
is to create new plays, among other diverse
programming. $15 rush tickets are available
two hours prior to show time. Discounted
tickets also available for those under 35.
Theatre Passe Muraille
416-504-7529
www.passemuraille.ca
16 Ryerson Ave.
Since being established in 1968, Theatre
Passe Muraille has created over 600 new
Canadian plays. Pay-what-you-can options are
available for Saturday and Sunday matinee
shows.
Theatre Scarborough
416-267-9292
www.theatrescarborough.com
3600 Kingston Rd.
Affiliation of community theatre groups
providing Scarborough with high-quality
entertainment at affordable prices. Discounted
rates for students, seniors, and groups. Half-
price rush tickets available.
Young People’s Theatre
416-862-2222
www.youngpeoplestheatre.ca
165 Front St. East
Toronto’s oldest not-for-profit theatre
company. They feature theatre and
educational shows for children. On the first
Saturday of the month, pricing is $13 per
ticket for all main stage shows.
MUSIC
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Afrofest
416-469-5336
www.afrofest.ca
1695 Queen St. East
North America’s largest free African music
festival. The festival is held annually in the
summer at Toronto’s Woodbine Park and
always includes a variety of family-friendly
activities.
Beaches International Jazz Festival
416-698-2152
www.beachesjazz.com
1695 Queen St. East
Free jazz, blues, and world music festival
held each summer at Toronto’s Woodbine
Park. Also includes workshops, visual art
exhibitions, and other related community
events.
Etobicoke Philharmonic Orchestra
416-239-5665
www.eporchestra.ca
Multiple performance venues
Community orchestra in Etobicoke. Also
performs at many additional concerts in
local churches and with local children/youth
groups. Ticket discount available for group
purchases.
Lula Lounge
416-588-0307
www.lula.ca
1585 Dundas St. West
Live music venue featuring salsa, jazz,
Brazilian, African, and world music. Hosts a
variety of musical acts and cultural events.
Check out free jazz and salsa on Friday nights
before 8 p.m.
MUSIC
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The Music Gallery
416-204-1080
www.musicgallery.org
197 John St.
Toronto-based organization that promotes
and presents all types of music, with a focus
on diversity and experimentation. Offers a
variety of concerts, artist talks, and other
community-engaged musical events.
Music TORONTO - Chamber Music Downtown
416-366-7723
www.music-toronto.com
27 Front St. East
Promotes traditional and modern chamber
music. Fosters the development of Canadian
artists, encourages the presentation of
Canadian music, and brings classical
musicians to Toronto.
Scarborough Philharmonic Orchestra
416-429-0007
www.spo.ca
Multiple performance venues
Features local young musicians and soloists
from Scarborough. Single ticket starts at $10.
*Discount code: To receive a $5 discount on admission, please purchase tickets at the box office and use discount code AA-2016-17.
Small World Music Society
416-536-5439
www.smallworldmusic.com
180 Shaw St.
Promotes world music from international
artists within Toronto and celebrates
cultural diversity through varied concert
programming. Features annual Asian Music
Series in the spring.
VISUAL ARTS
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Art Gallery of York University
416-736-5169
www.theagyuisoutthere.org
Accolade East Building, 4700 Keele St.
York University’s public art gallery showcases
contemporary art. Admission is free and
guided tours are available to all visitors. Be
sure to check out the outdoor sculpture
gallery!
Art Starts
416-656-9994
www.artstarts.net
3401 Dufferin St. (lower level)
Reaches under-served Toronto
neighbourhoods through the arts. This group
brings together professional artists with
residents of all ages to create accessible and
dynamic art projects.
Doris McCarthy Gallery
416-287-7007
www.utsc.utoronto.ca/~dmg
1265 Military Trail
Art gallery dedicated to the collection and
presentation of contemporary art in all
media. Located on the University of Toronto
Scarborough campus and always free to the
public.
Franklin Carmichael Art Group
416-740-6520
www.fcag.ca
34 Riverdale Dr.
Provides quality art lessons and exhibition
spaces to residents of North Etobicoke.
Classes available for both children and
adults and take place in a historic house and
grounds.
VISUAL ARTS
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Gallery 44 Centre for Contemporary Photography
416-979-3941
www.gallery44.org
401 Richmond St. West, Suite 120
Committed to photography as a multi-faceted
and ever-changing art form. Also offer
exhibition and publication opportunities,
education programs, and affordable
production facilities for artists.
MABELLEarts
416-239-4900
www.mabellearts.ca
5005 Dundas St. West
Works in partnership with local organizations
to make innovative art and transform public
spaces. By bringing art to sometimes
unexpected places, they strive to invigorate
communities.
Nia Centre for the Arts
416-535-2727
www.niacentre.org
524 Oakwood Ave.
Showcases art from an African diasporic
perspective. Nia Centre for the Arts is
committed to using art for the development of
young people and to encourage positive life
choices.
Vibe Arts
416-929-9314
www.vibearts.ca
401 Richmond St. West, Suite 230
Delivers high-quality community and school-
based arts education to children and youth
in under-served communities. They host a
variety of event and exhibition opportunities
throughout the city.
LITERARY ARTS
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ABC Life Literacy
416-218-0010
www.abclifeliteracy.ca
110 Eglinton Ave. East, Suite 604
Works with Canadians to increase their
literacy skills. Also raises awareness
around issues of literacy and partners with
businesses, educators, and government to
help spread the word.
Diaspora Dialogues
416-944-1101
www.diasporadialogues.com
170 Bloor St. West, Suite 804
Supports new fiction, poetry, and drama
created by Canadians. Diaspora Dialogues
is committed to sharing diverse stories
that reflect the complexity of Toronto and
Canada’s many communities.
East York Learning Experience
416-425-2666
www.eyle.toronto.on.ca
266 Donlands Ave.
Works in the East York and West Scarborough
areas to help adults improve their literacy
skills. Community volunteers work one-on-one
with students to develop tools for increased
employment and education opportunities.
Literary Press Group of Canada
416-483-1321
www.lpg.ca
425 Adelaide St. West, Suite 700
Not-for-profit association of Canadian book
publishers. Helps its members market,
sell, and distribute books, advocates for
literary arts, and provides opportunities for
educational growth.
LITERARY ARTS
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Spelling Bee of Canada
416-746-0072
www.spellingbeeofcanada.ca
2428 Islington Ave.
Charity encouraging youth participation in
fun and educational spelling bees. Schools
can sign up to host their own spelling bee
and help teach kids to take pride in academic
achievement.
Storytellers for Children
416-465-0551
www.storytellersforchildren.ca
105 Victor Ave.
Promotes the benefits of storytelling for
children and youth and provides a national
network for storytellers. They also co-host a
variety of performances at libraries, fairs, and
museums.
Storytelling Toronto
416-656-2445
www.storytellingtoronto.org
601 Christie St., Suite 173
Offers a variety of storytelling courses, hosts
regular gatherings, and runs the annual
Toronto Festival of Storytelling. They also
strive to help subsidize the work of storytellers
in education.
Toronto Writers’ Centre
647-427-4737
www.writerscentre.ca
627 Bloor St. West
Located in the Annex, the Toronto Writers’
Centre is a quiet and comfortable spot for
writers to work and meet likeminded people.
Purchase a monthly membership to gain
access to the facility.
FILM
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CineCycle
416-971-4273
www.super8porter.ca/CineCycle
129 Spadina Ave.
Off-beat coffee bar/bicycle shop that also
hosts lots of film-related events. Check out
screenings of classic films, or rent some of the
35mm and 16mm films that CineCycle owns
and hold your own screening.
Kingsway Theatre
416-232-1939
www.kingswaymovies.ca
3030 Bloor St. West
This west end theatre originally opened in
1939 and still maintains its vintage feel to
this day. The Kingsway now shows a mix of
mainstream favourites, classics, and foreign
films.
Liaison of Independent Filmmakers of Toronto
416-588-6444
www.lift.ca
1137 Dupont St.
LIFT supports independent filmmakers and
media artists, providing a variety of workshops
and equipment rental options for its members.
LIFT offers various levels of memberships for
individuals and not-for-profit organizations.
North York Central Library Film Club
416-395-5535
www.torontopubliclibrary.ca
5120 Yonge St.
Meets one Monday a month at the North York
Central library branch and shows recent films
for free. All showings include English subtitles
for those with low hearing. Call in advance to
reserve your spot.
FILM
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TIFF CIBC Canadian Film Gallery
416-599-8433
www.tiff.net/education
350 King St. West
Located on the fourth floor of the TIFF Bell
Lightbox, the CIBC Canadian Film Gallery is
free to the public. You can take a free tour with
a docent and learn more about the current
exhibition and the history of film.
Toronto Jewish Film Society
416-924-6211
www.mnjcc.org
750 Spadina Ave.
The TJFS screens Jewish-themed film
gems from around the world with noted
guest speakers to introduce each program.
Subscriptions and individual tickets are
available for ages 18-35 at a discounted rate.
Videoflicks
416-782-1883
www.myvideoflicks.ca
1701 Avenue Rd.
Videoflicks offers a wide selection of movies to
rent or buy in all genres. Rental discounts are
available for children’s movies and older films.
Be sure to enjoy some free popcorn while you
browse!
Woodside Cinemas
416-299-3456
www.newwoodsidecinemas.com
1571 Sandhurst Circle
Located in Scarborough, Woodside Cinemas
shows a mix of Hindi and Hollywood movies
in Hindi and Tamil. Some are also shown in
English. Discounted tickets are available on
Tuesdays and for matinee showings.
RESOURCES
Toronto Public Library
416-393-7131
www.torontopubliclibrary.ca
Over 100 locations throughout Toronto
Find your way to free programming for youth
and adults, borrow a laptop, browse the
books, or take part in the computer learning
and literacy centre. Branch map is available
online.
Neighbourhood Arts Network
416-392-6802
www.neighbourhoodartsnetwork.org
32 Camden St.
Neighbourhood Arts Network offers
professional development to artists and
organizations, online resources to emerging
artists, and an events calendar. Membership
is free.
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Cultural Pluralism in the Arts Movement Ontario
416-686-3039
www.cpamo.org
473 Jones Ave.
Works in all disciplines of the performing arts
to increase opportunities for Aboriginal and
ethno-racial artists to showcase their art. They
seek to give audiences access to works from
diverse communities.
Tangled Art + Disability
647-725-5064
www.tangledarts.org
401 Richmond St. West, Suite 122
Art and disability organization that connects
artists, the arts community, and the
public. Offers accessible festivals, theatre
performances, symposiums, and (as of May
2016) an art gallery.
RESOURCESCharity Village
www.charityvillage.com
Charity Village offers a job board, eLearning
courses, volunteer and event listings,
webinars, newsletters, and more.
MeetUp
www.meetup.com
MeetUp is an online social networking portal
that connects locals into groups with similar
interests.
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North York Arts
416-733-9388
www.northyorkarts.org
East End Arts
416-702-8388
www.eastendarts.ca
Scarborough Arts
416-698-7322
www.scarborougharts.com
Lakeshore Arts
416-201-7093
www.lakeshorearts.ca
Arts Etobicoke
416-622-8731
www.artsetobicoke.com
Urban Arts
416-241-5124
www.urbanartstoronto.org
NOTES
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ABOUT USThe StoneCap Collective is a newly formed collective that aims to promote diversity and accessibility within the Toronto arts scene. With our first project, the Arts Arrive handbook, we outline some of Toronto’s arts organizations that may be of interest to newcomers to the city. As students of Humber College’s Arts Administration & Cultural Management post-graduate program, we are emerging arts administrators who want to make arts in the city more welcoming to all.
Who We Are
Corin De Sousa
Claudia Di Nucci
Camille Dziewurski
Elizabeth Ferguson
Adam Moffatt
Colleen Munro
Sangjoon Park
Jessie Rivest
VisionArts Arrive connects newcomers to Toronto with resources to have well-rounded and fulfilling arts experiences around the city.
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