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Arts Arrive is a guidebook that intends to make Toronto's arts scene more accessible to newcomers. By championing diverse organizations all across the city and highlighting free and affordable cultural experiences, Arts Arrive provides an inclusive, multidisciplinary overview of arts in the city. Vision Arts Arrive connects newcomers to Toronto with resources to have well-rounded and fulfilling arts experiences around the city. About Us The 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 provide an overview of local arts organizations that may be of interest to newcomers to the city. As students of Humber’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.

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A newcomers starter guide to the toronto arts community Created by the StoneCap Collective

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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

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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

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INDEXDance

THEATREmusic

visual artsliterary arts

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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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Do you want your organization involved with Arts Arrive? Email The StoneCap Collective at [email protected]

Like us on facebook at www.facebook.com/artsarrive

Follow us on twitter @artsarrive #artsarriveTO