Jane & Finch’s Fifth Annual Community Arts Festival – Artist Showcase & Small Business Market The community’s largest arts and culture festival, celebrating 2SLGBTQ+ BIPOC women and gender-diverse artists & entrepreneurs from the Jane & Finch community while gathering hundreds across the GTA. Jane & Finch Mall’s Parking Lot / Corner Commons
Expressions: Touch, Tell, Transform (Mental Health and Arts Program) Expressions is a space for youth to heal, reflect, and create, through the arts, story, and tech-integrated sensory workshops that nurture identity and cultural legacy. Expressions: Touch, Tell, Transform Mental Health and Arts Workshops Schedule: Two sessions per day – 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Days: Thursdays, Fridays, and/or Saturdays Dates: Saturday, July 11 to Saturday, August 30. Located at JFM+ at the Jane and Finch Mall, 1911 Finch Ave West Astrosankofa Arts Initiatives, funded by the Michaëlle Jean Foundation
Digital Impressions, Urban Griots 2.0: Summer Program A hybrid collage-making workshop exploring multi-layered personal storytelling for the future. Duration: 3 sessions or more, up to 60min each Age group: Middle school to High School Students The program will run from July 15 – August 25th 2025, on Wednesdays from 11 AM to 3 PM Program will be held at: 1911 Finch Ave W, Toronto, ON M3N 2V2 in the JFM+ Space (Inside, across from Shoppers Drug Mart)
Digital Impressions, Urban Griots 2.0 A youth-led Afrofuturist public art exhibit activating Jane-Finch Mall’s lot with stories of identity, resilience, and dreams through multimedia and community storytelling. May 8-September 30
Portfolio Workshop Portfolio Development Workshop Hosted by OCAD University Facilitated by Mary Ann Garcia Build a strong portfolio for opportunities in media arts and arts education. Learn what to include, how to present your work and how to tailor your portfolio for the ArtWorksTO: Newcomer Program.
TOPS presents Challengers at Corktown Common As part of Toronto Outdoor Picture Show’s “When We Were Young”-themed film programme, join TOPS on July 31 for a free screening of Challengers, with short film Haus. See all event details here Food and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase on-site Eats & Treats for Sale @ 7 pm / Showtime @ Sundown (~ 8:45 pm) BYOBlanket & Chairs Films are screened with captioning Please click to read about additional accessibility features. See all Corktown Common screenings here Check out TOPS’ full summer calendar for more free community screenings
Splash On Earth Join Splash on Earth at Milliken and Parkway Forest Park for an exciting fusion of art, sustainability, and community engagement! Our interactive event transforms food waste into vibrant eco-paint, bringing people together to create large-scale asphalt murals that inspire action on climate change.Through hands-on painting, visitors of all ages can explore the power of art in shaping a greener future. Our murals not only beautify public spaces but also spark important conversations about food waste reduction, environmental sustainability, and urban resilience.Whether you’re an artist, an environmental enthusiast, or just looking for a fun and meaningful activity, this event welcomes everyone to connect, create, and make an impact. Drop by, grab a brush, and be part of a movement that turns waste into wonder!
Splash On Earth Join Splash on Earth at Milliken and Parkway Forest Park for an exciting fusion of art, sustainability, and community engagement! Our interactive event transforms food waste into vibrant eco-paint, bringing people together to create large-scale asphalt murals that inspire action on climate change.Through hands-on painting, visitors of all ages can explore the power of art in shaping a greener future. Our murals not only beautify public spaces but also spark important conversations about food waste reduction, environmental sustainability, and urban resilience.Whether you’re an artist, an environmental enthusiast, or just looking for a fun and meaningful activity, this event welcomes everyone to connect, create, and make an impact. Drop by, grab a brush, and be part of a movement that turns waste into wonder!
Splash On Earth Join Splash on Earth at Milliken and Parkway Forest Park for an exciting fusion of art, sustainability, and community engagement! Our interactive event transforms food waste into vibrant eco-paint, bringing people together to create large-scale asphalt murals that inspire action on climate change.Through hands-on painting, visitors of all ages can explore the power of art in shaping a greener future. Our murals not only beautify public spaces but also spark important conversations about food waste reduction, environmental sustainability, and urban resilience.Whether you’re an artist, an environmental enthusiast, or just looking for a fun and meaningful activity, this event welcomes everyone to connect, create, and make an impact. Drop by, grab a brush, and be part of a movement that turns waste into wonder!
Splash On Earth Join Splash on Earth at Milliken and Parkway Forest Park for an exciting fusion of art, sustainability, and community engagement! Our interactive event transforms food waste into vibrant eco-paint, bringing people together to create large-scale asphalt murals that inspire action on climate change.Through hands-on painting, visitors of all ages can explore the power of art in shaping a greener future. Our murals not only beautify public spaces but also spark important conversations about food waste reduction, environmental sustainability, and urban resilience.Whether you’re an artist, an environmental enthusiast, or just looking for a fun and meaningful activity, this event welcomes everyone to connect, create, and make an impact. Drop by, grab a brush, and be part of a movement that turns waste into wonder!