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Toronto design event calendar

This calendar lists in-person and online design and arts events for graphic designers, illustrators, and visual creatives. We built this to help strengthen our community and reduce gatekeeping and barriers to connection. All events are based in Toronto.

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Bloom: A Spring Sketch Night
Drawn Together (by @meggu_makes)
May 14
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May 14
Gwartzman's Under the Neon Palm
Gwartzman's Art Supplies
May 31
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May 31
Selling Canada: New work by Christopher Rouleau
Christopher Rouleau
May 27
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Jun 20
Graphic art with promarkers
Valkyrie Hild
May 31
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May 31
Mosaics 101
Cabin Glass
May 24
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May 24
Collage Making Workshop
Made at Union
May 5
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May 5

Featured Events

Wed
May 6
to
May 10

OCAD University GradEx 111

Host
OCAD University
Explore the work of hundreds of talented artists and designers at GradEx 111, Toronto’s largest free art and design exhibition! From striking artwork to boundary-pushing design, you’re bound to find your next favourite artist or designer.
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May 5
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May 5

RGD's In-House Design Conference

Host
The Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD)
Whether you're an in-house design department of 1 or part of a creative team spanning multiple offices, RGD's In-House Design Conference allows you to expand your knowledge, hone your skills and develop your career as an in-house creative.
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Happening Today & Ongoing Exhibitions

Sun
Feb
15
to
Sun
May
03
Amazing! Fantastic! Astounding! Science Fiction and the Pulp Magazines

Amazing! Fantastic! Astounding! Science Fiction and the Pulp Magazines

host
Toronto Public Library
The pulps were fiction magazines that dominated North America from the 1890s to the 1950s. For over half a century, they were the most affordable source of mass entertainment. And they were also the main source of science fiction. Explore the rise and fall of the pulps. Discover decades-old pulps, original pulp art, books and more.
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31
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May
10
Loops, Swoops & Curlicues: A Legacy of Handwritten History

Loops, Swoops & Curlicues: A Legacy of Handwritten History

host
Toronto Public Library
The value of cursive writing has become a matter of debate as rapid technological changes make the need to put pen to paper increasingly rare. This exhibition showcases a variety of formats that researchers make use of such as personal letters, diaries, and notebooks as well as public documents, business records and hand-drawn maps.
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Apr
09
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Tue
Jun
02
Tenugui Towels with Cherry Blossoms: Design Excellence in Daily Life

Tenugui Towels with Cherry Blossoms: Design Excellence in Daily Life

host
The Japan Foundation
In celebration of spring 2026, with Cherry Blossoms as a main theme, along with related Ukiyo-e woodblock prints, this colourful exhibition demonstrates the endless creativity in Tenugui. Individual towels were used for a remarkable number of purposes not only for wiping and cleaning, but also for wrapping and wearing, and even as advertising tools.
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Upcoming Events

Sat
May
02
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Sat
May
02
Soon
Unleash Your Inner Artist: A Butterfly Drawing Workshop
Grad Show

Unleash Your Inner Artist: A Butterfly Drawing Workshop

host
Gwartzman's Art Supplies
Join Toronto artist, Alan Li, for an immersive 3-hour graphite & ink drawing workshop. Discover the intricate beauty of butterfly specimens as you learn to capture their delicate details with precision and creativity.
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May
03
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Sun
May
03
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Reduction Linocut
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Reduction Linocut

host
Flycatcher Press
For intermediate and beginners to linocut or relief carving. In this 6-hour course you will develop your skills in designing, carving and printing relief prints. We will work on a two-colour linocut reduction print.
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05
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May
05
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Collage Making Workshop
Grad Show

Collage Making Workshop

host
Made at Union
Create a meaningful mixed-media collage with artist Kat Honey at Union Hotel’s 'Made at Union' series. For this session, we’ll be working with imagery from the Paris Collage Collective, an international collage community that publishes a new image weekly. It’s a creative experiment that connects our workshop to a global network of collage artists.
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05
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Design Evenings TO: How AI is Redefining Apparel eCommerce
Grad Show

Design Evenings TO: How AI is Redefining Apparel eCommerce

host
Brainstation
Join us for an evening with Zohra Razaq, Director of Digital Product & UX/UI at Knix, as she explores how design is shaping the next generation of ecommerce experiences. Zohra will share how brand-led UX, AI, and personalization are redefining how customers discover and connect with apparel online.
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05
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05
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RGD's In-House Design Conference
Grad Show

RGD's In-House Design Conference

host
The Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD)
Whether you're an in-house design department of 1 or part of a creative team spanning multiple offices, RGD's In-House Design Conference allows you to expand your knowledge, hone your skills and develop your career as an in-house creative.
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May
06
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May
10
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OCAD University GradEx 111
Grad Show

OCAD University GradEx 111

host
OCAD University
Explore the work of hundreds of talented artists and designers at GradEx 111, Toronto’s largest free art and design exhibition! From striking artwork to boundary-pushing design, you’re bound to find your next favourite artist or designer.
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Thu
May
07
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Jun
14
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25th Annual BEING SCENE Juried Exhibition
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25th Annual BEING SCENE Juried Exhibition

host
Workman Arts
Being Scene is a platform showcasing the work of artists with lived experiences of mental health and addiction. Artworks featured include a collection of painting, photography, digital media, installations, sculpture and video.
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07
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07
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Using Acrylic Mediums
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Using Acrylic Mediums

host
Gwartzman's Art Supplies
Learn about Tri-Art acrylic polymers and modelling gels. See how these mediums can enhance your artistic practice & extend your paints. We'll also use polymer gel and modelling gel to make a 3D stencil pattern.
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08
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Jun
04
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Signs and Crimes Solo Exhibition Launch
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Signs and Crimes Solo Exhibition Launch

host
The Combine
This May, The Combine welcomes Max of Signs and Crimes for a month-long exhibition and blends typography, illustration, and hand-painted techniques. Max’s work includes text-based pieces, graphic works, and custom signs. PLUS join us on Friday, May 8 for the Signs and Crimes opening night celebration.
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09
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May
09
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Block printmaking on tote bag and tea towel
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Block printmaking on tote bag and tea towel

host
Gabbeh Studio
Celebrate this Mother's Day doing something fun, creative and relaxing with your mom or your mother figure! In this workshop you will learn how to carve a simple stamp on a linoleum block and we'll get to print your design on a tote bag and a tea towel. All materials including cotton tote bag and tea towel are provide.
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09
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May
09
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Print Play: Figures and Animals - a monotype workshop
Grad Show

Print Play: Figures and Animals - a monotype workshop

host
Open Studio
Monotype in watercolour is a one-day workshop in which participants will learn, step by step, how to create a couple of monotype prints using watercolour on plexiglass. This unique technique allows students to bring the qualities of painting into printmaking. Participants will also receive guidance on composition, colour, and watercolour painting techniques.
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09
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May
09
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Goodbye To The People I Used To Be
Grad Show

Goodbye To The People I Used To Be

host
Re-Work
A 4-hour immersive art experience of visualization, mirror work, and self-portraiture. Release who you've been. Make space for who's coming. Guided by Rage Flowers. Presented by Re-Work.
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09
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Queer Art Club: Draw A Drag Queen
Grad Show

Queer Art Club: Draw A Drag Queen

host
Queer Art Club
In this edition of Queer Art Club we will be learning how to figure draw with a drag performer, Seyoncé Knows, and with guidance from Sam Braithwaite!
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10
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May
10
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Foil Embossing with Lahore Heritage Club x Sukoon Spacec
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Foil Embossing with Lahore Heritage Club x Sukoon Spacec

host
Sukhoon Space
Celebrate the visual language of Lahore’s historic streets and architectural ornamentation in this joyful foil embossing. Inspired by Lahore’s jaalis, ornamental arches, frescoed surfaces, mosque interiors, and garden motifs, this hands-on session invites participants to explore texture, pressure, and pattern through metallic foil and simple embossing tools.
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10
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10
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Linocut Greeting Cards
Grad Show

Linocut Greeting Cards

host
Flycatcher Press
In this three-hour course we will introduce the fundamentals of designing and carving into soft linoleum for printing on the Vandercook Press. We will carve a small stamp block (2"x3") on soft-cut lino, and a larger design for printing on the printing press (4" x 5") to make a set of unique linocut cards for you to take home.
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May
10
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10
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Motherless Day
Grad Show

Motherless Day

host
The Parentless Club
Motherless Day is the pity party you actually want to go to. A Toronto gathering for those without moms, with collaging, bracelet-making, and grounding activities, all alongside people who just get it.
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12
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12
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Relief Printmaking (5 Weeks)
Grad Show

Relief Printmaking (5 Weeks)

host
The inPrint Collective
Join us at the inPrint Studio to learn the art of relief printmaking. During this 5 week class you will learn how to carve a linoleum block and print on our studio press. Students will first learn the basics and create a 1-layer print, then be challenged to create a 2-layer reduction print.
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14
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14
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Bloom: A Spring Sketch Night
Grad Show

Bloom: A Spring Sketch Night

host
Drawn Together (by @meggu_makes)
Bloom: A sketching workshop exploring renewal and creative awakening. Inspired by spring’s fresh energy, this session uses playful mark-making and guided prompts to invite a moment of creative pause. 6:30pm-9pm. Materials included.
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14
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14
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Marks Folio Night
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Marks Folio Night

host
Marks
Folio Nights is an invitation for anyone in the creative space looking to connect with the Marks creative community in person. Network, get portfolio feedback, and learn from experts across branding, design, digital, photography, and more.
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19
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May
19
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Introduction to Systemic Design
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Introduction to Systemic Design

host
SDD Toronto
Complex challenges rarely live in one place; they span teams, touchpoints, and invisible connections. This session is a hands-on introduction to systemic design: an approach that combines systems thinking and design to help us better understand and work within complexity.
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May
21
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May
21
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AdClub Digital Day 2026
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AdClub Digital Day 2026

host
AdClub Toronto
We’re reimagining Digital Day like never before. The 2026 edition will debut a fresh, festival-style format an immersive, high-energy experience themed around “Honest Conversation.” Expect bold panels, live debates, Innovation lounges, and hands-on brand activations that merge ad tech, creativity, and culture like never before.
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May
22
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22
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Sault College Graphic Design Grad Show 2026
Grad Show

Sault College Graphic Design Grad Show 2026

host
Sault College
This event showcases capstone and portfolio work from graduating students across branding, digital media, UI/UX, motion, packaging, and socially driven design — celebrating the transition from student to professional practice.
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23
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May
23
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Subway Drawing: Learn to Sketch Commuters
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Subway Drawing: Learn to Sketch Commuters

host
Gwartzman's Art Supplies
Learn to break down and quickly sketch a face from multiple angles, while going unnoticed on the TTC. All materials provided for this 2part workshop, as well as a free e-book full of tips & techniques! Pt 1: Instruction Pt 2: Subway trip
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24
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May
24
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Mosaics 101
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Mosaics 101

host
Cabin Glass
Dive into Mosaics with Alex of Dolomite Mosaics and get hands-on creating mosaic art at the historic Wychwood Barns! Mosaics 101 is the perfect hands-on workshop for anyone looking to dive into the colorful world of mosaic art. You'll learn to cut, piece, glue and grout your way to a stunning piece you'll take home.
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27
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27
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Invisible Friends: AI Motion Design Day for Artists & Builders At Toronto Tech Week
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Invisible Friends: AI Motion Design Day for Artists & Builders At Toronto Tech Week

host
JER Creative Lab
A hands on generative AI workshop and networking session for artists, designers, builders, and creative practitioners. The workshop introduces accessible approaches to creating design material with prompts and AI tools, supporting the development of images for social media, artwork, posters, and other creative projects.
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The Creative Room — Designers & Coffee
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The Creative Room — Designers & Coffee

host
Designers & Coffee
The Creative Room is a curated evening for designers, creatives, and brand-minded builders shaping digital experiences across Toronto. Hosted by Designers & Coffee during Toronto Tech Week, this gathering brings together people who care deeply about craft — from product and UX to branding, storytelling, and digital experience.
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Selling Canada: New work by Christopher Rouleau
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Selling Canada: New work by Christopher Rouleau

host
Christopher Rouleau
Christopher Rouleau's solo exhibition, Selling Canada, will be taking place May 27—June 20, 2026 at The Red Head Gallery in Toronto. This exhibition features ten new large-scale Pop Art paintings centred on Canadian identity and design.
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28
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CTRL+SHIFT Vol. 12 @ Pluto | Toronto Tech Week
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CTRL+SHIFT Vol. 12 @ Pluto | Toronto Tech Week

host
CTRL+SHIFT
For Vol. 12, we're partnering up with Pluto, a fourth space for creatives, for a session that attempts to separate signals from noise. In a world full of constant chatter and speed, we'll take a moment to discern what AI updates we should really be paying attention to and why it matters not just for our work but for our lives.
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Working at the intersection of Design, Tech, and Kids
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Working at the intersection of Design, Tech, and Kids

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Sago Mini
Meet some of the creative minds behind designing digital products for kids and learn about how Sago Mini bring tech and kids together through design. If you are a maker, thinker, and doer who operates at the intersection of Design, Tech, and Kids, this event is for you.
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Drum Leaf Binding Workshop
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Drum Leaf Binding Workshop

host
Big River Bindery
The Drum Leaf is a binding that uses only adhesive to connect the pages - no sewing. It opens flat and has flush edges, making it great for sketchbooks, journals, or artist books.
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Graphic art with promarkers
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Graphic art with promarkers

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Valkyrie Hild
Dive into the vibrant world of illustration and graphic art with professional Promarkers! In this hands-on class, you’ll explore techniques to create bold, expressive artworks and learn how to blend, shade, and bring your ideas to life on paper.
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Kensington Market Art Fair
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Kensington Market Art Fair

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Kensington Market Art Fair
For over nine years, the Kensington Market Art Fair has been a vibrant part of the local arts and culture community, showcasing hundreds of artists from diverse backgrounds and celebrating inspiring handmade creations. Come connect with artists, discover unique work, and enjoy the creative energy of the neighbourhood.
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Gwartzman's Under the Neon Palm
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Gwartzman's Under the Neon Palm

host
Gwartzman's Art Supplies
Save the Date! Gwartzmans x The El Mocambo - a Rock & Roll Life Drawing event is coming this spring! ⁠Subscribe to our newsletter or follow our instagram for ticket release. Trust us, you'll want to be there.
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AccessFest 2026
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AccessFest 2026

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Access Now
AccessFest is a one-day, city-level explosion of art, culture, and community rooted in accessibility and inclusion. From powerful performances and bold talks to sensory experiences, food trucks, and grassroots walking tours through Toronto’s streets — we’re flipping the script on what accessibility and inclusion looks and feels like.
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Introduction to the Book Arts
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Introduction to the Book Arts

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Big River Bindery
Join us for Introduction to the Book Arts. We will learn about the tools and materials you’ll need and make some books. In one night, we’ll touch on different styles of book construction, and you’ll go home with a stack of handmade books.
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Letterpress Printing Workshop
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Letterpress Printing Workshop

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Big River Bindery
Join us as we use the wood and metal type at the shop to print posters, cards, and mementos. In this workshop students will learn how to properly run letterpress equipment and make their own printed artwork.
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Past Events

'Cause maybe they'll happen again, y'know?
Craftic Meetup at Firkin on Danforth
Open Studio
Darius Ou: Physical and Digital Technologies in Graphic Design
SOD YES! 2026 — George Brown School of Design
In Conversation with Christina Yu
Life Drawing: Drawing the Costumed Model
Collage Party with Ehiko Odeh, Opaloma, & Gelinas Dental Studio
FITC
Linocut & Letterpress Posters
Block Printing on Fabric: A Tote Bag Workshop
COFFEE & CREATIVI-TEA
Good Friends Market
Toronto Stationary Show
Radiate — York DESN 2026 Grad Show
Niagara College Graphic Design Graduation Show
TFIG: Thank F*ck It's Glue! Roncy Collage Circle
Cambrian College Design Grad Show — You Had Me at Hello
Centennial College Graphic Design Grad Show 2026
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