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Events for graphic designers & creatives

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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Yorkville Murals
Yorkville Murals
Aug 23
Swash & Serif 9
Toronto Design Directory
Sep 18
Design Leadership Conference 2025
DesignX
Nov 18
Design Can Save Us From Ourselves
DesignMeets
Sep 30
2025 Information Session: TAC Artists in the Library
Toronto Arts Council
Sep 3
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CTRL SHIFT Vol. 6: Creative Gen AI Meetup
Fri
Aug
29
to
Fri
Aug
29

CTRL SHIFT Vol. 6: Creative Gen AI Meetup

with
CTRL+SHIFT
​Whether you’re building with AI, experimenting in your craft, or simply curious about where technology is taking creative work, CTRL+SHIFT is your space to connect, learn, and imagine what’s next.

Upcoming Events

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Menagerie Market: Pop-Up at Kensington Market
Sun
Aug
31
to
Sun
Aug
31

Menagerie Market: Pop-Up at Kensington Market

with
Menagerie Market
Join us at the Menagerie Market's Pop-Up @ Kensington Market for a unique shopping experience featuring 30+ local makers & small businesses!
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2025 Information Session: TAC Artists in the Library
Wed
Sep
03
to
Wed
Sep
03

2025 Information Session: TAC Artists in the Library

with
Toronto Arts Council
Are you a professional artist, arts organization, or a collective looking to offer free community-engaged arts programming in your local library branch? Join our information session about our Artists in the Library funding program.
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Collage Night
Fri
Sep
05
to

Collage Night

with
Slow Night
​​​Slow Night invites non-artists, bad artists, and burnt out creatives for a relaxing collage night where we curate, cut, and paste to our hearts' content!
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In Conversation with Josh Stein
Thu
Sep
11
to
Thu
Sep
11

In Conversation with Josh Stein

with
ADCC
What makes Josh tick? What are Josh’s tics? All will be answered at ‘In Conversation With…’ Josh Stein, September 11th at the Arts and Letters Club at 6PM(ish). Come for the insights, stay for the booze.
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Letterpress Posters
Wed
Sep
17
to
Wed
Sep
17

Letterpress Posters

with
Noble Space
In this 2-hour workshop participants will be introduced to letterpress printing. Using a selection of antique wood type and a mid-century proofing press, you’ll be able to type-set your own short phrase and print a poster.
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RGD’s Minds of Design
Wed
Sep
17
to

RGD’s Minds of Design

with
Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD)
Immerse yourself in thought-provoking presentations, gain insights from industry leaders and participate in lively Q&A sessions.
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Swash & Serif 9
Thu
Sep
18
to
Tue
Sep
23

Swash & Serif 9

with
Toronto Design Directory
Swash & Serif is a group typography and lettering art show. We bring together the design community to celebrate type in all its forms - from brushscripts to blackletter - and see how type is being used to express new ideas.
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Botanical Cyanotype Printmaking
Sat
Sep
20
to
Sat
Sep
20

Botanical Cyanotype Printmaking

with
Toronto Botanical Garden
You’ll create a small collection of original Cyanotype prints inspired from plants at Toronto Botanical Garden. Our instructor will demonstrate every stage of the process and explain how you can continue creating Cyanotype prints year-round
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Pin and Patch Show
Sat
Sep
20
to
Sat
Sep
20

Pin and Patch Show

with
Pin and Patch Show
Featuring dozens of talented pin and patch artists from Toronto and across Canada!
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The Conté Club
Wed
Sep
24
to
Wed
Sep
24

The Conté Club

with
Made by Emblem
Made by Emblem is hosting a drop-in life drawing session on the last Wednesday of each month! Come join Erik Mohr (Creative Director) for a relaxed evening filled with mark-making.
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Menagerie Market: Pop-Up at Kensington Market
Sun
Sep
28
to
Sun
Sep
28

Menagerie Market: Pop-Up at Kensington Market

with
Menagerie Market
Join us at the Menagerie Market's Pop-Up @ Kensington Market for a unique shopping experience featuring 30+ local makers & small businesses!
SO
OO
ON
Design Can Save Us From Ourselves
Tue
Sep
30
to
Tue
Sep
30

Design Can Save Us From Ourselves

with
DesignMeets
In an era where many creatives fear displacement by technology, we'll examine the critical need to move beyond fear and become empowered, proactive agents of cultural change.
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ON
RGD’s DesignThinkers Toronto
Wed
Oct
01
to
Thu
Oct
02

RGD’s DesignThinkers Toronto

with
Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD)
The RGD's 26th annual DesignThinkers Conference will be an in-person event, with an option to attend virtually through the event platform Pheedloop where you can watch live-streamed sessions and connect with other online attendees.
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Fabric Printing Workshop
Thu
Oct
02
to
Thu
Oct
02

Fabric Printing Workshop

with
Ed’s Mercantile
Join us for a fun Fabric Printing Workshop where you can unleash your creativity and design your own custom textiles!
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Collage Night
Fri
Oct
03
to

Collage Night

with
Slow Night
​​​Slow Night invites non-artists, bad artists, and burnt out creatives for a relaxing collage night where we curate, cut, and paste to our hearts' content!
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RGD‘s Design Educators Conference
Fri
Oct
03
to

RGD‘s Design Educators Conference

with
Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD)
Join us as we explore design’s potential to adapt, flourish and influence through a mindset rooted in curiosity, resilience and the courage to challenge the norms. Organised in collaboration with George Brown College.
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Menagerie Market: Pop-Up at Kensington Market
Sun
Oct
26
to
Sun
Oct
26

Menagerie Market: Pop-Up at Kensington Market

with
Menagerie Market
Join us at the Menagerie Market's Pop-Up @ Kensington Market for a unique shopping experience featuring 30+ local makers & small businesses!
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OO
ON
The Conté Club
Wed
Oct
29
to
Wed
Oct
29

The Conté Club

with
Made by Emblem
Made by Emblem is hosting a drop-in life drawing session on the last Wednesday of each month! Come join Erik Mohr (Creative Director) for a relaxed evening filled with mark-making.
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Toronto Stationary Show
Sat
Nov
01
to
Sat
Nov
01

Toronto Stationary Show

with
Toronto Stationary Show
The Toronto Stationery Show unites the community of stationery enthusiasts in the city and around the world. We are artists & businesses who are passionate about snail mail and paper related goods. Discover new and local creatives at our ev
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2025 ADCC Awards
Thu
Nov
06
to
Thu
Nov
06

2025 ADCC Awards

with
ADCC
On November 6th, The Advertising & Design Club of Canada will announce the winners of our 2025 ADCC Awards.
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Collage Night
Fri
Nov
07
to

Collage Night

with
Slow Night
​​​Slow Night invites non-artists, bad artists, and burnt out creatives for a relaxing collage night where we curate, cut, and paste to our hearts' content!
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OO
ON
Design Leadership Conference 2025
Tue
Nov
18
to
Wed
Nov
19

Design Leadership Conference 2025

with
DesignX
Join 250+ senior ICs and design leaders for two days of candid conversations, curated roundtables, and shared momentum. No fluff—just frameworks, connection, and clarity.
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The Conté Club
Wed
Nov
26
to
Wed
Nov
26

The Conté Club

with
Made by Emblem
Made by Emblem is hosting a drop-in life drawing session on the last Wednesday of each month! Come join Erik Mohr (Creative Director) for a relaxed evening filled with mark-making.
SO
OO
ON
Collage Night
Fri
Dec
05
to

Collage Night

with
Slow Night
​​​Slow Night invites non-artists, bad artists, and burnt out creatives for a relaxing collage night where we curate, cut, and paste to our hearts' content!
SO
OO
ON
The Conté Club
Wed
Dec
17
to
Wed
Dec
17

The Conté Club

with
Made by Emblem
Made by Emblem is hosting a drop-in life drawing session on the last Wednesday of each month! Come join Erik Mohr (Creative Director) for a relaxed evening filled with mark-making.

Past Events

'Cause maybe they'll happen again, y'know?
CTRL SHIFT Vol. 6: Creative Gen AI Meetup
Creative Circuits
DesignX Dinner
Tees and Snacks: Learning Light
The Price is Right... Right?
The Conté Club
Art Socials
Summer 2025 in Ephemera: A Junk Journaling Zine Workshop
Yorkville Murals
Tees and Snacks: Learning Light
Collage, Junk Journal and Zine Making
Snack and Sketch
Art Socials
Drink & Draw Toronto #80
38EXHIBIT - 38Voices: Stories Untold
Clay Magnets Workshop
Introduction to 3D Printing
Hands-On Printmaking Workshop
Linocut Printmaking Workshop
Queer Art Club: Printmaking Workshop
Zine Dream
Cyanotype Weekend
Beyond Pixels: The Impact Past Design
Intro to 3D Sculpting and Printing
Licensing Your Work: Rights and Boundaries
Introduction to 3D Printing
Art Socials
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