One of the ways VIBE delivers programming is through community-based programs and partnerships with community organizations.
We work collaboratively with schools, community centres, public housing, hospitals, public libraries, detention centres and shelters to bring art education programming directly to the people they serve in response to their greatest needs.
News
Press Release: Community Mosaic Unveiled at Toronto Pearson Airport
VIBE Arts is pleased to share the Sunflower Mosaic Project, a collaborative artwork now installed at Toronto Pearson, in partnership with Toronto Pearson and Autism Ontario.
Youth and seniors from community partners Autism Ontario, Frank Oke Secondary School, George Syme Community School, Mural Routes, Rivercrest Junior Public School and YouthLink took part in mosaic-making programs where colourful sunflower mosaics bloomed and came together to create two large scale mosaics.
Arts Effect X: Tickets on Sale Now
VIBE Arts’ fundraising auction, Arts Effect, is back and celebrating its 10th event!
Tickets on sale now! Join us on June 6, 2024 for an inspiring evening showcasing incredible Canadian artists, including a live auction led by esteemed auctioneer Stephen Ranger, at the iconic Broadview Hotel.
Happy Black Futures Month From Onika Powell, Artistic Director
Happy Black Futures Month!!!
Congratulations to all the Black artists in our city who are showcasing or
selling new art this month, or performing new work. Some of you are
gearing up to engage in public discussions and share your story.…
Artist Call: NExT Program
VIBE Arts is seeking upcoming or early-career artists between the ages of 16-29 to join Cohort V of NExT, our Black youth mentorship program.
To apply, you must:
- Be between the ages 16-29
- Identify as Black
- Consider yourself to be an upcoming or early-career artist
- Have the willingness or ability to travel within Toronto
About the opportunity:
We are looking for applicants to join a group of dedicated, Black youth artists.
Press Release: VIBE Arts unveils community mural in Church-Wellesley Village
In July 2023 VIBE Arts and artists Kseniya Tsoy, Rob Matejka and Frannie Potts created a community mural outside of Church Street Espresso (585 Church St, Toronto). The Story In Your Cup of Coffee is inspired by the cafe–an informal and very integral local community hub in The Village bringing people together through the shared love of a cup of good coffee. …
Media Release: VIBE Arts Completes OTF Resilient Communities Grant To Provide Comprehensive Supports for Artists
Toronto, ON (May 2023): With the support of a Resilient Communities grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) that was awarded in 2022, VIBE Arts was able to reimagine and rebuild the delivery of our mentorship and professional development programs. …
Press Release: VIBE Arts Introduces a 4-Day Work Week
Starting May 1st, VIBE will be providing its employees a 4-day work week. Staff will be working a 32-hour week, taken Monday-Thursday, while getting paid for a 40-hour work week.
Why are we doing this?
4-day work weeks have been successful in summer months at VIBE for the past 2 years, with summer 2022 being one the busiest programming seasons we’ve ever had.
Press Release: VIBE Arts and TO Live Present NExT: The Future of Art Exhibition 4.0
…“I feel more confident after seeing and learning from other artists that are in similar situations and getting the opportunity to hear different perspectives on some of the topics we discussed. I think I’ll be able to carry out my goals by finally learning where and how to access help.”