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Happy Black History Month from Onika Powell, Artistic Director

Happy Black History Month!!! Again, it’s time to rise up and celebrate the works and achievements of Black creators, innovators, leaders and activists across the world. For many, February serves as both a time of pride and a reminder of the contributions Black people have made in our world. For VIBE Arts, February also marks … Read more

Press Release: Introducing VIBE Arts’ 2019 RBC Desire Lines Artists

Nicholas Ridiculous carefully chooses his words, leading a group of 7 seated youth through clear instruction. They’re at the Woodgreen Youth Wellness Hub, holding fabric in their hands. The same material is spread out on surfaces in front of them. Nicholas is in the midst of Scrappax – his RBC Desire Lines program being offered … Read more

Let’s Talk: Nuit Blanche featuring Snoopy

In October 2019, VIBE hit Nuit Blanche Scarborough to offer Journée – a month-long art-in-mentorship program culminating in a full night of art exhibitions and activations at Scarborough Civic Centre’s Health Clinic. One of the projects, featuring Matthew “Snoopy” Cuff took shape in a video animated by Geneviève Smith and Joshua Payne Smith. We sat … Read more

VIBE Arts x Nuit Blanche ‘Journée’ Highlights Five Talented Artists

VIBE Arts is excited to announce our involvement in this year’s Nuit Blanche Toronto, Kings and Queens of Scarborough. The all-night event will start at 7 PM on Saturday, October 5th and take over part of the Scarborough Civic Centre until 7 AM on Sunday morning. VIBE, with the support of the Kennedy Commons and … Read more

VIBE Arts x StreetARToronto Unveil New Mural at Scarborough Gardens Arena

In July and August 2019, VIBE Arts received another opportunity to partner with StreetARToronto (StART) to paint a large wall of the Scarborough Gardens Arena. The finished mural, located at 75 Birchmount Road in Scarborough, boasts a colourful interpretation of the bustling community skating rink. On Tuesday, August 27th, VIBE Arts hosted a community unveiling … Read more

A Word from our ED

As a young Executive Director in a competitive charitable sector, I often find myself turning to publications like the Harvard Business Review and Fast Company in an effort to better understand leadership in a challenging fiscal climate. Time and time again, I come across articles demonstrating that across all sectors, creativity is the most sought … Read more

VIBE Arts x Cultural Hotspot 2019: Art TOgether

This summer, Cultural Hotspot presents a premier opportunity to showcase the talents of emerging young artists from the Weston-Mount Dennis and North Etobicoke neighbourhoods. VIBE Arts is happy to announce its involvement leading four, 8-week arts programs for children and youth ages 8-16. A signature project of the Cultural Hotspot produced in partnership with the … Read more

VIBE Arts named partner of Gardiner Museum’s 2019 Community Arts Space

VIBE Arts is pleased to announce a collaboration with the Gardiner Museum’s 2019 Community Arts Space: What We Long For. VIBE is proud to contribute Hair We Are, one of six projects that seek to reconsider Toronto’s unique and varied local histories of art and social activism. The youth project will run from Thursday, July … Read more