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
VIBE Arts to Co-Present ResilienTOgether: a Panel Discussion, Concert Series and Photography Exhibitions as part of Youth Week 2019
VIBE Arts is pleased to announce an upcoming collaboration with the City of Toronto’s Youth Equity Strategy (TYES) with support from Solid Waste Management. On Saturday, May 4th, 2019, VIBE will be co-presenting a series of free arts programming and performances as part of Youth Week 2019. Join us in the Toronto City Hall Rotunda … Read more