News & Events

This June, VIBE Arts launched the new mobile programming initiative, Drive the VIBE, at VIBE Arts Festival. This outreach initiative enables VIBE programming to travel to community events and festivals within the GTA and provincially. The goal of the Drive the VIBE is to engage communities in art-making while creating space for dialogue around area-specific … Read more

Change is in the air. With the turning of the season, more than just the weather is evolving at VIBE Arts. We are pleased to announce that an Artistic Director has joined our roster. Onika Powell brings over 15 years of experience in the arts as a full time dancer, performer and teacher with work … Read more

This March, VIBE Arts’ longtime Executive and Artistic Director, Julie Frost moved on to a role at the City of Toronto.  During this transition, VIBE Arts’ Board of Directors placed their focus on the future of the organization, seeking the leadership necessary to propel VIBE Arts into its next stage. Following the significant growth of … Read more

From February through April 2018, VIBE Arts teamed up with five community partners across Ontario with the goal of creating murals in response to the question ‘What does community mean to me?’. Five groups of diverse individuals worked hard over a series of 8 – 10 workshops to complete the mural making process. Each group of … Read more

Join the Great Canadian Giving Challenge and help VIBE Arts win $10,000!  VIBE Arts is pleased to announce that this June, we will be taking part in CanadaHelp’s Great Canadian Giving Challenge. With this initiative, we encourage Canadians to support their favourite causes throughout summer, a time when giving reaches its lowest levels. What is The Great … Read more

VIBE Arts to Celebrate its 10 Year Anniversary at Ontario Place Vibe Arts will be hosting its tenth annual free arts festival at Ontario Place from June 8-10 2018. VIBE Arts Fest will feature live performance, a gallery exhibition, vendors, interactive activities and a chance to network among Toronto artists and community members. All ages, especially families, are encouraged … Read more

10 New ‘Beyond 3:30’ Programs Launched Last week, we kicked off spring programming at 10 schools for Beyond 3:30: A TDSB after-school program that captivates youth with an afternoon of activities. This time around, VIBE programming includes DJ workshops, cartooning, African drumming, digital photography, exploring architecture, drawing & painting, theatre games & more. We look … Read more

VIBE Arts Fest (VAF) is a youth-led arts festival that celebrates the creativity of young people. This 3-day, youth led festival will feature vendors, performance and showcase talent from VIBE Arts programming and Toronto Artists. We are pleased to announce the dates and location for VIBE Arts Fest 2018: June 8-10 at Ontario Place.   … Read more