Mas Camp Profile: Raven
For visual artist Raven, it was seeing a Krafty Queers poster at their school that led them to the Mas Camp sessions in July. Raven was one of Mas Camp’s troupers, here’s their experience making masks...
View ArticleSoftchoice dunks to #buildSKETCH
This week, IT provider Softchoice showed some #buildSKETCH love by having their summer Dunk Tank barbecue! Hosted by their Master Data and Softchoice Cares teams at their Toronto location in Liberty...
View ArticleRing of Fire takes over the streets of Toronto!
On Sunday, August 9, if you were driving down or walking along University Avenue and noticed an array of people in distinct costumes, wearing masks in the blazing summer weather–you were most likely...
View ArticleMeet new SKETCH Associate Artist Measha “Jane Doe” Smith!
Measha “Jane Doe” Smith The genre of music I make is “Astral Hip-Hop.” It’s not traditional hip-hop, it’s new-age and conscious. It’s about stepping away from the typical templates and structures of...
View ArticleMeet Clayton, SKETCH Monthly Donor
Clayton Rowe is a longtime SKETCH friend and monthly donor and Director of World Vision’s Canadian Programs. Here’s what he had to say about his love for SKETCH and how being a monthly donor is “a...
View ArticleEmergence Symposium | Arts & Equity: Leading Social Change
This arts and leadership symposium explores emerging trends, community innovation and creative leadership in the field of arts and equity, and is hosted by the Neighbourhood Arts Network and SKETCH....
View ArticleRing of Fire Curator Emelie Chhangur talks Symbols of Endurance
Emelie Chhangur is an artist, curator and the Assistant Director of the Art Gallery of York University (AGYU). Her “experimental” curatorial practice has worked well in her favour over the last ten...
View ArticleNEW: SKETCH PHOTO BURSARY IN MEMORY OF YOUNG ARTIST
Twenty-two-year-old artist Jordan Boyer passed away in a tragic fire in his Dovercourt Road apartment in March of 2014, along with roommates Alysia Graham and Katie Charron. Jordan’s family honoured...
View ArticleMAKE ART – SKETCH launches fall programs
September 22 to November 26 is full of exciting new activities–led by established artists, including youth artists in our Creative Hub at Artscape Youngplace! SKETCH music, mixing instruments and...
View ArticleGrants for Artists
Platform A is a collaboration that supports a shared vision of sustainable and high-quality community arts practice, providing new opportunities, training and support for emerging young artists. It...
View ArticleAVNU: Legitimizing Youth Pathways to Education
Have you thought about the way you learn lately? Some of us are so used to the formal way of learning–going through elementary, middle and high school, and then pursuing post-secondary education. But...
View ArticleUC Follies Puts on a Show for Equity
SKETCH is thrilled when folks from the community use their talents and creativity to support arts engagement for youth on the margins. UC Follies supported SKETCH last month with the gory “Evening of...
View ArticleIntroducing Lifted By Purpose
Lifted By Purpose (LBP), SKETCH’s newest community partner, is an organization dedicated to providing innovative wellness programs for youth, 16-29, that teach stress-management techniques using the...
View ArticleLifted by Purpose: Jeffrey’s Story
Meet Jeffrey, one Lifted Thursday participant who shares his story on meeting Arifah and the impact the program has had on his life. Jeffrey I was walking through the mall one time in Scarborough Town...
View ArticleLifted by Purpose: Nick’s Story
Lifted Thursdays artist Nick, who also met Arifah with his friend Jeffrey, shares his thoughts on how exploring music at Lifted Thursdays helps him cope in his own life. Nick I was with Jeffrey when I...
View ArticleHoliday craft fair duo raise funds for SKETCH for the fourth year in a row!
Firsthand Fair comprises of Linda and Monica, two longtime friends and graphic designers who decided back in 2012 that they wanted to pay it forward and give back to the community. We spoke to Linda,...
View ArticleMaking spaces accessible through ASL
Since October, SKETCH partner Krafty Queers has been providing free ASL (American Sign Language) classes to folks in the Social Service field. Social Media Volunteer Bilge Isikdogan sat down with ASL...
View ArticleProfile: Lifted By Purpose
“I wish it was longer than ten weeks. It’s helping push us out here onto the right path. No one is there for us who cares like that.” –Jeffery, Lifted By Purpose participant Lifted By Purpose (LBP),...
View ArticleEquity does not mean Equality
You hear the word “equity” a lot these days. We celebrate this. We want to respond and change the inequity that exists in access to resources, opportunities and systems. It’s the starting point for a...
View ArticleFun Equity Activities for this holiday season!
Learning about equity through play can be fun and engaging. Here are three awesome activities you’ll enjoy playing with family and friends. Circle Singing This calls for improv, body percussion, and...
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