Youth find willpower through Parkour
Parkour is the latest movement workshop at SKETCH this winter. We spoke to Mandy Lam, Parkour Toronto facilitator about the history of Parkour, the impact it’s had on SKETCH youth and why she considers...
View ArticleMovement at SKETCH: forming relationship with our bodies
Julian Diego has been a SKETCH fixture for over 10 years serving as Program Coordinator. He hosts space for youth to deepen their artistic practice and facilitates our Wednesday morning kung fu...
View ArticleJoel’s Art Transforms Story
I’m a maker of community. I got kicked out of the house when I was 15 years old because my parents thought I was bad. I didn’t have much direction at the time; I was just going with the flow of life....
View ArticleJoel’s Story
I’m a maker of community. I got kicked out of the house when I was 15 years old because my parents thought I was bad. I didn’t have much direction at the time; I was just going with the flow of life....
View ArticleSKETCH launches Weave and Mend
SKETCH launches Weave and Mend Weave and Mend has been engaging young Indigenous artists in designing and creating an outdoor art installation in the side yard of Artscape Youngplace that weaves wood,...
View ArticleSKETCH Project “Element of He” using art to address toxic masculinity
SKETCH Project “Element of He” using art to address toxic masculinity Element of He is a collective and a project of SKETCH that aims to make accessible information regarding toxic racialized...
View ArticleWeave & Mend Artist Feature: Ashley
Weave & Mend Artist Feature: Ashley Ashley King is a baker, business owner, student, and one of the lead artists of Weave and Mend. She shares her experience in the project and why Weave and Mend...
View ArticleSpaceShare Renters build art leaders
SpaceShare Renters build art leaders By Dale Roy, Resource Development & Marketing Associate How are local event organizers and entrepreneurs supporting SKETCH? By renting the space we...
View ArticleWeave & Mend Artist Feature: Kaya
Weave & Mend Artist Feature: Kaya Kaya Joan is a multi-disciplinary mixed Afro-Indigenous (Mohawk/ Cree/ Taino/ Arawak)-settler artist born and raised in T’karonto (Dish with One Spoon treaty...
View ArticleWeave and Mend Artist Feature: Bert
Weave and Mend Artist Feature: Bert Bert is a multidisciplinary artist who works in drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, writing, film and acting. She shares her experience on how the Weave and...
View ArticleSKETCH launches the BFF Program
SKETCH launches the BFF Program By Claire McArthur, SKETCH Corporate Development Associate What do you look for in a friend? At SKETCH, we look for someone who is socially conscious, a champion of the...
View ArticleArt is a Healer
Art is a Healer Jason Jamaal is a visual artist, facilitator and a Community Artist at SKETCH. He tells us why art has made an impact in his life and how he plans to use art as a future city planner....
View ArticleWeave & Mend Artist Feature: Ashley
Ashley King is a baker, business owner, student, and one of the lead artists of Weave and Mend. She shares her experience in the project and why Weave and Mend is the safest space she’s been in. Ashley...
View ArticleSpaceShare Renters build art leaders
How are local event organizers and entrepreneurs supporting SKETCH? By renting the space we share–through SpaceShare. SpaceShare is SKETCH’s rental enterprise. When our arts programs for youth living...
View ArticleWeave & Mend Artist Feature: Kaya
Kaya Joan is a multi-disciplinary mixed Afro-Indigenous (Mohawk/ Cree/ Taino/ Arawak)-settler artist born and raised in T’karonto (Dish with One Spoon treaty territory). Her work focuses on healing,...
View ArticleWeave and Mend Artist Feature: Bert
Bert is a multidisciplinary artist who works in drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, writing, film and acting. She shares her experience on how the Weave and Mend project has changed her life. As...
View ArticleSKETCH launches the BFF Program
What do you look for in a friend? At SKETCH, we look for someone who is socially conscious, a champion of the arts, and a leader in the community. We look for someone who understands and believes in...
View ArticleArt is a Healer
Jason Jamaal is a visual artist, facilitator and a Community Artist at SKETCH. He tells us why art has made an impact in his life and how he plans to use art as a future city planner. Jason in his...
View ArticleJoin our Team – Bookkeeper Position at SKETCH
SKETCH is looking for a Bookkeeper to join the team. The Bookkeeper will be responsible for coordinating a central bookkeeping service for SKETCH. The Bookkeeper will report to the Financial Manager....
View ArticleCorporate Teams Feed Creativity at SKETCH!
When you think of staff team-building activities, you might think trust falls, rope climbing, or expensive offsite retreats. But what about baking a good focaccia? Or making homemade pasta? Can’t you...
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