The Toronto Arts Foundation announces the successful conclusion of the. Since its launch on March 26, 2020, the Fund provided $836,347 to assist 982 Toronto artists who had lost income due to COVID-19 cancellations. Hundreds of individual Canadians, foundations and

Overwhelmed with the number of people who have reached out, Glad Day Books has created an Emergency Survival Fund for LGBTQ2S artists, performers, and tip-based workers who are in dire financial need.   In the first week they already raised $100,000 and

Dear friends, First, we hope this message finds you and your loved ones healthy and well. In these strange and uncertain times, we wish everyone courage and strength, and look forward to the brighter days that certainly lie ahead. For

We are living in unprecedented times where virtual learning is the new norm! The most common tool teachers are using for teaching their students at home is Zoom, a free video and audio conferencing application anyone can download to their

With thousands of artists suddenly thrown out of work by COVID-19, Toronto Arts Foundation is partnering with Toronto Arts Council to help provide immediate relief. Today the  TOArtist COVID-19 Response Fund was launched. The Fund is an emergency support program

Update: March 20: Toronto Public Health has recommended keeping a distance of 6 feet from others.  As the world’s health organizations monitor the spread of the Coronavirus, make sure you follow these practices recommended by Toronto Public Health to help

On the advice of the Vice-President and Provost of the University of Toronto, Hart House Theatre in concert with the student executive of The Festival of Dance are cancelling the 2020 performances. Over 200 dancers now perform each year during

What do you do when the world tells you you’re “too dark”? An award-winning dancer and choreographer, Esie is considered to be a leading dance artist in Canada’s urban music scene and has single-handedly built a new dance genre: Afrofusion.

DanceWeekend is a veritable feast of globally inspired dance from 25 professional companies presenting in Toronto throughout the year. A platform for over 350 dancers and live musicians, PLUS WORLD PREMIERES BY Tracey Norman and Maddie Hanson. Over 2 days,

Toronto’s Annual Valentine’s Big Band Dance with the Swing Shift Big Band is back for their 14th year a the elegant Palais Royale on the Lake. Bring your Valentine and Dance to The Big Band Classics of Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Peggy