The Space Award focuses on providing creation, performance, and/or exhibition spaces to newcomer professional artists who are past recipients of the Newcomer Arts Award. This award not only provides funding and space essential for professional artists to grow their practice, but also supports artists in growing their professional network.
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The Space Award focuses on providing creation, performance, and/or exhibition spaces to newcomer professional artists who are past recipients of the Newcomer Arts Award. This award not only provides funding and space essential for professional artists to grow their practice, but also supports artists in growing their professional network.
Applications will be administered by Neighbourhood Arts Network and assessed by representatives of each of the organizations in the Space Award partner roster – Unity Charity, Smallworld Music, Akin and Factory Theatre.
The Space Award is made possible with the support of RBC.
A total number of 6 recipients will receive:
- $500 cash to support their arts practice
- $2,000 in Akin credit to be used for shared studio or exhibition space
Eligibility Criteria
- Past Recipient of Newcomer Arts Award (formerly known as RBC Arts Access Award)
- Live in the City of Toronto or GTA (Halton, Peel, York and Durham municipalities)
- Artists can only receive the Newcomer Space Award once per calendar year
Assessment Criteria
- Impact of the award in further developing the artist’s practice(s)
- Feasibility of the proposed use of studio/exhibit space
List of available spaces
We encourage you to visit the following links for details on each of the available spaces
1. AKIN
Akin: www.akincollective.com/studios
Akin Remote Gallery Space: http://www.akincollective.com/remote
2. Unity Charity – Studio: rehearsal and performance space
Unity has created an impact in the lives of over a 500,000 people across Canada, building resilience and contributing to the creation of healthier communities. Unity continues to provide multi-art form based programming at various developmental life stages for youth using our national network of multi-sector partners to focus on holistic and accessible support.
3. Small World Centre
In February 2014, Small World Music opened the doors to the Small World Centre at Toronto Artscape’s Youngplace facility. Located on Shaw Street near Queen West, it is an accessible community hub for global music and the people who play it and enjoy it.
A high-quality listening room with flexible seating for 70 – 100 standing, it is an ideal venue for intimate performances, workshops and community events. A full lighting system illuminates the beautiful 12×18 hardwood stage, while wrap around draping helps create the perfect setting for both amplified and acoustic presentations.
The venue is also equipped 16 x 9 ft screen and 5,000 lumen projector and all the latest audio video audio equipment
4. Factory Theatre - Rehearsal Space
Factory Theatre’s unique heritage spaces are conveniently located at the corner of Adelaide and Bathurst. Outside of our regular season productions, our spaces are also available for independent theatre productions, special events, corporate gatherings, and film shoots. Factory Studio and Mainspace Theatres are physically accessible for audiences, unfortunately their stages and back-of-house spaces are not.
The 25’ X 25’ Rehearsal Hall is available for a variety of uses including rehearsals, private/invited readings, meetings, and auditions. Basic audio playback and a piano are available at all times. A small inventory of lighting and sound equipment is available for an additional cost.
The Rehearsal Hall can be booked by the hour, day, or week.
*Please note, this space is not equipped for access by individuals who may require mobility accommodations
Application Accessibility Support
Applicants who require support to complete their applications can request this assistance by emailing Inés Aguileta at ines@torontoarts.org
Questions?
Please contact Ines at ines(at)torontoarts(dot)org.
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Space Award Recipients