Toronto Arts Foundation

As we come to the end of the year, we want to recognize and thank our incredible community of donors and sponsors who make our work at Toronto Arts Foundation possible year-round. Thank you for helping to make Toronto a better place for everyone through the arts. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dtUgfEgj

How can we ensure a thriving future for Canada's arts organizations? Kelly Langgard, Director & CEO of Toronto Arts Council and Foundation, shares her insights in Maclean's magazine on what it takes to save and sustain the arts in Canada. "It's crucial that Canadians show up - to attend events and advocate for the value of culture in our everyday lives. The arts are how we share our stories and find common ground in a world that often feels more divided by the day." - Kelly Langgard 📖 Read the inspiring article from Kelly Langgard and learn how we can all play a role in keeping the arts alive. https://lnkd.in/gNpgcp_c #TorontoArts #BelieveInArt #ArtsAdvocacy #SupportTheArts #Macleans 

Today is your chance to make a difference! By midnight tonight, your gift to the Toronto Arts Foundation will help create a vibrant, creative, and inclusive Toronto—and thanks to the boards of the Toronto Arts Council and Foundation, your donation will be doubled this Giving Tuesday. Every dollar you give fuels this incredible transformation—empowering artists and enriching our city. Your generosity supports programs, events, and initiatives that drive Toronto’s creative energy forward. Don’t wait—this opportunity to double your impact ends tonight. Make your Gift Now! Visit https://lnkd.in/gfQ6KgFn #GivingTuesday #TorontoArts #BelieveInArt

This #GivingTuesday, we invite you to imagine what’s possible when we believe in art.  Until December 3rd, board members of the Toronto Arts Council and Foundation are MATCHING up to $25,000 in gifts in support of a vibrant, creative, and inclusive Toronto. This year alone, we have helped over 1,000 artists with professional development, mentorship, education, and paid work opportunities, provided over 100 arts leaders with free education sessions, ensured over 90,000 Torontonians had access to free, high-quality arts experiences in their communities, and saw over $130,000 provided directly to artists recognizing their vital work and vision.     “We at Toronto Arts Council and Foundation are dreamers as much as we are doers. We want to rally our supporters and communities to imagine what’s possible and to share in our ambition of a brighter future for the arts and for our city.”  - Dr. Sara Diamond, Chair, Toronto Arts Foundation   & Celia Smith, Chair, Toronto Arts Council    Join us in creating a future that is full of potential for Toronto’s artists and communities. Donate Today https://lnkd.in/gfQ6KgFn #TorontoArts #SupportTheArts #TorontoArtists

The FIRST EVER renewed "Mayor's Evening for the Arts: In Bloom Gala" is in the books. Here were some highlights: ✅ We raised WELL OVER $1 million to support Toronto's artists ✅ We increased the amount of net dollars going to the cause, thanks to the incredible work of the team ✅ We spent TRIPLE previous years' budget on arts and artists ✅ We opened the door to over 300 of Toronto's artists and arts leaders, making for a publicly accessible gala event that wasn't just FOR community - it was WITH community ✅ Incredible sponsors like MOD Developments, Castlepoint Numa, CIBC, Carpenter's Local 27, The Rossy Foundation, Nieuport Aviation, FIJI Water and Encore made the event possible with their incredible contributions ✅ We raised enough funds to provide support for THIRTEEN newcomer artists onsite, thanks to our dedicated attendees with the support of the amazing Layne "The Auctionista"! A massive congrats to my team, including Courtney Fiddis, Jaclyn Rodrigues, Sarah Gladki, Lucy Reddy, Sophie B., Selina McCallum, Clau Souza, Alexandra Loewen, Alandra McKirdy, and Liz Tsui who worked so unbelievably hard for the last several months to bring this renewed vision to life. Now, we plan for the next one! 🎉

Thank you to Nieuport Aviation, Experience Sponsor of the Mayor's Evening for the Arts! "Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) is at Toronto’s front door. YTZ 'Believes in Art' because it incites conversation, provides a sense of place, and connects us, even across vast distances. Public art exhibits at the airport reflect the vibrancy and diversity of Toronto, giving visitors a jumping off point for adventures and learning. YTZ showcases young city artists to a different audience every day. " As a longtime supporter of Toronto Arts Foundation, Nieuport Aviation has been a champion of arts and creativity in our city. Join us on November 20th to celebrate arts and culture in Toronto and thank our sponsors for championing creativity. Visit Inbloomgala.ca #InBloomGala #MayorsArtsEve #TorontoArts #Toronto #ThankYou

Thank you to FIJI Water, Experience Sponsor of the Mayor's Evening for the Arts! "FIJI Water is endlessly inspired by the natural beauty of the world. It is full of thoughtfulness, wonder and creativity, all contributing to the art that motivates and inspires FIJI Water every day. " --Fiji Water, Mayor's Evening for the Arts Experience Sponsor Join us on November 20th to experience refreshments, courtesy of Fiji Water, at the Mayor's Evening for the Arts. Visit inbloomgala.ca #InBloomGala #MayorsArtsEve #TorontoArts #Toronto #FijiWaterCanada

This Mayor’s Evening for the Arts is made possible with the support of our generous sponsors, including Gold Sponsor The Carpenters’ Union Local 27. "Art is not just an expression of emotion but also a medium for communicating ideas. Art teaches us to express our deepest thoughts. Without art, we are unable to see the structures our members build. The vision behind our craft narrows down to art." --The Carpenters’ Union Local 27, Mayor's Evening for the Arts Gold Sponsor Thank you to The Carpenters’ Union Local 27 for supporting the transformative power of the arts. Celebrate YOUR belief in the arts by joining us on November 20th. #MayorsArtsEve #InBloomGala #TorontoArts #GoldSponsor #ThankYou

This Mayor’s Evening for the Arts and is made possible with the support of our generous sponsors, including Gold Sponsor of the Black Arts Program and longtime Foundation supporter CIBC. Thank you to CIBC for highlighting the ways that deepens our connections to one another. Celebrate YOUR belief in the arts by joining us on November 20th. #MayorsArtsEve #CIBC #InBloomGala #TorontoArts #ThankYou #SupportTheArts #GoldSponsor

This Mayor’s Evening for the Arts and is made possible with the support of our generous sponsors, including Gold Sponsor and longtime Foundation supporter Castlepoint Numa. "Art will enthrall and excite us to think in new ways. It is both a mirror that reflects and interprets our experience as well as a window onto the myriad realities of others. If we truly seek to understand ourselves, in a word Art is 'indispensable'." -Castlepoint Numa, Mayor's Evening for the Arts Gold Sponsor Thank you to Castlepoint Numa for helping us to celebrate the power of creativity. Celebrate YOUR belief in the arts by joining us on November 20th. #MayorsArtsEve #InBloomGala #TorontoArts #SupportTheArts #ThankYou #GoldSponsor