Artscape Gibraltar Point
443 Lakeshore Avenue., Toronto Island M5J 2W2 Toronto, ON, Canada

Hello friends of #artscapegibraltarpoint and the #torontoislands ! The City of Toronto has a new survey YOU can take to help shape the new Island Master Plan! We’ve put the link below to make participation fun and easy! The survey doesn’t take long and will help planners make crucial decisions to best reflect how ppl do and will use the islands now and in the future, but it only works if ppl actually do it! ... Please complete and share! https://s.cotsurvey.chkmkt.com/surveys/take/ #torontoislandmasterplan #cityoftoronto #islandvibes #torontoisland #survey #surveysays #cityplanning

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Artscape’s new Chief Executive Officer, Grace Lee Reynolds! Grace’s extensive experience in innovative, not-for-profit organizational development, positions her well to lead Artscape into its next evolution, said Susan Pigott, Artscape Board Chair. Her approach to driving change from within by motivating teams, while building complex partnerships and bolstering community engagement, will make her an effective leader.... From Grace herself: Having dedicated my career to social impact organizations, Artscape’s multi-faceted ambition and mission inspires me. This is a critical time to empower artists and all those that are rooted in community and creativity to enable change. I look forward to working with all my fellow Artscapers to generate impact together. Grace will be beginning her new role as CEO this April, and we could not be more thrilled to welcome her as our new leader to steer the organization and its people to build a thriving artist community. Read the full statement here: http://bit.ly/3cDrCb9

Our very own Andrew Lochhead and Darren Reinhart will be joining Connor Allaby and Jhamela Stapleton from Black Creek Community Farm, Beatrice Lego from the Edible Campus at University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) and Ramisa Tasfia (moderator), to discuss their sustainable urban agriculture practices. The talk is presented by Big Pond Small Fish as part of their ongoing The Farm and the City and the Radio project. You can find out more info as well as book your FREE ticket ...to attend the talk and film screening via the link below! https://mailchi.mp//the-farm-and-the-city-and-the-radio-pr

As seen on the side of Artscape Gibraltar Point! Sarah Cullen and Simon Pope’s Pandemic Charm is now an 11x17 print! Just in time for the holidays! Each print is $20 CDN you can DM for artist details. #islandartist #popecullen #sarahcullen #simonpope #canadianartist #canadianart #printwork #printsforsale #pandemiccharm

Our home of Toronto Island and sunny days factor large in this new ARMAND VAN HELDEN video created by former Winter Island resident Sammy Rawal! Give a listen, dance around the house and be transported back to warmer times!

Pandemic Charm. Simon Pope & Sarah Cullen. 2020. Onview throughout the global pandemic! Drawing on the ancient folk tradition of charm banners that were placed outside the home to ward off contagion or evil spirits, Pope and Cullen have installed this new work both as response to the coronavirus pandemic and metaphorical and metaphysical protection for our special community here on the island! #covid19art #simonpope #sarahcullen #pandemicart #islandlife #torontoisland #canadianart #ukart #torontoislandartist #artistresidency #installationart #banner #magicspells