Events & Workshops Upcoming By Date

Workshops, artist talks, gallery tours, panel discussions, fundraisers, community meet-ups, and more!

The Beautiful Mess - Member-Led Programming
Nov
1
to Nov 15

The Beautiful Mess - Member-Led Programming

For folks aged 18+ who are seeking a space to reconnect with the self, looking to get creative with their community, or simply wish to decompress with some art making. Come find calm, community and care through creativity, and connect with self and others in a safe and vibrant space.

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Coming Out Rainbows Spooky Event: Macabre Musings Paint + Poetry Workshop - Member-Led Programming
Oct
24

Coming Out Rainbows Spooky Event: Macabre Musings Paint + Poetry Workshop - Member-Led Programming

Join Aurora Award-winning author Derek Newman-Stille and Lisa Trefzger Clarke, artist educator and founders of the grassroots Coming Out Rainbows Art Collective, for an afternoon of spooky watercolour and poetry. No previous writing experience is needed!

This is an all-ages event. We will explore painting and poetry techniques that are accessible and fun for all.

Drop - In Welcome! Free workshop or PWYC Artspace membership

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BIPOC Gallery Day with Kasonde Mutale
Jul
19

BIPOC Gallery Day with Kasonde Mutale

Art swap and Storytelling: Trade your art share your stories with Kasonde Mutale

Art was never meant to be hoarded its for enjoyment, it’s for sharing. Bring an artwork you’re ready for someone else to love. Bring your own pieces tell us why you created them. Share your art and your stories at BIPOC gallery day.

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Basic Income for Artists
Jul
9

Basic Income for Artists

Hope Series: Artists for Basic Income

Join Basic Income Peterborough Network for another workshop in our Hope Series, this time in partnership with Artspace!

In this session, participant will discuss the precarious nature of artistic labour, and brainstorm what artists can do to support the implementation of basic income guarantee in Canada.

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Islamic Geometric Pattern with Gillian Turnham
Jan
30

Islamic Geometric Pattern with Gillian Turnham

Geometry plays a fundamental role in a vast array of traditional Artforms. For millennia, creators have used geometry to materialise their subjects according to their deeper, archetypal nature. In the Islamic tradition, geometric art is central. Tessellating geometric patterns are used to ornament architecture, textiles and manuscripts across the Islamic world.

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Mural Launch and Lunch
Sep
27

Mural Launch and Lunch

Join us for the launch and celebration of our new Maker Space Mural, Niimikaage: she/he dances for a purpose, by Anishinaabe artist Josh Morley (Miskopwagan Asin).

All welcome!

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