In this newsletter: 

• Maker Space Dispatches
• Holiday Market & Fundraiser
• What else is happening at Artspace?

First things first - we put out the call, and wow, did you deliver!! Thank you so much to everyone who participated in our October Supplies Drive by dropping off their previously loved art supplies, magazine collections, tools, and more. We are so humbled by the generosity of this community, and the enthusiasm folks have shown for this exciting new project! 

Between all of the sorting, logging, and organizing donations, I will also be taking these last few days of October to visit some of the other Maker Spaces and community art studios in the region! As we develop our offerings here at Artspace, we feel strongly about working in relationship with folks and organizations around us so that we can better support artists, and community members alike! Connecting with and learning from other community art spaces is only the beginning.

Please follow along on our progress by checking out our new Maker Space BLOG! There you will find all manner of updates, workshop offerings, and event announcements- so you don’t miss a beat.

~ Jillian Ackert, Maker Space Coordinator

Three day left to apply!! Vendor Applications are open until October 30th, at 12PM!

Click here to access our vendor application form

So what else?

As new Staff and Board Members have been settling into their positions, we’ve been firming up plans for next year’s exhibitions, conceiving new free public engagement activities for visitors to the centre, and making some exciting revisions to our artist residency program - all to be announced in the coming months. 

Needless to say, the creation of the maker space is ushering in all sorts of jazzy updates to things like membership perks and facilities. So, we’ll mark those developments with a new membership drive and fundraising campaign too. 

And, our hours of operation are due to expand this November, giving visitors more time to visit us again. In essence, the fall vibe for Artspace is one of refresh and welcome (and hot chocolate…there will be hot chocolate).

Please note, up until November 26 is Mikiki’s exhibition, Port Manteau, curated by Lucas Cabral, so please do drop in to have a look.

Warmly,
Leslie

~Leslie Menagh, Interim Director



Pictured: Mikiki sits on the gallery floor hand stitching part of the work currently on exhibition.