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Congratulations, I'd love to own an Atlas myself but couldn't bear to pony up the 250$...
I hope that it turns more into a regular farmers market where we can buy all manner of fruits, veggies, and stuff for good prices serving the broader neighbourhood rather than niche oriented for the elite of the area.
With arts organization Artscape in receivership, there is concern that cultural facilities and artists’ residences across Toronto, including the prominent and beloved Wychwood Barns, are at risk.
Local city councillor Josh Matlow addressed the Wychwood issue in a recent statement.
“I am happy to report that Mayor Olivia Chow is actively working toward a resolution to protect both the residential tenants and the business operators and artists who would be impacted by Artscape’s failure,” said Matlow.
Furthermore, a fundraiser has been launched at Canadahelps.org to maintain the operations of Artscape’s artist affordable housing, live/work studios and community spaces, all of which play a crucial role in nurturing Toronto’s vibrant artistic scene.
“Locally, I am working closely with the Wychwood Barns Community Association to support the tenants, but also to ensure that the many events that our community values, such as the farmers market, continue for many years to come,” explained Matlow. “I will be certain to provide an update once I hear more from the mayor’s office.”
Artscape, as of August 2023, managed 14 projects, including live/work spaces, community cultural hubs and the renowned Artscape Daniels Launchpad (ADL), which fosters creative sector entrepreneurship.
With a portfolio of 265 affordable rental and ownership spaces for artists and artist-led families, along with 125 commercial tenancy spaces, Artscape serves as a cornerstone of Toronto’s cultural landscape.
In a statement on Sept. 5, Artscape expressed gratitude for the support of the City of Toronto, TD Bank, other lenders, funders and the community.
“Collaborative efforts are underway to explore solutions that allow these essential creative spaces to continue their support for artists and creatives while addressing the financial challenges at hand,” the statement reads, in part.
The Wychwood Barns is a former streetcar facility that was repurposed as an arts and cultural centre and a popular event venue in 2008.
The Barns includes spaces for 26 artist live/work studios, 15 artist work studios and nine non-profit arts and environmental organizations.
@AlbertC have you heard anything recent about the impact here re: Artscape's woes?Wychwood Art Barns loss would be devastating
With arts organization Artscape in receivership, there is concern that cultural facilities across Toronto are at risk.streetsoftoronto.com
@AlbertC have you heard anything recent about the impact here re: Artscape's woes?
I just binged the latest season (4) of NETFLIX's "Blown Away" which is a terrific glass blowing/sculpting artists competition ... all shot in Hamilton in the largest hot shop in North America (built/staffed with help from Sheridan College and sadly only used 3 months a year for the series).
The head of Sheridan's glass blowing honours program just sent me a link for a studio called Playing with Fire located at Wychwood Barns which offers 2 hour introductory classes in glass blowing/sculpting at very reasonable prices.
If any of you at UT were like me,... blown away by "Blown Away"... and want a taste, the studio link is below:
https://playingwithfire.ca/
I haven't caught the latest season of Blown Away yet, but have seen everything up until that so far. It's a surprisingly fun show that wasn't expected by many to do well as it's so niche… …but it's the niche that makes it so interesting in the first place, as far as I'm concerned. My dad worked for Waterford Crystal Canada for years, so I was introduced to blown glass at a young age, and even had a chance to tour the factory in Ireland way back when, so I was really pleased to see Blown Away show up on Netflix, and then to do better than expected and go on for multiple seasons!@AlbertC have you heard anything recent about the impact here re: Artscape's woes?
I just binged the latest season (4) of NETFLIX's "Blown Away" which is a terrific glass blowing/sculpting artists competition ... all shot in Hamilton in the largest hot shop in North America (built/staffed with help from Sheridan College and sadly only used 3 months a year for the series).
The head of Sheridan's glass blowing honours program just sent me a link for a studio called Playing with Fire located at Wychwood Barns which offers 2 hour introductory classes in glass blowing/sculpting at very reasonable prices.
If any of you at UT were like me,... blown away by "Blown Away"... and want a taste, the studio link is below:
https://playingwithfire.ca/