VIBE Arts

VIBE Arts is a charity dedicated to providing arts education and artistic mentorship to the next generation of creatives. We seek to increase access and equity to the arts to encourage wellness, resilience and a sense of belonging.

Mentorship

Arts Education

Our Impact

Press Release: Introducing VIBE Arts’ RBC Desire Lines: Women’s Work II Artists

VIBE Arts is pleased to introduce the second cohort of RBC Desire Lines: Women’s Work Artists. You can see their work at The Gallery at Mason Studio until November 30, 2022. Learn more about this exhibition here. These pieces will also be displayed in TTC stations across the city in early 2023. Stay tuned to ... Read more

Press Release: VIBE Arts, in partnership with TO Live, presents NExT: The Future of Art Exhibition 3.0

“I felt a shift happen when I realized that I can utilize these resources to help me keep hustling towards my goals. My confidence is more so rooted in a plan now rather than wishful thinking. And that’s extremely powerful for me because I can take steps on my own journey to make things happen ... Read more

Happy Black Futures Month from Onika Powell, Artistic Director

Happy Black History/Futures Month!!! The days seem like a blur as we all try to navigate living in a pandemic. As always, VIBE Arts is very fortunate that we are still able to continue our mission of beautifying our city whether it is by providing high-quality arts programming to those who don’t have access, art ... Read more

Press Release: Introducing VIBE Arts’ RBC Desire Lines: Women’s Work Artists

January 17, 2022… VIBE Arts is excited to introduce RBC Desire Lines: Women’s Work and the program’s cohort of Artists. RBC Desire Lines began in 2019 as a two-year art-in-mentorship program awarding young, emerging artists the opportunity to exhibit their work in subway stations across Toronto. In 2021, VIBE introduced Desire Lines: Women’s Work. With ... Read more

Meet Our Supporters: Canada Life

Being a successful charity relies on strong partners and champions who share resources to make your mission possible. We are so lucky at VIBE to have supporters who have stood the test of time and provided us with amazing opportunities to make an impact on our participants and the communities we serve. We will be ... Read more

Katie Hutchinson | VIBE Spotlight

This is VIBE Spotlight: a weekly series that celebrates and shines a light on VIBE Arts’ roster of talented artists and now the members that make up our small but mighty team. Each Monday, our Instagram and website will feature a different VIBE staff member and provide a look into the VIBE community. Stay tuned ... Read more

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Onika Powell | VIBE Spotlight

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Mentorship

VIBE Arts provides a wide variety of free, hands on, high quality, accessible arts programs for children and youth aged 3-29 ranging from visual arts, film making, poetry, dance, music, drama and more. We also support youth artists through mentorship and employment opportunities.

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Our Impact

We bring young people together to collaborate in safe and accessible spaces and tap into their creative potential. Our programs develop life-long skills, nurture community connections and spark creativity. Together, we work towards a future where every young person is equipped to contribute creatively to society.

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