Creative Groups Toronto

Grow Your Art Career • Conversation with KEVPOP

You know how to make things. Maybe you've always known. Maybe you figured it out over years of practice, failure, and starting over. Either way — the making part? You've got that. But there's another part. The part that happens after the work is finished. How it finds an audience. How it finds a home. How you keep going long enough to make the next thing and the thing after that. Nobody really teaches that part. I'm KEVPOP. I've taught community education courses and workshops at public and private universities. I've received thousands in grant funding. I've shown work around the country. I've spoken globally from the US to Indonesia. And the thing I kept hearing from artists everywhere, at every stage, in every room? *Nobody told me how any of this actually worked.* So let's talk about it. This is a free, candid conversation for working artists, emerging artists, and anyone who makes things and wonders what a sustainable creative life actually looks like — not in theory, but in practice, right now, in the real world. **We'll cover:** 🎨 How artists are building lasting careers right now — the paths, the models, and the ones most people overlook 📋 Grants, open calls, and residencies — where they live, how to find them, and why most artists never apply even when they qualify 👥 What artist communities actually offer — peer support, accountability, access, and whether the paid ones are worth it 🌍 Public art activations — how showing up in the world builds an audience over time 💬 Your questions — bring them. This is a conversation, not a lecture. I've been in those rooms and I'll tell you what I actually know. **This event is free and open to all 10,000+ members**. It's also the first glimpse of something larger we're building. More on that at the event. Come curious. Come with questions. Come ready to talk about the part nobody talks about. **Reserve your spot today.** *KEVPOP • 10,000+ artists, collectors, and art lovers across North America.*

Meet Your Creative Monsters

**Meet Your Creative Monsters — Toronto Workshop** **July 29th\, 7pm \| Toronto** Something keeps getting in the way of your creative work. You probably already know it isn't laziness or lack of talent. It's something more specific, more persistent, and more workable than that. In this workshop we call them monsters. Each one is a pattern your nervous system built to protect you, usually a long time ago, now quietly running in the background every time you sit down to make something. The Hibernator that freezes you before you start. The Pot Dweller that makes sharing feel dangerous. The Razor Eye that tells you nothing is ever good enough. Once you name yours, something shifts. Here's what happens in the room: We start with an introduction to the creative monsters framework, grounded in nervous system science and symbolic thinking. You'll hear about the most common patterns and start recognizing your own. Then we move into a hands-on exercise where you give your monster a shape, a voice, and a name. We close with a small group reflection and a ritual to begin changing your relationship with it. Past participants have described leaving feeling lighter, clearer, and surprisingly less alone in what they'd been carrying. This is a small group of 8-10 people maximum, which means everyone gets space to share and be heard. It's intimate by design. **Date:** Tuesday July 29th **Time:** 7pm **Location:** Toronto (exact address shared with ticket holders) **Price:** $75 **Spots:** Limited to 10 Facilitated by Cuau, filmmaker and founder of the Poetic Toolbox, who has run versions of this workshop with artists in Berlin and Japan. You can also purchase a ticket and learn more here: poetictoolbox.com/creativemonsterslive *** Grab your spot below. Questions welcome, just send a message through the group.

Toronto Film, Content Creators, Influencers, Models & UGC Social Night

***Tickets must be purchased in advance!*** https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/toronto-film-content-creators-influencers-models-ugc-social-night-tickets-1993509273902 A fun social night for Toronto film influencers & content creators—good vibes, great people, and endless content and create collaborations! ## 🔥 Toronto’s Hottest Content Creators, Influencers & UGC Social Night Looking to meet **Toronto content creators, influencers, and UGC creators** in a fun, high-energy, no-pressure setting? Welcome to **Toronto’s Hottest Content Creators, Influencers & UGC Social Night** — an exclusive evening designed for creators who want to **connect organically, create content, and vibe** in one of the city’s hottest venues. ## 🎥 Who Should Attend ✔️ Content creators & UGC creators ✔️ Influencers (micro to macro) ✔️ Videographers & photographers ✔️ Social media managers ✔️ Brand founders & creative entrepreneurs ✔️ Anyone building a personal brand online ✔️ Models Whether you’re growing your first 1,000 followers or managing multiple brand deals, this night is about **community, creativity, and connection**. ## 🍸 What to Expect ✨ A stylish Toronto venue with great lighting ✨ A fun, welcoming crowd of creators ✨ Music, drinks & social vibes ✨ Opportunities to meet collaborators, models & photographers ✨ A space to shoot content, network naturally & enjoy the night No awkward networking. No pressure. Just good people and great energy. ## 🎟️ Ticket Options 🎫 **Early Bird** – Limited quantity 🎫 **General Admission** 🎫 **2-for-1 Creator Tickets** (perfect for bringing a friend) Tickets are limited to maintain a curated experience. **Join Our Community** Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/stellarsocialsbylimitless](https://www.instagram.com/stellarsocialsbylimitless) Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/people/Stellar-Socials-By-Limitless/61567104153339/](https://www.facebook.com/people/Stellar-Socials-By-Limitless/61567104153339/) **Notice of Photography**: Please note that photos and videos will be taken during the event for promotional purposes. By attending, you consent to being photographed and/or filmed. If you prefer not to appear in media, kindly notify one of the event organizers.

Fashion Implied/Lingerie/Fine Art w/ Katie Marie from LA

Indoor Draw & Sketch Hangout - MaRS Discovery District

Hi everyone! We're doing an afternoon sketching hangout at the MaRS Building food court tables- Enter MaRS from Collage Street where the statue of two men are sitting by the glass doors. Turn left and head down the escalator. Turn left at the bottom of the escalator and head down the hall past another escalator and Foosball table the event will be held at the far end of the food court. **First time meeting us and still not sure about the vibe?** Check out photos from **[past in-person events of 2023](https://www.meetup.com/artsrecto/photos/34212927/)** Please bring your art supplies. Digital tablet, dry mediums, watercolour set, really anything that doesn't smell and is non toxic and easy to clean up. Please be considerate and leave the space as clean as it was before. Feel free to grab a drink or snack if you'd like. *Note the food court is closed but there are a couple of coffee shops in the area at street level. **Where to meet exactly?** MaRS Discovery District at 2pm **How to get there?** \- Public transit \- get off at Queens Park subway station\, walk East along Collage you should see glass doors with a statue of two men sitting at a table outside\. Instructions stated above Looking forward to meeting you all :) ================ **Support This Group 🥰🤩** We hope you're enjoying the Arts & Rec events! If you'd like to give support, please consider making a small Ko-fi donation of $5-10 USD at [https://www.ko-fi.com/artsnrectoronto](https://www.ko-fi.com/artsnrectoronto.) . This helps cover meetup and miscellaneous expenses with hosting events! For more inquiries, please PM me for more info! Thank you all so much!

🤝 August Networking Mixer for GTA Business Owners & Entrepreneurs

🤝Join us for a casual mixer hosted by Toronto Event Hub, where business owners and entrepreneurs can connect, collaborate, and network over some boba!🧋 **Date:** Monday, August 10, 2026 **Time:** 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM **Venue:** Chatime Liberty Village **You must [buy your ticket here on Eventbrite to secure your spot](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/august-networking-mixer-for-gta-business-owners-entrepreneurs-tickets-1994687529095?aff=meetup)**[ ](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/august-networking-mixer-for-gta-business-owners-entrepreneurs-tickets-1994687529095?aff=meetup)\- an RSVP on Meetup does not count\. ✨ **Come see why [Toronto Event Hub](https://torontoeventhub.com/) networking events are rated one of the best in Toronto!**

Beauty & Fashion w/ Ann

Beauty & Fashion w/ Sasha

Figure & Form w/ Harley

generative ai art jam

Come make art using your favourite ai tool. Easels and paintbrushes not included.

Guided Tour New Art Trail on the New Toronto Island + Dinner (Commissioners St)

On **Saturday August 8th**, **take a Guided Tour of the New Lassonde Art Trail (LAT), that opened late June with its final art installation completed on July 25th. LAT is part of the new Biidaasige Park, situated on the extraordinary site of a new island in the Toronto harbour archipelago and is easily accessible via TTC**. LAT is a series of 15 interconnected public art sites spanning over 4 km of paths that weave through 60 acres of new parkland along Toronto’s waterfront. LAT believes public art enhances wellbeing, guides respectful dialogue and opens our eyes to how we steward the environment. Tours are subject to cancellation in the event of adverse weather. So if the forecast calls for rain, I will make a call 3 hours prior to the event start time. LAT is at the heart of a massive $1.4 billion project that rerouted the mouth of the Don River and built flood protection for downtown Toronto. This feat of civil and bioengineering created a new island in the city harbour called Ookwemin Minising. The project established a new river valley with functional wetlands and 60 acres of publicly accessible open space along the riverbanks and inner harbour. It cleaned and restored soils contaminated from past industrialization, and naturally accommodated the effects of flooding and erosion. In the process it re-established aquatic and terrestrial habitat where Indigenous species of plants and animals can thrive. **Prepare for the walk:** * Walking shoes * Hat * Sunglasses * Water ‐‐----‐----‐‐-------------‐----------- **COST:** Meetup Organizer Fee: $5 ‐‐----‐----‐‐-------------‐----------- **SIGNING-UP** * **RSVP and confirm joining after for food/drinks** * A reminder will be sent the day before with my cell and reminder details where to meet and when. RSVPs close 1 day prior and cancellations may result in a No Show and impact future attendance. **MEETUP TIME** **Meet at: 3:45pm** **to the right side, outside of The Old Fire Hall 30 at 51 Commissioners St. I will wait 5 min, then we will join the rest of the tour group.** **Tour starts:** **4pm** **Tour length: 40 mins** After: Food and Drinks at a nearby restaurant Enjoy and please post your Comments in the event after

Portfolio Session - Tech House

Sunday 6pm - 9pm at Sound Machine. Showcasing the best homegrown talent in the city. All sets are recorded and posted on YT Another tech house showcase @ sound machine. July 26th got some great. Producers and djs. Look forward to: [kash.drops](https://www.instagram.com/kash.drops/) [adamvanzelmusic](https://www.instagram.com/adamvanzelmusic/) [don_data_official](https://www.instagram.com/don_data_official/) Cant wait to see everyone there! Sunday July 26th, 2026 Doors at 6PM \| Free Entry Location: Sound Machine - 178 Bathurst St This Portfolio Session is brought to you by @bnbhurtspodcast [Youtube FREE](https://www.youtube.com/@portfolio.sessions/videos) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/portfolio.sessions/)