Creative Groups Toronto

THROUGH Opening Reception

New paintings by Mark Viola explore layered identity, movement, and perception through translucent, process-driven works. Through explores translucence, movement, and the layered nature of perception. Figures emerge and recede within surfaces that reveal the process of their making, inviting viewers to look beyond the immediate image toward what lies beneath. In this way, the act of painting becomes inseparable from the subject itself. The accumulation of layers echoes the psychological and emotional weight carried by each figure, suggesting that identity is not static, but continuously constructed, obscured, and revealed over time. Rather than offering resolution, the works remain open—holding space for ambiguity, motion, and multiple readings. Through ultimately asks not only what we see, but how we see, and what might be uncovered when we choose to look beyond the surface. [ENROLL NOW](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/through-opening-reception-tickets-1989021637260?aff=ebdssbdestsearch)

✂️ Creative Collage Evening

Join us for an evening of creativity, light conversation, and artistic experimentation! We’ll start with a short introduction to the art of collage, then move into a hands-on session where we’ll explore materials, imagery, and associations while creating our own pieces. **This format is perfect if you’d like to spend time in a calm, creative atmosphere.** All materials will be provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own cutouts, photographs, or textures to add something personal to your collage. During the event, drinks will be available to order at the bar (not included in the ticket price), and afterwards you’re welcome to stay and enjoy live music. **⏳ Duration:** 3 hours **👩‍💼 Host:** Monika, designer and guinea pig enthusiast Contact number for the host, exact meeting spot, and other details will be shared with you right after registration, in the comments of this event. If you have any questions — feel free to message us! 💙

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!

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

🤝 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!**

Fashion Implied/Lingerie/Fine Art w/ Katie Marie from LA (#2)

Express With Espresso: Pause, Reflect, Renew

☕🎨 Express with Espresso: Pause, Reflect, Renew A Mindful Coffee-Painting Journey into New Beginnings 📅 Saturday, August 1, 2026 🕚 11:00 AM – 12:45 PM 📍 Tim Hortons – Derry Road Location (Tim Hortons/Wendy’s location) 3650 Derry Rd E, Mississauga, ON L4T 3V7 (Free parking available) 📍 How to Find Us: Look for the Pipals Tree logo on our table inside Tim Hortons. 💬 RSVP & Stay Connected Please RSVP here on Meetup to reserve your spot and join the WhatsApp group MEET with Piya for more details, event updates, and upcoming gatherings. 🌟👉 WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JriCMdHnfLs0ZqaVQiw8Ud?s=cl&p=i&ilr=0&amv=2 🌱 About the Event A new month. A fresh page. A chance to pause, reflect, and renew. This Express with Espresso – Sip, Create, Connect gathering invites us to reflect on the year so far, honour our experiences, and explore what we may be ready to refresh, renew, or begin again. Through grounding, mindful reflection, and espresso coffee painting, we’ll explore this theme creatively, with a few surprises left for when we meet. ☕✨ No art experience is needed. Mindful art is for anyone and everyone. It’s about expression, not perfection. 🎨 Materials Paper, espresso for painting, brushes, and markers will be provided. 💛 Energy Exchange Joyful donation welcome ✨ (E-transfer: piya2607@yahoo.co.in) (You’re welcome to purchase your favourite Tim’s beverage or food item if you like.) Pause. Reflect. Renew. Sip. Create. Connect. ☕🌱

🎉Free Trivia Tuesday Social Mixer

**Join us for a fun Tuesday evening of interactive trivia (for a chance to win a prize) and make new friends in the city!** Whether you’re new to Toronto, looking to expand your social circle, planning a fun night out with friends or a date, or just love trivia — our **Trivia Tuesday socials** make meeting people feel easy, natural, and actually fun. 📅 **When:** Tuesday\, August 11\, 2026 \| 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM 📍 **Where:** Pizza Rustica (37 Blue Jays Way, Toronto, ON M5V 9G9) 👥 **Who:** Open to singles and couples, ages 19+ 🎟️ **Tickets:**[ ](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/toronto-event-hub-july-trivia-tuesday-social-mixer-tickets-1992561352644?aff=meetup)[\[Sign up Here\]](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/toronto-event-hub-august-trivia-tuesday-social-mixer-tickets-1994742203628?aff=meetup) ✅ Limited spots, so reserve your seat on Eventbrite! Check all of our events at [https://www.torontoeventhub.com/](https://www.torontoeventhub.com/)

generative ai art jam

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

Impromptu Sketching Hangout - The Well (Food Court)

Hi everyone! We're doing an afternoon impromptu hangout at The Well (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/)** Bring your art supplies (mainly dry medium or small watercolour set), and order a warm drink and snacks. **Where to meet exactly?** The Well food court **How to get there?** From Union station, 1) it's an 18 minute west walking on Front Street OR 2) take the 'street car' / bus #510 and get off at Front Street. 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!

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, with the TTC stop and parking across the street**. This is the largest park to open in Toronto in a generation. 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

The Toronto Artist's Way Meetup Monthly Meetup

The purpose of the group, based on the book The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron, is for people to meet and talk about their artistic challenges in any field (painting, writing, music etc.) and encourage each other to break their creative blocks and fulfill themselves in their art. If you find people who are sympathetic, you may want to form your own group, meeting regularly to explore the book and supporting each other in their artistic journeys. I have gone through 2 such clusters and can say that it is a very powerful experience. Why not come to a meeting and see for yourself?