Cupcakes in the 'hood

Ok Ok.

I know. We've been in the Junction for a few months now..... but there's been so many amazing people, we just haven't had the time to meet everyone yet! These past weeks we made some major advancements in this department. Two weeks ago we handed out 500 invitations with manila tags, and recipe cards with instructions for residents to share a story of their time in the neighborhood and return it to The Gathering Space. This week we made 50 cupcakes that we loaded up onto our red wagon and delivered to our neighbors along Dundas W. It was a sweet way to introduce the project and make friends in the neighborhood.

We simultaneously hung laminated 'Residents in Reflection' photographs in shopkeepers windows. Next time you're out on the street, see if you can spot them all!

'Home Sweet Home' Embroidery Project

It's Winter. It's Cold. It's Snowing. It's Windy.

What better way to spend a chilly day then in The Gathering Space with a cup of tea and an embroidery hoop! Come in and choose from an array of fabrics and threads to craft your own rendition of a 'Home Sweet Home' wall hanging; or stitch an inspirational phrase, memorable song lyric, or quizzical poem of your choosing (images welcome as well). We will be framing each embroidered work and exhibiting them in our 'Home Sweet Home' exhibition in April. All works will be returned to the artist after the exhibit.

Cranky Movie Screening with Humberside Collegiate Students

On January 24th we had a warm and intimate gathering of local artists and Humberside Collegiate students to unveil the Hand Cranked Animations they made in their Drama Classes with Noah. Each artist's work was an original and inventive interpretation of the theme 'Change'. Some even included performative elements. For another opportunity to witness the Cranky Films, check up on our February Listings for our contribution to a fundraiser being held on February 15 for the families who are homeless after a fire near Edith Street.

Photo Treasure Hunt Exhibit Opening & Holiday Soiree!

On December 21 we revealed the outcome of our Photo Treasure Hunt Project, in which 13 artists and local residents were given a disposable camera and an alphabet of community themes. Each participant was asked to interpret each theme in a single photograph. Photographers: Awna Teixeira, Benny Huizenga, John Porter, Lynda, Edith, Gib GoodFellow, Linda, Rio Chicoine, Carmen Victor, Deirdre O'Donnell, Neill Cunningham, Owen Cunningham, Vandra Masemann, Kim Jackson.

We look forward to selecting two photos from each photographer's collection to create a single alphabet, which will be exhibited at the Agora Cafe near the end of January.

Also, during our holiday soiree we baked gingerbread cookies for our guests to decorate with a message about what they're thankful for.

Animals in the Junction framed prints for sale!

We have made extra prints of the 'Animals in the Junction' photos that have been hanging in the Agora Cafe. Framed prints are on sale for $75.00

We have also made blank 4 x 6 gift cards with the animal photos on the front. Each package has five unique cards with envelopes, and sells for $10.00.

Cards and prints can be bought during regular workspace hours!