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Akin is a Toronto-based arts organization that provides creative studio space as well as arts-based programming.
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Join Whippersnapper for a weekly workshop series — Akin Collective
Join Whippersnapper for a weekly workshop series — Akin Collective
Join Whippersnapper for a weekly workshop series for emerging artists, sharing practical skills and ethical frameworks for developing your artistic career with intention, integrity, and sustainability.
Blog post about the Grant Workshop - Group Session with Peter Kingstone — Akin Collective
Blog post about the Grant Workshop - Group Session with Peter Kingstone — Akin Collective
GRANT WRITING SESSION with Peter Kingstone Date: Wednesday, April 8, 6pm - 8pm Location: Remote Gallery , Gallery A, 568 Richmond St W Free event — limited spots available
REGISTER for the Akin Grant Writing Session with Peter Kingstone Tickets, Wednesday, Apr 8 from 6 pm to 8 pm | Eventbrite
REGISTER for the Akin Grant Writing Session with Peter Kingstone Tickets, Wednesday, Apr 8 from 6 pm to 8 pm | Eventbrite
Join us for a focused group work session on applications for the Toronto Arts Council Visual Arts Creation Grant.
The countdown to the 2026 Artist Project has begun! — Akin Collective
The countdown to the 2026 Artist Project has begun! — Akin Collective
We're thrilled to announce the participation of six current Akin members alongside numerous alumni.
Akin Spring Gallery Crawl - Saturday March 14 — Akin Collective
Akin Spring Gallery Crawl - Saturday March 14 — Akin Collective
Akin Spring Gallery Crawl - Saturday March 14
Between Breaths, Between Places, an exhibition that features 14 members of the Akin Team — Akin Collective
Between Breaths, Between Places, an exhibition that features 14 members of the Akin Team — Akin Collective
Akin is proud to present Between Breaths, Between Places, an exhibition curated by Renato Baldin that features 14 members of the Akin Team, artists who are not only developing their own creative research, but who also form the team responsible for running and shaping the organization.
Akin Crit Night - Registration Form
Akin Crit Night - Registration Form
Alison Cooley, ‘OUTER SPACE IS REAL’ at the Akin Vitrine Gallery
Alison Cooley, ‘OUTER SPACE IS REAL’ at the Akin Vitrine Gallery
Alison Cooley, ‘OUTER SPACE IS REAL’ at the Akin Vitrine Gallery
Say hello to our newest studio, Akin Sterling!
Say hello to our newest studio, Akin Sterling!
We’re thrilled to introduce you to our newest studio location, Akin Sterling. Located at 181 Sterling Road, just across the street from our former location, the Akin Studio Program at Auto BLDG.
Happy New Year From Akin!
Happy New Year From Akin!
What an incredible year it’s been! 2025 was a year of stability and measured growth for Akin, and now we are proud to say we have almost 403 members working across our 8 locations (soon to be 9)!
Thank you to everyone who joined us on December 7th for the Remote Gallery — Akin Collective
Thank you to everyone who joined us on December 7th for the Remote Gallery — Akin Collective
Thank you to everyone who joined us on December 7th for the Remote Gallery Winter Art Market & Exhibition.
Ceramics kiln is coming to Akin Davisville!
Ceramics kiln is coming to Akin Davisville!
Akin Vitrine Gallery new installation by Alysha Rocca
Akin Vitrine Gallery new installation by Alysha Rocca
Remote Gallery Winter Art Market & Exhibition! Sun Dec 7
Remote Gallery Winter Art Market & Exhibition! Sun Dec 7
Join us at the Remote Gallery Winter Art Market & Exhibition! DATE: Sunday December 7, 2025 TIME: 1 - 6pm LOCATION: Remote Gallery, 568 Richmond St W Free to attend, everyone welcome!
Two of Toronto’s biggest craft shows featuring Akin members this year!
Two of Toronto’s biggest craft shows featuring Akin members this year!
December is a big month for craft lovers in Toronto! Two of Toronto’s biggest craft shows, City of Craft and the One of a Kind show, and will be happening, and Akin Members are taking part. To celebrate, we’re highlighting these four amazing artists.
Akin Career Launcher Award | Supporting Artists in Toronto
Akin Career Launcher Award | Supporting Artists in Toronto
Learn how the Akin Career Launcher Award offers free studio space, mentorship and resources to emerging Toronto artists each year.
Thank you to everyone who joined the Akin Autumn Gallery Crawl!
Thank you to everyone who joined the Akin Autumn Gallery Crawl!
The Akin Vitrine Gallery is proud to present Cool Zone by artist Leila Refahi.
The Akin Vitrine Gallery is proud to present Cool Zone by artist Leila Refahi.
This autumn, the Akin Vitrine Gallery is proud to present Cool Zone by artist Leila Refahi.
Thank You for being part of Akin Richmond-Bathurst's Open Studio
Thank You for being part of Akin Richmond-Bathurst's Open Studio
Thank You for being part of Akin Richmond-Bathurst's Open Studio
Akin Autumn Gallery Crawl - Sat Oct 11
Akin Autumn Gallery Crawl - Sat Oct 11
“Searing Pain” solo exhibition by Akin Career Launcher Award Winner Haley Meyer at Remote Gallery — Akin Collective
“Searing Pain” solo exhibition by Akin Career Launcher Award Winner Haley Meyer at Remote Gallery — Akin Collective
“Close Your Eyes, Heal in a Parallel World” solo exhibition by Akin Career Launcher Award Winner Firouzeh Saremi Far at Remote Gallery — Akin Collective
“Close Your Eyes, Heal in a Parallel World” solo exhibition by Akin Career Launcher Award Winner Firouzeh Saremi Far at Remote Gallery — Akin Collective
Akin Richmond-Bathurst Open Studio for Culture Days 2025!
Akin Richmond-Bathurst Open Studio for Culture Days 2025!
EVENTBRITE: Grant Writing Session with Peter Kingstone
EVENTBRITE: Grant Writing Session with Peter Kingstone
BLOG: Grant Writing Session with Peter Kingstone at Remote Gallery
BLOG: Grant Writing Session with Peter Kingstone at Remote Gallery
Sophia Kim’s Sci-Fi Inspired Paintings Come to the Akin Vitrine Gallery
Sophia Kim’s Sci-Fi Inspired Paintings Come to the Akin Vitrine Gallery
Call for Expressions of Interest: Remote Gallery and Event Space Available for Rent — Akin Collective
Call for Expressions of Interest: Remote Gallery and Event Space Available for Rent — Akin Collective
Akin at the St Clair Gardens BIA SummerFest - July 26 from 12-6pm — Akin Collective
Akin at the St Clair Gardens BIA SummerFest - July 26 from 12-6pm — Akin Collective
Artist Opportunities Blog Summer 2025 Edition
Artist Opportunities Blog Summer 2025 Edition
Akin Members participating at TOAF in 2025
Akin Members participating at TOAF in 2025
Thanks to all who joined us at the Remote Gallery Art Market & Exhibition
Thanks to all who joined us at the Remote Gallery Art Market & Exhibition
Claire Correia’s sculpture, Steadfast, on now at the Akin Vitrine Gallery
Claire Correia’s sculpture, Steadfast, on now at the Akin Vitrine Gallery
Thank you for coming to Akin Davisville Doors Open
Thank you for coming to Akin Davisville Doors Open
Remote Gallery Art Market + Exhibition - Sat. June 7, 1-6pm
Remote Gallery Art Market + Exhibition - Sat. June 7, 1-6pm
Akin Davisville - Doors Open Toronto 2025
Akin Davisville - Doors Open Toronto 2025
Remote Gallery Expands: More Space, Flexibility & Opportunity for Artists
Remote Gallery Expands: More Space, Flexibility & Opportunity for Artists
Colours of Spring by Liliana Botero at the Akin Vitrine Gallery
Colours of Spring by Liliana Botero at the Akin Vitrine Gallery
Akin Members at The Artist Project 2025
Akin Members at The Artist Project 2025
Akin Niagara Pop-Up Exhibition, April 5
Akin Niagara Pop-Up Exhibition, April 5
A Glimpse Inside Akin Niagara
A Glimpse Inside Akin Niagara
Now on at the Akin Vitrine: All of the Glory, None of the Spending, Charlotte Van Ryn
Now on at the Akin Vitrine: All of the Glory, None of the Spending, Charlotte Van Ryn
Akin Space Award Winner Kseniya Tsoy at Remote Gallery
Akin Space Award Winner Kseniya Tsoy at Remote Gallery
Artist Opportunities - Winter 2025 Edition
Artist Opportunities - Winter 2025 Edition
Akin Member Referral Program!
Akin Member Referral Program!
Akin Queen East is Almost at Capacity!
Akin Queen East is Almost at Capacity!
New Year, New Studio!
New Year, New Studio!
Available Akin Studios across Toronto!
Available Akin Studios across Toronto!
Akin Niagara - our newest West End studio!
Akin Niagara - our newest West End studio!
Akin Queen East- our newest East End studio!
Akin Queen East- our newest East End studio!
Akin Richmond-Bathurst, Expanded!
Akin Richmond-Bathurst, Expanded!
Call for Artists! Documentary focused on Environmental Art Activism!
Call for Artists! Documentary focused on Environmental Art Activism!
New Exhibition at the Akin Vitrine Gallery On Now! Theresa Hopkins’ installation Kiddo
New Exhibition at the Akin Vitrine Gallery On Now! Theresa Hopkins’ installation Kiddo
Akin Queen East Open Studio Day!
Akin Queen East Open Studio Day!
Get to Know the Lost and Found Project Space — Akin Collective
Get to Know the Lost and Found Project Space — Akin Collective
Artist Opportunities - Autumn 2024 Edition
Artist Opportunities - Autumn 2024 Edition
2024 Akin Career Launcher Award Winners
2024 Akin Career Launcher Award Winners
Lana Yuan, Whispers of CHAOS, Sept. 20 to Oct. 1, Remote Gallery
Lana Yuan, Whispers of CHAOS, Sept. 20 to Oct. 1, Remote Gallery
Azadeh Pirazimian, Unheards, Aug 30 - Sept 1, Remote Gallery
Azadeh Pirazimian, Unheards, Aug 30 - Sept 1, Remote Gallery
Chris Gardiner’s Three Favourite Things about being a member at Akin Niagara!
Chris Gardiner’s Three Favourite Things about being a member at Akin Niagara!
Kseniya Tsoy, Human Party at Remote Gallery
Kseniya Tsoy, Human Party at Remote Gallery
Akin St Clair Studio Market!
Akin St Clair Studio Market!
Get to know SKETCH Working Arts!
Get to know SKETCH Working Arts!
Get to know Remote Gallery! Open House July 17, 5-8pm
Get to know Remote Gallery! Open House July 17, 5-8pm
Artist Opportunities Blog - Summer 2024 Edition!
Artist Opportunities Blog - Summer 2024 Edition!
Robin Muccari at the Akin Vitrine Gallery
Robin Muccari at the Akin Vitrine Gallery
Akin Summer Newsletter
Akin Summer Newsletter
Akin Blog: Call for Proposals: Beyond the Tarmac at Downsview Airport
Akin Blog: Call for Proposals: Beyond the Tarmac at Downsview Airport
Kiln Firing Services at Akin St Clair!
Kiln Firing Services at Akin St Clair!
Let's pay our Artists with CARFAC's new fee schedule
Let's pay our Artists with CARFAC's new fee schedule
FLUIDS June 20 - 23 at Remote Gallery — Akin Collective
FLUIDS June 20 - 23 at Remote Gallery — Akin Collective
Kseniya Tsoy, 2023 Space Award Winner Workshop
Kseniya Tsoy, 2023 Space Award Winner Workshop
HELIO EUDORO, Invisible at Remote Gallery
HELIO EUDORO, Invisible at Remote Gallery
Remote Gallery Rental Package
Remote Gallery Rental Package
Artist Opportunities, Spring Edition! — Akin Collective
Artist Opportunities, Spring Edition! — Akin Collective
23rd Annual Being Scene Exhibition
23rd Annual Being Scene Exhibition
Akin Artists at The Artist Project, April 11 - 14
Akin Artists at The Artist Project, April 11 - 14
SEAMLIGHT, New Exhibition by artist Shayla Bond at the Akin Vitrine Gallery
SEAMLIGHT, New Exhibition by artist Shayla Bond at the Akin Vitrine Gallery
Flex Space — Akin Collective
Flex Space — Akin Collective
Making A Living Making Art: Tax Workshop for Artists
Making A Living Making Art: Tax Workshop for Artists
Kiln Operator at Akin Davisville: Call for Expressions of Interest - Deadline March 1st — Akin Collective
Kiln Operator at Akin Davisville: Call for Expressions of Interest - Deadline March 1st — Akin Collective
Every Day I Wake Up and I'm Still in Tokyo: Artist Tam Phan’s new exhibition at the Akin Vitrine Gallery
Every Day I Wake Up and I'm Still in Tokyo: Artist Tam Phan’s new exhibition at the Akin Vitrine Gallery
New Exhibition at Akin Dupont Vitrine Gallery by artist Bernadette Peets — Akin Collective
New Exhibition at Akin Dupont Vitrine Gallery by artist Bernadette Peets — Akin Collective
Artist Opportunities, Winter Edition!
Artist Opportunities, Winter Edition!
Happy New Year from Akin! Akin Newsletter
Happy New Year from Akin! Akin Newsletter
Akin Davisville is here!
Akin Davisville is here!
Made In Toronto: Michelle Lee and Heidi Keyes
Made In Toronto: Michelle Lee and Heidi Keyes
Made In Toronto: Janet Hinkle, Heather Stewart, and Shayla Bond
Made In Toronto: Janet Hinkle, Heather Stewart, and Shayla Bond
Made In Toronto: Vera Ka-Bo Tse, Mark Buck, and Ellis Ricketts
Made In Toronto: Vera Ka-Bo Tse, Mark Buck, and Ellis Ricketts
Request for Proposals. 2024 Waterfront Toronto, Temporary Floating Public Art.
Request for Proposals. 2024 Waterfront Toronto, Temporary Floating Public Art.
Akin Winter Art Map!
Akin Winter Art Map!
Introducing the Akin Winter Art Map! Read the Akin Blog
Introducing the Akin Winter Art Map! Read the Akin Blog
Leslie Grove Gallery - Open Call for 2024 Rental Proposals – EXTENDED!
Leslie Grove Gallery - Open Call for 2024 Rental Proposals – EXTENDED!
Akin 15th Anniversary celebration: Former Akin Members, Where Are They Now?
Akin 15th Anniversary celebration: Former Akin Members, Where Are They Now?
Akin Member Highlight: Suzanne Dennis and Andrea Bailey
Akin Member Highlight: Suzanne Dennis and Andrea Bailey
Akin Member Highlight: Liliana Botero Rey
Akin Member Highlight: Liliana Botero Rey
Join us on December 5th to celebrate Akin’s 15th Anniversary!
Join us on December 5th to celebrate Akin’s 15th Anniversary!
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www.akincollective.com
Akin Vitrine Q&A Series: Chico Togni installation "Portable Moon (with physics)"
Akin Vitrine Q&A Series: Chico Togni installation "Portable Moon (with physics)"
Akin turns 15! An Interview with Founder & Director, Oliver Pauk — Akin Collective
Akin turns 15! An Interview with Founder & Director, Oliver Pauk — Akin Collective
Monthly Crit Night for Akin Members — Akin Collective
Monthly Crit Night for Akin Members — Akin Collective
Tiana Robinson Akin Vitrine Gallery Q&A Video
Tiana Robinson Akin Vitrine Gallery Q&A Video
Akin Studio Program Member Highlights Blog #3: Jason Bomers, Yani Gellman & Tiana Robinson
Akin Studio Program Member Highlights Blog #3: Jason Bomers, Yani Gellman & Tiana Robinson
Akin Studio Program Member Highlights Blog #2: Mel Hayes & Erin McCluskey
Akin Studio Program Member Highlights Blog #2: Mel Hayes & Erin McCluskey
Akin Studio Program Member Highlights Blog #1: Linds Miyo, Amada Estabillo & Kate Gorman
Akin Studio Program Member Highlights Blog #1: Linds Miyo, Amada Estabillo & Kate Gorman
Akin Open Studio Culture Days Event!
Akin Open Studio Culture Days Event!
CALL FOR ARTISTS!
CALL FOR ARTISTS!
A Simpler Time, an exhibition by Tiana Robinson
A Simpler Time, an exhibition by Tiana Robinson
Currently Available Studios — Akin Collective
Currently Available Studios — Akin Collective
Collaborative visual poetry with Artist Yannis Lobaina - A free workshop at Remote Gallery — Akin Collective
Collaborative visual poetry with Artist Yannis Lobaina - A free workshop at Remote Gallery — Akin Collective
End of Summer 2023 Wrap-up! — Akin Collective
End of Summer 2023 Wrap-up! — Akin Collective
Call for Artists! The Tasting Gallery by Daniel et Daniel Catering & Events
Call for Artists! The Tasting Gallery by Daniel et Daniel Catering & Events
Introducing... Akin Richmond-Bathurst — Akin Collective
Introducing... Akin Richmond-Bathurst — Akin Collective
Sara Abulkarim, Where Have You Been? August 5 & 6, 2023 — Akin Collective
Sara Abulkarim, Where Have You Been? August 5 & 6, 2023 — Akin Collective
2023 Space Award Winners
2023 Space Award Winners
DONATE to the Akin Studio Rent Relief Fund
DONATE to the Akin Studio Rent Relief Fund
Akin Studio Rent Relief Fund - Read about the Fund
Akin Studio Rent Relief Fund - Read about the Fund
The White Cave, a Video-Installation Exhibition by Elsa Hashemi — Akin Collective
The White Cave, a Video-Installation Exhibition by Elsa Hashemi — Akin Collective
In the Middle, a celebration of Canadian-Middle Eastern and North African Artists
In the Middle, a celebration of Canadian-Middle Eastern and North African Artists
Yannis Lobaina solo photography exhibition ”Catch and Release"
Yannis Lobaina solo photography exhibition ”Catch and Release"
Akin Summer Newsletter!
Akin Summer Newsletter!
Resonance of a Deep Ground, Gizem Candan
Resonance of a Deep Ground, Gizem Candan
Akin’s 2023 Career Launcher Winners Announced! — Akin Collective
Akin’s 2023 Career Launcher Winners Announced! — Akin Collective
Akin Vitrine Q&A Series: Enas Satir installation 'A state of Chaos' — Akin Collective
Akin Vitrine Q&A Series: Enas Satir installation 'A state of Chaos' — Akin Collective
Naghmeh Ghasemzadeh at Remote Gallery - June 17 - 25
Naghmeh Ghasemzadeh at Remote Gallery - June 17 - 25
Akin Yonge-St Clair is Here! — Akin Collective
Akin Yonge-St Clair is Here! — Akin Collective
Narcissus, an installation by Renato Baldin with photographs by Filipe Paulo - Coming Soon to Remote Gallery! — Akin Collective
Narcissus, an installation by Renato Baldin with photographs by Filipe Paulo - Coming Soon to Remote Gallery! — Akin Collective
Akin Art Studios in Scarborough & North York: a feasibility survey — Akin Collective
Akin Art Studios in Scarborough & North York: a feasibility survey — Akin Collective
What happens when an Akin studio closes? — Akin Collective
What happens when an Akin studio closes? — Akin Collective
Silver Pools, "No Foundation" - Official Music Video
Silver Pools, "No Foundation" - Official Music Video
Akin Member Highlight - Kyle Yip’s RENAISSANCE SHOW at Collision Gallery — Akin Collective
Akin Member Highlight - Kyle Yip’s RENAISSANCE SHOW at Collision Gallery — Akin Collective
Akin at the Artist Project — Akin Collective
Akin at the Artist Project — Akin Collective
Upcoming: Four Exhibitions Featuring Akin Members — Akin Collective
Upcoming: Four Exhibitions Featuring Akin Members — Akin Collective
Artist Opportunities Round-Up: Residencies, Exhibitions, Art Crawls & More! — Akin Collective
Artist Opportunities Round-Up: Residencies, Exhibitions, Art Crawls & More! — Akin Collective
Akin Community Highlights: Hands of Fire at Akin Waterfront — Akin Collective
Akin Community Highlights: Hands of Fire at Akin Waterfront — Akin Collective
Akin Waterfront Member Highlights - Meet the artists: Marcia, Vicky & Niki! — Akin Collective
Akin Waterfront Member Highlights - Meet the artists: Marcia, Vicky & Niki! — Akin Collective
From Here to Wear community events with Akin alumni Norwin Anne on March 18 & 25 — Akin Collective
From Here to Wear community events with Akin alumni Norwin Anne on March 18 & 25 — Akin Collective
Grant Writing Tips and Tricks - Upcoming Grant Opportunities — Akin Collective
Grant Writing Tips and Tricks - Upcoming Grant Opportunities — Akin Collective
Fire Over Water: Catherine Tàmmaro at Remote Gallery - Opening Feb 18, 1-4pm — Akin Collective
Fire Over Water: Catherine Tàmmaro at Remote Gallery - Opening Feb 18, 1-4pm — Akin Collective
Introducing the 2023 Akin Studio Program at Auto BLDG Members! — Akin Collective
Introducing the 2023 Akin Studio Program at Auto BLDG Members! — Akin Collective
It's Giving Tuesday! Donate Today
It's Giving Tuesday! Donate Today
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Currently Available Studios
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Community Check-in: AREA
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Akin Projects Programming
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