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NYA STRATEGIC PLAN 2025 – 2027

We are excited to chart out new territory to bring more arts and cultural services to communities across North York. Click below to read the full plan.

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OCT

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Intro to Tatreez: Palestinian Embroidery Workshop

Join us for a 3-hour immersive workshop where tradition meets creativity! In this course, you’ll step into the world of tatreez—the intricate, symbolic embroidery that has been passed down through generations in Palestine.

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OCT

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The Animation Project 

We want to hear from you what kind of program you’d like to participate in! This form serves as an expression of interest in the program, with the opportunity to share with us the kind of program you’d like to attend this Fall. This is not a registration form, but by completing the form you will receive early access to the registration once it is open! 

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SEP

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Let’s Dance!

Let’s Dance! is a free, all ages outdoor dance workshop exploring the basic fundamentals of dance in an array of exciting international dance styles. Get ready to move your body! Participants can expect a fun, interactive and high energy environment to learn new dance moves and connect with local community members. 

Northbound: Songs of Sovereignty Curatorial Statement

Northbound: Songs of Sovereignty unites five contemporary Black and Indigenous artists whose works embody resilience, cultural memory, and self-determination. Presented for Emancipation Month, the exhibition honours the ongoing pursuit of freedom across generations....

A Note From Deanna – Her Story

Greetings North York! I recently joined NYA as Interim Executive Director for the 2025-2026 program season.  Throughout my career in the creative sector, I’ve played a number of roles: film and TV camera assistant, talent pipeline executive at Warner Bros. Discovery,...

Grow North Creative Residency – Anna Kavehmehr explains Mahsa (Jina) Amini and the Origin of the Woman, Life Freedom

The Grow North Creative Residency is an initiative by North York Arts to "pass the mic" to artists in our community. Local artists living in North York are given the opportunity to share information, teachings, and their artistic practice with our audience, and engage...
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Let’s Dance at Downsview Park

On Sunday May 15th and 22nd, we kicked off our series of Around Art and Land activations with Let's Dance. It was such a thrill to see and dance with all of our participants in four dance workshops at the Orchard Pavillion of Downsview Park. Our morning workshops were...

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...it is so incredibly special being given a spotlight especially when you’re often told you don’t deserve one.
...from never even having attended a board meeting to starting a non-profit - that leap would never have happened without NYA.

Land Acknowledgement

We acknowledge that North York is covered by treaty 13, and is the traditional land of the Huron-Wendat, the Seneca, Haudenosaunee and most recently, the Mississaugas of the Credit River.

North York Arts recognizes that this land acknowledgment is part of a continuous process towards truth and reconciliation. By adhering to our values and leading with authenticity, we are committed to building positive relationships with Indigenous peoples, the wider community, and the environment.

We are truly grateful to be able to work and create on this land.