We serve St. James Town – Toronto’s densest and most diverse community. Families are often new to Canada and must navigate serious economic barriers due to systemic underinvestment in community resources
Art City programs are 100% FREE and designed by professional artists.
Our programs include social-emotional learning, give students a sense of responsibility and ownership, and encourage students to take on leadership roles.
Art City goes beyond artistic technique to model how community programming can foster self-confidence, creative problem solving, and place-making.
Executive Director [she/her]
Heather brings a love of art and a passion for community development to her work leading Art City Kids operations and programs. She believes in the power of art to inform creative solutions to social, environmental and economic challenges.
President/Chair [she/her]
Lisa co-creates equitable and transformative solutions towards positive social change. Providing strategic direction for multi-year, high-budget portfolios, she works in the areas of urban social, cultural environmental & economic needs.
Treasurer [she/her]
Evi joined as Treasurer to use her financial management skills to ensure the organization’s financial health and long term sustainability. She believes in the power of art to inspire and uplift kids so she’s excited to help Art City in continuing to offer programs that make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people by fostering creativity, self expression and personal growth.
Director [she/her]
Shreya is a former Art City volunteer, raised in St. James Town, who brings lived experience, a strong equity lens, and a deep belief in community-based arts. With a background in mental health, she has led initiatives supporting newcomers and building inter-agency partnerships. Shreya is passionate about bridging grassroots experience with strategic leadership to help organizations grow while staying rooted in community.
Director [she/her]
Janet has been actively engaged in the charitable and non-profit sector for over 35 years. Her creative vision combined with a passion and commitment to youth-related initiatives naturally evolved into leadership roles in multiple community organizations.
