Workman Arts celebrates the 25th anniversary of the BEING SCENE Exhibition

Workman Arts celebrates 25 Years of BEING SCENE with a landmark Exhibition, opening May 7 and running through June 14, 2026.

Marking a quarter-century of artistic excellence and community impact, Being Scene is a vital platform showcasing the work of artists with lived experiences of mental health and addiction.

Join us for the opening reception on Thursday, May 7 from 6-8PM at Workman Arts OFFSITE (32 Lisgar St, 2nd Floor, Toronto).

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Sound/Unsound: Internet Songlines. Photo by Jan Swinburne.
EXHIBITION

SOUND/UNSOUND: INTERNET SONGLINES

CLOSES MAY 1, 2026
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OPENING RECEPTION

BEING SCENE JURIED EXHIBITION

MAY 7, 2026
CALL FOR BOARD SUBMISSIONS OPEN (1400 x 467 px)
CALL FOR APPLICANTS

VOLUNTEER BOARD DIRECTORS

SUBMIT BY MAY 10, 2026
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CALL FOR PROPOSALS

ARTS EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

SUBMIT BY MAY 25, 2026
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CALL FOR FILM SUBMISSIONS

RENDEZVOUS WITH MADNESS FESTIVAL

SUBMIT BY MAY 31, 2026
Author Kay Zimmer reads their excerpt from Workman Arts' 2025 Anthology, Up:Rising.
LITERARY ANTHOLOGY

UP:RISING

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Workman Arts is a multidisciplinary arts organization that promotes a greater understanding of mental health and addiction issues through creation and presentation. We support artists living with mental health and addiction issues through peer-to-peer arts education, public presentations and partnerships with the broader arts community.

FOR MEMBER ARTISTS

MEMBERSHIP

If you are an artist who has received services for mental health and/or addiction issues and you’re interested in our programs, consider applying for membership!

EDUCATION

Members have access to free high caliber art training courses in all disciplines delivered by professionals with lived experience.

EQUIPMENT & STUDIOS

Members can access our high quality equipment, gear and materials for on-site projects and classes. They also have the opportunity to apply for studio space.

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Workman Arts creates real change in the lives of artists living with mental health and addiction experiences. Your support enables artists to reach their creative and professional goals.

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