Workman Arts is delighted to invite you to our Rendezvous with Madness World Mental Health Day Fundraiser, an evening to kick off the 33rd year of the festival, happening October 23rd to November 2nd, and raise funds for artists with lived experience. 

Each ticket will get you:

• 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗴 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 by Storm
• 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 featuring Workman Arts artists
• 𝗥𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲𝘀 with donations from Feels Zine (1 free entry with ticket. $5 per additional ticket.)
• 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 provided by The Abibiman Project
• 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗯𝗮𝗿 with non-alcoholic Beverages provided by Burdock Brewery & Grüvi + mocktails
• 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 of 𝙑𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙆𝙚𝙚𝙥𝙚𝙧 by Karen Chapman + Q&A

All ticket proceeds go directly to the continued support of Rendezvous With Madness Festival operations and programming as well as year round operations within Workman Arts. Every single dollar you contribute to this event helps further provide professional artists with lived experience opportunities within Toronto and beyond.

Capacity for the event is limited. Purchase your early bird tickets by Friday, October 3, 2025.

TICKET PRICES:

• $30 before Friday, October 3rd
• $40 after Friday, October 3rd

If you have any questions about the event, please contact our Festival Operations & Production Coordinator, Meek, at misha_bauer@workmanarts.com.

Workman Arts is delighted to invite you to our Rendezvous with Madness Fundraiser Soirée, an evening to kick off the 32nd year of the festival and raise funds for artists with lived experience. 

The fundraiser supports our member artists; a collective of over 600 artists with lived experience with mental health and/or addiction. We empower our artists through creation and presentation, offering access to professional development programs, presentation opportunities in and outside of Workman Arts, and studio spaces free of cost. 

Member artists are as different from each other as their artistic practices. They vary in age, ethnicity, education, work experience, goals and aspirations. With your support, our member artists can continue to access our services barrier free, sustaining our commitment to accessibility and uplifting diverse voices in the arts.

We are excited to invite you to this exclusive event! Capacity for the event is limited. To secure your spot for this event, please purchase your ticket(s) by October 10, 2024.

We have partnered with local businesses to curate a vibrant and elegant evening:

• Experience a Traditional Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony: Hosted by Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant from Toronto’s East End, taste and learn about coffee in a traditional ceremony that signifies community. Coffee will be served for the duration of the event, with decaf available.

• Gourmet Catering by Chef Rachel Adjei: Enjoy a selection of delectable canapés crafted by acclaimed Chef Rachel Adjei of The Abibiman Project, with a menu curated specially for the event.
• Complimentary Drinks: Relish two complimentary beverages (alcoholic & non-alcoholic) from the hotel bar with your ticket purchase — choose from the Annex hotel’s offerings or enjoy an exclusive cocktail created just for this event.

Ticket Price: $150 per person
RSVP by October 10, 2024

Tax receipts will be issued for each ticket purchase for the amount donated to Workman Arts.

If you have any questions about the event, please contact our Executive Artistic Director, Amadeo Ventura, at amadeo_ventura@workmanarts.com.