The Foundational sessions for Newcomer Artist Training in Community Arts Facilitation are designed to be an introductory course to orient newcomer artists in the field of community arts and facilitation in Canada. Bringing your arts practice to a community is a great additional source of income and inspiration. The program is offered for free through the Mabelle Arts Welcome to the Neighbourhood program to those who qualify. We will have a guest speaker working in Toronto's community arts presenting and sharing about their practice.

This year, we have two training sessions: a November session on Saturdays in Etobicoke and a February session on Thursday evenings in the East Side.

Email Daniela Galaviz at daniela@mabellearts.ca if you have any questions about the program!

Workshop Content:

Community arts facilitation basics, program and partnership development, anti-oppression and inclusion practices.

Session #1 at Mabelle Arts (West GTA)

38 Mabelle, Mabelle Park “The Belle”

November 8th, 15th, 22nd, 2025 from 11 am - 2 pm

Session #2 at East and Arts (East GTA)

450 Broadview Ave, Toronto, ON M4K 2N1

February 12th, 19th, and 26th, 2026 from 5 - 8 pm