Projects

Akin Studios Strategic Planning

The Dept supported Akin Studios – a vital Toronto non-profit – through a strategic planning and renewal process.

Akin Collective is a Toronto-based arts organization that provides affordable studio space as well as arts-based programming through its sister non-profit organization, Akin Projects. The studios provide a working environment that maintains a friendly and inspiring atmosphere where people can work on creative endeavors and entrepreneurial undertakings of all kinds. Akin builds community through monthly art critiques, workshops, open studio events, gallery tours and exhibitions, as well as various other art projects.

Learn more on the Akin Collective website.

Other Recent Projects

Mia has explored how photography can be used not only in the dissemination of research but in the process of discovery and collaboration....

Writing on Photography as a Creative Method of Engagement

The Dept has collaborated with Park People since 2012 in an advisory capacity and to facilitate and moderate events. Park People supports...

Park People

Jane moderated a panel discussion to kick off the revitalization of David Crombie Park in 2018. To kick off the City of Toronto park...

David Crombie Park Panel

Engagement activities were designed for two conferences to showcase agriculture innovations and entrepreneurs. Jane facilitated break-out...