The Blog
What is The Mural Project?
Last year The Mural Project was something that the Raising Artists’ team and Kellz Photography dreamed up together. The Mural Project is a unique way to explore the creative beauty in your city, learn how to observe art like a pro which will lead you to critically...
Women are… Divine
Hearing Meher Pavri sing reminds me of the acclaimed Italian opera singer Cecilia Bartoli. Like Cecilia, Meher sings with beautiful, lyrical vocals that capture the attention of everyone in the room. Her kind and compassionate demeanor, coupled with her soaring talent...
Top 5: Favourite Art Shops in Toronto
I often get asked what my favourite places to buy art supplies are? Or where did I pick up this brush? Truth be told, we have amazing suppliers that we have cultivated wonderful relationships with, only they do not sell to the public, however, that doesn’t mean that I...
Women are… Intuitively capable of anything!
For the past 10 years, I’ve followed Rosemary Sadlier’s career. Rosemary served as the President of the Ontario Black For the past 10 years, I’ve followed Rosemary Sadlier’s career. Rosemary served as the President of the Ontario Black History Society from 1993 to...
Meet Benny Bing
I first met Benny Bing when I became a Toronto Artscape Inc. Board member in 2021. Benny also serves on the Board, and we connected over our passion for artistic expression. Benny is an incredibly talented self-taught painter. When you see Benny’s work, you come to...
The 2022 Raising Artists’ Drawing Challenge
We have launched The 2022 Raising Artists' Drawing Challenge for your child. Your child has the ability to be a part of the drawing challenge with other likeminded budding artists in the Raising Artists community. Any child at any age will be able to participate in...
Women are… Badassery.
Let me set the stage, the first time I saw Tiffany Pratt she was wearing pink glittery uggs. I didn't know who she was, but I knew I wanted to meet that Woman! As I learned more about Tiffany I felt seen as a Creative, she wasn’t afraid to wear stripes and poke dots,...
O Sole Mio…
Let me set the tone for you. On any given Sunday, you'd smell fresh basil, home made sauce, and see those 92 year old beautiful hands creating the best meatballs you'd probably ever have. She was listening to the mass that was directly being streamed from Rome. All...
Help me help artists
As you may know, I am new board member at Toronto Artscape Inc., an organization that positively impacts the lives of artists and fosters vibrant communities in Toronto. Artscape makes space for creativity and transforms communities We believe that there is a...
Mentor
I truly believe we should never be selfish with the life lessons we learn. We should share them with our community, to help them, inspire them, or get them unstuck. I have always been a big believer of this concept, and in turn have attracted a wonderful community of...
Women are… Dope.
Coffee. The fuel that energizes. The fuel that many of us, including myself, can not function without. There are many options for a cup of coffee in my neighbourhood, but Lori Duncan, owner and operator of Hunter Coffee Shop in Cedarville, brews such a pot...
Supporting the community you live and work in
I believe it is extremely important to give back to the community in which you live and work. Raising Artists has collaborated with various groups, individuals, and organizations over the past 8 years to bring awareness to important issues through the language we know...