We’re excited to announce that Daniels Spectrum has been selected as a Major Institution for Nuit Blanche 2025 ! On Saturday, October 4, 2025 , our building will transform into an all-night hub of art, creativity, and connection as part of Toronto’s biggest contemporary art festival. Running from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM , Nuit Blanche invites the city to experience art in unexpected ways, and this year’s theme, “Translating the City” , sets the stage for unforgettable experiences. Our featured exhibition: A Place We Call Home The exhibition invites attendees to explore identity, empathy and shared memory through immersive sound, sculpture and community art in this powerful, interactive journey rooted in the heart of Regent Park. About the Project Rooted in the heart of Regent Park, “A Place We Call Home” explores what it means to share space, stories, and healing within a community often overlooked. Through immersive, interactive art, visitors are invited to reflect on how we see ourselves and those around us. What shifts when we step into each other’s footsteps? Do we listen to understand, or to respond? This project asks deep questions about empathy, sincerity and collective growth. Inside Daniels Spectrum, audiences will move through large-scale community paintings, a 360° audio tunnel and a striking, freestanding sculpture made of repeating hexagonal and pentagonal shapes. Each element invites participation, whether by triggering soundscapes, sharing stories or adding to collaborative paintings. Created with local artists and nonprofits, “A Place We Call Home” offers a dynamic space for connection, reflection and reimagining how we live together. Participating Artists “A Place We Call Home” is brough to life by a collective of extraordinary artists and community partners: Morgan-Paige Melbourne Benny Bing Melissa Falconer Komi Olaf Madhu Kumar Community Music Schools of Toronto Through paint, sound, sculpture, and song, their practices converge to tell a story much larger than any one voice. Together, they reflect the creativity, diversity, and resilience that define Regent Park. Daniels Spectrum won’t be the only ArtHubs location participating in Nuit Blanche 2025. Be sure to also check out installations and activations at our sister locations, Youngplace and Wychwood Barns. We invite the Regent Park community and all Torontonians to spend the night with us, exploring, connecting, and celebrating creativity. Whether you’re a longtime resident, a first-time visitor, or a Nuit Blanche regular, Daniels Spectrum will be the place to experience art that inspires and brings people together. Save the date: Saturday , October 4, 2025 Location: Daniels Spectrum, 585 Dundas St. East Time: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Our September Calendar is out! From inspiring performances to hands-on workshops, community gatherings, and family-friendly fun—there’s something for everyone to enjoy at Daniels Spectrum this month.
Our August Events Calendar is out! From community celebrations to creative workshops, live shows, film screenings, and family-friendly fun—there’s something for everyone this month at Daniels Spectrum!
We’re thrilled to share some exciting news— Visions of Science has officially joined the Daniels Spectrum community! If you haven’t had the chance to meet them yet, Visions of Science is a game-changing organization working to empower youth from low-income and racialized communities through equitable access to STEM—Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Who is Visions of Science? Visions of Science is a charitable organization on a mission to transform communities, society, and the planet through STEM by making it accessible, engaging, and community-driven. Their short and long-term free programs include hands-on STEM workshops, summer camps, mentorship opportunities, and school-based modules designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and open pathways to future careers in STEM. They’ve been making an impact across the GTA for years, and with their headquarters just across the street, it was only natural to bring a dedicated STEM Hub even closer to the community right here in Regent Park. What will they offer at Daniels Spectrum? With their new STEM hub at Daniels Spectrum, Visions of Science will be hosting: STEM programs and workshops right in the building Community events like science pop-ups, interactive experiments, and fairs Mentorship and leadership programs focused on supporting local youth Collaborative initiatives to make STEM more accessible and inspiring for everyone …and much more! Want to connect with them? Whether you’re a curious young person, a parent, or a community member interested in STEM, here’s how you can get involved or learn more: Website : www.vosnl.org Instagram: instagram.com/visionsofscience Email : connect@vosnl.org Phone : 416-366-4774 Keep an eye out for exciting events and programs coming to Daniels Spectrum. Let’s build a future where every young person sees themselves in STEM
July is shaping up to be an exciting month at Daniels Spectrum! We're hosting a full lineup of free drop-ins, workshops, creative activities, and more! Check out the calendar and see what's happening this month.
THe annual sprung show is back!
Daniels Spectrum hosts several free and accessible programs for all to enjoy! Check out the exciting events and programs hosted this June!
The tdsbCREATES Visual Arts & Film Exhibition is a celebration of learning and creative expression across all Visual Arts mediums. This 2 week event is an open opportunity for students to share and celebrate with each other in a welcoming and non-competitive atmosphere . Students will experience the excitement of developing their work with a mentor artist, and then potentially having their work professionally presented in a public gallery setting . EXHIBITION INFORMATION Location: Hallway Galler ies at Daniels Spectrum (585 Dundas St E, Toronto, ON M5A 2B7) D ates & Times: Exhibition Open to the Public: May 16 - June 2 (Mon - Fri 8 am - 9 pm; Sat/Sun 10 am - 6 pm) Opening Night: May 23 (6 - 8:30 pm)
Coming soon to the Daniels Spectrum Hallway Galleries! Students from the Rosedale Heights School of the Arts Life Drawing program will exhibit their work in “Drawing the Line”, presented in the Second Floor Hallway Galleries. Drawing the Line, April 9 – April 26 Daniels Spectrum, 2 nd Floor Hallway Galleries Public Reception, April 16th from 6:00PM to 8:00PM, 2 nd Floor Hallway Galleries Read below to hear from the students themselves: “This show explores how style, medium, and technique can be used to explore the human figure. Each student has spent countless hours developing their artistic prowess, including the opportunity to work from live models. Moreover, every element of the exhibition has been student led, from poster design and curation, right down to installation. Drawing the Line is a triumph of student art, expression, and creativity.” Learn and see more @RHSA_DRAWINGTHELINE
