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Doors Open at Daniels Spectrum

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:44:34 GMT

The heart of Regent Park

This year, Doors Open Toronto invites you to step inside Daniels Spectrum a vibrant space where creativity, community, and culture come together. For one special weekend we celebrate and highlight the spaces, their histories and most importantly the people who bring the hubs to life.

Located in Regent Park neighbourhood, Daniels Spectrum is home to artists, non-profit and community organizations, offering workshops, theatre shows, access to fresh locally grown food, environmental education and more! Known for its deep communifty focus, multidisciplinary arts programming, and it's role as a cornerstone of Regent Park's revitlization, the hub plays an important role in supporting Toronto’s creative ecosystem.

WHAT's happening that weekend at Daniels Spectrum

Guided and Self-Guided Tours

Art Exhibition and Installations

Open Studios

Performances

Regent Park Cultural Bazaar

Want to see what other ArtHubs spaces are doing? Visit our other sites to meet our tenants, support local makers and learn about the worlds within our hubs. More details below.

Planning Your Visit

Location: Daniels Spectrum, 585 Dundas St, East Toronto ON

Dates and Hours: Sunday, May 24. 10AM - 5PM

Admission : Free

Daniels Spectrum is one of four ArtHubs locations participating in Doors Open Toronto, alongside Youngplace , Gibraltar Point Centre for the Arts , and Wychwood Barns .

Consider visiting more than one location to experience what all our spaces have to offer.

See you there!

Grace Wang in the Hallway Galleries: Artist Highlight

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:34:03 GMT

Coming to Daniels Spectrum:
The Heart Has Not Stopped

The Heart Has not Stopped

April 27 - may 30, FIrst Floor Hallway Galleres

With the approach of Spring so approaches Grace Wang's CONTACT Festival exhibition at Daniels Spectrum. Don't miss this stunning photography exhibition this April and May.

Head in the Clouds II, 2024, Archival Pigment Print

We sat down with Grace to learn more about her work, practice, inspirations, and current print flash sale!

Describe you and your practice in your own words.

"I'm a self-taught Toronto-based visual artist working primarily with analogue photographic processes. I shoot on 35mm and 120mm film, and all of my multiple exposures are made in-camera. My practice extends into darkroom printing, cyanotypes, and silk-based photographic works, and last year I completed my first permanent public art installation for a public bus shelter in Calgary.

My work explores nature, time, memory, and the complexity of being human. Working through extended presence and intuitive image-making, I attend to how light, bodies, and landscape intersect over time. Water is a recurring motif — shaping both my material processes and how I think about duration, reflection, and uncertainty. I'm drawn to moments where forms overlap and dissolve, where human and natural elements blur, allowing photographs to hold traces of time, memory, and material transformation."

How does your exhibition fit into your on-going artistic practice?

" The Heart Has Not Stopped is a large-scale photo series I developed between 2022 and 2025, built through analogue, in-camera multiple exposures that compress time, memory, and emotional states into single images. The work treats time as something that gathers and folds rather than proceeds in a line, letting moments coexist rather than resolve.

The series began as a way of making sense of my deeply personal relationship to nature, shaped by displacement and delayed access. I grew up in a working-class family in urban China, where wild landscapes weren't part of my life — nature existed more as an idea than as a lived experience. It was only after immigrating to Canada that extended time in nature became possible: going on my first hike, burying my face in a meadow. That delayed access carried wonder alongside grief for what had been absent. This tension — between presence and loss, remembering and dreaming, belonging and distance — forms the emotional core of the work. Images emerge in states of flux, often vivid yet indistinct, intimate yet just out of reach, reflecting an inner landscape shaped by diaspora and solitude. Nature is not approached as a documentary subject but as a psychological terrain — fluid, interwoven, and unbound from fixed geography. Photographing becomes a method of reclaiming space and inhabiting landscapes once imagined from afar.

The Daniels Spectrum exhibition is the second presentation of the work, following my solo show at the Clark Centre for the Arts last November. Each iteration finds its own shape in response to the space. For Daniels Spectrum I'm showing a selection of large-scale prints — a chance to let the images live at a scale I'm really excited about. Showing the work as part of CONTACT, in a community-facing space rather than a traditional gallery, feels right for a project that has always been about quiet attention and encounter."

Tell us more about your artistic inspirations.

"Inspiration is slippery. Most of my inspiration comes from sustained time in the natural world — daily walks, repeated returns to the same places, attention to small shifts in light and season. It's just about being open.

I watch and read everything and anything that interests me: poetry, astronomy, quantum physics, anthropology, dance, etc. I try to get offline and do things in real life as much as possible. I return most often to painters. Last year I spent a lot of time with Georgia O'Keeffe's early watercolours and charcoals. Joan Mitchell is a north star — I return to her constantly."

Where can we find you?

"The Heart Has Not Stopped opens at Daniels Spectrum on April 27 and runs till May 30 as part of the 2026 CONTACT Photography Festival . Alongside the exhibition, I'm collaborating with Toronto-based artist–publisher Howsem Huang on a small-edition, hand-bound Riso artist book made as a companion to the project, which we’ll be launching at the festival on May 24, 3-6pm, at the CONTACT Photobook Lab ."

Peonies at First Light, 2025 , from The Heart Has Not Stopped, multiple exposure in-camera on 120mm film

FLASH PRINT SALE

Peonies at First Light, 2025
From The Heart Has Not Stopped, multiple exposure in-camera on 120mm film

Moo, 2025
Analogue photograph on 120mm film

Each print is an 9x12 inch archival pigment print on Hahnemühle fine art paper
Open edition (Hand signed by the artist)
$185 CAD Each
Free pickup / delivery in downtown Toronto
$12 flat shipping (Canada / USA)
International Shipping: reach out for a shipping quote

Prints can be ordered via the contact form at gracewang.format.com/contact or through Instagram by DMing Grace ( @etheriel ).

ORDER DEADLINE: April 14, 2026

"Looking ahead, I have a few projects on the go: a long-term series about the human body that I'm eager to return to, an experimental polaroid thread, and spending more time with textiles, screen-printing, cyanotypes, and installation — all extensions of the analogue world I'm rooted in. You can find more of my work at gracewang.format.com and follow along at @etheriel ."

Moo, 2025, Analogue photograph on 120mm film

April Events at Daniels Spectrum

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 21:21:22 GMT

Our April calendar is here!

Discover live performances, creative workshops, and community-driven events happening all month at Daniels Spectrum.

March Events at Daniels Spectrum

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:26:23 GMT

Our March calendar is here!

Discover live performances, creative workshops, and community-driven events happening all month at Daniels Spectrum.

Daniels Spectrum Community Living Room Activations Program

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:42:37 GMT

Do you have an idea for something that brings people together?

How To Apply

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Please submit your proposal with a minimum of two weeks advance notice prior to your requested event date.

Submit your application here or contact danielsspectrum@arthubs.ca for questions.

Our Community Living Room Activations Program provides artists, creatives, charities, non-profits, and grassroots community groups the opportunity to host free community-based programming at Daniels Spectrum.

Whether you are planning a creative workshop, discussion, cultural gathering, or small community event, this program offers access to space and support to help bring your ideas to life. Our goal is to create opportunities for community led programming that reflects the diversity, creativity, and lived experiences of Regent Park and surrounding neighbourhoods.

What we offer

Access to the Community Living Room, an open, welcoming space free of any venue rental cost
Capacity to host up to 80 people
Social media promotion and monthly calendar feature for your event
Basic furniture setup including tables and chairs
Event Support Staff and Audio/Visual Technician at discounted rates ( Union-Compliant – please ask for more details )

Eligibility Requirements

Must be a creative (artist, collective), not-for-profit, charity, or grassroots community group
Must be free or pay-what-you-can donation type events only

The Black Youth Excellence Awards 2026

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:02:01 GMT

A Youth Led Celebration of Black Culture at Daniels Spectrum

This Black History Month, Daniels Spectrum is opening our doors for The Black Youth Excellence Awards 2026 , a youth led celebration rooted in community, creativity, and culture.

Created by young people from Regent Park, this free event highlights the voices, talents, and stories of Black youth who are shaping the future right here in our city. Experience powerful performances, art, and music that bring people together to honour the past, celebrate the present, and imagine what comes next.

Black History Month is not only about reflection. It is about connection, joy, and creating space for new voices to shine. We invite community members, families, artists, and allies to come together, support local youth, and celebrate Black excellence with us!

Event Details

Event Date: February 21, 2026
Location: Daniels Spectrum, Ada Slaight Hall
Registration Required: Click here to register for your ticket.

Event Schedule

1:00 PM to 5:00 PM | Networking and Youth Programming

Live performances showcasing music, dance, spoken word, and creative art
Interactive youth programming and community engagement activities
Opportunities to connect with youth led organizations, mentors, and community partners

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM | Awards and Gala Ceremony

Formal presentation of the BGC Toronto Kiwanis Youth Excellence Awards
Recognition of outstanding young Black leaders
A celebratory gala honouring achievement, leadership, and community impact

Now Leasing! Three Artist Studios Available at Daniels Spectrum

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:34:47 GMT

Join this growing community of creatives

Join the growing community of artist at Daniels Spectrum this Spring, with three Artist Studio's available as of March 1, 2026 .

Situated right in the heart of Regent Park, Daniels Spectrum’s newly constructed 3rd floor shared studios are perfect for artists, and creatives looking for flexible space to focus, experiment, and collaborate. The simple and clean design can be the background to your creativity and provide what you need to create at an affordable price.

The 3rd Floor Artist Studios provide space for creatives with a culture of care and a focus on diversity. This space is a hub of sharing, innovation and collaboration.

The 3rd floor at Daniels Spectrum is perfect for artists looking to be part of a large community with a dedicated space to create. These bright and airy studio spaces feature hardwood floor, three white drywall walls, and access to several common spaces to collaborate, with fellow Shared Studio Artist, grassroots community organizations, and the vibrant community of Regent Park!

Studio rental includes:

24/7 studio/building access
Three drywall finished walls, painted white
Individual outlets for lighting and power needs
Hardwood floors
Access to lockable storage and slop sink

Third floor amenities included with studio rental:

Affordable meeting room access
Community kitchen
Communal lounge available for programming and collaborative uses
Large outdoor terrace
Wi-fi + print & copy facilities
Access to the Hallway Galleries Program and ArtHubs Community

Reach out to Leasing@ArtHubs.ca today to learn more and book a tour of the Daniels Spectrum Artist Studios.

Available spaces can be found here .

February Events at Daniels Spectrum

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 21:27:13 GMT

Our February calendar is here!

Discover live performances, creative workshops, and community-driven events happening all month at Daniels Spectrum.

Applications Now Open!

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:58:08 GMT

2026 Daniels Spectrum Community Access Program

What the Program Offers

Successful applicants will receive:

80 percent off the standard rental rate for Ada Slaight Hall, including venue rental and in house equipment use
Supplemental marketing and promotional support to help build audience reach and visibility

Eligible event dates run from March to December, 2026.

Who Should Apply

The program is open to:

Artists and Artist Collectives
Arts and Cultural Organizations
Community groups
Non-Profit Organizations or Individuals working on cultural or community driven projects

We encourage applications from equity seeking individuals and groups, and from projects that create meaningful opportunities for participation and partnership with Regent Park based organizations and residents.

The program supports a wide range of artistic and cultural disciplines, including music, dance, visual arts, heritage, multimedia, interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary work.

IMPORTANT DATES

Application deadline : February 20, 2026

Results to applicants: February 27, 2026

Eligible event dates : March to December 2026

Reporting Requirements

Successful applicants will be required to submit a final report following their event. This includes a post-event evaluation, photographs, attendance statistics, testimonials, and a final budget. Selected projects are also required to acknowledge the support of Daniels Spectrum in printed materials, promotions, and on-stage announcements.

Apply Now

If you have a bold idea, a strong community focus, and a vision for creating meaningful cultural experiences, we invite you to apply to the 2026 Daniels Spectrum Community Access Program.

Click here for full program details

Click here to apply

For questions or support with the application process, please contact: danielsspectrum@arthubs.ca

Photo Credit:

RISE Edutainment

We are excited to announce the launch of the 2026 Daniels Spectrum Community Access Program, an initiative designed to make professional performance and event space more accessible to artists, cultural producers, and community builders. Through this program, individuals and organizations can access Ada Slaight Hall, our performance and event venue in the heart of Regent Park at a significantly reduced cost.

November Events at Daniels Spectrum

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 14:31:18 GMT

Our October Calendar is here!

From live performances to creative workshops, community events, and family-friendly activities, there’s something for everyone to discover at Daniels Spectrum this month.

October Events at Daniels Spectrum

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 15:21:21 GMT

Our October Calendar is here!

From live performances to creative workshops, community events, and family-friendly activities, there’s something for everyone to discover at Daniels Spectrum this month.

Daniels Spectrum Named Major Institution for Nuit Blanche 2025

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 16:35:33 GMT

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

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

September Events at Daniels Spectrum

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 13:22:20 GMT

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.

August Events at Daniels Spectrum

programs@arthubs.ca (ArtHubs Programs) — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 18:57:47 GMT

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!

A Warm Welcome to Visions of Science!

programs@arthubs.ca (ArtHubs Programs) — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 13:49:29 GMT

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 Events at Daniels Spectrum

programs@arthubs.ca (ArtHubs Programs) — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 15:07:55 GMT

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.

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN: COMMUNITY ACCESS PROGRAM - SUMMER ROUND

programs@arthubs.ca (ArtHubs Programs) — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 16:54:50 GMT

Activate your creativity in one of Toronto’s most inspiring spaces!

We're thrilled to announce that applications are now open for the summer round of our Community Access Program !

This program provides 80% off the standard rental rate for Ada Slaight Hall , our vibrant, multi-purpose performance and event space. Whether you're planning a performance, workshop, cultural celebration, or community gathering, this is your chance to bring your vision to life!

Eligible Event Dates: August to December 2025

Sprung 2025 Art Show and Sale

OSchellenberg@ArtHubs.ca (Olga Schellenberg) — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 14:26:41 GMT

THe annual sprung show is back!

Join us for a celebration of creativity, community, and 34 incredible years of ArtHeart

Enjoy a vibrant collection of artwork created by participants from ArtHeart’s Adults, Seniors, and Family Arts Programs.

✨ Opening Reception
�� June 18, 2025
�� 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

�� What to Expect:
• Free admission!
• Family-friendly interactive art activities
• Snacks & refreshments
• Learn about the brand new Mobile Arts Program

�� Exhibit on display:
June 13 – July 10, 2025
�� 2nd Floor Hallway Gallery, Daniels Spectrum

June Events at Daniels Spectrum

OSchellenberg@ArtHubs.ca (Olga Schellenberg) — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 17:30:35 GMT

Daniels Spectrum hosts several free and accessible programs for all to enjoy! Check out the exciting events and programs hosted this June!

TDSBcreates Exhibition

OSchellenberg@ArtHubs.ca (Olga Schellenberg) — Fri, 02 May 2025 14:39:18 GMT

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)

Rosedale Heights School for the Arts – Drawing the Line Exhibition

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 14:42:44 GMT

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

daniels-spectrum

Doors Open at Daniels Spectrum

The heart of Regent Park

WHAT's happening that weekend at Daniels Spectrum

Planning Your Visit

Grace Wang in the Hallway Galleries: Artist Highlight

Coming to Daniels Spectrum: The Heart Has Not Stopped

The Heart Has not Stopped

April 27 - may 30, FIrst Floor Hallway Galleres

We sat down with Grace to learn more about her work, practice, inspirations, and current print flash sale!

FLASH PRINT SALE

April Events at Daniels Spectrum

March Events at Daniels Spectrum

Daniels Spectrum Community Living Room Activations Program

Do you have an idea for something that brings people together?

The Black Youth Excellence Awards 2026

Event Details

Event Schedule

Now Leasing! Three Artist Studios Available at Daniels Spectrum

Join this growing community of creatives

February Events at Daniels Spectrum

Applications Now Open!

2026 Daniels Spectrum Community Access Program

November Events at Daniels Spectrum

October Events at Daniels Spectrum

Daniels Spectrum Named Major Institution for Nuit Blanche 2025

September Events at Daniels Spectrum

August Events at Daniels Spectrum

A Warm Welcome to Visions of Science!

July Events at Daniels Spectrum

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN: COMMUNITY ACCESS PROGRAM - SUMMER ROUND

Activate your creativity in one of Toronto’s most inspiring spaces!

Sprung 2025 Art Show and Sale

THe annual sprung show is back!

June Events at Daniels Spectrum

TDSBcreates Exhibition

Rosedale Heights School for the Arts – Drawing the Line Exhibition

Coming to Daniels Spectrum:
The Heart Has Not Stopped