Apply today for the Barbara Laronde Emerging Artist Award! This award is given in the spirit of fostering the careers of emerging artists from Indigenous (on and off-reserve) communities in Northern Ontario. Applications Due - Dec. 1, 2020. nwia.ca/apply

The recipient of the 2020 Tuckers Pottery Supplies Inc. Clay Supply Grant is: Joon Hee Kim! Her work explores the human existence by examining and reconciling diverse identities and heritages, as well as the compelling forces of beauty and desire.

FOUR DAYS LEFT TO SUBMIT! Go for it.

🌈#DestinationDanforth Mural number 2, by muralist Poser!🌈 This mural is located at 628 Danforth Avenue in the GreekTown on the Danforth BIA! We encourage you to check it while you’re out exploring GreekTown, perhaps picking up some delicious local food😉! Full info: eastendarts.ca/destinationdan…

Looking for well curated #vintage, #Toronto? #Local vendor Tony Baggs Vintage curates on point vintage #clothing, #footwear & accessories, available at #2978dundaswest. Visit their booth, 7 days a week from 11am to 6pm for great finds! . #createsellshop

Vendor spotlight: Pigment&PaperCo ✉️ SHOW SPECIAL: Use the promo code TSS2020 to receive 25% off your entire order on pigmentandpaperco.ca ✨ #torontostationeryshow is sponsored by Leuchtturm1917, Phidon Pens and Toronto's First Post Office

Calling all artists! 📷 The @GladstoneHotel is now accepting submissions to show original artwork in their newly renovated hotel rooms! Professional local artists are invited to submit portfolios for consideration. Deadline is December 6, 2020. More info: bit.ly/360yV8Z

#IndieRetailers: Tweet, DM or email @MetroMorning ~ they're spotlighting local Toronto/Peel businesses daily during Lockdown 2.0 (thru to Xmas Eve)

We know that the pandemic may alter our holiday preparations & gatherings this year, but we know it won’t stop the spirit in our #EastToronto communities to show our #EastEndLove & #SupportLocal! Check out our ⭐️2020 LOCAL HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE!⭐️: eastendarts.ca/eeablog-localh… PLZ SHARE

Which small businesses in Toronto are you supporting this weekend? I believe in everything that Crying Out Loud on (2005 Danforth) stands for, so bought a few things, including Teva Harrison's book, which I have been meaning to read for a long time. ♥️ #SmallBusinessSaturday

If you're in a position to shop this season, hope you're keeping it local. So many ace indie shops could use a boost right now... #SmallBizSaturday

📢 Calling all artists & creative professionals! Join East End Arts for a winter-themed panel discussion & brainstorming session where we discuss how to make & present art outside in the winter❄️! Winter is Coming, Dec 14, 2-4pm via Zoom! FREE. Register: bit.ly/3lvbY2l

⛸️⛸️⛸️The Bentway will open for skating on Dec 18, but before you show up, make sure you have booked a time slot! Bookings start on Dec 12 (these will fill up fast). shedoesthecity.com/the-bentway-sk…

When their industries came to a grinding halt in March, sisters Lindsay and Kelsey decided to spend their time helping their mom rebrand her eco-beauty company 🌲❤️ #shoplocal shedoesthecity.com/how-a-mom-and-…

Only 11 shopping days left to make sure your SK order arrives before Christmas 🎁 You don’t wanna get on this guy’s bad list 👆🏻😱👆🏻 #creepysanta #shippingdeadline #USandCanada @ Toronto, Ontario instagram.com/p/CIY1RB2gdgv/…

📣CALLING ALL ARTISTS: Are you interested in participating in Nuit Blanche Toronto 2021? Submissions for Open Call & Independent Project programs are now being accepted! Deadline for both: Monday December 7th @ 11:59 pm EST More info: loom.ly/XXA1oRY Nuit Blanche Toronto

Saturday December 5 is #InternationalVolunteerDay Day! To mark the occasion, we are thrilled to announce that from over 100 applicants from across Toronto, Hiroko Karuno has been shortlisted for Volunteer Toronto’s Legacy Award.

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