Event Schedule

Date: August 9th, 2025
Venue: It’s OK* Studios
Time: 12:30 PM - 8 PM
Address: 468 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2B2

Check-In

Guests arrived and mingled. Coffee, tea, and snacks were available. There was an optional name tag activity with the prompt: “Show, don’t tell — draw your creative path or identity.”

Time: 12:30 PM - 1:05 PM

Welcome/Opening Remarks

The event began with a land acknowledgment, an introduction to the venue, an overview of the day, and a sharing of intentions.

Time: 1:10 PM - 1:25 PM

Panel 1 : Finding Your Way in the Industry

An extended panel with creatives on nonlinear careers took place, including a Q&A session.

Time: 1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Panel 2 : Practicing Creatively: Making, Sustaining, Evolving

Artists and curators discussed process, collaboration, and sustaining their practice, including a Q&A session.

Time: 3:00 PM - 4:10 PM

Workshop: Making Waves

A relaxed, hands-on session allowed participants to connect with fellow creatives, reflect on what inspired them, share their ideas, and explore what was next in their practice. They left with a personal take-home worksheet to keep the momentum going.

Time: 4:25 PM - 5:05 PM

Meal Break

Light refreshments and food were provided.

Time: 5:10 - 5:45 PM

Closing Remarks

The event concluded with thank-yous and a sharing of highlights from the day.

Time: 5:45 PM - 6:00 PM

Closing mixer

Attendees celebrated with music, drinks, and good company, and enjoyed a few surprises throughout the evening.

Time: 6:05 PM - 8:00 PM