Our Impact

A growing creative community.

Numbers help show the scale. The moments around the table show what that scale actually means.

160+

young people reached through free creative programming

The numbers tell one part of the story.

Each number is connected to real time spent creating — one-hour sessions, workshop series, volunteers, materials, and partner spaces making room for art.

children & youth

Young artists reached through free creative programming.

hours of programming

Time spent creating, experimenting, and learning together.

volunteers

A growing team helping workshops and programs happen.

established partnerships

With more community connections and programs continuing to grow.

Impact in action

Real workshops. Different materials. Different ideas.

Busy Hands & Canvas clay workshop — A busy room can still hold dozens of different ideas.

Volunteer supporting a child during a drawing activity — Volunteer support can be as simple as helping someone get started.

Children painting a handmade turtle sculpture — Projects move from building to painting to something completely personal.

Creating with our community

Organizations in our growing network.

Regent Heights Public School

KickStart After School

BGC Greater Toronto

Regent Heights Public School

KickStart After School

BGC Greater Toronto

The story behind the numbers

Follow the paint line from the beginning.

Our timeline now includes the first partnership, early trips, workshop milestones, showcases, and summer programming. New dates can be added as Hands & Canvas grows.

Explore Our Timeline

Young artists drawing together at a workshop