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FOSTERING TALENTS SINCE. 2014

Transformative Art Impact

A Canadian not-for-profit organization supporting newcomer, immigrant and visible minority artists and artisans, women, youth and seniors. 

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ARTISTS AND ARTISANS DEVELOPMENT NETWORK

Our Mission

Artists and Artisans Development Network is a registered Canadian not-for-profit organization that fosters economic, social, and civic development to culturally-diverse artists and their communities.

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To provide support and opportunities for economic and social development to artists and artisans of all artistic practices who are newcomers to Canada or from other visible minority groups

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Through workshops, festivals, mentorship, and skills development, we work to reduce domestic violence and elder abuse while fostering community collaboration through the mobilization of volunteers.

1,200+

ARTISTS SUPPORTED SINCE 2014

47

CULTURAL COMMUNITIES REPRESENTED

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DOCUMENTARIES

Documentary Films By Artists And Artisans

WHAT'S ON

Current events.

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Inclusive Arts Festival

Two days of culturally diverse art, music, poetry and craft from over 40 artists across the GTA.

MILTON AND BRAMPTON

FLAGSHIP

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Jul 25

2026

Canadian Multicultural Day

MILTON SPORTS CENTER, SITE F 605 SANTA MARIA BLVD, MILTON, ON L9T 2X7, CANADA

9 AM - 12 PM

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Comming

soon

Numaish Festival

HARBOURFRONT, TORONTO

12 – 6 PM

IN THEIR OWN WORDS

Artists Performance

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LEARN • CREATE • INSPIRE

AADN Multimedia School

AADN Multimedia School is an upcoming creative learning hub focused on digital arts, multimedia storytelling, photography, video production, design, and creative technology. The school will provide artists, youth, and community members with opportunities to develop practical skills, explore creativity, and build careers in the evolving digital world through education, mentorship, and hands-on learning experiences.

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MEET OUR ARTISTS

Voices we are
listening to.

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ARTIST OF THE MONTH

— meet —

Tarek Ghriri

FLAMENCO & FRETLESS GUITAR

Two decades of performance across the Levant. Leads the Flamenco Arabia project, weaving Andalusian flamenco with Arabic melodic traditions.

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NOW ON IOS & ANDROID

The Artisans &
Artisans app.

Built by artists, for artists. Carry the network in your pocket — discover workshops, follow documentaries, build your portfolio and book seats at every event with one tap.

Campus Hub & news

Workshop booking

Video on-demand

Artist directory

Student profile

Portfolio gallery

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4.9 · 2,300+ reviews from our community

DONATE

Your gift
opens a door.

Every contribution provides crucial support to immigrant artists — helping them build community, build practice and build a livelihood.

VOLUNTEER

Bring time,
talent, heart.

We welcome everyone who'd like to contribute to the Network — at events, in workshops, behind the scenes.

THIS IS NOT
THE END.

Join the mailing list to follow new cohorts, festival dates and documentary releases.

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A registered not-for-profit fostering economic, social and civic development for culturally-diverse artists across Canada.

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1225 Kennedy Road Unit 2000 Scarborough, ON M1P4Y1

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© 2026 Artisans Heritage Network · Registered Charity No. 84293-1027

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