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ARTISTS AND ARTISANS DEVELOPMENT NETWORK
Our Mission
Artists and Artisans Development Network is a registered 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 our companion mobile platform, we connect emerging makers with veteran artisans, curators and audiences across the Greater Toronto Area and beyond — turning isolated practice into shared culture, and shared culture into lasting livelihood.
1,200+
ARTISTS SUPPORTED SINCE 2014
47
CULTURAL COMMUNITIES REPRESENTED
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.
MEET OUR ARTISTS
Voices we are
listening to.
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ARTIST OF THE MONTH
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
Comming
soon
Numaish Festival
HARBOURFRONT, TORONTO
12 – 6 PM
DOCUMENTARIES
Documentary Films By Artists And Artisans
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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