WHAT'S HERE
Youngplace is a vibrant cultural hub where creativity, community, and collaboration come together. Whether you're visiting for the first time or are part of the community, there’s always something to discover throughout the building.
This thriving building in the heart of West Queen West offers space for you! Whether you're an artist looking to host their first exhibit, a theatre group searching for the perfect rehearsal or performance space, or a community organization looking to host a group workshop, Youngplace will have what you need. Explore the spaces and offerings below to suit your creative needs.
Hallway Galleries
Spread across three floors of Youngplace the Hallway Galleries are an ideal space for solo and group exhibitions including emerging, experienced and student artsits
Urban Living Lounge
Need a space to hang-out, work. or connect with friends in the centre of the West Queen West?
The Urban Living Lounge is open to everyone during building hours with free public WiFi
Material Library
Do you have an abundance of artist materials at home or are you a maker is search of materials? The Material Library is a space where we share, exchange and collect unused artist materials.
Learn more and join us for our monthly Materials Programming!
Hallway Galleries
The Hallway Galleries Program offers unique, flexible gallery space in Toronto’s West Queen West and Regent Park neighborhoods at affordable prices for individual artists, group exhibitions, and educational institutions. With a focus on fostering accessibility and uplifting local creators and makers, the Hallway Galleries Program supports the growth of a diverse range of artists from emerging to experienced.
Located on the all three floors of Youngplace, we offer 9,700 square feet of exhibition space.
Our Hallway Galleries are always free to the public:
Monday - Friday 9AM - 7PM and Saturday - Sunday 9AM - 5PM
Why exhibit with us?
- Located in and servicing diverse neighborhoods and communities
- Patch and paint included!
- Friendly and professional arts admin support with planning and marketing your exhibition
- Work in proximity to professional established artists
- Affordable prices on a sliding scale
Adjustable track lighting
Affordable rates and no commission on sales
Art-centric location
Community minded
Access to city wide and local events and festivals
Gallery Features
Urban Living Lounge
The Urban Living Lounge is a community space open to the public, allowing anyone to come meet friends, read a book, surf the web using our free public WiFi, enjoy on-going art exhibitions or take a coffee break. The Lounge is a gift to the West Queen West neighbourhood from a partnership of six Toronto development industry leaders committed to ensuring that a vibrant arts scene remains central to the neighbourhood as it grows and changes. For more information visit our Supporters page.
Material Library
The Material Library is a programming initiative created by Youngplace to create a place for those to share and swap art supplies. At least once a month, we open the Material Library for a Material Exchange, encouraging any artists, teachers, creators, or neighbours to come by, drop off their unused crafting items, swap for new ones, and even stay to chat with fellow makers. The Material Library has a wide range of items, such as fabrics, paints, beadery supplies, crepe paper, and much more.
SPACES FOR RENT
The spaces listed on this page are not all managed by the same organization. Please refer to the space descriptions for more information and follow the directions to submit your inquiry. For general inquiries about available rental spaces at Youngplace, please contact our staff: youngplace@arthubs.ca
Studio 101
Small World Music
Perfect for music performances, presentations, screenings and more this is a fully equipped space with theatre style seating.
More information is available at: https://smallworldmusic.com/centre
To book the space please send request through the booking form on the website.
Studio 103
Intergalactic Arts Collective
Perfect for dance, movement, exercise, yoga, and events. Welcoming rentals for ongoing classes, rehearsals, events & performances. Rates are set in accordance with rental type.
More information is available at: intergalacticarts.wordpress.com
To book the space please send request to Intergalatic Arts Collective at: intergalacticartscoop@gmail.com
Studio 106
Sweet Action Theatre
An indie black box theatre that is incredibly versatile. It can be used for performances, events, workshops, rehearsals, commercial shoots, and film screenings. Rental rates are based on the type of use, and can be provided upon request.
More information at sweetaction.ca
To book the space please contact bookings@sweetaction.ca
Studio 201
Muse Movement
A very spacious, east facing, classroom studio with high ceilings and so much natural light you feel like you are outside. Maintains the classroom feel with original cloak room and chalk board.
Has been used for commercial shoots, dance classes and workshops. Open to new ideas for the use of space.
*We are a Pilates and yoga studio and run classes daily. Please look at our schedule to determine whether it works with yours before emailing. We can cancel occasionally classes but an addition fee will be applied.
https://www.musemovement.ca/schedule
To book a space, please contact
info@musemovement.ca
Studio Lower Level 1
Social Art Studio Space
Social Art Studio Space (S.A.S.S.), is your upgraded space for creating, connecting, and growing.
Rent any of our studios where creativity meets community. Shape ideas through screen printing, ceramics, and textile arts. Express your voice in the music rehearsal & recording rooms, move freely in the movement studio space, or co-create in our fully equipped kitchen.
Whether you're flying solo or flowing with others, this is where your art finds its people.
S.A.S.S. is more than a workspace; it’s an accessible space that nurtures an inclusive community, where all forms of art are valued.
More information can be found by visiting:
https://sassartstudio.com/
