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Gibraltar Point Centre

Name: Gibraltar Point Centre
Address: 443 Lakeshore Avenue. , Toronto Island, Toronto, ON, M5J2W2, CA
Telephone: +14163921030
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Gibraltar Point Centre Artscape Gibraltar Point an artist retreat centre on the Toronto Islands, just a stone’s throw fro

Located in the former Toronto Island Public and Natural Science School, Artscape Gibraltar Point offers 35,000 square feet of affordable retreat space, artist studios and accommodations for artists and creative thinkers. The tranquil, idyllic setting is world-renowned as a centre for members of the artistic and non-profit communities to think, experiment, collaborate and share ideas. More than 800

artists have experimented and created art through self-directed artist retreats and thematic residencies hosted in our overnight accommodations. In addition to visiting artists, fifteen long-term artist work studios provide space for a range of painters, sculptors, musicians, theatre companies and a recording studio – all of whom contribute to the unique and collaborative atmosphere at Artscape Gibraltar Point. Over 600 charitable and not-for-profit groups have used the centre’s conference facilities to host staff retreats, training sessions, strategic planning and more. Artscape Gibraltar Point also plays host to private events, managed by our Artscape Event Services team. As well, a number of unique partnerships have brought arts and music festivals to the centre’s grounds (and semi-private beach) – including the ALL CAPS Festival, the New Traditions Festival, the JanSport Bonfire Sessions and more.

04/22/2025

✨ We’re Hiring! ✨

As we celebrate the incredible retirement of our beloved Luisa Milan, who has been the heart of our residency space for over 20 years — we’re now looking for a new team member to carry on the care, kindness, and dedication she brought to the space and community.

If you’re someone who takes pride in creating clean, welcoming spaces and enjoys being part of a vibrant island community, we’d love to hear from you! 🧹🧼🌿

📩 email careers (at) arthubs.ca

Please join us in wishing Luisa a joyful and relaxing retirement — your warmth and hard work will always be part of the centre. 💐❤️

04/15/2025

🚍 Gibraltar Point Fun Fact

Did you know that one of the shuttles operated by Gibraltar Point is a vintage 1967 General Motors Fishbowl bus, originally operated by Calgary Transit? Artists and writers-in-residence visiting the island during the Centre’s busier weeks have the opportunity to ride this shuttle to and from Gibraltar Point and take in a little Canadian history along the way.

Want to check it out for yourself? Apply for a 2025 or 2026 residency and join us for what we are sure will be a creative and relaxing time.

Space is limited. Applications accepted on a rolling basis. Link in bio for details.

Photo by Jen Long.

04/10/2025

With thousands of artists and writers having passed through Gibraltar Point over the years, the Centre has seen many art forms and projects in development across our many studios. This past January, artist-in-residence .berg created new ceramic works in a pit firing using the Centre’s fire pit. It was no easy task battling frigid temperatures in the middle of winter but the artist’s works came out of the firing with unique textures and flame-influenced colours.

Denna Berg is a multi-media artist, whose practice explores her identity as a non-binary, q***r individual with a Russian Mennonite and Armenian background. This complex heritage shapes the artist’s perspective as a settler in Canada, prompting them to examine themes of displacement, belonging, and the nuanced intersections of identity.

Follow Denna to learn more about their practice.

04/08/2025

🚨 Final Call for April Residencies! 🚨

The clock’s ticking, but there’s still time to claim your space this month! We’ve got a few spots open the weeks of April 14 & 21, and trust us—you don’t want to miss this. ✨

Visit the link in bio to apply today and receive an exclusive discount for your April stay.

*Applies to new bookings only.

04/04/2025

This month we caught up with Mark Krzepis the winner of the Best of Student ArtHubs Toronto Inc. Award, part of the 2024 Toronto Outdoor Art Fair. Continue reading below to learn more about Mark and his practice.

✨What are you currently excited about exploring through your art?

I have primarily focused on myth and retro lowbrow media in my art but lately I’ve been excited about exploring more introspective themes. I have recently travelled to Poland to visit family that I have not seen in twelve years. The experience has inspired me to explore my personal connection to the culture through the use of local myth and history.

✨What is your go-to art tool?

My go-to art tool is a 9xxb black graphite pencil. It pairs nicely with acrylic-gouache and I always keep one handy in case I need to pick out some small details. I also always paint on wood, never ever canvas.

✨Is there any subject matter or themes you are looking forward to working with in the future?

I took a lot of pictures on my travels and I want to make paintings that reflect the architecture, textures, and local stories that I have encountered. A lot of my work is figurative so I will be doing some self portraits as well as painting some interesting characters that have stuck with me. I will paint subjects and motifs from both Poland’s history of Socialist Realist art, Medieval art, and Romanticism.

Mark Krzepis is a Toronto illustrator whose work muddies the line between high and low subject matter. Inspired by literature, music, art history, and the absurd, he draws upon themes of human nature relevant in both fine art and lowbrow illustration.

The Best of Student ArtHubs Toronto Inc. Award grants the recipient a self-directed artist residency at Gibraltar Point. The artist also received a two week-long solo exhibition at Youngplace, scheduled for July 2025, in the midst of the Toronto West Queen West neighbourhood.

04/02/2025

Calling all artists, and makers! Apply now for the Gibraltar Point Summer Arts Market!

If you’re an artist, writer, or maker, we encourage you to participate! Come set up alongside other vendors and take part. This is a fantastic opportunity to sell work, connect with local community and promote upcoming projects.

The GP Summer Arts Market aims to support local creatives across our growing community, connecting our island neighbours with city-based artists and visitors.

🏖️ Where?
Gibraltar Point Centre for the Arts, 443 Lakeshore Avenue, Toronto Island

⏰ When?
Sunday June 8, 2025, 11 AM to 4 PM

*Tables and chairs will be provided by Gibraltar Point Centre for the Arts.

Application Deadline: April 30, 2025 at 5 PM EST

Link in bio for full details and application form.

03/31/2025

Seedlings are sprouting and so are creative ideas at Gibraltar Point this season. Now is the time to join the fun and book your residency stay for April 2025.

April is the perfect time to start new projects, revisit old works, research and explore new themes and so much more. Accepting applications on a rolling basis for the upcoming month. Submit your application today! Space is limited.

Link in bio to apply.

Photo by Jen Long.

03/24/2025

Call for Artists - Awakening Thematic Residency (June 23-30, 2025)

Join a program that centres itself within a sacred and inspirational space for seekers to explore their own practice within the elemental framework of earth, air, fire, water and spirit. Awakening (aka ArtWitch camp) returns this summer to engage holistic practices, to connect with our environment and to incorporate metaphysical practices within creative self-expression.

There are only a few more days to apply for Awakening 2025, an immersive 7-day thematic residency open to all professional and emerging artists of all disciplines. The residency will be of particular interest to those who work with the five elements of earth, air, fire, water and spirit, and who wish to connect to the idea of the ‘witch’ in both a historical and contemporary context. People of colour, diverse gender identifications, and all abilities are encouraged to apply and will receive priority acceptance.

Deadline to apply: April 1, 2025

Follow the link for full details.

Image by Awakening Thematic Residency.

03/14/2025

Calling all artists, writers, facilitators and educators🎉

Submit your proposal a Winter 2026 Thematic Residency program. Ever wanted to host your own residency or gather a group of creatives for shared learning and creativity? Then this opportunity is for you!

Gibraltar Point Centre for the Arts seeks applications for its first ever call for thematic residencies. The themes and subject matter for proposed programs is open and we are eager to receive proposals that focus on diverse voices and experiences, sustainability, connections to land (specifically Toronto Island) and new media in natural spaces.

Application Deadline: April 28, 2025, at 5:00PM EST

Link in bio for more information.

03/13/2025

With the first day of spring on the horizon, the community at Gibraltar Point Centre for the Arts (GP) is buzzing with energy and preparing for a season of growth and creativity. Join us this April for an opportunity to focus on your next project, experiment in a spacious studio space, and relax in a natural environment.

April artists and writers-in-residence will have the opportunity to watch the island and its natural spaces come to life. With warming temperatures, there will also be opportunities to get involved and learn about garden planning, seed starting and setting up GP’s newest addition, a natural dye garden.

Applications accepted on a rolling basis. Link in bio for full details.

03/11/2025

What’s your favourite season at Gibraltar Point? Whether it is summer or winter, you are sure to find time to focus, relax and dive deep into your next creative project while in residence on Toronto Island.

Now booking through December 2025. Reserve residency time early to secure your preferred dates this year.

Link in bio for full details.

Photo by .

03/06/2025

Looking for an opportunity to grapple with the questions that arise in the area of walking as art? Then this 1-week summer residency might be for you!

Walking & Art: More Discussions At The Wayside (June 2-9, 2025) is open to any, and all, approaches to walking as art and gives artists the chance to share insights and experiences, and to address the questions that arise from your practice in a group setting. Participants are encouraged to take full advantage of the opportunities presented for working beyond the studios at Gibraltar Point, and to consider how you will enable other participants to engage with and gain insights into your practice. As part of this program one-to-one discussions of your work will be organized, and further conversations, and practical demonstrations, with other participants is encouraged.

Application deadline: March 17, 2025

Link in bio for full details.

03/05/2025

Facilities Assistant - Work Exchange Appreciation Post 🌟

Alex joined the team in December to carry the Centre into the new year in their role as Facilities Assistant - Work Exchange. In this time Alex supported the Centre in numerous ways, connecting with tenants and visiting artists, leading community building activities, caring for the space and so much more.

Throughout her time as part of the Work/Exchange program, Alex played an important role in facilities care at Gibraltar Point and creative problem solving, often overseeing the many unique spaces around the Centre. She improved upon the care for the Centre and its community, all while participating in a self-directed residency and leaving little artistic surprises around the building.

THANK YOU ALEX!

Alex is a Toronto based artist with a background in fashion design and illustration. Her experience includes designing band tees, exhibiting her illustration work and paintings in exhibitions across North America, and tattooing in numerous shops across North America and Europe.

03/04/2025

Are you interested in cultivating new directions in your work? Experimenting with process and materiality techniques? Or collaboration with other artists in a retreat-like setting? Then ALCHEMY (May 12-20, 2025) might be for you!

ALCHEMY is an artist-led international residency offered to make time and space for participants to explore the intersection between creative and social practices in a unique community setting. Founded in 2015 on the Toronto Islands, Alchemy’s pillars are food, art, garden and table — all inspired by the original gardens and community at the Centre. Shared meals, artist talks, studio visits, and dialogue with community members and guest artists all contribute to a magical inspiring time in as magical setting.

Follow the link for full details.

Image by April Hickox.

Address

443 Lakeshore Avenue. , Toronto Island
Toronto, ON
M5J2W2

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 4pm
Tuesday	10am - 4pm
Wednesday	10am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm

Telephone

+14163921030

Website

http://gibraltarpointcentre.ca/

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