Public art makes cities vibrant and we need YOUR help to bring more art to your communities
Participate in Giving Tuesday on November 28, 2023, a global day of giving to support the mission of charities and organizations that are positively transforming communities around the world.
This year marks STEPS Public Art’s 10 Years of Public Art Impact and we need your support to continue achieving our mission of engaging and empowering artists and communities to transform public spaces into vibrant places.
Make another decade of public art possible with a monthly donation of $10 to mark our 10 year anniversary
Video Credit: Anushay Sheikh
Your donation directly contributes to new public art projects across the country, equitable fees for artists, community-engaged workshops, and charitable programming. Together, let’s build stronger and inclusive communities through public art to make cities stand out.
10 Years of Public Art Impact
In October 2023, we celebrated our 10 year anniversary at the Centre for Social Innovation (CSI) where the organization began its journey. It was a joyous evening of networking, celebrating public art achievements with artists, clients, donors, and long-time collaborators, and imagining the next decade of public art possibilities across the country.
Photo Credit: Lucas Kschischang
Since our first-ever large-scale public art installation Phoenix Rising back in 2013 (also known as the World’s Tallest Mural at the time), STEPS has grown into a Canadian charity and social enterprise with services in public art management, hoarding exhibits, cultural planning, and artist capacity building. Community-engagement is at the heart of our work and we continue to run charitable programs that support artists and fosters inclusive communities.
Through your donation of $10/month, we can take on larger public art initiatives for even greater community impact!
STEPS 10 Years of Impact Video Credits
Thanks to the featured artists for sharing their experiences and STEPS’ collaborators for transforming public spaces into vibrant places.
Additional Video Credits
Footage captured by: Anushay Sheikh, Ayman Garout, Ballinran Entertainment Studio, Basha Koncepts Media, Damien Bouchard, David Geary, Jeremy Pavka, Kyle Jarencio, Leah Marie Photography, May Shi, Mila Bright Zlatanovic, Nicolas Abou, Rylaan Gimby, Selina McCallum, Sharon Mendonca, Trevor Jacobson (Das Duo), Wynne Kwok
Featured Artists
Adrian Hayles, Alessandra Vai, Alex Popelavskis, Andre Kan, Anna Jane McIntyre, Astehtsi Otisistohkwa, AstroSankofa Arts Initiative, Ayomide Bayowa, Ballinran Entertainment Studio, Bruno Canadien, Cat Bernardi, Chris Foster, Cindy Scaife, Curtia Wright, Edan Maxam, Efemena Ogboru, Fatspatrol, Gabby Ondrade, Gaby Franks, Gosia Komorski, Jenn Liv, Jessey Pacho (Phade), Jieun June Kim, Jocelyn Kearns, Julia Amlin, Katie Green, Kawama Kasutu, Kayla Buium, Kseniya Tsoy, Laara Cerman, Layne Hinton, Lindsay Hill, Lindsey Lickers (Mushkiiki Nibi Kwe), Lisa Shen, Lora Northway, Mar Lewis, Meegan Lim, Meghan Cheng, Mo Thunder, Moises Frank, Moonlight Murals Collective, Nyle Miigizi Johnston, Okuda San Miguel, Quentin VerCetty, RAZA, Ray Vidal, Ra’anaa Yaminah Ekundayo, Robert John Paterson, Sarain Fox, Sean Martindale, Shalak Attack, Shea Nemeth, Shelby Gagnon, Stephanie Bellefleur, Steven Twigg, Stoyan Barakov, Sue Todd, Toko Hosoya, WKNDRS, Whyishnave Suthagar, Yen Linh Thai, the Toronto Muralists.
Funders, Donors, and Clients
STEPS is grateful for the support from funders, donors, clients, and collaborators: Allied, Almadev (formerly ELAD), Altree Developments, Arts in the Parks, Brampton Arts Organization (BAO), Toronto Chinatown BIA, DUKE Heights BIA, Bloor Annex BIA, Oakwood Village BIA, Riverside BIA Eglinton Hill BIA, Port Credit BIA, Waterfront BIA, BMO Financial Group, Canada Council for the Arts, Canada Healthy Communities, Canada Race Relations Fund (CRRF), Canadian Urban Institute (ULI), Centre for Social Innovation, City of Brampton, City of Mississauga, City of Toronto, Compass & Chartwells, Dulux, Fatal Light Awareness Program (FLAP Canada), Government of Canada, Government of Ontario, Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), Knightstone Capital Management Inc., LOMA Marketing Agency, Mentoring Artists for Women’s Art (MAWA), Mitacs, Nia Centre for the Arts, OCAD University, Ontario Arts Council, Ontario Trillium Foundation, Park People, Parkside Student Residence, RBC, Rexdale Community Hub, St. James Town Community Corner, StreetARToronto (StART), TD Bank Group, Toronto Arts Council, Toronto Arts Foundation, Toronto Community Housing, Toronto Foundation, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto Public Library, Toronto Transit Commission, Tridel, Turner & Townsend.
