Project name
Material Library
Theme
Objective
Promote a culture of sustainability in the arts through material exchange, creative reuse, and community-driven upcycling workshops.
Photo by Hyun Joung Yoon
Project Summary
The Material Library at Youngplace hosts monthly exchanges where local artists, teachers, and neighbors share and swap art supplies. Complemented by workshops focused on upcycling surplus materials within the Material Library, the initiative fosters connections among local artists, reduces waste, and promotes sustainable creativity across Toronto’s arts community. Detailed event dates are available on Youngplace’s monthly event calendar and social media.