Summer 2026
MAKE IT!
Summer Art Camp for Youth
July 20–24, 2026 | July 27–31, 2026
COUNTDOWN TO MAKE IT! 2026
Hello, Toronto Families!
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Taught by professional artists, this studio-based camp goes beyond traditional arts and crafts, offering focused instruction in drawing, painting, sculpture, and mixed media.
With small group sizes and access to OCAD U’s studios and facilities, campers develop skills, confidence, and their own artistic voice in a supportive environment.
The program concludes with a final exhibition, where participants share their work with family and friends.
This summer, we look forward to making art and memories you won’t forget!Creatively yours,
Ilene Sova
Blank Canvases Artistic Director
ART PROGRAMS
Ages 11-14
Week 1 | urban arts
July 20–24, 2026
dive into the city’s energy through bold, expressive art, inspired by graffiti, street art and urban landscapes found within Toronto city and culture
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Full-day program (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM) in professional studios hosted at OCAD University
Unique to this program: Experiment with printmaking, poster design, and mixed media using found materials, while creating work that reflects your voice and the spaces we share
Included visits to see public art, AGO and local galleries in Toronto
Hands-on exploration of drawing, painting, collage, sculpture, and mixed media
End-of-week showcase for family and friends, opportunity for participants to present their work, celebrates creative growth and artistic exploration
Week 2 | Eco arts
July 27–31, 2026
create art, inspired by the natural world through hands-on exploration of plants, animals and landscapes, utilizing up-cycled materials and sustainable practises
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Full-day program (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM) in professional studios hosted at OCAD University
Unique to this program: From outdoor making in Grange Park to studio-based painting, textiles, and sculpture, participants build eco-conscious works that connect creativity with care for the environment
Included visits to see public art, AGO and local galleries in Toronto
Hands-on exploration of drawing, painting, collage, sculpture, and mixed media
End-of-week showcase for family and friends, opportunity for participants to present their work, celebrates creative growth and artistic exploration
THE FACILITIES
| OCAD UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
In-studio experience
Professional art tools and equipment
Specialized studio/workshop spaces
Various displays of student art for inspiration
Easy visit to cultural hotspots, like the Art Gallery of Ontario
| Grange Park
Beyond-studio experience
Natural landscapes and urban ecology and life
Outdoor art-making and exploration
Public displays of professional art for inspiration
Easy visit to cultural hotspots, like the Art Gallery of Ontario
Why choose us?
10+ years arts education & community art programming
Focus on process-driven art learning
Taught by professional Artists with professional art training
Prime location near galleries and Toronto’s culture landscape
Teaching with focus on sustainability in art
Programs that combine skill-building & creative expression
Small groups for individualized support for your child
Register your child
$1080 CAD
$990 CAD
2-Week Program
Urban Art + Eco Art
July 20th – July 24th
July 27th – July 31st
10 days total
$540 CAD
1-Week Program Urban Art
July 20th – July 24th
5 days total
$540 CAD
1-Week Program Eco Art
July 27th – July 31st
5 days total
Please note: Prices do not reflect final price. Taxes will be calculated upon check-out.questions?
Send us an email at info@blankcanvases.org