Join us at the Remote Gallery Winter Art Market & Exhibition!

Just in time for the holiday season, we’re excited to invite you to the Remote Gallery Winter Art Market & Exhibition. Come support local artists and grab the perfect handmade gifts for your loved ones. Akin artists from across the city will be selling ceramics, paintings, jewellry, illustrations, crafts and more!

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DATE: Sunday December 7, 2025

TIME: 1 - 6pm

LOCATION: Remote Gallery, 568 Richmond St W

Free to attend, everyone welcome!

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Featuring 15 Artists and Makers:

Amos Marsters @aquariustheghost

Atelier Cassis @cassisechoes

Beyond Arts www.beyondarts.ca

Pauline Douady @pauline_douady

Eddie Chong

EvanK @evank_paints

I Spin Clay @ispinclay

ink & anchor studio @inkandanchor_

Studios Galuppo @StudiosGaluppo

Katryna Shreyer @katryna35mm

Tai’s Art @jayutai

Leila Refahi @leilarefahi.art

Studio Lü @studio.lu.yyz 

Jessica O’Lear @jessica_olear

Olivier Forgues @olivierforguesart

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We can’t wait to see you there. Follow @akinprojects on Instagram for artist highlights and event updates!

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Accessibility information: Remote Gallery is located at street level and has a step-free entrance, with step-free access throughout the gallery space and in both gender-neutral washrooms. The entrance doors are 37" wide and operated by a push button system.

The washroom doors are not automated and have round door knobs. Each washroom provides a 5' turning radius, and the toilets are not raised. For more details about accessibility at Remote Gallery click here.

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Remote Gallery, 568 Richmond St W

 

Akin Autumn Newsletter - Programming, community highlights and more!

Studio member, Emily Joyce (@emilyjoyceartwork), stands while teaching a free collage workshop at the Davisville Open House in May 2025.

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Autumn has arrived! Akin’s programming calendar is packed with exciting events. So grab your coziest layers and come out to enjoy all of the art our wonderful community has to offer this season.

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Artist Mayah Boateng (@mayaherykah)

Akin Richmond-Bathurst Open Studio
September 27th, 12-5pm
579 Richmond Street West

The Akin Richmond-Bathurst Open Studio is taking place as a part of Ontario Culture Days, a province-wide celebration of art and culture. During this event we will open our studio doors to the public to get a behind-the-scenes look at the incredible work and community inside. Guests are invited to tour the studios, meet the artists, and learn about their creative practices through informal talks, demos, and in-studio displays.

Learn more about the open studio here.

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Akin Monthly Crit Night
Wednesday October 8th, 7:30pm 
Remote Gallery, 568 Richmond St W

The Crit Night is a monthly event designed for Akin members and members of the public to connect, share creative work, and receive valuable feedback within a supportive community. Come join this lively discussion and get constructive feedback on your works in progress with special guest host, artist and curator Renato Baldin.

Learn more and register here.

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Opening soon: ‘Searing Pain’,
an exhibition by Haley Meyer
October 2-5th
Opening Reception: October 2nd, 6-9pm
Remote Gallery, 568 Richmond St W

Searing Pain is Haley Meyers’ (@haleymeyerart) first solo show. It explores the relationship between transitional places and memory loss, using fleeting images taken while in transit to reflect how memories slip, fade, and blur over time. Haley is a winner of the Akin Career Launcher Award.

Learn more about the exhibition here.

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Akin Autumn 2025 Gallery Crawl
in Bloordale
October 11th, 1pm
Gallery Crawl starts at Patel Brown Gallery, 21 Wade Ave

Akin invites you to an afternoon of guided tours through some of Toronto’s most interesting galleries and artist-run centres. Explore the current exhibitions and learn about the artists and their work. This event is free and open to all. Bring a friend, the more the merrier!  

Route: First stop @patelbrowngallery, second stop @gallerytpw, third stop @gallery1888_, fourth stop @towards.info and final stop at @blouindivision

Learn more about the gallery crawl here.

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Sophia Kim W (@sophiakimw.art) poses at Akin Yonge-St Clair with her artwork.

Final Days to View: Sophia Kim W’s exhibition in the Akin Vitrine Gallery 
On now until September 30th
Akin Vitrine Gallery, 1747 St Clair Ave W, viewable 24/7 from the street 

Be sure to swing by the Akin Vitrine Gallery for your last chance to check out Sophia Kim W’s intricate sci-fi/fantasy inspired paintings! Stay tuned for more details for the next upcoming Akin Vitrine Gallery exhibition, Leila Refahi’s ‘Cool Zone’, from October-November.

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Gallery B (Artist: Naghmeh Ghasemzadeh)

Book your next event at Remote Gallery

Remote Gallery is open for bookings for the autumn and winter months. Perfect for a solo or group show, workshops, pop-ups, markets, and more! Email gallery@akincollective.com to inquire. More information here.

Gallery A

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Currently Available Studios 

September has been a busy month for our studios! Akin Dupont and Akin Queen East are almost at full capacity. While there are a few great spaces at Akin Niagara, they are going fast. Currently, we have studios available in every location. Check out our website for an updated list of what’s Currently Available, and email info@akincollective.com to inquire about membership.

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Akin Sterling: Coming Soon

We’re excited to share that a new Akin studio is coming to Sterling Road! Akin Sterling is right across the street from our former location, the Akin Studio Program at Auto BLDG. Stay tuned for more details and please email info@akincollective.com if you are interested in becoming a member!

Grant Workshop - Group Session with Peter Kingstone

Date: Wednesday, September 10, 6pm - 8pm
Location: Remote Gallery, Gallery A (568 Richmond St W)
Free event — limited spots available

As artists ourselves, we know how challenging grant writing can be. To help, we've invited Peter Kingstone, Akin member and Program Manager at the Toronto Arts Council, to facilitate a group work session specifically focused on the Visual Arts Creation Grant.

About the Visual Arts Creation Grant

The Toronto Arts Council Visual Arts Creation Grant supports individual visual artists in the creation of new work, including drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, mixed media, and installation. This grant has a rolling deadline, allowing applicants to apply throughout the year.

For more details and full eligibility, visit the TAC website.

If you haven’t already registered with the Toronto Arts Council, you’ll need to create an account through their grants portal to view and apply for the Visual Arts Creation Grant. You can register and access the application system here. 

Registration is free and only takes a few minutes. Make sure to complete this step early so you can review the grant requirements and start your application.

How the Session Works

This is a focused, hands-on session rather than a general information presentation. Participants are asked to bring a draft project proposal; the core section of your grant application that describes what you plan to do and why. This can be printed or shown on a laptop.

Peter will begin by explaining what makes a strong application for the Visual Arts Creation Grant. Then, the group will collaboratively read and offer feedback on one another's drafts in a supportive environment. This is a great opportunity to co-work, ask questions, and strengthen your grant writing in a group setting.

Who Should Attend

• Visual artists applying or planning to apply to the TAC Visual Arts Creation Grant.
  

• Artists with or without prior grant writing experience.
  

• Those interested in peer collaboration and feedback.
  

• Attendance is limited to 12 participants to maintain a productive group size.

Accessibility

Remote Gallery is on street level with step-free access and the entrance doors are 37" wide. The doors are automated by a push button system. There is step-free access throughout the gallery space. There are two gender-neutral washrooms both with step-free access. The washroom doors are not automated, the door knobs are round, and the toilets are not raised. For more information about Remote Gallery, click here.

About Peter Kingstone

Peter Kingstone is a Toronto-based visual artist and curator, working primarily in video and photography. As an independent artist, Peter’s installation pieces have been shown across Canada and internationally, and he was awarded the Untitled Artist Award in 2005 for his installation The Strange Case of peter K. (1974–2004). Peter holds a degree in Philosophy/Cultural Studies from Trent University in Peterborough and a Master of Fine Art focusing on video and new media from York University in Toronto. Peter has presented at many conferences on storytelling and social engagement. He began in September 2012 as the Acting Visual/Media Arts Program Manager at Toronto Arts Council

Call for Expressions of Interest: Remote Gallery and Event Space Available for Rent

GALLERY B

Remote Gallery is accepting expressions of interest for rental of this multi-use space, perfect for:

• Exhibitions

• Pop-ups

• Readings

• Studio Use

• Artist Talks

• Presentations

• Workshops and more!

GALLERY A

About Remote Gallery

Centrally located in Toronto’s Fashion District (near Richmond St W & Bathurst St), Remote Gallery is an 850 sqft, street level venue with gallery lighting, floor to ceiling windows, polished concrete floors and occupancy for up to 85 guests.

Remote Gallery is an initiative of Akin, an artist-led organization providing artist studios and gallery space since 2008. Remote Gallery is supported by the Toronto Arts Council and provides opportunities for a wide range of creative programming. Learn more about pricing in Remote’s Information Package on the Akin website.

Remote Gallery consists of two separate galleries: Gallery A (450 sqft) and Gallery B (400 sqft), divided by a sliding door. The galleries can be rented individually or together as a combined 850 sqft space.

GALLERY A

Accessibility Features

Remote Gallery is a step free, street level space with two large, single stall, gender neutral bathrooms. Learn more about Remote Gallery’s accessibility details.

GALLERY B

How to Book Remote Gallery

To view pricing and all additional information please view the Remote Gallery Information Package on the Akin website. Pricing is tiered for non-arts uses, arts uses and Akin member uses. To inquire about rental availability or to book a tour please email gallery@akincollective.com and include a brief description of your idea, the dates you’re considering and any other pertinent information. Akin looks forward to hearing your ideas!

About Akin

Akin is a Toronto-based arts organization that provides creative studio space as well as arts-based programming. Akin’s studios provide a working environment that maintains a friendly and inspiring atmosphere where people can work on creative endeavors and entrepreneurial undertakings of all kinds. We build community through a variety of programming including workshops, open studio events, gallery tours, exhibitions, as well as various other art projects.

Remote Gallery
568 Richmond Street West
Toronto, ON M5V 1Y9
gallery@akincollective.com
www.akincollective.com/remote
Instagram @remotegallery