Image Description: The words "Introducing Akin Richmond-Bathurst Expansion!" appear on an image of an interior of a red brick building with a window and books and a plant on the shelf in the background.
Image Description: The words "Introducing Akin Queen East" appear on a mustard yellow background along with two squiggly graphic shapes in peacock blue and the Akin logo on the top right hand corner.
Introducing Akin Queen East - our newest East End studio!
Akin is proud to present our newest studio offering for our beloved East End artists! Located at 429 Queen Street East, Akin Queen East is near the intersection of Queen St E and Sackville Street.
Located near Cabbagetown, Regent Park, Riverdale Park and the Distillery District, this new studio is the ideal spot for East End artists!
AKIN QUEEN EAST
29 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M5A 1T5
As the studio is right on Queen street, the closest TTC stops are the 501 Queen Streetcar at Sackville St, both east and westbound.
Inhabiting all three floors of the building, the studio includes 39 dedicated studios (i.e your own studio) ranging from 25 sqft for $187/month to 130 sqft for $590/month and 20 shared memberships available for $78/month. There are both private and semi private dedicated studios at Akin Queen East. Monthly prices include taxes, insurance, wifi, utilities, 24/7 access as well as use of shared shelving units, washrooms, communal working areas and kitchen. The studio features two gender-neutral bathrooms. There are steps leading to the entrance, second floor, and basement where the bathrooms and kitchen are located, with no ramps or elevator available.
The studio itself is architecturally interesting, a long skylight stretches the length of the building, with light reaching down to all three floors thanks to the open concept layout. The studio is in a lively neighborhood, with close proximity to delicious food and local cafes and the camera store Vistek, is just across the street.
Akin Queen East is expected to reach capacity quickly, so please reach out soon to secure your spot. Priority will be given to current Akin members and individuals on our waiting lists. However, we'll strive to accommodate anyone interested in this new location.
If you’re interested in a membership please email
info@akincollective.com and let us know what you are looking for!
Image Description: The words "Introducing Akin Niagara" appear on an image of a large six story building of aluminum and brick with colourful graphic shapes in pastel pink, yellow and blue.
Introducing Akin Niagara - our newest West End studio!!
Our newest studio location is here! Introducing Akin Niagara, located at 289 Niagara Street, just south of Queen Street West.
Steps away from the south end of Trinity Bellwoods Park, Type Books and the White Squirrel Cafe, Akin Niagara is a prime location for West End artists!
AKIN NIAGARA
289 Niagara St., Toronto, ON M6J 3P3
Situated in the lower level of an apartment building, Akin Niagara hosts large windows and a private outdoor patio.
Akin Niagara has 27 dedicated studios (i.e. your own studio) and private and semi private studios ranging in size from 40sf ($252/month) to 115 square feet ($541/month). We also have 10 shared memberships for $78.00/month.
Monthly prices include taxes, insurance, wifi, utilities, 24/7 access as well as use of shared shelving units, washrooms, communal working areas and kitchen.
Akin Niagara is expected to reach capacity quickly, so please reach out to secure your spot. Priority will be given to current Akin members and individuals on our waiting lists. However, we'll strive to accommodate anyone interested in this new location. We're thrilled to expand the Akin community in the West end of the city. Keep an eye out for more studio updates later this month!
If you’re interested in a membership please email
info@akincollective.com and let us know what you are looking for!
Image description: Akin logo on the left hand side followed by the words “Akin Art Studios in Scarborough and North York: a feasibility study” the words live on a forest green background with two large pink graphic asterisks.
Akin Art Studios in Scarborough & North York: a feasibility survey
Akin is looking to expand our reach with two potential new studio locations in Scarborough and North York. Before we can proceed we need your input! We’ve created a feasibility survey to assess the needs of Scarborough and North York artists, designers, makers and creators. Are you interested in a monthly studio membership in these areas? Let us know! The deadline for the survey is May 17, 2023. Continue reading for all the details or click the button below to answer the survey now!
Scarborough
Our location of interest in Scarborough is at 3730 Kingston Road (Kingston Road and Scarborough Golf Club Road), located near the Clark Centre for the Arts. Its closest TTC station is Kennedy Station. This location is on the second floor with no elevator access. It has private and semi private workspaces, as well as co-working shared memberships. Access to parking is available. The studio will include shared storage, a kitchen, and bathroom as well as WiFi, insurance, and opportunities for community building and networking with other artists and creators. Monthly studio membership fees will likely range from 30sf for $196/month - 150sf for $593/month. Shared memberships will be available at $73/month.
North York
Our location of interest in North York is at 2 Tippett Road, (Allan Road and the 401), located near Wilson Station. This location will be the third floor of an office building with elevator access and a ramp up to the building, as well as automated doors. There is a large kitchen, bathrooms, shared storage, WiFi, insurance and the opportunity to be part of a larger creative community. As it was formerly an office, this space will have access to private and semi private studios as well as co-working shared memberships. Underground parking is available. Monthly studio membership fees will likely range from 30sf for $196/month - 150sf for $593/month. Shared memberships are available at $73/month.
While Akin Studios are able to accommodate a broad range of artists, some practices will not be suitable for these spaces, we will not be able to accommodate space for woodworking, stone carving, aerosols or spray paint, spaces for performance, or to host rehearsals, workshops or classes.
If you are interested in a Dedicated Membership (your own studio space) or Shared Membership (access to shared work space and storage) please fill out our Akin Scarborough and North York Community Survey by May 17th, 2023. We are currently building a waiting list for the studio spaces and will be in touch with those on the waiting list in the summer with more information, hopefully news that we're moving forward with these locations. We are grateful for your input and we’re thrilled to hopefully begin expanding our network together.
Akin’s mandate holds the needs of our community in high regard and we appreciate your effort and engagement.
Here is the link to the survey: https://forms.gle/JfBVSqokEd6sJSCXA
Please share widely!
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out. Email info@akincollective.com with your comments or queries.