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.

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.

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.

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_, forth stop @towards.info and final stop at @blouindivision

Learn more about the gallery crawl here.

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

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.

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.

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!

We can’t wait to spend this autumn with you! Thanks so much to our fantastic community for your continued support, enthusiasm and heart. Keep on creating!

With love,
Akin