Nia Centre for the
Arts
We are a Toronto-based not-for-profit organization that supports, showcases and promotes an appreciation of arts from across the African Diaspora.
Our space at 524 Oakwood Ave is Canada’s first professional Black arts centre. The Nia Centre is a space built with purpose and dedicated to Black artists and young creatives. Designed to serve a wide array of multi and interdisciplinary arts, the Centre provides the community with a multi-purpose performance theatre, event space, a digital media lab, exhibition space and a dedicated youth hub.
At Nia Centre for the Arts, we recognize the importance of making arts spaces accessible for everyone. We are committed to providing members of the public with an inclusive and diverse cultural space that is welcoming and responsive to community needs.
Want to know more about accessibility at Nia Centre? Visit the Our Space page.
Where Art Makes Culture
What We Do
We create spaces for Black Art by supporting professional and emerging artists to learn, grow and show their art.
For Artists
We provide opportunities for Afro-diasporic artists to gain new skills, hone their artistic practices, and push their creative limits.
For Youth
We provide young people the opportunity to explore a wide range of creative pathways and expand their artistic abilities. We are an approved vendor with TDSB and provide culturally-relevant school workshops.
For Community
We produce and present exhibitions both at the Centre and across Toronto. We showcase work from Afro-diasporic artists across a range of disciplines and mediums – showcasing work provokes, challenges, and inspires our community.
What's On
There’s always something you can be a part of. Check out our upcoming events & opportunities below:
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NiaFlix: Rockers
April 24, 2025
7:30PM - 10:00PM
524 Oakwood Ave, Toronto, ON M6E 2X1
Don't miss this special screening of the 1978 reggae cult classic
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Couture and Culture: Exploring Fashion, Art, and Cultural Heritage
April 29 - July 3, 2025
6:00PM - 8:00PM
524 Oakwood Ave, Toronto, ON M6E 2X1
Register for our 10-week introductory fashion program!
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Behind the Decks
May 8 - June 20, 2025
6:30PM - 8:30PM
524 Oakwood Ave, Toronto, ON M6E 2X1
Get the tools to achieve a sustainable DJ career!
Impact on our Community
What gets measured gets done. Here’s a summary of what we did in the last year:
Artists
were served by over 18 programs, workshops and artist talks
Youth
attended programming specifically aimed at their academic, social and artistic development
Mentees
were matched with established professional artists through our Mentorship program
Students
participated in programs built in collaboration with various schools across the GTA
Community Events
showcasing Black Canadian artists and local Black businesses were hosted at the Nia Centre
Our Supporters
As a charity, we’re grateful for the support of our donors and supporters which enable the work we do.
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