Artistic & Professional Development – Nia Centre for the Arts

Artistic & Professional Development

Nia Centre is dedicated to fostering artistic growth and development for aspiring and established artists alike


Specialty Programs

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Workshops & Artists Talks
In our workshops and artist talks, Black artists have the opportunity to learn from experts and other artists on a wide variety of subjects and artistic themes. Workshops offer the opportunity to learn a new skill, receive feedback on one’s work, or gain insight into an artists’ practice and craft.
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Intensive Programs
Our Intensive Programs are weekly learning, training, and creation opportunities for Black artists to hone their skills in a specific discipline, while also building portfolios and creative networks, Intensive programs are discipline-specific and application-based, and run for 8 – 12 weeks on average.
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Networking Events
Nia Centre fosters community connections and professional growth by organizing engaging networking events.
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A Black Art Fair
A Black Art Fair is an annual, multidisciplinary, 3-day exhibition dedicated to the promotion and sale of artworks by Black-Canadian artists from across the country.

Current Events

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Dingolay Community Workshop: The Technique of Ronald Taylor Dance

October 30, 2025
6:00PM – 7:30PM
524 Oakwood Ave, Toronto, ON M6E 2X1

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Business smARTs: Beyond the Canvas

October 14 – 11, 2025
6:00PM – 8:00PM
524 Oakwood Ave, Toronto, ON M6E 2X1

Career mapping, pricing works, finding representation—we’re teaching it all

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Call for Applications: Creative Catalyst

October 1 – 26, 2025

524 Oakwood Ave, Toronto, ON M6E 2X1

Looking for mentorship on an artistic project?

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