ART FIRST.
SELFHOOD ALSO FIRST.
BEING is about truly valuing the work —
by valuing the artist who created it.
BEING is a diverse community of artists with developmental disabilities. At BEING, artists have access to the space, the tools, and the representation to create and commercialize their visual art and creative writing.
Our Program
The studio offers a unique visual art and creative writing program that promotes inclusiveness and nurtures bold new voices. BEING artists contribute to the cultural life of the city through regular exhibitions and special projects with guest artists. We deeply value diversity, and strive to create an accessible and welcoming space for everyone.
More about our programUPCOMING EVENTS

theSpace – Interactive talk-back session
March 19, 2021
An Artist Connect event. theSpace Session 2: Artists from theSpace lead an interactive discussion.
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The Nina Haggerty Centre – Interactive talk-back session
March 17, 2021
An Artist Connect event. The Nina Haggerty Centre Session 2: Artists from The Nina Haggerty Centre lead an interactive discussion.
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Virtual Coffee with Syrus Marcus Ware
March 16, 2021
An Artist Connect event. Discussion with artist Syrus Marcus Ware hosted by BEING Studio.
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H'art Centre – Interactive talk-back session
March 12, 2021
An Artist Connect event. H'art Centre Session 2: Artists from H'art Centre lead an interactive discussion.
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National accessArts Centre – Interactive talk-back session
March 10, 2021
An Artist Connect event. National accessArts Centre Session 2: Artists from National accessArts Centre lead an interactive discussion.
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BEING Studio – Interactive talk-back session
March 05, 2021
An Artist Connect event. BEING Studio Session 2: Artists from BEING Studio lead an interactive discussion.
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