Become an Artist
BEING is a welcoming community of artists, embodying a collaborative spirit that extends beyond the studio’s walls, honouring the beauty of unfiltered creativity.
If you have a passion for creative expression in the visual arts and creative writing, the BEING studio can nurture and support you in achieving your unique creative and professional goals, whether it’s to become more prolific, profitable, or simply to find focus for your creative practice.
Our Program
BEING studio is open to adults with developmental disabilities who are interested in exploring their creativity. No previous art experience is required, only a desire to create and engage in the artmaking process. In the studio, artists are supported by our staff, who provide one-on-one mentorship and facilitate workshops with guest artists.
The studio offers creative support and guidance in media such as drawing, painting, sculpture, fibre art, printmaking and creative writing. Along with our core Monday- Friday daytime programming (10:00am-2:30pm) BEING offers online, evening and weekend participation options.
BEING also provides opportunities for artists to exhibit and sell their work.
Accessibility
The Bronson Centre is an accessible venue. The studio is located on the third floor and can be accessed by elevator. Attendant care workers are always welcome. We also offer online programming for those who want to get creative in comfort of their own home.
Nadia Walji
BEING Artist
Program Fees
BEING Studio is pleased to offer a variety of program options at various fee structures. Monthly membership fees range from $100 – $260 per month and are eligible for reimbursement under the Ontario Government’s Passport Program.
Online Programming
We continue to offer BEING Home programming. BEING Home is an online art program designed to keep our community connected, creating and sharing. Online programming currently runs on Mondays between 10am-12pm and includes invitations to our afternoon workshop subscription. 2023 fees are $220 per month. You’ll love all the wonderful things about BEING Home. Meet new people in weekly video chats, browse accessible arts-based content, share your experiences and find a supportive creative community of people like you, who want to stay connected and creative from home.
Click here to download a PDF information package on the virtual program and fees, or contact the studio for details.
BEING Home afternoon subscription: This online programming offers opportunities to join creative sketching tours and hosted visits to galleries and museums from the comfort of your home. You can join us on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons between 1-2pm for just $100 per month.
Email [email protected] to register.
In Studio Programming
Evening Art Workshop Series
Jan 2024 registration coming soon!
This Fall, we are offering evening arts programming on Tuesday nights in-studio! This program runs 6pm-8pm starting September 12th and will continue for 12 weeks.
Click Tuesday Evening Workshop Poster to view a PDF information package and find out more about this new in-studio program and the fees!
Click here to register for Evening Arts Programming
Saturday Morning ARTS Programming (SM:ART)
January 2024 registration coming soon!
Registration is closed: This Fall we are continuing to offer a new in-studio Saturday morning program. Saturday Morning ARTS at BEING! This program runs 9am-12pm starting September 9th and will continue for 12 weeks.
Click here to download a PDF information package: and find out more about this new in-studio program and the fees!
Monday-Friday Daytime Studio Programming
10am-2:30pm
BEING’s Monday-Friday daytime programming usually has a waitlist. If you are interested in being added to the waitlist or would like to see if there is an opening please contact the studio email and we can provide more information and arrange a visit!
email: [email protected]
We look forward to hearing from you!
Monthly membership fees start at $100 per month and are eligible for reimbursement under the Ontario Government’s Passport Program. Please contact your local Passport agency directly for more information: Passport Program
Interested In Joining?
Please contact us to schedule a studio visit:
613-234-8497 or email [email protected]