Corner Commons

Are you interested in volunteering with Corner Commons? We have a variety of volunteer opportunities to help install and animate Corner Commons for this upcoming season. Volunteer shifts for construction begin in mid-June and event support will begin in mid-July into September. IF YOU’RE INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING, SIGN UP NOW! Fill out the form in our bio, and let us know what you’d be interested in supporting with. As a volunteer, you can receive community service hours or an honorarium per shift. If you have any questions, feel free to send us a DM or contact Ernestine at [email protected] or (416) 663-2733 ext. 307 #VolunteerOpportunities #DesignBuild #PublicSpace

The 2025 Invitations to Better Worlds Artists Residency was unforgettable! Through their residencies, the artists have created art installations that bring to life their interpretations of a collective vision for better worlds for Jane and Finch. This project is an emergence of community engagement, storytelling, collective liberation, foresight and art. It is a practice in believing better worlds are possible. Here’s an interview with artist-in-residence, Vanna Nguyen, sharing more about her work and what invitations to better worlds means to her. This Artist-in-Residence was held within the Invitations the Better Worlds project in collaboration with @deptofimaginaryaffairs and @jfcf.centre . This is a City of Toronto Cultural Hotspot Signature Project.

The 2025 Invitations to Better Worlds Artists Residency was unforgettable! Through their residencies, the artists have created art installations that bring to life their interpretations of a collective vision for better worlds for Jane and Finch. This project is an emergence of community engagement, storytelling, collective liberation, foresight and art. It is a practice in believing better worlds are possible. Here’s an interview with artist-in-residence, Reezy, sharing more about his work and what invitations to better worlds means to him. This Artist-in-Residence was held within the Invitations the Better Worlds project in collaboration with @deptofimaginaryaffairs and @jfcf.centre . This is a City of Toronto Cultural Hotspot Signature Project.

The 2025 Invitations to Better Worlds Artists Residency was unforgettable! Through their residencies, the artists have created art installations that bring to life their interpretations of a collective vision for better worlds for Jane and Finch. This project is an emergence of community engagement, storytelling, collective liberation, foresight and art. It is a practice in believing better worlds are possible. Here’s an interview with artist-in-residence, Coach Milly, sharing more about her work and what invitations to better worlds means to her. This Artist-in-Residence was held within the Invitations the Better Worlds project in collaboration with @deptofimaginaryaffairs and @jfcf.centre . This is a City of Toronto Cultural Hotspot Signature Project.

✨ We celebrated our 5th anniversary of Corner Commons this year! We wanted to thank you all for making it an unforgettable season! We’re so grateful for all your support through the years! From helping us build the space to caring for the space and hanging out with us, we couldn’t bring Corner Commons to life without you all! If you’d like to share any feedback about your experience with Corner Commons this year. You can share your thoughts with us through our survey - link is in the bio! 🎥 @keemsbehindthecam

🌅 Corner Commons is wrapping up its 2025 season! Thank you all so much for your support! We hope you had a great time hanging out at Corner Commons! 🌿As we wrap up for the season, we are looking to give away some of our plants, planters and lumber for free. Pick up is available this week and next week until Saturday October 25th! If you have any questions, feel free to send us a DM or reach out to Ernestine at [email protected]

🎉 OUR 2025 COMMUNITY ARTS FESTIVAL WAS A HUGE SUCCESS! 🎉 Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Artist Showcase and the Local Business Market. With over 500+ guests who came by throughout the events, both days were filled with community-building, celebrations, incredible talent and love. ❤️ ➡️ Our 2025 Community Arts Festival was a City of Toronto Cultural Hotspot Signature Project and Cultural Festivals Funding Program. It was also funded by the Government of Canada. 🙏🏽 HUGE SHOUTOUT TO THE FOLLOWING 🙏🏽 — @cityofto @cultureto for being our primary funders! — @mirvishproductions & @crochetgardenss for being our lead raffle contributors, in addition to our many sponsored gifts from our vendors! — @makayla_makes_ 🧁 — @astrosankofa 🎨 — @kadiibarrie & rares.world 🎤 — @heyhey.sk 🎶 — @k2thab_djkb for managing our A/V 🎧🔊 — @clckd.photobooth.toronto 📸 — @janefinchmall & @cornercommons 📍 — @missjullyblack 💗 — @wavesofdecor 🎈 — OUR PERFORMERS & VENDORS! 🛍️🎶 and for everyone who supported & came out! 🔗 Check out our FULL PHOTO GALLERY available at flauntit.ca/cornercommons or #linkinbio! 📸 Photos by @keemsbehindthecam with a recap video from @otrmediaprod coming soon! Post by @kelpstudio_ #thankyoupost #cultureto #culturalhotspot #communityfestival #artsfestival #cornercommons #torontoevents #artistshowcases #youthled

There’s still time to see the Invitations to Better Worlds Art Exhibit, featuring work from our three artists-in-residence, Taejah Daniel, Vanna Nguyen and Rod Osei-Nuako. Scroll through the post to learn more about the artists' work! Their installations will be on exhibit at Corner Commons in the @janefinchmall parking lot until October 13th. You can also meet the artists and view the work at our Corner Commons End of Season Celebration on Thursday October 9th from 4-7PM! This is @cityofto as a Cultural Hotspot Signature Project.

💫 Corner Commons is celebrating their 5th anniversary! We want to thank you all for making it an unforgettable season and a great 5 years! Before we pack up for the year, we wanted to host a special Corner Commons End of Season event. Join us on Thursday October 9th from 4PM-7PM to celebrate the past 5 years! We’ll have light refreshments and activities, as well as photos from over the past 5 years and another chance to meet our talented Invitations to Better Worlds Artists-in-Residence and view their exhibit.

For the 2025 Invitations to Better Worlds Artist Residency Program, we’ve been working with three amazing artists from Jane and Finch: Taejah Daniel, Vanna Nguyen and Rod Osei-Nuako. Through their residencies, the artists have created art installations that bring to life their interpretations of a collective vision for better worlds for Jane and Finch. This project is an emergency of community engagement, storytelling, collective liberation, foresight and art. It is a practice in believing better worlds are possible. Their installations will be on exhibit at Corner Commons in the @janefinchmall parking lot from October 4th to October 13th. Join us for the Artist Showcase and Meet + Greet on October 4th from 3:30PM-4:30PM, to view their artwork and learn more about the talented artists. This Artist-in-Residence is held within the Invitations the Better Worlds project in collaboration with @deptofimaginaryaffairs and @jfcf.centre . This is @cityofto as a Cultural Hotspot Signature Project.

A glimpse into @flauntitmovement x @cornercommons 5th annual Community Arts Festival 🥳✨ One week ago, I co-planned Jane and Finch’s largest Community Arts Festival with @flauntitmovement and @cornercommons as Events Coordinator 🥹 This two-day festival of an Artist Showcase and Small Business Market gathered residents and non-residents of Jane and Finch to enjoy a free event full of live music, activities, exclusive vendor deals, goodie bags, and the ICONIC @missjullyblack ! #explore #toronto #recap #artist #art #fyp #reels #community #market #livemusic #singing #dancing #liveart #colouring #shop #exclusive #freeevent

🎨✨ OUR INSTALLATIONS ✨🎨 This year’s Community Arts Festival isn’t just about performances and shopping, it’s also about getting creative together! 💖 From interactive art to family-friendly fun, there’s something for everyone to enjoy: 📸 @clckd.photobooth.toronto Digital & Prints Photobooth 📌 Pin Making @dasmingle 🎭 Face Painting 🖍️ Arts & Crafts Station 🎧 Live DJ, Games & Giveaways 🗓️1️⃣ Friday, Sept. 19 (3-7 PM) 🗓️2️⃣ Saturday, Sept. 20 (11-5 PM) 📍 Jane Finch Mall’s Parking Lot (Across Freshco) 🔗 RVSP @ flauntit.ca/cornercommons 🧏🏼‍♀️ ASL Interpreters available! // A City of Toronto Cultural Hotspot Signature & Cultural Festivals Funding Program // #JaneFinchCommunity #CommunityArtsFestival #TorontoArts #FreeTorontoEvents #TorontoFestival #CommunityLove #WomenLed #ShopLocalToronto #FamilyFriendlyEvents #ArtInTheCommunity #CornerCommons #FlauntItMovement