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TICKETS

October 5
LOCATION: Pamenar Cafe
DATE: October 5th
TIME: 8 pm - 12 am
Teaming up with the beautiful folks at Pamenar, we hope to bring you one last event for the year. A time to celebrate a new season, and community. 4 hours of amazing dance, and house music in the backyard of Pamenar.

Sounds by:

Sami Nikou & Stroom
Chiara
TICKETS
SEPT 7 - 8 : FREE
LOCATION: Trillium Park
DATE: Sept 7 -8
TIME: 3 pm - 10 pm
Open Canvas' second large scale outdoor festival. For two days you will be invited for a free music festival on the waterside of Toronto. With sets from some heavy hitters, Two stages running at the same time, large scale art installations, and beer (for purchase), all for free. You might say, it'd be rude not to come.

Note: this is a free event but bags will be checked, please do not attempt to bring alcohol in. Help support us by purchasing from the bar.

Sound by:
BABL
Ladji
Shen
Andre Zimmer
The Shirts
Connor WIcklum
Peter Mac
Abdou
Lizard Time
So Perfect
Stazia
Dozie
Kuzi
Sami Nikou & Stroom
Wasfi
Bretty Boop
Jay Goddard
All Smiles
Bad Machine
Saint Shepherd & Friends
Mr Teh & KB

Art By:
Wiley Saunders
Kat Palmer
Fransisco Corbett
Eliamin Ink
Bella Papagiannis
PAST
MAY 11
LOCATION: Wychwood Barns - 601 Christie St
DATE: May 11th
TIME: 5 pm - 11 pm
WE ARE A GO! Please join us for our summer opener on May 11th at Wychwood Barns 🌤️. Located near Christie and St. Clair, this old streetcar maintenance warehouse has been turned into.. uhh…well, an Open Canvas.

With a line up from 6 unique DJs that will keep you dancing through the day and night, and an atmosphere set with some amazing visual artists and installations highlighting their work, the Open Canvas festival will give you the much needed time to relax, connect, and dance.

See you there 🌞

Sound by:
Sunflwr
Andre Zimmer
Shen
SYD
Blooma
Abdou

Art by:
Gillian Toliver
Daniella Williams
Grier Drummond
Atelier Coin

Sold Out
JUNE 9 WITH BIG TROUBLE
LOCATION: The Drake Hotel (Sky Yard)
DATE: June 9th
TIME: 4pm - 11pm
Join us for an evening of relaxed celebration for the sun, friends, and some amazing music and art. In collaboration with our friends at Big Trouble Records, "Big Canvas" will be a night to remember.

Sound by:

Andre Zimmer
Dj Cinéma Quartier Latin
Akwa
House of Lords

SOLD OUT
JUNE 22 - CANCELLED
LOCATION: 585 Dundas St E - Daniels Spectrum
DATE: June 22nd
TIME: 6 pm - 2 am
A festival ground that will give everyone some time to experience OC. Come early if you want to see some beautiful art and bask in the sun in our courtyard. With some fresh Thai food and to listen to some amazing live music. - Come late if you want to be immersed in the sounds of DJs pushing the limits of their sonic journeys,  with a full stage, lights, and sound, lets get loud.
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Sound by:

Ladji
Lokre
Bretty Boop
Wasfi
Stazia
Abdou

Art By:

Francisco Corbett
Bella Papagiannis
Elianmin_Ink
Scrimshaw
Imaginary T-shirt Company
CANCELLED
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What We Do

The Three OC Pillars

MUSIC
Open Canvas is dedicated to working with those who are ambitious in their musical pursuits. We want to support amazing local and international musicians and DJs who are unique and true to themselves.
VISUAL ARTS
We will work with and support local visual artists to create immersive experiences for guests. We will aim to showcase the power of diverse art and show a connection between music and other forms of expression.
ACCESSIBILITY
We strive to be as accessible and take down as many barriers in the music and event space. We want to focus on giving these experiences to marginalized communities and be open to all forms of human.