Community Spotlight

In 2024, Evergreen supported 45 different partners with 65 different programs and activations on our site. Together with these partners we were able to bring free and unique programming that helped create a welcoming and vibrant public space. We recognize there are still many amazing, thoughtful, creative communities doing great work, looking for opportunities and exciting spaces to promote their work and engage communities.

The next round of applications launches on April 1.
Download the information on the Call for Expression of Interest and application below or reach out to festivals_activations@evergreen.ca.

Call for Expression of Interest Information and Application

Details

Evergreen Brick Works runs a number of programs throughout the year. We are looking for Community Spotlight’s that can elevate existing programs or are large enough to stand on
their own. Programs can run on any day of the week. Applicants may request a specific day or a range of dates.

Ideas can be for a one-off activation or recurring events. Must be free, open to the public, and not require advance registration. Runs from 2 to 4 hours.

Benefits Include

	Opportunity	Logistics	Support
	Free space in one of Toronto's most unique venues.	Event production and logistical support from Evergreen staff.	Marketing & promotion through Evergreen Brick Works channels.
	Opportunity to get in front of Evergreen's markets.	Opportunity to access a bursary to support the program (maximum amount of $1000). Applicants who do not have access to other funding will receive priority.	Evergreen staff may be able to provide Letters of support for grant applications.

Goals of community programming

There are so many amazing, thoughtful, creative communities doing great work, looking for opportunities and exciting spaces to promote their work and engage communities.

Examples of programs could include

Temporary public art installations
Exhibition
Community-centred arts program
Music, dance, and multi-disciplinary performances
Nature, and land-based programs
Conservation, sustainability and other environmental programs
Workshops and classes
Education and Children’s Programs – Visiting Schools Program, Camps, Nature School
Food programming
Buskers
Recreation and active living
Active transportation programming (skating, skateboarding, biking, etc)
Food and beverage pop-ups
Public events and festivals
Guided tours/community walks
Programs connected to monthly Evergreen themes
- WINTER (Jan-March) – Health & Wellbeing
- SPRING (April-June) – Tackling the Climate Crisis
- SUMMER (July-September) – Connections with Nature
- FALL (October-December) – Empowering Communities