Legacy + Impressions : A salon experience
An intimate gathering of art, design, and creative community.
An immersive, gallery-style exhibition that blends art and design in a cozy, thoughtfully curated environment. It features works by Canadian artists alongside select design pieces and botanical accents, creating a warm, interactive atmosphere where community gathers, ideas are exchanged, and creativity is experienced rather than simply observed. Inspired by the intimacy of creative salons, the exhibition invites visitors to slow down, explore, and engage directly with the works — from paintings and sculptures to textiles and functional pieces that reflect a uniquely Canadian sensibility and aesthetic. The space encourages conversation, discovery, and reflection throughout the DesignTO event.
Programming
Jan 24, 2–5 PM
Textile Weaving Workshop with Timothy ManaloJan 25, 2–5 PM
Gel Print Workshop with Arman Arun & Sara SattariJan 27, 6:30–8:30 PM
Artist & Designer Round Table (Studio Parisotto & Samad, Dina Roudman, Xavier Allen, Habiba Elmi / The Creative Pact, New Love Collective), moderated by Jeyda DeynaJan 29, 6–9 PM
DesignTO Exhibition Celebration: ‘Legacy & Impressions’Jan 31, 2–5 PM
Breathwork & Sound Bath + Natural Painting with Jeyda Deyna, Tania Love & Xavier AllenFeb 1, 2–4:30 PM
The Creative Pact Experience
Participants
Arman Arun & Sara Sattari, Cylla von Tiedemann, Dina Roudman, Franziska Barczyk, Jeyda Deyna, Jilly Frances, Lisa Libu, Marcia Bianci, Maxine McCrann, New Love Collective (Tisha Myles), Nicole Crozier, Sliced Ginger (Laura Kitamura), Studio Parisotto & Samad, Tania Love, The Creative Pack (Habiba Elmi), Theo Willemse, Timothy Manalo, Toronto Plant Girl (Julia Rago), Xavier Allen, Timur Napoles
Join Toronto-based artist Timothy Manalo for a hands-on textile weaving workshop inspired by material play, texture, and the meditative nature of craft. Participants will learn foundational weaving techniques, experiment with fibres and structural forms, and create a small woven piece to take home.
Timothy will guide the group through his tactile approach to making, offering demonstrations, individual support, and insight into how weaving intersects with sculpture and contemporary art.
No prior experience required. All materials included.
Price per person: $100
Jan 24, 2–5 PM
Textile Weaving Workshop with Timothy Manalo
Jan 25, 2–5 PM
Gel Print Workshop with Arman Arun & Sara Sattari
In this workshop, gel printing is introduced as a contemporary and experimental printmaking technique that does not require a printing press. The process is centered on layering, texture, and free exploration with paint, allowing for spontaneity and discovery throughout the making process.
The session is designed to create an open and supportive space for experimentation, encouraging participants to explore colour, form, and surface while creating unique, one-of-a-kind prints. The workshop is suitable for both professional artists and those new to printmaking. By the end of the session, each participant will take home one or more vibrant prints featuring rich textures and diverse colour combinations.
All materials provided. Please wear clothing that can get a little paint on it.
Price per person: $40
Jan 27, 6h30–8h30 PM
Artist & Designer Round Table
(Studio Parisotto & Samad, Dina Roudman, Xavier Allen, Habiba Elmi / The Creative Pact, New Love Collective), moderated by Jeyda Deyna (Curator for the DesignTO exhibition & Programming Director, Arterial)
Gather with a dynamic group of artists, designers, and creative thinkers for an intimate round-table conversation exploring process, materiality, and the intersections of art, design, and community. The discussion invites an open exchange on collaboration, creative practice, and the evolving landscape of Toronto’s creative ecology.
Audience participation is encouraged, fostering a welcoming and conversational salon style atmosphere.
All are welcome. Registration encouraged. Free
Join us for an open-house celebration of Legacy & Impressions: A Salon Experience as part of DesignTO. This casual gathering invites visitors to explore the exhibition, meet fellow creatives, and spend time with the works in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.
Whether you’re stopping by for the first time or returning for a deeper look, this open-door moment is an opportunity to experience the space as it was intended — conversational, communal, and alive with creative exchange.
All are welcome. Registration encouraged. Free
Jan 29, 6–9 PM
DesignTO Exhibition Celebration: ‘Legacy & Impressions’
Jan 31, 2–5 PM
Breathwork & Sound Bath + Natural Painting
with Jeyda Deyna, Tania Love & Xavier Allen
Experience a multi-sensory afternoon of nervous system restoration and creative expression. The session begins with a gentle breathwork journey guided by Jeyda Deyna, followed by a meditative sound bath and grounding somatic cues.
Participants will then transition into a natural pigment painting session with artist Tania Love. Materials are simple, organic, and tactile, encouraging a return to intuitive mark-making and embodied creativity.
No experience required. All materials included. Please bring a yoga mat if you have one.
Price per person: $55
Feb 1, 2-4h30 PM
The Creative Pact Experience
Join The Creative Pact for an imaginative, community-driven session blending art-making, storytelling, and tactile exploration. This experience invites participants to co-create in a playful environment using mixed-media prompts and intuitive exercises designed to spark connection, curiosity, and collaboration.
Participants are welcome to bring their own materials, and a selection of shared materials will also be provided. Open to all ages and levels, the session celebrates collective creativity and hands-on making in the spirit of shared exploration.
Price: Drop-in fee $30 per person
Feb 1, 5-7 PM
Artsy Movie Night + Closing Gathering
Celebrate the final evening of Legacy & Impressions with an open visit and intimate movie night. Guests are invited to explore the exhibition one last time, connect with artists and community members, and enjoy a curated selection of short films centred on creativity, process, and visual culture.
Light refreshments will be served.
All are welcome — a warm closing to our DesignTO salon experience.