ildsjel is a new creative space for small businesses in the arts and culture industry. We promote growth through collaboration via access to resources provided by the community for the community, as well as physical resources provided by ildsjel. Our space hosts innovative collaboration between members through our shared workspace, makerspace, event space, and popup retail space.
Here’s What People are Saying About Us
Community
Workspace
Makerspace
Event Space
Workstations
Recording Studio
Meeting Space
Marketplace
Explore Your Passion
Become A Member
Connector
Connector
- event + community passport
- free access to all ildsjel events
- 20% discount on all ildsjel resources
- hours: event + booking based
Collaborator
Collaborator
- part time/full time open air workstations
- +discounted ildsjel services
- +vendor/exhibitor pass during ildsjel events
- +event partnership available
- part time : 20hrs/week
- full time : 40hrs/week
- 7am-6pm weekdays
- 10am-5pm weekends
Provider
Provider
- open air dedicated workstations
- +personalized workstation
- +lockable drawers
- +team cluster available
- unlimited hours
- 24/7 access
Explore Your Passion
Become A Member
 |
 |
 |
|
| Connector | Collaborator | Provider | |
Style |
event + community passport |
open air workstations part time or full time |
open air dedicated workstations |
Perks |
free access to all ildsjel events 20% discount on all ildsjel resources |
+discounted services +vendor/exhibitor pass during ildsjel events +event partnership |
+personalized workstation +lockable drawers +team cluster available |
Access |
event+booking based |
part time : 20hrs/week full time : 40hrs/week |
unlimited |
Hours |
event+booking based |
7am-6pm weekdays 10am-5pm weekends |
24/7 |
| I'm Interested | Tell Me More | Tell Me More |
News & Updates
December 1
We Got A Lease!
Ildsjel is transforming from idea to reality as we sign our lease and begin construction in our new ...Read more
December 20
We're Building Stuff!
We’re tearing down walls and making things look cool in the Port Lands, with all you members-to-be...Read more
January 13
Gladstone x ildsjel = True
We’re returning to one of our favourite neighborhoods (and venues) for a cocktail-themed extravaga... Read more 
January 23
3...2...1...GO!
We have a website! We're happy to show off our new colours, our fancy animation, our (very messy) space, and...Read more
February 19
Neighbourhood Open House
Though not quite ready for our official open, we took the break between construction and painting to welcome the community to swing by and see our space.Read more
February 23
Another Bi-Weekly Bulletin
Our latest Bi-Weekly Newsletter is online, and features Tonality Records and it's creative founder Julian Seth-Wong...Read more
April 20
Canadian Musical Women Showcase
On April 20th, Women in Music Canada broke in our new stage with an evening of killer performances...Read more
May 3
The Makerspace is Open!
After months of planning and set up, the OmiTech Solutions Makerspace is now fully operational!Read more
May 4
Grout + Tile = Mosaic
An old friend stopped by last week and offered to transform our old boring café pillar into an artwork, so of course we took her up on it!Read more
May 17
BlogTO Thinks We're Cool
blogTO just published an article on us and what it's like to run a creative space in the Port Lands...Read more
May 26
Blessed by Gibson!
All smiles after the guys at Toronto Gibson Lounge & Gibson Guitars hooked us up with everything a live venue could dream of (and then some)!Read more
June 24
Getting Festival Fever (the good kind)
The summer festival season is nearly upon us, and there's always a lot to remember when preparing. In all that craziness, however, you can't forget to look fresh.Read more
June 29
Explore. Experience. Inspire with Digital Prism
In collaboration with Blackout Media, we held one of our biggest parties to date.Read more
July 15
Come On By and Introduce Yourself!
We are taking the Show N Tell to the next level.Read more
July 25
Your Introduction to the Future
Are you as interested in 3D printing as we are? If so, you're in luck!Read more
July 30
Please Welcome: Gopher It Productions!
We're stoked to announce some new members in our community, Thomas Scott and Angela Cavallin of the Toronto-based film company Gopher It Productions!Read more
August 20
Calling All Vendors!
Looking for an opportunity to set up a table and sell your craft? We have room for you!Read more
September 17
Guests from Calgary!
Huge shout out to the Ashley Hundred for stopping by and gracing our stage Friday night.Read more
September 19
Wanna Play a Game?
Love a good board game? Do you want to be a part of the development of a game and take an advanced copy for a spin? Join us on Thursday, September 21st in trying out Design Engine, the new game from Ultimaker!Read more
October 23
Creativity Gym Round 2!
Creativity Gym returns with another free evening at ildsjel!Read more
October 27
Follow the Moose
All of us at ildsjel collective are hosting our first winter market on December 17th, and we're looking for vendors!Read more
November 3
Love the Love, Mom Market
The wonderful people with Love, Mom will be hosting a design market in our event space highlighting creative and conscious products for your home and family.Read more
November 12
Looking Sharp
After dawning some Breaking Bad-looking suits, we rolled up our sleeves (down?) and painted our storage container!Read more
November 22
On the Road to Memphis
Toronto Blues Society International Blues Challenge winners Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar are preparing for their epic journey to Memphis and they're stopping into our studio along the way!Read more
January 4
TO DO at ildsjel
We will be featuring the work of artist Teddy Kang as part of the Toronto Design Offsite Festival between January 15th and 21st!Read more
February 1
Makers Wanted!
Are you a maker interested in promoting and selling your creations? We've got just the opportunity for you!Read more
We Think You’re Cool
Stay Updated on our Shenanigans!
(and also important things)