Membership
OUR PRINTMAKING COMMUNITY
Open Studio is a member-based, artist-run center offering a range of benefits to artists. Members gain access to studio facilities, discounted rates, professional development opportunities, and more. When you apply for or renew your membership, you’ll receive a personalized membership card.
Studio access requires an active Studio Membership (details below).
Membership renewals are processed annually via subscription. To become a Studio Member, please visit our Studio Access page.
Find Out About Studio AccessStudio Membership – $200/year
Join our creative community with access to studio facilities, resources, and exclusive benefits.
Member Benefits
- Orientation sessions for new and returning members*
- Studio and building fobs (annual activation)
- Equipment booking system access
- Studio consumables and maintenance
- Member pricing on services
- Voting rights at AGMs
- Eligibility for the Board, committees, and exhibit opportunities
- Members-only events and newsletters
- 10% off up to 2 classes/workshops per year**
- Discounts at select art supply stores***
- Social media promotion and art consignment opportunities (at staff discretion)
Member Responsibilities
- Donate at least one print annually (returned if unsold at studio’s discretion)
- Volunteer for events or programs (in-studio and hybrid options)
Volunteer and donation opportunities are shared via member newsletters. For more info, please email us.
Notes
* Rent not included; available as separate packages.
** Call for discount code before registering. Private Instruction not eligible.
*** Valid membership card required. Participating vendors include:
Aboveground, Gwartzman’s, Gallery 44 (weekends), Japanese Paper Place, Paper House Studio, SWIPE Books. Offers subject to change.
BECOME A STUDIO MEMEBR
Supporting Membership – $100/year
Stay connected and engaged, even if you’re not using the studio.
Member Benefits
- Apply for special calls
- Join members-only events like Studio Socials
- Vote at AGMs
- Join the Board or committees
- Access members-only newsletters
- Opportunities for social media features and art consignment (staff discretion)
Looking for Other Ways to Support? Become a Donor!
If membership isn’t the right fit, consider supporting Open Studio as a donor. Your contribution helps provide affordable, barrier-free access to a contemporary printmaking studio in downtown Toronto.
Donors receive a charitable tax receipt and can choose from three giving tiers.
Thank you! Your support through membership or donations helps us sustain a vibrant, creative community.
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MAKING CONNECTIONS

Venue Rental, Equipment Share & Facilitation
Venue Rental: Offers paid studio space and equipment rental for independent workshop organization. Studio/Equipment Share: Provides free studio access for partner organizations’ printing projects, requiring independent work capability. Facilitation: May include arranging specific workshops or providing technical support as needed with subcontracted instructors.
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Print Access Pass Program
The Print Access Pass Program supports artists transitioning from school by providing access to our printmaking facilities and community.
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Dorset Fine Arts Partnership
Open Studio and Dorset Fine Arts (DFA) have worked together for nearly thirty years. We continue to strengthen and build upon our partnership by developing initiatives that will encourage artistic collaboration between artists in the North and Open Studio.
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