It all begins with an idea.

Desire Lines is a multi-year program presented by VIBE Arts, made possible by the RBC Foundation and Pattison Outdoor Advertising.

Each year, a cohort of equity-seeking, youth artists receive employment and mentorship opportunities to lead and curate their own hands-on art experiences for children and youth. Each artist is then provided with the resources to create their own original 4’x6′ artworks. These works go on to be publicly exhibited in subway stations across Toronto. As well as providing mentorship opportunities, helping plan artist programs and overseeing every step of the Desire Lines Program, VIBE hosts an annual celebratory exhibition to share the artists’ achievements and showcase their work.

Starting in 2021, Desire Lines will support the professional growth in the careers of female BIPOC artists through Desire Lines: Women’s Work. With the disproportionate effect the COVID-19 pandemic has had on women and the BIPOC population, VIBE identified an urgent need to support and platform BIPOC women artists. Desire Lines: Women’s Work was born, deliberate and specifically designed, to provide young female artists the opportunity to grow their careers in the arts through networking, mentorship, professional development and exhibition opportunities.

For more information or to find out how you can support the program, contact info@vibearts.ca.