ASCENT GALLERY
FEB 4-APRIL 23, 2026
ASCENT GALLERY 2026
OPENING RECEPTION SUN FEB 8, 2026 2-4 PM
City of Echoes: Voices Through Art is a vibrant showcase celebrating the creative spirit of Toronto’s diverse communities. Featuring the work of artists from Chinese, Jamaican, Ugandan (newcomer), Scottish and Korean backgrounds, this exhibition brings together digital art, photography, painting, and mixed media to reflect the rhythms, stories, and identities that pulse through our city.
In the most multicultural city in the world, every street echoes with heritage, migration, resilience, and imagination. This theme invites all ages and backgrounds to see themselves — and one another — through the eyes of these artists. From the personal to the collective, from memory to modernity, City of Echoes is a call to connect, reflect, and celebrate the layered beauty of lives in Toronto.
LOCATED ASCENT GALLERY, ETOBICOKE CIVIC CENTRE, LOWER FLOOR, 399 THE WEST MALL
TORONTO OUTDOOR ART FAIR-THe collectors collective
Community Who Loves Art
"A small, thoughtful community for people who love art, are curious about collecting, and want to spend time with artists and each other in real life.
And here’s why it matters: for 65 years, TOAF has connected artists and art lovers by bringing art into homes, supporting artists’ livelihoods, and keeping our city creatively alive. This co
"A small, thoughtful community for people who love art, are curious about collecting, and want to spend time with artists and each other in real life.
And here’s why it matters: for 65 years, TOAF has connected artists and art lovers by bringing art into homes, supporting artists’ livelihoods, and keeping our city creatively alive. This collective is the next way to do that — together.
Think studio visits.
Living-room conversations with collectors.
A space to gather — for art, conversation, and connection.
Good company, good stories, and the pleasure of meeting people who share your curiosity.
The First Gathering
CONGRATS TO JENNY ZHANG SELECTED AS A PICK BY ODESSA PALOMA PARKER
"Our first Collectors Collective gathering was a warm, joyful introduction to the community we’re building together. Hosted by Odessa Paloma Parker, the evening offered an intimate look at art collecting through the personal journeys of collectors Anjli Patel and Odessa, a
CONGRATS TO JENNY ZHANG SELECTED AS A PICK BY ODESSA PALOMA PARKER
"Our first Collectors Collective gathering was a warm, joyful introduction to the community we’re building together. Hosted by Odessa Paloma Parker, the evening offered an intimate look at art collecting through the personal journeys of collectors Anjli Patel and Odessa, alongside insights from TOAF award-winning student artist Alex Hall and ceramicist Bill Greaves. The night left us inspired to both make art and take it home."
183 BOOK READING CLUB 4th SUNDAY- EXCEPTIONS see below
Our INVITATION
Our INVITATION
Our INVITATION
Taking time to gather with people who love books, share in community and connect over a great cup of coffee. tea and a cookie/treat.
Located in a cozy lower space of an art gallery downtown, book lovers come together to share, connect and catch up on their reading. An hour of sharing ,followed by one hour of silent reading, then socializat
Taking time to gather with people who love books, share in community and connect over a great cup of coffee. tea and a cookie/treat.
Located in a cozy lower space of an art gallery downtown, book lovers come together to share, connect and catch up on their reading. An hour of sharing ,followed by one hour of silent reading, then socialization.
Attendance is free.
DATE 4th SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH EXCEPT DECEMBER and FEB which MARCH 1st -PLS CHK UPDATES
Our INVITATION
Our INVITATION
PWC for specialty rare coffee/tea and cookies.
Tea sponsored by the love of tea.
Please note no outside drinks other than water.
Socialize, an hour of Silent Reading, Reconnect
EVERY MONTH 4th Sunday except FEB/DEC which is 3rd Sunday
STILL LIFE CLASSES
Unleash Your INNER ARTIST-ART CLASS
Join us for a fun and creative Still Life Art Class!
Destress-Get ready to unleash your inner artist as we explore the vibrant world of still life -inspired art
$20 PER CLASS -EARLY BIRD 2/1
DATES JAN 3, 31
FEB 14 VALENTINE DATE, 28
MARCH 21, 28
Experience art like never before in our Sensory Artistry class. Artists will work with a still life set up. This class will be a 3 hour drawing class.
The class aims to facilitate exploration, excitement and an intuitive approach to the artist's perspective of their subject matter and destress.
Hopefully you will have eyes wide open to the world -
helps with creative problem solving.
We provide easels, coloured pencils,markers, pastels, sketch book and inspiration.
COFFEE/TEA & SNACKS
Take TIME FOR YOURSELF, your creativity and meet fellow art enthusiasts. Reserve your spot !
ARTist MEMBERSHIPS OPEN call $99 MONTH
Our Call
Workshops
Our Call
At Amazing Moss Park Art Collective, we believe that creativity is a fundamental human trait that should be nurtured and celebrated. Our goal is to create an art collective that brings like minded creatives together to create ART.
WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE SUCCESSFUL?
Benefits
Workshops
Our Call
GALLERY EXHIBITIONS
Includes two group shows every 12 months, opportunities to participate in juried events as a collective and many more art adventures.
Create an ART PLAN from Local to Global
ARE YOU READY?
Workshops
Workshops
Workshops
We offer a creative place to run talks, music, creative events and workshops.
EXHIBIT MEMBERSHIPS STARTING $1200+ For 2 WEEK EXHIBIT
JOIN-INNER CIRCLE FOR GROUP COLLECTIVES
Access key to exhibit local and opportunity to join in our international art exhibits, workshops and connect with experts.
Send CV and portfolio amazingmosspark@gmail.com
Limited Spaces.
FOOD TOGETHER CALL-COME SIT AT MY TABLE
COME SIT AT MY TABLE -invitation of friendship to celebrate our similarities as we sit & eat
COME SIT AT MY TABLE -invitation of friendship to celebrate our similarities as we sit & eat
COME SIT AT MY TABLE -invitation of friendship to celebrate our similarities as we sit & eat
COME SIT AT MY TABLE is an open invitation of friendship. By inviting people to sit at your table, they learn about your culture, and you about theirs. “By breaking bread together” all cultures signify an open extension of being accepted and welcomed. Toronto has a history of immigration that shares its culture through food. My process w
COME SIT AT MY TABLE is an open invitation of friendship. By inviting people to sit at your table, they learn about your culture, and you about theirs. “By breaking bread together” all cultures signify an open extension of being accepted and welcomed. Toronto has a history of immigration that shares its culture through food. My process was initiated with memories and oral stories dating back to my great-grandfather and grandfather who fled China due to famine and political unrest to seek fortunes and to send money back home, much like today’s political immigration stories.
We shared food as an extended family growing up in my grandfather’s rooming house populated by single men stranded in Canada, due to Canada’s Exclusion Act barring Chinese immigration and permanently separating families.
Our food history is shaped by immigration and even more so in the present with over 140 languages being spoken in Toronto.
Food is a common factor that makes each culture unique and binds us together with one- tool for dialogue and meeting place.
Food is central to the sharing of culture and a way to communicate acceptance.
"If you really want to make a friend, go to someone's house and eat with him… the people who give you their food give you their heart." -Cesar Chavez
BREAKING "DUMPLINGS"
COME SIT AT MY TABLE -invitation of friendship to celebrate our similarities as we sit & eat
COME SIT AT MY TABLE -invitation of friendship to celebrate our similarities as we sit & eat
COME SIT AT MY TABLE is an invitation of friendship to people who may be very different than you are. By sitting together over food- It Signifies an open extension of being accepted and welcomed. Toronto has a history of immigration that shares its cultures through food.
COMING SOON
Mad Men & Mocktail Martinis & Hors d'oeuvres
listen -ming
COME SIT AT MY TABLE is an invitation of friendship to people who may be very different than you are. By sitting together over food- It Signifies an open extension of being accepted and welcomed. Toronto has a history of immigration that shares its cultures through food.
COMING SOON
Mad Men & Mocktail Martinis & Hors d'oeuvres
listen -mingle to tales Mad Men Ad Executive Brian Hawkins sharing his wit of ad executive in the heyday 60's and 70's.
Entry non perishable item- food bank donation.
Ongoing pop up Tea, Cake & The Art of Conversation posted on eventbrite
STAY TUNED FOR MORE UPDATES
Master The art of life drawing-live MODELS
Learn to draw the human form like a pro with our live model in this hands-on event that celebrates the art of life drawing.Great for team building, private events....
GENERAL CLASS 1-4 PM $20
Curious about life drawing or wanting to develop your skills further- join our sessions with professional models.
Small class
GENERAL 1-3 PM Great for get togethers, team building, events....
Imagine the days of an atelier where art students drew from live models to better understand the body and to work from the actual form and how light/shadow interplay on each other.
We are entranced by the free forms of the great masters like Michelangelo and other Renaissance artists-
Launch a safe learning environment max 15 students to ex
Imagine the days of an atelier where art students drew from live models to better understand the body and to work from the actual form and how light/shadow interplay on each other.
We are entranced by the free forms of the great masters like Michelangelo and other Renaissance artists-
Launch a safe learning environment max 15 students to explore the basics of figure drawing, and to allow for artistic freedom with short and long poses.
Beginner friendly with a short one hour class or a 3 hour class for those wanting to explore classical life drawing.
All participants feel welcome and supported, regardless of their prior experience in art. It is an inclusive space for anyone looking to embark on their artistic journey. It serves as an excellent sustained class for artists interested in exploring the world of figure drawing.
ARTIST BRING OWN SUPPLIES- DESK EASEL PROVIDED
FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO TRY CLASS- newsprint
AVAILABLE sketchbook $10 sold on site
LIVE MUSIC EVENTS
LIVE MUSIC -Our Vision
183 Gallery, we envision a world where art & music are accessible to everyone. We believe that creativity is a fundamental human trait that should be nurtured and celebrated. Growing up in downtown Toronto, the owner Carol had the fortune of being exposed to the arts at a young age through the philanthropy of Ed Mirvish and the Inner City Angels school based programs. Remembering intimate places that showcased flamenco guitar or jazz with Joel Shulman at the Garden Party on Avenue Road....where one could go and get close to the music and musicians in small venues.
183 Gallery believes art can change the world through your community
PODCASTS
CONTACT 2023-REPATRIATION OF WOUNDED KNEE ARTIFACTS- PHOTOGRAPHER JOHN WILLIS hosted Carol Mark
MET RADIO
https://soundcloud.com/scopeatryerson/interview-john-willis-photographer
John Willis is a photographer whose personal work and teaching typically fall within the social documentary genre, engaging the communities he works within. He considers volunteer and service community engagement work an essential part of his life. Willis is the recipient of a John Simon Guggenheim Fellowship 2010 and an Open Society Institute Community Engagement Grant, among other awards
FLUX Youth Trans Narratives hosted by Carol Mark
MET RADIO
https://soundcloud.com/scopeatryerson/interview-flux-trans-youth-art-show
PRIDE MONTH 2023-183 GALLERY, our gallery “flux: showcasing youth trans narratives'' stands as a beacon of celebration, empowerment and awareness for trans youth. This exhibition encompasses a vast spectrum of experiences, exhibiting our beautiful existences though the transformation of our experiences into art. Visibility is a catalyst for change and empowerment. Each artwork becomes a powerful testament to our collective resilience, highlighting the strength and beauty that resides in every trans individual. Our exhibition recognizes the richness of trans culture, its histories, traditions, contemporary expressions and the importance of creating spaces in art for the next generation of trans youth, especially when our existences have always been in a constant state of political flux.
My Commitment To Community & Arts
Kejo Buchanan, guide of Jali Journey in conversation with Carol Mark, an Asian Canadian curator, realtor and founder of Amazing Moss Park Art Collective based in Toronto. Carol is a cancer survivor that creates and curates art as well as leads efforts for tangible social change through support for fellow survivors, humanitarian aid, and featuring independent artists at 183 Gallery. Take a moment to engage in the landscape of the Artivist through her experiences and ideas on arts, culture, healing and building inclusive community spaces.
Daniel Lew-performed 183 gallery
Daniel Lew interviewed by Kejo Buchanan, MET RADIO.
Daniel Lew is a Chinese-Canadian folk-pop artist with a mission to uplift the world. 10 years ago, he suddenly went deaf in his left ear and developed tinnitus. This trauma caused him to devote his life to music.
Everyday he sings soulfully as if it's the last time. His songs have been called a self-help book due to their introspective nature. He has self-produced 4 albums, and has over 300 performances under his belt, including Jade Music Festival, TAIWANfest, and Vancouver Mural Fest.
Recently, Daniel received praise from both Jacob Collier and Ed Sheeran while he was busking. Ed invited him backstage to his show where he had the opportunity to play a song and share insights about their music journeys. In June 2023, he released his summer anthem “Alive (The Ocean Song)”. Produced by Braeden “Pockets” Rangno (Kimmortal), and featuring synth bass from Grammy Award winning producer/artist Pomo (Jon Batiste, Anderson .Paak, Mac Miller).
