About Creators Commons
Creators Commons will provide selected artists with a dedicated 10x10 studio pod to create, display, and sell their work in a shared, public-facing studio environment.
This application will be used to assess artist fit, space feasibility, and cohort balance for the Creators Commons pilot.
Selected artists will be expected to participate under the proposed rent and community participation structure outlined in this application.
Creators Commons may be a strong fit for artists who:
• Are actively producing work and seeking consistent studio access
• Value community, collaboration, and shared stewardship of a creative space
• Are interested in public-facing creation and educational engagement
• Want to grow their visibility, sales, and professional network locally
• Are excited to help shape a new creative space from the ground up
Artists from a wide range of disciplines and career stages are encouraged to apply.
Application Deadline: Friday, May 8, 2026.
For more details on Creators Commons, please check out TOArts Creators Commons.
Application Details
- This application cannot be partially completed and saved, it has to be done in one sitting. Please be prepared to answer all questions and share your pieces.
- Emailed submissions to TOArts staff will not be accepted nor responded to.
- The ownership of any art you share as part of this application remains solely with you. It is only reviewed for the purposes of assessment and will be permanently deleted therafter, unless you provide express permission for us to share for promotional and fundraising purposes.