Tett Centre for Creativity & Learning is pleased to announce the 2026 Tett Artist Residency cohort, welcoming five emerging Katarokwi/Kingston-based artists whose practices span textiles, performance, digital media, storytelling, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Tett Centre for Creativity & Learning invites the public to celebrate the work of its 2025 Artists in Residence through a dynamic group showcase featuring four emerging artists from Katarokwi/Kingston.

Presenting work developed during three-month residencies in 2025, the exhibition highlights the breadth of artistic practices fostered within the Tett’s vibrant creative community. Featured artists include:

As Tett Centre for Creativity & Learning enters its 11th year as one of Kingston’s most vibrant cultural hubs, the charitable arts organization is calling on the community to help “Make Space for Art” and support its next decade of creative impact.

Tett Centre for Creativity & Learning proudly celebrated its 10th anniversary with the premiere screening of Tett Centre Story: Celebrating a Decade of Creativity, a new documentary film by local filmmakers Hanan Zeineldin and Juan Velasco.

Tett Centre for Creativity & Learning is excited to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 Tett Artist Residency Program. Now in its third year, this program supports Katarokwi/Kingston-based emerging artists by providing three months of dedicated studio space with unlimited access, fostering an environment for sustained creative exploration.

Tickets are now available for Tett@10: Reflections, a one-night-only immersive arts event hosted by the Tett Centre for Creativity & Learning on Saturday, October 4.

The event marks Tett Centre’s 10th anniversary and will transform the beloved waterfront arts hub into a vibrant, interactive celebration of Kingston’s creative community. Guests will explore live performances, immersive installations, hands-on art experiences, and more—all inspired by the Tett’s decade-long impact on local arts and culture.

To our community, 

The Tett Centre for Creativity and Learning greatly values the Juniper Café as part of the Tett community. Since joining us in 2016, the Juniper Café has contributed to the vibrancy of our shared space and we appreciate its role in offering a welcoming place for connection, comfort, and nourishment.

On Saturday, October 4, 2025, Tett Centre for Creativity & Learning will mark its 10th anniversary with an unforgettable evening that honours a decade of artistic innovation, collaboration, and community spirit.

The Tett Centre for Creativity and Learning is working to solidify its place as a beacon in Kingston’s creative landscape with its annual 2024 fundraising campaign. As the organization prepares to celebrate its tenth year, the lakefront arts centre is appealing to the community for help ensuring it can continue to grow and thrive. 

The Tett has set a goal of raising $30,000 this holiday season to support programming goals, including providing:

The Tett Centre for Creativity and Learning is thrilled to announce the selected artists for the 2025 Tett Artist Residency program. Now in its second year, this community-funded program is designed to empower emerging artists by providing them with a dedicated studio space for three months, offering artists unlimited studio access throughout the residency.

Selected artists for 2025 are as follows:

Q1 Winter: Jabra Mitwasi - Arabic Calligraphy, Graphic Design