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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 

The Tett Centre for Creativity and Learning is thrilled to open applications for the Tett Artist Residency Program for 2025. Now in its second year, this 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. 

We are currently accepting applications from those interested in renting one of our Creativity Studios—Studio F. This 175 square foot, bright, and inspiring space provides the ideal environment for nurturing your artistic practice. Creativity Studio artists enjoy increased public exposure and the opportunity to engage with our vibrant artistic community. Join us today!

Applications are due by 11:59 PM on July 28, 2024

The Tett Centre for Creativity and Learning (TCCL) is thrilled to announce opportunities for artists in the vibrant artistic community of Katarokwi/Kingston. As part of its commitment to fostering creative growth and facilitating community engagement, the TCCL is offering two distinct programs to provide artists with exceptional spaces to nurture their talents and artistic endeavors. These bright creative studio spaces are situated within the historic J.K. Tett Centre, along the picturesque shores of Lake Ontario.

TCCL Launches a New Artist Residency Program to Support Emerging Artists 

The Tett Centre for Creativity & Learning (TCCL) is proud to announce the launch of its new strategic plan, which will guide the organization’s work and growth over the next five years. The plan was developed with input from community members through a series of consultations in 2022, allowing the organization to identify areas for improvement, challenges, and opportunities to better serve the community.