Tett Centre Resident Organizations

Within the J.K. Tett Centre, these organizations provide a unique destination that will contribute to a vibrant arts community in Kingston, fostering creativity and learning, offering an exceptional range of activities designed to appeal to people of all ages and artistic abilities.

Tett Centre for Creativity + Learning

The Tett Centre for Creativity + Learning (TCCL) is an independent charitable arts organization, operating the beautiful J.K. Tett hertiage building on Lake Ontario's waterfront in Kingston, Ontario. We strive to be a thriving hub of artistic creation, learning and exchange that engages and inspires every part of our community. We are a dynamic arts hub that coordinates and creates our own high-quality, accessible, arts-focused programming and events for all ages and skill levels.

The Kingston Handloom Weavers and Spinners

KHWS has been a not-for-profit corporation since 1948 and promotes the teaching of weaving, spinning and other related crafts.

Kingston Lapidary and Mineral Club

We are a non profit group that offers Learning, Friendship, Discovery, Travel, and Creativity.

The Joe Chithalen Memorial Musical Instrument Lending Library

The Joe Chithalen Memorial Musical Instrument Lending Library (Joe’s M.I.L.L.) has over 1000 instruments available to borrow, free of charge!

The Kingston Potters’ Guild

The Kingston Potters’ Guild is a not for profit corporation that has been serving our community for more than 45 years.  

Kingston Arts Council

Kingston Arts Council (KAC) had a booth at the Skeleton Park Arts Festival 2023. Photo Credit: Nicole Daniels

Kingston School of Dance

We are proud to be Kingston’s only not-for-profit dance school. Learn more!

Creativity Studio Artists

Modern Fuel

Modern Fuel Artist-Run Centre is a non-profit organization facilitating the presentation, interpretation, and production of contemporary visual, time-based and interdisciplinary arts.

Theatre Kingston

Theatre Kingston is the city’s professional theatre company, producing and presenting work in a variety of locations across Kingston. The company produces a regular season of plays, develops new work, supports artist training at all levels, and hosts opportunities for hundreds of local theatre makers.

Juniper Café

Juniper Café

Found on the lower level at the waterfront, the café is open 7 days a week, offering house made gourmet sandwiches, soup, salads and treats. Try these with one of their espresso based drinks or local craft beers and wines.