We're contractually obligated to recycle some of our titles after their off-sale date. Sending so much paper to the bin hurt our hearts, so we launched a series of collage workshops and the rest is history. Toronto Life once told their readers that "artists and crafters in the know come to Issues for the two-hour collage workshops" and we'd tend to agree.

Armed with a little insight for Della Rollins, we set out to build a portfolio review offering that helped intermediate and senior level photographers further their career. Once a year, we invite art buyers from the worlds of editorial, advertising and fine art to sit down with attending photographers in the hopes of forging new relationships.

After two successful years of running our portfolio program for photographers, we're bringing the same energy to our community of illustrators. This event is still in the works, but we can tell you it'll happen in 2024—and that we'll welcome stellar group of reviewers from the worlds of editorial, advertising and fine art.

The zine community in Toronto is thriving. It's made up of a diverse array of artists, writers, and makers. For two weeks each year, we hand over a good chunk of our space to a curated selection of zines. In 2024 we hosted 100+ titles, sold 650+ zines and paid out almost $6,000—and we can't wait to do it again. Submissions for 2025 will open in the spring.

Join us in celebration of LSTW #9. Lez Spread the Word's ninth edition looks at duos. All the additive forms of one: twosomes, pairs, tandems, tag teams, partners, couples and allies. We’re turning over the concept of duality and tapping into the power of two, beyond plus one.

We're heading east to Leslieville! Starting Thursday, September 12 you can find the Issues Outpost in the back of Health Hut Leslieville. That's at 1025 Queen Street East. Our hours will be Mon-Sat from 11-6PM and Sun from 11-5PM.

On the second Thursday of each month Little Portugal comes alive after hours in celebration of small business. There's sips, shopping, music, and fun. Swing by Issues Magazine Shop from 6PM til late.

Join us for the opening night of the Re-Work Pop-Up at Issues Magazine Shop on Thursday, September 19th, 2024! This isn’t just any pop-up—it's the start of something big.

Whether you're new to Re-Work or a long-time member, this evening promises to spark creativity, curiosity, and connection. Let’s gather and explore what’s possible when we choose to work differently in community.

Join us for Open Studio as part of Re-Work's pop up experience. This is a chance to explore your creativity, connect with others, and enjoy a nurturing space where you can simply create without judgement. Whether you want to doodle, color, write, or just relax, this is your space to do what inspires you—alongside like-minded folks.

Join our regular host, Alanna Chelmick, for two-hours of art making. Together, you'll invite the magic of collage to channel directly from your hearts through your hands. Create, cut and paste pieces with a myriad of materials—from contemporary, to vintage, and everything in between.

No experience is necessary and all supplies are provided.

Join our regular host, Alanna Chelmick, for two-hours of art making. Together, you'll invite the magic of collage to channel directly from your hearts through your hands. Create, cut and paste pieces with a myriad of materials—from contemporary, to vintage, and everything in between.

No experience is necessary and all supplies are provided.

Common Measure is a new magazine for writing and art by Torben Robertson. Swing by Issues Magazine Shop on Friday, September 27 to celebrate the launch and snag a copy.

We love hosting workshops, magazine launch parties, art shows at the like. Email us for more info about booking our space.

Write Along offers a remedy of camaraderie and accountability to the loneliness often felt as writers. Come spend your Tuesdays surrounded by fellow writers, in an encouraging environment. Concentration is contagious.

Come create that project you’ve dreamt of writing!

This is our subsidized collage night. It's pay-what-you-can for two hours of free-flowing collage time.

The time is entirely yours to use creatively, that is to say, this is not a guided workshop. It's more of an open studio experience. Sign up with an open mind and treat yourself to two hours of mind-wandering time.

No experience necessary. All collage materials provided.

Join our regular host, Alanna Chelmick, for two-hours of art making. Together, you'll invite the magic of collage to channel directly from your hearts through your hands. Create, cut and paste pieces with a myriad of materials—from contemporary, to vintage, and everything in between.

No experience is necessary and all supplies are provided.