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 from 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.

In 2024, we took all the insight and energy we'd built around our Photo Portfolio Review program and launched a similar event for Illustrators. Once a year, we invite art buyers from the worlds of editorial, advertising, fine art and children's book publishing to sit down with illustrators in hopes of forging new relationships—and getting attendees new gigs.

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 are open now!

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 necessary. All supplies 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 necessary. All supplies provided.

Presented by Issues, Opaloma, and Gelinas Dental Studio.

Made for a night out, this event features a "fireside chat", a collage making workshop, snacks, drinks and good vibes.

No experience necessary. All supplies provided.

Join Re-Work for Open Studio, a space to explore your creativity, connect with others, and simply create without judgment. Whether you want to doodle, colour, write, or just relax, this is your time to do what inspires you, alongside like-minded folks.

​​​Open Studio is more than a creative outlet. It’s a place to find rest, connection, and a little relief from daily pressures—a communal experience rooted in care and play.

Join us for the fourth annual Issues Magazine Shop Photography Portfolio Review, happening Sunday, May 3 at East Room. This is an opportunity for intermediate and senior-level practitioners to show their work to a wide array of art buyers, creatives, and agents from the fine art, advertising and editorial sectors.

An offshoot of our Photography Portfolio Reviews! Geared towards early and emerging photographers, our roundtables will be held adjacent to our reviews at East Room.

Roundtables offer a unique opportunity to connect with fellow creatives in an intimate, small-group environment. Guided by professionals in the photography industry, six themed roundtables will take place during the afternoon of our Photography Portfolio Review.

Our regular host, Alanna Chelmick, is back with our special three-part Collage Night series. Join us on three consecutive Tuesdays in February for an opportunity to begin (or deepen) your collage practice. Each week you will be offered a new medium or style to add to your practice. Fun and connection are guaranteed!

No experience necessary. All supplies 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 necessary. All supplies provided.

Join Re-Work for Open Studio, a space to explore your creativity, connect with others, and simply create without judgment. Whether you want to doodle, colour, write, or just relax, this is your time to do what inspires you, alongside like-minded folks.

​​​Open Studio is more than a creative outlet. It’s a place to find rest, connection, and a little relief from daily pressures—a communal experience rooted in care and play.