Cultural Space Opportunity: 32 Lisgar Creative & Cultural Hub, Toronto
Request for Expressions of Interest (REOI):Â Cultural Space Opportunity at 32 Lisgar Creative & Cultural Hub
Application Deadline: March 23, 2026, 11:59pm
The City of Toronto has launched a Request for Expressions of Interest (REOI) for a Head Tenant or Collective of Tenants to lease, manage, and operate a purpose-built 30,284 sq. ft. non-profit creative and cultural hub located at 32 Lisgar Street in the West Queen West Triangle. The City will be hosting a series of information and networking sessions, site tours, panel discussions, and workshops starting on November 24, 2025 to support REOI applicants.
The City welcomes expressions of interest from a wide range of creative and cultural not-for-profits organizations, including (but not limited to) organizations who work in media arts, visual arts, theatre, dance, music, community-engaged arts, film/screen, video game, immersive, and literary arts, as well as cultural space operators. The City is open to innovative approaches to governance and programming models that align with the City’s strategic priorities as set out in Culture Connects.
How to Apply:
- Visit: REOI – Non-Profit Creative & Cultural Hub – City of Toronto
- Read: REOI Guidelines
- Register: for a mandatory info session & site tour (links below)
- Email: creativespace@toronto.ca to request a full application package
- Submit: your REOI application by March 23, 2026, 11:59pm via email
Information & Networking Sessions, Site Tours, Panels, and Workshops Schedule:
REOI Information Session & Site Tour #1
Monday, November 24, 6 – 8pm| Register here
Capital Projects Panel
Monday, December 1, 6 – 7:30pm | Register here
Creative & Cultural Hub Operating & Governance Models Panel
Monday, December 8, 6 – 7:30pm | Register here
REOI Information Session & Site Tour #2
Monday, December 15, 6 – 8pm | Register here
REOI Information Session & Site Tour #3
Monday, January 12, 6 – 8pm | Register here
Property Management for Arts Space
Thursday, January 22, 6 – 7:30pm | Register here
REOI Budget Workshop
Monday, February 2, 6 – 8pm | Register here
Questions? Contact creativespace@toronto.ca
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