Showcasing the Future of Canadian Art

ArtLaunch is a non-profit organization whose mission is to eliminate barriers for YOUNG ARTISTS TO SHOWCASE THEIR WORK in public spaces, fostering their growth and enriching communities through accessible art.

ArtLaunch specializes in partnering young artists (ages 25 & under) with businesses & institutions to create dynamic exhibitions that BENEFIT THE ARTIST, THE VENUE & THE PUBLIC.

“Art Showcased Where We Live”

Young Artists Need Our Support

  • “It’s just, like, it’s really hard to get noticed on Instagram right now. I feel like I’m shouting into the void.”

    Laurence Philomene

    (CBC Arts, 2022)

  • “I have 20,000 followers and only 100 see my posts. It’s exhausting chasing eyeballs instead of creating.”

    Jenn Woodall

    (CBC Arts, 2024)

  • “Social media used to be about sharing art and connecting. Now it feels like you have to fight the algorithm just to be visible.” (paraphrased)

    Camilla d’Errico

    (Facebook 2024)

  • “As a Black woman and emerging artist, I had to build my own platforms because mainstream galleries didn’t show my work.” (paraphrased)

    Curtia Wright

    (Toronto Star, 2023)

  • “Galleries here want you to already be somebody. As a student, how am I supposed to even get started?” (paraphrased)

    Anonymous

    (Reddit, r/Toronto, 2024)

  • “I live in a small town and there’s nowhere to show my work. Online doesn’t cut it.”

    Anonymous

    (Reddit, r/Manitoba, 2023)

  • “Art is how I process life, but no one sees it. The algorithm crushes reach unless you’re already famous.”

    Anonymous

    (Reddit, r/Vancouver, 2023)

  • “As an Indigenous artist, I want to share our stories — but galleries don’t seem to make space for that.”

    Anonymous

    (Reddit, r/Winnipeg, 2023)

  • “Supplies cost a lot. I can barely afford to make art, let alone pay gallery fees.”

    Anonymous

    (Reddit, r/Calgary, 2024)

  • “I post my sketches online, but it feels like no one sees them. I’m too new for galleries to care.”

    Anonymous

    (Reddit, r/Halifax, Mar 2024)

  • “It’s like you need insider connections to show work in Montreal. I’m just a student with no network.”

    Anonymous

    (Reddit, r/Montreal, 2023)

  • “Instagram is a vital space for sharing my work as a queer, trans artist, but it’s hard to get noticed when the algorithm buries my posts. It feels like I’m creating for no one.”

    Laurence Philomene

    (CBC Arts, 2022)

  • “There are so many talented artists here, but not enough spaces to show new work. It’s competitive and discouraging.” (paraphrased)

    Sarah Davidson

    (Canadian Art Magazine, 2022)

ArtLaunch provides Young Artists & Venues with the tools to create amazing exhibitions of art:

1. A Digital Platform for Artists & Venues to Connect

  • User-friendly, web-based interface for artists and venues

  • Streamlined artist-venue matching

  • Centralized hub for profiles, tracking, and communications

2. Curatorial & Exhibition Support

  • Personal guidance in finding artwork that best matches the artist & venue

  • Professional guidance for exhibit preparation

  • Assistance in developing themed, seasonal, or travelling showcases

3. Marketing & Promotional Support

  • Custom Promotion Kits: press releases, social media assets, flyers

  • National spotlights: newsletters, blogs, media campaigns

  • Focus on community, access, and engagement

4. Impact Tracking & Reporting

  • Metrics on audience engagement and exhibition performance

  • Reports for artists, venues, and donors

  • Transparency in community and cultural impact