Registration is Open for EAST H.E.A.R.T for Scarborough 2SLGBTQ+ Youth 🌈
🌈 Calling Scarborough’s 2SLGBTQ+ Youth!
The East H.E.A.R.T (Health, Education, Art, Resilience, Together) program is thrilled to announce its 2026 installment, inviting youth aged 18 to 29 identifying as 2SLGBTQ+ (including questioning individuals) from Scarborough to join our transformative creative journey.
This year, we embark on the theme of Masquerade, inviting you to explore your relationships with identity and community. There are many reasons to wear different kinds of masks: safety, expression, or even decoration. We will delve into the different masks we wear, not to strip them away, but rather to understand this grand performance we all collectively participate in. How do our masks shape us, our queerness, and our well-being?
Join us for a transformative arts journey featuring:
🎨 Workshops in mask-making, textiles, performance art, and more
🧠 Conversations on queer mental + sexual health
🤝 A supportive, affirming community
🎭 A final showcase to celebrate your work
🍱 Food provided at every session
🎨 A free art kit for all participants
🚌 TTC Fare
Program Dates:
📅 Jan 28 – Jun 6, 2026
📍 In person near Eglinton Ave. & Brimley Rd.
🕒 Wednesdays 5:30–7:30pm
🕒 Saturdays 12:30–2:30pm
Registration closes on Friday, Jan 16, 2026. For any questions or information about alternative application methods, reach out to mythili@scarborougharts.com.
EAST H.E.A.R.T, Year 3 of 3: Masquerade is made possible through generous funding from the City of Toronto, Ontario Arts Council, Toronto Urban Health Fund, and Delta Gaming & Bingo. And through our partnership with Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities and The Hub Scarborough.
