Sport as language. Art as translation.
Thank you to our sponsors and everyone who attended! Look out for us in 2026!
CTV’s Jessica Smith speaks with some of the artists behind a new exhibit called ‘Love, Art and Basketball’ showcasing the work of almost 20 artists.
A bold collision of contemporary art and hoops culture where visionaries play above the rim.
This isn’t just an art show—it’s a cultural interception. Basketball gifted us with language, belonging, flight.Love, Art & Basketball reclaims that gift—remixing sport, identity, and creative resistance.
Artist Spotlight
Featuring diverse voices across disciplines:
Mallory Tolcher · Jamal Burger · Chantel Ness · Elicser Elliot · Neigh Ramirez · Charlie Lindsay · Pavel Ioudine · Kellen Hatanaka · Anthony Tuccitto · Ryan J Sidhoo · Andrew Parks · Jamal Omar · Stanislaw · Jamal Beasy · Antony Creary · Forbes Sang · Amy Sai Rui Ge · James Hewitt ·
plus a mixtape‑style visual set by Rayul.vfx
From crossover to composition.
An exhibition beneath Yorkdale Mall exploring the visual language of sport, identity, and community.
A month-long meditation on movement, memory, and play.
Participate
Interested in exhibiting or teaching? Let us know and someone will reach out.
An initiative committed to fostering inclusion and opportunity across fashion, art, and community.
Through grants, partnerships, and programming,
Gucci Changemakers invests in visionary creators and cultural leaders—amplifying voices that shift narratives, shape industries, and imagine new futures.
Art Starts is an award-winning, charitable organization that uses the arts as a vehicle for social change. We create community-based arts programming that fosters self-expression, collaboration, and creativity in Toronto’s most underserved neighbourhoods. Since 1992, we’ve been pioneering community-engaged arts practices, collaborating with residents of all ages, and producing large-scale, community-centered art.
