Toronto Artists IRL: Art, Business & Community

Calling all artists, creatives, and art business owners in and around Toronto! 🌟

It's finally time to meet in real life! We’re Trupti and Nahush, the artist duo behind Art & Grit Co., bringing together 25 artists for a free afternoon at the beautiful Toronto Music Garden.

This is not a formal workshop or a stiff networking event. It’s a gathering for artists seeking real connections, fresh inspiration, and honest conversations about building a creative life and business. 🎨✨

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Spend the afternoon getting to know each other.
• Engage in discussions about commitment to your art.
• Enjoy a plein-air painting demonstration by international watercolorist Trupti.
• You’re welcome to watch or paint along! Every medium and experience level is embraced.
• We’ll adapt to the weather and group energy—no rigid agenda here!
• Look forward to meaningful conversations, new art friends, and some spontaneous adventures. 💃🏽

WHO THIS IS FOR

Join us if you:

• Make art,
• Teach art,
• Run a creative small business, or
• Are exploring your next creative chapter.

You’ll walk away with:

• New friendships and meaningful connections
• Fresh inspiration for your creative life and business
• More courage to take your art and vision seriously

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• Guided introductions and artist mingling
• Honest talks about art, life, and business
• A discussion about designing your life around your art
• A plein-air watercolor demonstration
• A few little goodies from us! 🥰

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED

• Food and drinks
• Painting supplies
• Professional recording of the event

Afterward, anyone interested can join us for an optional bite or drink at a nearby restaurant (everyone purchases their own food and drinks). 🍽️

WHAT TO BRING

• Something comfortable to sit on
• Water
• Any supplies needed for an outdoor afternoon (painting supplies are optional)

As this is an outdoor event, the exact flow may shift depending on the weather. Registered guests will receive important updates prior to the event.

ONLY 25 SEATS AVAILABLE!

This event is completely free, but attendance is limited to 25 artists. Please RSVP as soon as possible to confirm your seat.

Only register if you genuinely plan to attend. If your plans change, please cancel your RSVP promptly to allow another artist to join from the waitlist.

We can’t wait to meet you, hear your stories, and spend an afternoon discussing art, business, and the creative lives we are bravely designing! 🥰🫶🌀

Cheers,
Trupti & Nahush