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Empowering Creatives & Entrepreneurs

OPEN. is a connected community of diverse creatives who are provided access to industry experts, mentors and pathways to new opportunities in the Durham Region.

We currently host events, workshops and provide resources to empower those building their career in music, film &

creative entrepreneurship.

Our Goal, Vision & Commitment

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Empower Durham's Creative Community

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👀 … We knew the talent here just needed a platform.
Check out our *New* YOUTUBE page to see some of the talent from SESSIONS’ - Support the Creatives !

Next Sessions: September 29 @ 8pm
Location: @seasaltseafoodcafe
Free RSVP: Link in Bio

Special Salute to our OPEN. Host, Band & DJ
@krystalvoice
@thejono
@jay_on_keyz
@marcus.jereza
@djkooliehi

YOUTUBE search : @thatopenspace
Please #Like #Share #Subscribe

👀 … We knew the talent here just needed a platform.
Check out our *New* YOUTUBE page to see some of the talent from SESSIONS’ - Support the Creatives !

Next Sessions: September 29 @ 8pm
Location: @seasaltseafoodcafe
Free RSVP: Link in Bio

Special Salute to our OPEN. Host, Band & DJ
@krystalvoice
@thejono
@jay_on_keyz
@marcus.jereza
@djkooliehi

YOUTUBE search : @thatopenspace
Please #Like #Share #Subscribe

To fail, is to never try !
OPEN.sessions September 29 @ 8PM

Join us and witness our local talent take stage, accompanied by our DJ and Live Band. If you’ve been to the first couple Sessions, you know Talent lives in the east. Plus the vibes & menu @seasaltseafoodcafe NEVER disappoints. Free RSVP in bio.

Artist interested in performing - please RSVP and send your music to our email info@thatopenspace.com

#OPENsessions #AccessGranted #DurhamRegion #OPENinnovate #Music #LiveMusic #Ajax #Pickering #Whitby #Oshawa #CreativeArts #LivePerformance #LocalTalent #LiveBand

To fail, is to never try !
OPEN.sessions September 29 @ 8PM

Join us and witness our local talent take stage, accompanied by our DJ and Live Band. If you’ve been to the first couple Sessions, you know Talent lives in the east. Plus the vibes & menu @seasaltseafoodcafe NEVER disappoints. Free RSVP in bio.

Artist interested in performing - please RSVP and send your music to our email info@thatopenspace.com

#OPENsessions #AccessGranted #DurhamRegion #OPENinnovate #Music #LiveMusic #Ajax #Pickering #Whitby #Oshawa #CreativeArts #LivePerformance #LocalTalent #LiveBand

Do you remember when @directedbyrt told us,
you need to put in 10,000 hours in your craft to become a master?
Well, he ain’t lying … his film @40acresthemovie just premiered Opening Weekend @ TIFF !
Congratulations RT & your Team/Cast/Crew 🏆🔥

Do you remember when @directedbyrt told us,
you need to put in 10,000 hours in your craft to become a master?
Well, he ain’t lying … his film @40acresthemovie just premiered Opening Weekend @ TIFF !
Congratulations RT & your Team/Cast/Crew 🏆🔥

We will create the platform, you just believe in yourself.

OPEN.innovate Creative Arts Incubator of Durham Region . The springboard for creatives in the East !

#Music #Film #Photography #ContentCreation #entrepreneur #Ajax #Pickering #Whitby #Oshawa #DurhamRegion #TorontoEAST #OPENsessions #OPENlocal #AccessGranted

Thank You for sharing our journey with us

We will create the platform, you just believe in yourself.

OPEN.innovate Creative Arts Incubator of Durham Region . The springboard for creatives in the East !

#Music #Film #Photography #ContentCreation #entrepreneur #Ajax #Pickering #Whitby #Oshawa #DurhamRegion #TorontoEAST #OPENsessions #OPENlocal #AccessGranted

Thank You for sharing our journey with us

The 1st one was magic !
Now we keep the momentum going with SESSIONS.

NEXT SUNDAY Aug 25 @seasaltseafoodcafe @ 8PM
We invite our local talent out to network, perform, and vibe with other musical talents from Durham Region.

Due to spacing AND creating the best atmosphere we have opened an RSVP.
LINK IN BIO

Live Band ! DJ ! VibesMenu !
Come out and enjoy our SESSIONS.

#DurhamRegion #Nonprofit #CreativeArts #CreativeArtsIncubator #Music #LiveBand #LocalTalent #Ajax #Pickering #Whitby #Oshawa #AjaxGoStation #AccessGranted #GoodVibesOPEN

The 1st one was magic !
Now we keep the momentum going with SESSIONS.

NEXT SUNDAY Aug 25 @seasaltseafoodcafe @ 8PM
We invite our local talent out to network, perform, and vibe with other musical talents from Durham Region.

Due to spacing AND creating the best atmosphere we have opened an RSVP.
LINK IN BIO

Live Band ! DJ ! VibesMenu !
Come out and enjoy our SESSIONS.

#DurhamRegion #Nonprofit #CreativeArts #CreativeArtsIncubator #Music #LiveBand #LocalTalent #Ajax #Pickering #Whitby #Oshawa #AjaxGoStation #AccessGranted #GoodVibesOPEN

SESSIONS was a Success!
Thank You to everyone who made our 1st SESSIONS an all around good vibe. Musical Talent was on Full Display ! Salute to @seasaltseafoodcafe for Hosting and providing the ambiance.

Special Thanks to our band @jay_on_keyz @thejono @chefarchh @djredz416

Next SESSIONS coming soon 👀…
All performers please tag yourselves in the comments. 🔥

S/O @mkaiwrnr on the Recap Video 🔥

#DurhamRegion #Ajax #Pickering #Whitby #Oshawa #Creatives #Music #LiveBand #CreativeArts #AccessGranted #nonprofit #OPENmusic OPENinnovate #OPENfilm #OPENlocal

SESSIONS was a Success!
Thank You to everyone who made our 1st SESSIONS an all around good vibe. Musical Talent was on Full Display ! Salute to @seasaltseafoodcafe for Hosting and providing the ambiance.

Special Thanks to our band @jay_on_keyz @thejono @chefarchh @djredz416

Next SESSIONS coming soon 👀…
All performers please tag yourselves in the comments. 🔥

S/O @mkaiwrnr on the Recap Video 🔥

#DurhamRegion #Ajax #Pickering #Whitby #Oshawa #Creatives #Music #LiveBand #CreativeArts #AccessGranted #nonprofit #OPENmusic OPENinnovate #OPENfilm #OPENlocal

SESSIONS !
Something new for the music lovers of the east end. Live Band, Great food, even better vibes.

Come out and support local talent. Beside you could be the next rising star.

🗓️ Sunday July 21, 2024
📍 Sea Salt Seafood Cafe, Ajax, ON

SESSIONS !
Something new for the music lovers of the east end. Live Band, Great food, even better vibes.

Come out and support local talent. Beside you could be the next rising star.

🗓️ Sunday July 21, 2024
📍 Sea Salt Seafood Cafe, Ajax, ON

Either you’re the model or you’re the photographer. Just make sure to enjoy life, and make it about You.

Either you’re the model or you’re the photographer. Just make sure to enjoy life, and make it about You.

The music talent in the East End is UNMATCHED. Join us July 21 @ 8PM for SESSIONS !

We’re providing the platform. Come out and enjoy the vibes while networking with other local music enthusiasts.

Live Band + DJ + OPEN.mic
Special Menu & Mocktails
Good Vibes Only

#DurhamRegion #Music #Networking #OPENmicNight #Creatives #LiveBand #SpecialGuest #GoodVibesOnly #HipHop #RnB #Soul #Reggae #Gospel #Performance #OPENinnovate #Ajax #Pickering #Whitby #Oshawa #Scarborough #LiveMusic #AccessGranted

The music talent in the East End is UNMATCHED. Join us July 21 @ 8PM for SESSIONS !

We’re providing the platform. Come out and enjoy the vibes while networking with other local music enthusiasts.

Live Band + DJ + OPEN.mic
Special Menu & Mocktails
Good Vibes Only

#DurhamRegion #Music #Networking #OPENmicNight #Creatives #LiveBand #SpecialGuest #GoodVibesOnly #HipHop #RnB #Soul #Reggae #Gospel #Performance #OPENinnovate #Ajax #Pickering #Whitby #Oshawa #Scarborough #LiveMusic #AccessGranted

This is US !

The world has been moving FAST, and with us trying to build out OPEN. for our community correctly it has taken time. Us working on the backend is just as vital as the events we host to our creative community.

We are grateful to have our supporters still engaged. Thankful to our community for trusting us to do it right!
Most importantly, we’re Blessed to just present our little vision to the masses.

Music Lovers - this month we return with something to help build your community and obviously provide a vibe ! Thank You for the continued support.

#DurhamRegion #CreativeCommunity #Music #Film #Photography #Entrepreneur #Network #Ajax #Pickering #Whitby #Oshawa #AccessGranted #KeepGoing #Thankful

This is US !

The world has been moving FAST, and with us trying to build out OPEN. for our community correctly it has taken time. Us working on the backend is just as vital as the events we host to our creative community.

We are grateful to have our supporters still engaged. Thankful to our community for trusting us to do it right!
Most importantly, we’re Blessed to just present our little vision to the masses.

Music Lovers - this month we return with something to help build your community and obviously provide a vibe ! Thank You for the continued support.

#DurhamRegion #CreativeCommunity #Music #Film #Photography #Entrepreneur #Network #Ajax #Pickering #Whitby #Oshawa #AccessGranted #KeepGoing #Thankful

Remember @azalyneklukowski from our 1st TownHall in 2019? The young girl with a passion to sing and one day be on stages with her craft …
she’s doing it !

Keep going & never give up !

Go give her a follow and support her journey.
Her song FRAGMENTS is available on Spotify 🔥

Remember @azalyneklukowski from our 1st TownHall in 2019? The young girl with a passion to sing and one day be on stages with her craft …
she’s doing it !

Keep going & never give up !

Go give her a follow and support her journey.
Her song FRAGMENTS is available on Spotify 🔥

Never forget to love you, and what you do.

Our creative community is thriving, but we must keep that desire to create, safe and protected.

If you are in need for some words of encouragement as a creative please follow ✨ @lindseythecreative ✨

#HappyNewYear #PositiveVibesOnly

Never forget to love you, and what you do.

Our creative community is thriving, but we must keep that desire to create, safe and protected.

If you are in need for some words of encouragement as a creative please follow ✨ @lindseythecreative ✨

#HappyNewYear #PositiveVibesOnly

We’ve been quiet, but we’ve been working.
Thank you for the continued support to our initiative for creatives in Durham Region.

The backend involves creating our vision, planning, grant writing, marketing and growing our reach. 2024 & beyond we plan to be more intentional for our creatives interested in Music, Film, Photography, and Creative entrepreneurship. Thanks for being on this journey with us.

Super Shout Out to our core participants that have attended multiple events, and have made their talents speak for themselves.

More access is coming !
✨🎼 🎥 📸 🎨✨

We’ve been quiet, but we’ve been working.
Thank you for the continued support to our initiative for creatives in Durham Region.

The backend involves creating our vision, planning, grant writing, marketing and growing our reach. 2024 & beyond we plan to be more intentional for our creatives interested in Music, Film, Photography, and Creative entrepreneurship. Thanks for being on this journey with us.

Super Shout Out to our core participants that have attended multiple events, and have made their talents speak for themselves.

More access is coming !
✨🎼 🎥 📸 🎨✨

Throughout history, art has been a vital element to Palestinian resistance and most times, the only form of expression in the face of apartheid.

ART IS RESISTANCE

Repost from @deethexatriarch •

FYI — One of the markers of a f@scist society is its architecture; pay attention to a lack of curves in favor of sharp edges and straight lines; lack of intricacy, detail or ornate design in favor of minimalist & modern design; rich colorful hues discarded in favor of bland neutrals & muted tones. Take this and apply it to fashion, furniture, music, etc. Where there is a lack of diversity, warmth and comfort, you will find f@scism. Now that you see it you can’t unsee it, huh? Go forth and create something that defies tyr@nical authoritari@nism.

P.S. rev o lu tion is art ❤️‍🔥
#revolution #artisresistance #durhamregion

Slides: 1-8 via @deethexatriarch
Last 2 slides via @kuvrd

Throughout history, art has been a vital element to Palestinian resistance and most times, the only form of expression in the face of apartheid.

ART IS RESISTANCE

Repost from @deethexatriarch •

FYI — One of the markers of a f@scist society is its architecture; pay attention to a lack of curves in favor of sharp edges and straight lines; lack of intricacy, detail or ornate design in favor of minimalist & modern design; rich colorful hues discarded in favor of bland neutrals & muted tones. Take this and apply it to fashion, furniture, music, etc. Where there is a lack of diversity, warmth and comfort, you will find f@scism. Now that you see it you can’t unsee it, huh? Go forth and create something that defies tyr@nical authoritari@nism.

P.S. rev o lu tion is art ❤️‍🔥
#revolution #artisresistance #durhamregion

Slides: 1-8 via @deethexatriarch
Last 2 slides via @kuvrd

Today marks 4 years since our 1st event. A lot of familiar faces are still on this journey with us and we THANK YOU ! The vision is real, your words have been heard, and we move with intention. None of this would be possible without YOU! We still have a long way to our goals, as we continue to grow and build on the creative community in Durham Region. 🥂

Today marks 4 years since our 1st event. A lot of familiar faces are still on this journey with us and we THANK YOU ! The vision is real, your words have been heard, and we move with intention. None of this would be possible without YOU! We still have a long way to our goals, as we continue to grow and build on the creative community in Durham Region. 🥂

Salute the creatives that keep creating.

#Music #Film #Photography #Arts #Entrepreneurs #DurhamRegion #ThatOPENspace

Salute the creatives that keep creating.

#Music #Film #Photography #Arts #Entrepreneurs #DurhamRegion #ThatOPENspace

We have more entrepreneurs to highlight, in a community buzzing with creatives. Join us on MAY 31, 2023 for our next OPEN.Local LIVE !

Get Familiar #Creative #Community #DurhamRegion #Music #Film #Photography #Entrepreneur #SmallBusiness #Networking #ThatOPENspace #OPENlocalLIVE.

We have more entrepreneurs to highlight, in a community buzzing with creatives. Join us on MAY 31, 2023 for our next OPEN.Local LIVE !

Get Familiar #Creative #Community #DurhamRegion #Music #Film #Photography #Entrepreneur #SmallBusiness #Networking #ThatOPENspace #OPENlocalLIVE.

Trust the process they said, so get up and get it !
Great conversation today with like minded people.
✨✨✨
OPEN.local LIVE !
A link up for Entrepreneurs & Small Business Owners
S/O
@tiwa.salon // @seasaltseafoodcafe // @thevillagedoginc

Trust the process they said, so get up and get it !
Great conversation today with like minded people.
✨✨✨
OPEN.local LIVE !
A link up for Entrepreneurs & Small Business Owners
S/O
@tiwa.salon // @seasaltseafoodcafe // @thevillagedoginc

Shout out to one of our OPEN. supporters from Day one @like.lasagna who is an aspiring content creator specializing in Photography and Film.

With creative concepts outside of the box, and an energy to expand his network, do yourself the favour - follow and support !

The work speaks for itself 🔥

Shout out to one of our OPEN. supporters from Day one @like.lasagna who is an aspiring content creator specializing in Photography and Film.

With creative concepts outside of the box, and an energy to expand his network, do yourself the favour - follow and support !

The work speaks for itself 🔥

Consistency is Key ! Join us for the next instalment of OPEN. Local LIVE as we feature 3 businesses from local entrepreneurs. We are excited to feature @tiwa.salon , @thevillagedoginc , and @healincolour !

Meet the business owners behind the brands, and network with a room of like-minded entrepreneurs. This event is FREE, please RSVP at link in our bio.

April 12, 2023 @ 10AM
100 Westney Rd S., Ajax

Consistency is Key ! Join us for the next instalment of OPEN. Local LIVE as we feature 3 businesses from local entrepreneurs. We are excited to feature @tiwa.salon , @thevillagedoginc , and @healincolour !

Meet the business owners behind the brands, and network with a room of like-minded entrepreneurs. This event is FREE, please RSVP at link in our bio.

April 12, 2023 @ 10AM
100 Westney Rd S., Ajax

Shout Out to one of our OPEN. supporters from Day 1 @mallokay on his project
The Graduated Dropout !!

He’s a hands-on creative involved in all aspects of the art. From the music, visuals, collaborations, cover art and most importantly finding funding @mallokay has what it takes to get to the main stage.

We support you in everything! Keep going @mallokay 🏆

Shout Out to one of our OPEN. supporters from Day 1 @mallokay on his project
The Graduated Dropout !!

He’s a hands-on creative involved in all aspects of the art. From the music, visuals, collaborations, cover art and most importantly finding funding @mallokay has what it takes to get to the main stage.

We support you in everything! Keep going @mallokay 🏆

OPEN. Local LIVE - The platform needed for ALL entrepreneurs in Durham Region to connect. Get familiar with our monthly meetings and share your business.

Thanks to everyone who attended our 2nd Local LIVE. Let’s keep the momentum going !

OPEN. Local LIVE - The platform needed for ALL entrepreneurs in Durham Region to connect. Get familiar with our monthly meetings and share your business.

Thanks to everyone who attended our 2nd Local LIVE. Let’s keep the momentum going !

Consistency is Key !
Our 1st OPEN. Local LIVE sparked conversation and networking amongst business owners and entrepreneurs from Durham Region. Join us 10am March 8 for the next link up.

We will feature in our March edition @klawzbykeelah @velvetseasonstudios and @noir.essentials.inc
Get to ask them about their journey, the Do’s and Don’t’s, and more. We will provide the space, refreshments, and vibe for all to safely share their local business.

This is a FREE meeting to attend. However please RSVP @ link in bio

Consistency is Key !
Our 1st OPEN. Local LIVE sparked conversation and networking amongst business owners and entrepreneurs from Durham Region. Join us 10am March 8 for the next link up.

We will feature in our March edition @klawzbykeelah @velvetseasonstudios and @noir.essentials.inc
Get to ask them about their journey, the Do’s and Don’t’s, and more. We will provide the space, refreshments, and vibe for all to safely share their local business.

This is a FREE meeting to attend. However please RSVP @ link in bio

Ignore the doubt.
Believe and connect the dots.

Ignore the doubt.
Believe and connect the dots.

OPEN. local LIVE !!
Thank you to everyone who stepped out on a Wednesday morning to network and mingle with Business Owners and Entrepreneurs in DurhamRegion. Each month we will highlight selected businesses and give them a platform to share their journey. Let’s grow these meetings and build relationships.

If you know a business that could benefit from being here TAG THEM IN THE COMMENTS !

#Community #Nonforprofit #DurhamRegion #Pickering #Ajax #Whitby #Oshawa #Creatives #Entrepreneur #SmallBusiness #Music #Arts #Film #Photography #Together #OPENlocal #OPENlocalLIVE

OPEN. local LIVE !!
Thank you to everyone who stepped out on a Wednesday morning to network and mingle with Business Owners and Entrepreneurs in DurhamRegion. Each month we will highlight selected businesses and give them a platform to share their journey. Let’s grow these meetings and build relationships.

If you know a business that could benefit from being here TAG THEM IN THE COMMENTS !

#Community #Nonforprofit #DurhamRegion #Pickering #Ajax #Whitby #Oshawa #Creatives #Entrepreneur #SmallBusiness #Music #Arts #Film #Photography #Together #OPENlocal #OPENlocalLIVE

OPEN.local LIVE is a monthly in-person event for creative entrepreneurs to learn about local businesses and the people behind them. Join us in person February 1st @ 10am for this networking opportunity.

Come out and meet the owners of 3 local businesses, as we highlight their journey. We are providing this networking platform to showcase the diversity in the community and the drive needed to achieve their goals. Our goal is to motivate the local entrepreneurs to keep striving, and hopefully this ongoing meet up will be a support system for all small business owners and entrepreneurs to connect.

As OPEN. builds community, let’s use this opportunity to introduce ourselves, share our small businesses and network.

Register your name & business info @ www.thatopenspace.com (link in bio) - this FREE event is open to the public.

OPEN.local LIVE

OPEN.local LIVE is a monthly in-person event for creative entrepreneurs to learn about local businesses and the people behind them. Join us in person February 1st @ 10am for this networking opportunity.

Come out and meet the owners of 3 local businesses, as we highlight their journey. We are providing this networking platform to showcase the diversity in the community and the drive needed to achieve their goals. Our goal is to motivate the local entrepreneurs to keep striving, and hopefully this ongoing meet up will be a support system for all small business owners and entrepreneurs to connect.

As OPEN. builds community, let’s use this opportunity to introduce ourselves, share our small businesses and network.

Register your name & business info @ www.thatopenspace.com (link in bio) - this FREE event is open to the public.

OPEN.local LIVE

Let’s stay focused and keep the pressure on the doubters !

“We attract what we radiate, so let’s keep working on that !” - @hannashebar 🔥

Let’s stay focused and keep the pressure on the doubters !

“We attract what we radiate, so let’s keep working on that !” - @hannashebar 🔥

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"Almost always, the creative, dedicated minority

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