About TMAC
A new permanent home for Toronto's media arts organizations, and an accessible public space for art, creation and collaboration in the Queen West Triangle.
In the heart of Toronto’s Art and Design District, TMAC is a diverse and collaborative environment where everyone can engage meaningfully with art and technology. TMAC integrates creation, production, presentation, education, conservation and dissemination practices and with a focus on community building and inclusivity.
With year-round arts and cultural programming, open lab studios, equipment libraries, coworking and social areas, we provide the tools, space and freedom to play with art, media and new technologies–including film, videogames, audio, video, robotics, electronics and more.
- Address
- 32 Lisgar Street, Toronto
- Centre Hours
- 10am–6pm Mon-Fri
- Café Hours
- 7am-6pm Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm Sat-Sun
Space rentals
Need space for an event, exhibition, or meeting? Check out our rates and space info.
Visit TMAC
Want to see what TMAC is all about? Curious about the possibilities? Come on inside!
Exhibitions & Festivals
Upcoming events
Our Members
History
TMAC grew out of grassroots community support and in response to a need for an accessible and affordable centre dedicated to media art and technology.
The idea for TMAC was first conceptualized in 2003, after almost 15 years of organizing. TMAC incorporated in 2011 and attained charitable status in 2013. Today, TMAC has organically grown into an integrated collaborative organization supporting its members, the West Queen West community, and all of Toronto’s media artists and artist-run centres.
In 2014, with the support of the local community, City staff, Active 18 and Councillor Ana Bailão, TMAC, Urbancorp and the City of Toronto finalized an agreement that would provide the Edge on Triangle Park condominium a density bonus in exchange for a turnkey, purpose-built, 38,000 sq. ft. facility for TMAC.
TMAC moved into its new facility in March 2018!
Make a donation today and immediately receive a charitable receipt through Canada Helps!
Facility
Our multi-purpose facility offers shared spaces and amenities including:
- Café serving coffee, pastries and lunch daily from 7 a.m.
- Community gathering and event spaces overlooking Lisgar Park
- Classrooms for public talks, workshops, screenings, festivals and events
- Meeting rooms seating up to 14
- Coworking spaces for film festival and studio staff
- Shared resource and equipment libraries
- A temperature-controlled film vault and archive
- Technical and production facilities
- Four public galleries and exhibition spaces
- A 210-seat theatre designed by renowned architect Peter Smith, for screening independent and experimental works – coming 2019
- Studio apartment for visiting artist residencies – coming 2019
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