Studio Rentals

Flick the Switch is a great collective to join if you are an artist in Toronto looking for a community of creatives to share ideas and opportunities with. Since I joined in January 2023 I have been fortunate enough to help curate and show my work in a gallery alongside my peers. The studio spaces are awesome overall - they feel very homey and are fairly affordable compared to others in the city. Love it here and would highly recommend!

I have been at Flick the Switch studios for about two years now, and my experience has been nothing short of amazing. It's been so pleasant and I love my space so very much. I've been able to make amazing artworks here and focus on my studies as an illustration student. The environment and other renters are both lovely. Its also very quiet which I really appreciate when I need to get work done or just need a moment to myself. I highly recommend visiting or considering renting if you're looking for a friendly, cozy, and artsy environment.

This is my second year at Flick the Switch (Parkdale), and I can't say enough positive things about it—and no negatives! The space is great and the light is brilliant. There's a cooperative and helpful ethos among the diverse group of artists (diverse ages, backgrounds, mediums, styles, career stage, etc) For me, as a new painter, the opportunity to learn from more experienced and accomplished artists, is a godsend. And we couldn't possibly have a more able supporter, motivator and networker than artist Susan Stewart who runs Flick the Switch.

I've been renting a painting studio space at Flick the Switch Collective for 3 years now. The space is beautiful, ideal for artists and writers. Susan is a very attentive and helpful manager of the space.

Peaceful and spacious place to create alongside other artists.

Flick the Switch Artists Collective supports artists by providing beautiful and affordable studio space, but it is much more than that. It is also place where you can see the work in progress of up-and-coming artists. If you have the opportunity to attend an event there, I highly recommend you take advantage of it.

I feel privileged to be a part of Flick the Switch Artists' Collective where we have our spaces in two of the loveliest Church property locations here in central Toronto. Our membership is diverse and supportive, and has provided me with opportunities for engagement when I have most needed it. Thank you Susan.

Flick the Switch Artist Collective is such a warm and creative place! The studios are full of talented and kind artists. I love its perfect location next to my OCAD U, Grange Park, and the AGO. Thank you to Susan and everyone for building such an inspiring community.

Great people and place!

I've rented painting space from Susan at this location and had an absolutely amazing experience painting and interacting with Susan and the other artists I shared the space with. It was a beautiful working space I was very sad to leave after almost a year of painting there!

I rented a desk space at the Grange location of Flick the Switch for a few months, as a place to get some writing done. I went mostly on evenings and weekends and found it very quiet, great for doing focused work. It's inspiring to be working in an old church rectory, surrounded by art and other creative people. The fenced-in garden is magical in the summer -- if you're lucky, you may spot the resident rabbit!