WHO WE ARE

Making Art Making Change is a non-profit charity committed to giving voice to communities through the use of visual arts, and story telling.

OUR PURPOSE

To enrich individual lives, break
isolation, and strengthen connections within diverse communities through the creation of
distinctive, group art-making projects.

OUR VISION

MAMC envisions a stronger and kinder society by harnessing the power of art to open minds, break down barriers and shift cultural perceptions.

OUR PROCESS

Build Relationships

Intentionally build relationships with different community organizations to reach participants in their known environment.

Design & Implement

Design and implement art-based projects that highlight participants’ stories.

Provide a Forum

Provide a forum for participants' self expression.

Facilitate

Facilitate the creative process for participants to delve into and explore the emergent conversations in safe and stimulating settings.

Exhibit

Seek partnerships with cultural and civic organizations to exhibit the resulting work where the wider public becomes part of the dialogue.

Reflect & Honour

Honour the fabric of memory, the thread of imagination and the texture of speculation as participants weave their voices together.
 

DEDICATED EDUCATORS

Elena Soní

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Elena Soní was born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela. Elena came to Canada in 1980 to pursue a university education and as her country descended into chaos built a new life in Toronto. As a board member of Children's Own Museum (COM) she co-designed its programming. 

Vanessa Barnett

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Vanessa Barnett is an artist educator providing dynamic leadership and teaching in the Arts in teacher education, artist residencies in schools and cultural organizations. Vanessa immigrated from South Africa at the height of the Apartheid years and began teaching at the ROM and in Toronto schools.

OUR BOARD

Marjory McDonald

BOARD CHAIR

Marjory McDonald’s background in family business governance, as well as her work in philanthropy has guided her while serving as MAMC's board chair.  Marjory was the chair of the family council for Black & McDonald Limited for six years, and has completed the Families in Business Executive Education Program at Harvard Business School. She has held various leadership positions in philanthropic and volunteer contexts.

Vanessa Eckstein

BOARD MEMBER

Founder and Creative Director of Blok Design. Known for her passion for taking on initiatives that blend cultural awareness, humanity, and a love of art to advance society and business alike, Vanessa’s experiences living and working in Buenos Aires, LA, New York, Mexico City, and Toronto have given Blok a unique international perspective that has been recognized and awarded around the world.

Gill Evans

BOARD MEMBER

Gillian Evans is a Toronto-based philanthropist and a founding supporter of Jack.org. Gillian is highly experienced in philanthropy, non-profit and charitable organizations helping them develop professional strategy, governance, human capital and operational capacities with a bias to building and executing fundraising opportunities.

Gillian Graham

BOARD MEMBER

Gillian Graham is a retired arts writer and editor who has worked for The Globe and Mail, Maclean’s, Canadian Art and other Canadian publications. She has a Masters in Journalism from Columbia University and a Masters in Art History from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS).

Pamela Meredith

BOARD MEMBER

With 25 years of experience in the contemporary art world, Pamela Meredith is known for collection-building, curating, and education. A personalized approach and extensive knowledge of the international art world allows Pamela to assist clients in building a collection or finding the perfect artwork to live with.

Camara Miller

BOARD MEMBER

Camara spent 10 years working in the Rockies as a journalist and podcast producer. Since moving to Toronto in 2018, she has helped ambitious organizations communicate the important work they do to tackle the city's biggest issues.

Dr. Ivan Silver

BOARD MEMBER

Dr. Ivan Silver enjoyed a career as a geriatric psychiatrist at CAMH and Sunnybrook, a leader at the Temerty Faculty of Medicine and is continuing his interests in professional development, coaching and the Arts. He has a background in music and in Hebrew liturgical composition. Ivan is passionate about the importance of Arts experiences in everyone’s lives and of making these available to everyone. “The Arts are a beacon of hope, growth and light”.



ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Robin has been an arts educator, spearheading the intensive Erin Gilmour arts program at the Bishop Stachan School. 
Prior to BSS, Robin was a marketing leader and executive in the film industry for over 15 years, at: the Canadian Film Centre, Cineplex Corp, Paramount Pictures and Disney Corp. for Canada.  
In the 2000’s Robin raised over $16 million for the University of Toronto’s Dr Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study for both a capital campaign as well as for child development research and teaching program funds. 
Robin is currently a successful Realtor with Harvey Kalles Real Estate, and a part-time photographer and painter. 

Vivek Sharma

ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER

MAMC TEAM

Robin Farb-Eckler

ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER

Erin McDonald

WEBSITE DESIGNER

Erin is a Toronto-based UX and Graphic Designer with a background working within arts and non-profit organizations. She approaches design work with the aim of prioritizing usability while also creating a visually delightful experience. 

Lukas Cheung

WEBSITE MANAGER

Lukas is a multidisciplinary artist and active member of the Toronto Arts community.  He is an experienced designer who has previously worked with organizations Art Toronto and Energy Gallery.  



EXPLORE OUR PROJECTS

Making Art Making Change is a non-profit charity committed to giving voice to individuals in a group setting within communities through the use of visual arts.

Our experienced artist educators are committed to creating a safe space and engaging projects where participants can explore artistic expression while developing self-awareness, collaboration skills and original creative thinking. Our focus is to facilitate dialogue and collaboration, thereby strengthening community bonds and reducing isolation.

Charitable Number 770955870 RR0001

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Phone Us
647 885 1408

Mailing Address
505 - 150 Balmoral Avenue
Toronto, ON
M4V 1J4

© Making Art Making Change 2020