Join us for Art Hive at MOCA, a drop-in art programme that invites the whole community to stop by and create! This free programme runs bi-weekly on Friday evenings. Check below for upcoming Art Hive dates. 

Explore a range of materials and techniques, from painting and drawing to collage, guided by visiting art therapy students who will facilitate creative expression. Bring your works-in-progress and join a vibrant community, where you can find inspiration and engage in conversation. All skill levels are welcome, from beginners to professionals.

As part of our mission to be ambitiously inclusive, this programme is free to all and materials will be provided. Art Hive is free to attend on Floor 1. To visit the rest of the museum, book admission here. Seating is first-come, first-served. RSVPs help us plan for attendance.

This programme is intended for adults, seniors and teens. We recommend families with young children stop by for our TD Community Sundays for kid-friendly tours and activities each month.

Seating is limited and first-come, first-served. RSVPs help us plan for attendance. Stop by and explore your creative side!

Upcoming Art Hives

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Event | Friday, November 13, 2026
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Event | Friday, November 27, 2026
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Event | Friday, December 11, 2026
Art Hive at MOCA
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Event | Friday, January 8, 2027
Art Hive at MOCA
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Event | Friday, January 22, 2027
Art Hive at MOCA
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Event | Friday, February 5, 2027
Art Hive at MOCA

What is an Art Hive

Art Hives provide free, community art-making spaces open to everyone, aiming to foster a welcoming environment for all participants. You don’t need to have any experience making art to join.

This programme draws from the research and practice of Dr. Janis Timm-Bottos, a professor at Concordia University. Learn more about Art Hives here.

About the Facilitators

Each session will be led by graduate students at the Toronto Art Therapy Institute who will facilitate a supportive space for self-expression and creativity. These students will be supported by the MOCA Learning team.

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