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madeinexile, 58 Lansdowne Avenue, Toronto, ON (2026)

06/08/2026

ANNOUNCING OUR FIRST INTERNATIONAL COLLAB! 🌏📢

འབྲུ་ Digital Storytelling + Archiving 🌱

Dru, a Tibetan word that means “seed”, has been created with the hopes that this program will help germinate future generations of Tibetans who are able to tell their stories while helping to preserve stories from our past.

This is a 2.5 month program created in collaboration with Tibet Museum (Dharamshala, India), the foremost repository of Tibetans and Tibetan stories in exile. This is our first transnational collaboration in which we can connect with the wider diaspora in exile. We looking for keen storytellers who are interested in archival work and different mediums of digital storytelling.

For program details, check our application by clicking on the link in our bio! 🔗

Eligibility:

-Tibetan Youth 18-29
-GTA based

Deadline: Sunday, June 21st, 2026 by 5pm EST.

Successful applications will be Interviewed the week of June 22nd-26th, 2026.

For any questions about your applications please email us at [email protected].

-MIE Team 🏔️🌞

This project was generously funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s Youth Opportunities fund.

06/03/2026

Arts Workshop Series: Parkdale Pottery

✨The first workshop of our series is a very special pottery experience!

For the first time, we are collaborating with Parkdale Pottery for an introductory Wheel-Throwing Workshop—a wonderful opportunity to explore creativity, connect with peers and learn a timeless craft, where you’ll learn the basics of shaping clay on the potter’s wheel and create your very own:
☕ Cups
🥣 Bowls
💍 Trinket Dishes

📍 Meet outside the studio at 1:45 PM — we’ll head in together!
🕑 Workshop runs from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM
👥Seats available for only 8 participants (First come, first serve basis)

We are delighted to be guided by Diana Scheer (she/they), a ceramicist and visual artist based in Toronto. Diana’s work combines functional and sculptural vessels inspired by the enchantment of nature and enduring ancestral knowledge. Throughout the workshop, Diana will provide a demonstration, hands-on guidance, and support as you bring your creations to life.

✨ No experience necessary
✨ All materials provided
✨ Individual guidance throughout the session
✨ A fun and welcoming environment for everyone

🔥 Your creations will be professionally glazed and fired, then ready for pickup 4 weeks after the workshop.

Link in bio for more details!

See you soon😊

This project was generously funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s Youth Opportunities fund.

06/03/2026

Arts Workshop Series: Parkdale Pottery🌞

✨The first workshop of our series is a very special pottery experience!

For the first time, we are collaborating with Parkdale Pottery for an introductory Wheel-Throwing Workshop—a wonderful opportunity to explore creativity, connect with peers and learn a timeless craft, where you’ll learn the basics of shaping clay on the potter’s wheel and create your very own:

☕ Cups
🥣 Bowls
💍 Trinket Dishes
📍 Meet outside the studio at 1:45 PM — we’ll head in together!
🕑 Workshop runs from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM
👥Seats available for only 8 participants (First come, first serve basis)

We are delighted to be guided by Diana Scheer (she/they), a ceramicist and visual artist based in Toronto. Diana’s work combines functional and sculptural vessels inspired by the enchantment of nature and enduring ancestral knowledge. Throughout the workshop, Diana will provide a demonstration, hands-on guidance, and support as you bring your creations to life.
✨ No experience necessary
✨ All materials provided
✨ Individual guidance throughout the session
✨ A fun and welcoming environment for everyone
🔥 Your creations will be professionally glazed and fired, then ready for pickup 4 weeks after the workshop.

Link in bio for more details!

See you soon😊

This project was generously funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s Youth Opportunities fund.

06/02/2026

📢ANNOUNCING OUR 2026 PROGRAMMING 📢

After months of planning and designing, we are proud to bring you exciting and accessible free arts programming for the community. The first is: Arts Workshop Series

A series of five free workshops from June to October for youth to explore new forms of art through hands on workshops. This will be by registration and first come first serve! We will have limited spots so be sure to register as soon as you can! 🖋️

The second is: འབྲུ་ Digital Storytelling + Archiving. This is a 2.5 month summer arts intensive created in collaboration with Tibet Museum (Dharamshala, India), the foremost repository of Tibetans and Tibetan stories in exile. This is our first transnational collaboration in which we can connect with the wider diaspora in exile. Through mentorship and artist led workshops, youth will gain knowledge in archiving and learn how to document stories within the community leading to a personal project which will be showcased at a local gallery. Stay tuned for our upcoming call out!

To register and apply, go to our link in the bio! DM us if you have any questions and please spread the word to your friends and family.

See you at our first workshop in June! Registration for our Parkdale pottery workshop is live, go to the link in bio to sign up now!

MIE Team

05/14/2026

📢Made in Exile is excited to announce that applications for a new staff position for youth 29 and under are now open!

We are looking for a Program Coordinator to join us in facilitating and delivering our Summer Arts Intensive Program.

Check out our full Job Description in our link in the bio! 🔗

Please submit a cover letter and a resume in .pdf format to [email protected] with the subject line “PROGRAM COORDINATOR- [your name]” by Friday June 5th, 2026 by 11:59pm EST.

Interviews will take place the week of June 8-12th, 2026.

The contract starts on Mon, June 15th, 2026 and ends on Sept 30th, 2026.

For any questions about your applications please email us at [email protected].

-MIE Team 🏔️🌞

This project was generously funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s Youth Opportunities fund.

01/18/2026

Dear Diary….🖌️

New year, new experience and lots of new thoughts 💭

Join us for a moment to reset. 🌅

We are excited to launch our Drewe Series! This Saturday will be our first drop-in of the year. Every other month, on the third Saturday of the month, we will be hosting a drop in for you to engage in various arts based activities and workshops to meet new people and be creative. 🎨

This month, as a start of the new year, we have a group journaling session. 📝Whether you are new to the community or just looking for a calm and friendly space to unwind, you are welcome here.

Not sure what to write? That’s completely okay. We will offer a few gentle prompts questions to help guide you or you can write freely, doodle or simply sit and enjoy the moment. There is no right or wrong way to take part.

We will provide everything you need– journaling materials, snacks and drinks so you can feel comfortable and at ease from the moment you arrive.

All you need is to take some time for yourself!

Location: Punlic Studio (58 Lansdowne Ave)
Date: Jan 24, 2026
Time: 4 pm onwards (2 hour Session)
RSVP: Link in Bio

Have questions? Email us at [email protected] or DM us.

See you soon!

This program has been generously funded by OTF-YOF.

08/20/2025

Meet our guest artist vendors! 🌻

Along side our summer arts intensive participants, we will be joined by three local Tibetan artists who will be selling their original work! 👏

We are honoured to have quilling, and join us for our first ever pop up market! 😍

Don’t miss your chance to get your hands on their beautiful ieces! Support local Tibetan artists🛍️

🗓️Sun Aug 31,2025

🕙11am-4pm

📍The Public Studio, 58 lansdowne ave

Bring your family and friends!

See you there!

08/20/2025

Our first ever POP UP MARKET! 🎈

Sunday Aug 31,2025

One day only!

11am:Opening ceremony & Meet our Participants!

4pm: Market closes

Snacks and Refreshments will be provided.

08/20/2025

Meet our amazing participants 🥰

As our Summer Arts Intensive come to an end, we invite you to come to the final showcase of our Paper Quilling program led by the talented .quilling!

After two months of workshops, open studio time and art making, our 6 participants are excited to show (and even sell) their creations. This showcase will also be our first ever pop up market showcasing local Tibetan artists.

We will be joined with our guest artist vendors: , .quilling and .

Come by and support our local artists and participants! We recommend you to bring cash along for easier transactions👍🏾

Date:Sun August 31st 2025
Time: 11am - 4pm
Location: 58 Lansdowne Ave ( The Public Studio)

Snacks and Refreshments will be provided for both events.

See you there!

-MIE Team🌻

08/20/2025

Come join us for a weekend of art!

Don’t have any weekend plans? Not to worry, we’ve got you 😉

🗓️ Sat. August 30th, 2025

Open Mic Night: The Stage is Yours!

Our Open Mic Series is a monthly event where we invite young Tibetans to gather and build community while engaging in art. Each event explores a different theme, in a different space in Parkdale.

Join us for an intimate evening at the Milky Way Garden where we will have a stage for those who want to perform and a cozy space for those who just want to be a supportive audience member!

Bring your friends and family!

Date: August 30th, 2025 (Saturday)
Time: 6-8pm
Location: 87 Milky Way (Milky Way Garden) Behind Parkdale Library

RSVP: Link in Bio

🗓️SUNDAY Aug 31,2025

Pop Up Market!

Made in Exile’s Summer Arts Intensive is coming to an end, to celebrate the completion of the program, we will be showcasing the final art pieces created by our participants. We’ve also invited other local artists to vendor with us. Come by and support our local artists and participants! We recommend you to bring cash along for easier transactions👍🏾

Date: August 31st 2025 (Sunday)
Time: 11am - 4pm
Location: 58 Lansdowne Ave ( The Public Studio)

Snacks and Refreshments will be provided for both events. We look forward to meeting you at one or both of our events🤗

-MIE Team 🌻

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