Who We Are

Local Canvas is a passion project born from the desire to bring the vibrant energy of local art directly into the heart of our community's businesses. We believe that every blank wall is an opportunity to showcase the incredible talent that surrounds us and to create meaningful connections between artists, entrepreneurs, and art lovers alike.

Our mission is simple yet powerful: to transform local spaces with creativity and foster a sense of place. By partnering with a diverse array of artists and forward-thinking business owners, we're cultivating a thriving ecosystem where art and commerce intersect. At Local Canvas, we're committed to supporting our artists by providing them with new platforms to display and sell their work, while simultaneously offering businesses a unique way to enhance their environments and engage with their customers on a deeper level. Join us in our journey to paint our community with the colors of local talent and watch as our shared spaces come alive with inspiration and imagination.

What Artists are saying:

I made the decision to pursue art as a career, during the start of 2025. When you are first starting out, finding a place (any place) that would be willing to give you a chance, can be quite difficult. I remember asking around local shops in Kensington, but had very little luck. 

Frustrated, I even asked the employees at Sunnyside Art Supplies if they had any leads - to which they provided me Tamara's contact information.

Originally when I had emailed Tamara, I didn't have many expectations, but she was very dilligent, and helped me set up a solo show at The Roasterie for the month of February. And to my surprise, I managed to sell one of my paintings (Ouranos VI) - which Tamara was very happy about. She even asked if she could share my success story on her LinkedIn.

Going forward, I am still currently working with her as of right now. And I recommend anyone who wants to get their art out their to contact her.

~Heiyang