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My Artist Friend is a Genius: The Grand Launch
Thu, Jul 02
|1611 Studios
Kick off the season with a bang! For our Grand Launch, we are opening the floor to all disciplines. Painters, musicians, poets, digital creators, sculptors — if your friend makes it, you can pitch it. Let’s set the bar high for the rest of the season!
Time & Location
Jul 02, 2026, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
1611 Studios, 1611 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6K 1T9, Canada
About The Event
Welcome to My Artist Friend Is a Genius, the high-energy, fast-paced event series where local creatives get championed by their biggest fans. We provide the stage and the microphone; their friends provide the ultimate hype.
As a guest, you are in for an incredibly entertaining night of storytelling, passionate pitches, and brilliant local talent. Whether you are looking to discover your next favourite artist, support the local creative scene, or just cheer on some beautifully intense bestie energy, this is where you want to be. Come out to watch the showdown, discover incredible work, and help crown the night's biggest genius.
What to Expect as a Guest:
A Show with Real Stakes: This isn't just a casual show-and-tell. Each night features a live showcase where the audience helps decide who walks away with prizes designed to support the artists directly!
The Road to November: You are witnessing the qualifiers! Every…
Schedule
30 minutesArrival & Music (Bar starts moving)
30 minutesRound 1 (3-5 Pitches)
Tickets
Witness to Genius Ticket
$+Ticket service fee
Total
$0.00