Founded in 2018, Studio 145—formally known as Studio 145 Cooperative—emerged from a need to address gaps in creative arts opportunities for BIPOC and NEET youth (Not in Education, Employment or Training). Based in Mississauga, we’ve grown through strategic partnerships, such as those with Metalworks Institute and local school boards, to deliver award-winning programs that uplift marginalized communities.

 

Studio 145 Initiative is a Canadian non-profit organization in the creative arts industry. It aims to compete with industry giants by accumulating and sharing communal resources. Our organization curates resources and provides affordable, high-quality services for our audience in the Mississauga, Peel, Halton and GTA regions.

 

Our mission is to serve our members and their communities by facilitating social and economic benefits for our peers. We have organized a member base with a shared desire for knowledge acquisition, networking and principled business practices.