Recognizing that the interplay of the best of Atlantic Canada and the best of Toronto has a long tradition of extending into the visual and performing arts, East Coast Connected promotes opportunities for Atlantic artists and creators through its community hub and network between the two regions.

Partnering with some of Atlantic Canada’s leading cultural institutions in the visual arts, ECC will highlight the ongoing leadership in creativity that stems from the region, enhancing the visibility and platform of emerging artists from the Atlantic region. East Coast Connected has partnered with the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia to highlight its artist in residence program bringing this program to visual arts leaders in the Toronto and national markets.

ECC will continue to promote talent circulation in arts and culture by bringing its membership to the best of Toronto’s existing Atlantic creative group. ECC members will have the opportunity to discover the best of Atlantic visual and performing arts in Toronto through a series of cultural initiatives designed to highlight regional talent creating in the GTA.