Parkdale Village Arts Collective (PVAC)

On June 22, 1994 the Parkdale Village Arts Collective (PVAC) was formed to fulfill an elected mandate to promote and support a mutually beneficial interaction between artists, businesses and the community of Parkdale, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Originally PVAC was an initiative of the Parkdale Village Business Improvement Association calling artists together to organize a group to celebrate the arts community in Parkdale. PVAC was incorporated as a non-profit organization in October 1997. In January 1998 Gallery 1313 was opened to exhibit the works of PVAC members and others to the public.

The gallery is strongly supported by the community and received a positive review by Christopher Hume, "Police station's rebirth as gallery an arresting concept" (Toronto Star, 2/4/98 What's On section). PVAC also publishes a periodical, Artery, which reports on arts events and artists mostly in the Parkdale neighbourhood. The Parkdale Village Arts Collective is an artist-run organization committed to the recognition of excellence in various cultural and artistic expressions.

PVAC's embracing of equality, inclusion and celebration of diversity is affirmed through the broad representation of its membership, affiliations, programming and executive body. PVAC supports vital contemporary art practices and initiatives by recognizing the work of emerging and established artists. To enquire about becoming a member of PVAC, call the PVAC Infoline: 416-536-6778 or email director@g1313.org.