calling all west end / toronto artists
Welcome to our artist collaborations page. We sourced rare or pre-loved materials - from earthy abalone shells to unique and fun boots, bags, and vintage heritage textiles—and we want to partner with local West End artists to give them a second life.
We are entirely open and flexible, whether you'd like to explore splitting the proceeds, donating your time and talent to support the mission, or pitching any other creative partnership model that works for you.
100% of our proceeds will fund our pioneering, behaviour-first dog rescue.
THE CREATIVE COLLECTIVE!The Upcoming Showcase & Auction
All finished collaboration pieces will debut at our live West End art show and charity auction event.
The Abalone Collection: Multi-option lots split between our live auction and our online Charity Etsy Shop.
The One-Offs: Rare, single-edition statements, including our signature boots, bags, and Guna Mola textile, featured exclusively as live auction centerpieces.
Artist Spotlight Series
As part of our commitment to championing the local creative community, every participating artist in our design initiatives is featured in our "Get to Know Our Artists" spotlight series.
We celebrate our first wave of collaborators across our social media channels (including Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube) and showcase their work directly through dedicated features on our website and our curated Etsy shop. This ongoing series highlights each artist's unique creative process, their personal portfolio, and the vital role their artistry plays in funding our canine-behaviour science rescue work.
Artist Applications
Applications to collaborate are open now through August 21, 2026, at 11:00 PM.
How to Apply: Submit your portfolio link or Instagram handle and a brief 2–3 sentence creative vision by completing the Application Form
Selection: Carefully screened in partnership with our local creative team, welcoming a diverse range of artistic styles and full creative freedom.
Timeline: Selected artists will have a 7-week project deadline from material pickup.
Explore Our Projects
(Select a photo below to view full project details, material availability, and application guidelines)
Project 1: Abalone Shells Collection
Project 2: Guna Mola Textile Art
Project 3: The Statement Boots
Project 4: Bohemian Bags
Let's Build a Relationship: If you want to be a founding part of our Creative Collective and blend your art with visionary animal advocacy, apply for to our projects; let’s make something beautiful together!