Join us on December 12 for LAST R.I.S.E. ’26 featuring Faiza & Friends, a fundraising concert celebrating 14 years of artist development, creative opportunities, and community.

From the Open Mic to the Main Stage

Faiza began her journey with R.I.S.E. as an emerging artist. Now she’s returning to curate Faiza & Friends, a live-band concert featuring Sasha L. Henry, Siddartha, TRP.P, pHoenix Pagliacci, and Truss, artists we’ve supported and collaborated with over the years.

This is artist development in action: creating pathways for artists to perform, curate, produce, lead, and build sustainable creative careers.

Help Us Bridge the Gap

For 14 years, R.I.S.E. has helped artists bridge the gap between talent and opportunity through mentorship, paid performances, and professional development.

As we enter our 15th year, arts funding cuts threaten the programs and platforms that make this work possible.

We’ve spent 14 years helping artists bridge the gap. Now we’re asking our community to help us bridge ours.

LAST R.I.S.E. is both a celebration of our legacy and a fundraiser to sustain future opportunities for emerging artists.

Can’t attend? You can still make an impact. Donate or bid on a commemorative board from our Nuit Blanche - R.I.S.E. Through the Ages: Where I’m From exhibition and own a piece of Toronto’s arts and cultural history.