ARCfest - Toronto's social justice arts festival - is a conscious coalition between artists and activists combining diverse forms of artistic expression with panel discussions and speakers to explore local social justice issues. Running from October 22nd-29th, the festival takes place in multiple venues in Queen West, Parkdale, and a number of satellite venues across the city.

Drawing primarily on members of Toronto’s artistic community, ARCfest will showcase music, film, performing arts, visual arts, and other artistic media. Community workers, activists, academics, artists and those with expertise in the issues being addressed have been invited to participate as keynote speakers and panelists.