EMMA SHARPE THE COMMONWEALTH

An event-based collective for Toronto's DIY and small press creatives.

The Commonwealth was a summertime event collective that aimed to bring together the independent creative communities of Toronto with a focus on DIY, small press and independent print. Through curated events, The Commonwealth helped local creatives join forces to promote the DIY and small press scene as a whole.

The Commonwealth’s largest event brought 28+ vendors, artists, and publishers to the Sterling lofts for a collaborative sale, zine fair, and exhibition. Participants included Colour Code Printing, Little Brother Magazine, No Fun Press, Blood of the Young, Explorer’s Press, Go Home Print, Screvvface, and more.