110 Arts Cooperative

The 110 Arts Cooperative is a Canadian nonprofit organization, registered with the Canada Revenue Agency under the Business Registration Number 820238590RR0001. It operates as a registered charity, providing crucial short-term rental space in downtown locations for arts and culture organizations, as well as other not-for-profit entities, at below-market rates.

Mission and Structure

The cooperative is built around a social enterprise model, facilitated by a partnership among its four permanent tenants:

• PuSh International Performing Arts Festival Society
• Touchstone Theatre Society
• Music on Main Society
• The Documentary Media Society (producers of the DOXA Documentary Film Festival).

These members formed the cooperative to sustain operations and serve the local arts, cultural, and creative communities by offering centrally-located and professionally-equipped spaces. The shared spaces are designed to foster interactions among renters and tenants, enriching the cultural networks in the city.

Activities and Impact

In addition to providing facilities, the cooperative offers volunteer programs aimed at advancing the charitable purposes of its members. This includes facilitating operations for the four registered charitable organizations housed within the cooperative.

Legal Status

The 110 Arts Cooperative is recognized by the Canada Revenue Agency as a registered charity, allowing it to issue tax receipts for donations and support philanthropic activities within the arts sector. This status supports fundraising efforts and allows for efficient allocation of resources towards its mission.