CreativeHub 1352

What CreativeHub 1352 does

CreativeHub 1352 is a Canadian non-profit charitable organization (Charitable Status #: 848778866RR0001) that advances Mississauga's community cultural development through arts, heritage, and environmental programming. Originally founded in 2008 as the Lakeview Legacy Community Foundation to save the Small Arms Inspection Building from demolition, the organization was successively rebranded as the Small Arms Society in 2014 and as CreativeHub 1352 in January 2020. Its primary venue is the Small Arms Inspection Building at 1352 Lakeshore Road East, Mississauga, a WWII heritage building designated under the Ontario Heritage Act in 2009 and owned by the City of Mississauga. The organization operates a portfolio of recurring programming including weekly Daytime Programs, bi-weekly Evening Programs, the Community Living Room, Multi-Session Summer Programs, Community Gardens, and signature annual events (Mississauga Festival of Trees, InSitu Multi-Arts Festival, Lakeshore Art Trail, Eco Learning and Care Day, Arts on The Credit, Morphology 2026). It also operates the weekly Lakeview Farmers' Market and bi-weekly Lakeview Artisan Market.

The business model is a hybrid charitable revenue structure. Income streams include individual charitable donations (tax-receipted), multi-tier corporate and government sponsorships (partner sponsors such as McKenna Logistics, Ontario Trillium Foundation, City of Mississauga, Government of Canada, Ontario Arts Council; lead sponsors such as Brixen Developments; friends sponsors such as Modern Mississauga Media, Sheridan College), vendor participation fees at markets ($85-$95 per vendor slot), workshop and program fees (many on a pay-what-you-can basis), and festival/event revenue including a pay-what-you-can admission model at the Festival of Trees. The organization is volunteer-driven with 7 full-time staff (Executive Director, Development Officer, Programs Officer, Program Coordinator, Marketing & Communications Coordinator, Market Manager, plus one additional staff), a working board of directors, and an active volunteer pipeline that accepts ages 15-115. Over 90% of funds raised go directly to arts, culture, heritage, and environmental programming.

The customer base spans four primary segments: (1) Mississauga and broader GTA residents attending community programs and events (51,000+ annual attendees); (2) local artists seeking workspace, showcases, mentorship, and professional development; (3) farm and artisan vendors participating in markets and festivals; and (4) environmental and Indigenous community partners engaged in stewardship activities. Strategic partnerships span the City of Mississauga, Ontario Trillium Foundation, Ontario Arts Council, Government of Canada, TRCA, Credit Valley Conservation, Ecosource, Peel Region, Sheridan College, OCAD University, The Compass Food Bank, and Eagle Spirits of the Great Waters. There is no proprietary technology product; operational technology is limited to a Wix-hosted website, Constant Contact email marketing, Better Impact volunteer management, and standard social media presence.

Name

CreativeHub 1352

Legal name

CreativeHub 1352

Website

https://creativehub1352.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CreativeHub 1352 is a Mississauga-based charitable non-profit advancing community cultural development through arts, heritage, and environmental programming at the heritage-designated Small Arms Inspection Building, serving residents, artists, vendors, and environmental partners across the GTA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Arts and Cultural Programming

NAICS

Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAHAD

Cultural Centers & Community Cultural Organizations

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Arts, Culture & Heritage Nonprofits

SECONDARYBPAGALAO

Community Arts, Culture & Creative Placemaking Enterprises

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Enterprises & Impact Organizations

SECONDARYBPAGAHAC

Arts Education & Community Arts Programs

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Arts, Culture & Heritage Nonprofits

Keywords

• Community arts programming
• Cultural heritage preservation
• Farmers market operations
• Environmental community gardens
• Nonprofit cultural events

Headquarters

HQ city

Mississauga

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual donations with charitable tax receipts provided (Charitable Status #: 848778866RR0001). Donations support community arts, heritage, and environmental programs directly.
2. Sponsorship Revenue: Corporate and government sponsorships from partner sponsors (McKenna Logistics, Ontario Trillium Foundation, City of Mississauga, Government of Canada, Ontario Arts Council, Government of Ontario), lead sponsors (Brixen Developments), and friends sponsors (Modern Mississauga Media, Mississauga Arts Council, Community Foundation of Mississauga, FRAM & Slokker, DailyHive, Morguard, 105.9 The Region, Sheridan College).
3. Market Vendor Fees: Revenue from vendor participation fees at Lakeview Farmers' Market and Lakeview Artisan Market. Farm vendor and artisan vendor applications with associated fees.
4. Program and Workshop Fees: Revenue from paid workshops and programs including daytime programming, evening events, and multi-session summer programs. Many programs offered as pay-what-you-can.
5. Festival and Event Revenue: Revenue from Mississauga Festival of Trees including holiday markets with 80+ local artisan vendors, art installations, workshops, and entertainment. Pay-what-you-can admission model.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CreativeHub 1352 is a charitable non-profit organization that operates year-round community programming at the Small Arms Inspection Building in Mississauga, Ontario. Its core offerings span arts, culture, heritage, and environmental programming, including weekly daytime creative drop-ins, bi-weekly evening events, weekly and bi-weekly farmers and artisan markets, multi-session summer programs, community gardens, and signature annual festivals such as the Mississauga Festival of Trees and InSitu Multi-Arts Festival. Programs are delivered through a volunteer-driven model in partnership with the City of Mississauga.

Product overview

CreativeHub 1352 is a community-driven non-profit organization operating at the Small Arms Inspection Building in Mississauga, Ontario. Their offering is a portfolio of arts, culture, heritage, and environmental programs rather than a unified tech product. The core programs include Daytime Programming (weekly creative drop-ins and workshops), Bi-Weekly Evening Programming (movie nights, talks, workshops), Lakeview Farmers' Market, and Lakeview Artisan Market. Additional offerings include the Community Living Room (gathering space), Community Gardens (environmental program), and Multi-Session Summer Programming. Annual signature events include the Mississauga Festival of Trees, InSitu Multi-Arts Festival, Morphology exhibition, Eco Learning and Care Day, Lakeshore Art Trail, and Arts on The Credit. The organization functions as a programming partner for the City of Mississauga, not as a technology product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Weekly Daytime Programming

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% of attendees found programs accessible
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Credit Valley ConservationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 May 2026Credit Valley Conservation partnered with CreativeHub 1352 to present the Morphology 2026 photographic exhibition documenting the transformation of the Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area.
• Peel RegioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 May 2026Partner with Peel Region for Eco Learning and Care Day environmental programming including waste reduction and water conservation education sessions.
• City of MississaugacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity of Mississauga owns and operates the Small Arms Inspection Building and designated the property under the Ontario Heritage Act in 2009. Acquired the building from TRCA in 2017. CreativeHub 1352 serves as a key stakeholder and programming partner for the adaptive reuse and management of the building as a creative hub.
• EcosourcecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEcosource operates the Small Arms Community Garden in partnership with CreativeHub 1352 and the City of Mississauga. Provides gardening resources and registration services for community plot holders.
• Toronto Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTRCA originally owned the Arsenal Lands and Small Arms Inspection Building before the City of Mississauga acquired them. Continues partnership on environmental programming including the Monarch Butterfly Project and Eco Learning and Care Day.
• The Compass Food BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreativeHub 1352's community garden volunteers grow fresh vegetables that are collected and delivered to The Compass Food Bank. Annual harvest expectation exceeds 100 lbs of fresh produce.
• McKenna LogisticsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner sponsor providing support for CreativeHub 1352 events and programming.
• Brixen DevelopmentsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLead sponsor supporting CreativeHub 1352 initiatives and community programming.
• Sheridan CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner contributing to arts and cultural programming through potential student involvement and collaboration.
• Eagle Spirits of the Great WatersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndigenous organization offering the annual Dawn Chorus event as part of Eco Learning and Care Day programming.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Aga Khan Museum: Toronto heritage/cultural institution with exhibitions, performing arts, and educational programming around arts, culture, and heritage. Broader incumbent in the same museum/heritage/cultural-programming category serving the GTA.
• Museum of Contemporary Art Toronto Canada: Major Toronto contemporary-arts institution with exhibitions, artist residencies, and public programming. Larger incumbent in the same broad arts-and-culture programming space in the GTA.

Direct peers

• Harbourfront Centre: Toronto waterfront cultural hub running festivals, artist residencies, workshops, and community programming in a publicly-owned venue. Comparable model of large-scale multidisciplinary community arts programming anchored to a single heritage/civic venue.
• Evergreen Brick Works: Toronto-based non-profit operating a heritage industrial site with year-round arts, culture, environmental, and farmers-market programming. Closest direct analogue to CreativeHub 1352's adaptive-reuse heritage venue model.
• Artscape: Toronto non-profit that creates and operates community cultural spaces, including heritage-building creative hubs, with a mandate to support artists and community development — overlapping mission and venue-strategy with CreativeHub 1352.
• 401 Richmond: Heritage industrial building in Toronto repurposed as a creative hub housing artists, non-profits, and cultural tenants. Comparable adaptive-reuse heritage-creative-hub model to the Small Arms Inspection Building.
• Mississauga Arts Council: Local arts council serving the same Mississauga geography, providing grants, programming, and community-arts support to local artists. Directly comparable local arts-development function and audience.
• Heritage Toronto: Non-profit dedicated to heritage preservation, public programming, and cultural storytelling in Toronto. Comparable heritage-and-culture mission and community-driven programming model, though operating without a single physical venue.

Regional players

• The Distillery District: Toronto heritage district operating arts, cultural events, artisan markets, and festivals in a restored Victorian industrial site. Comparable heritage venue + market programming, though commercially operated rather than non-profit.

Others

• Toronto Arts Council: Municipal arts funding body for Toronto. Not a programming peer, but an ecosystem counterpart and a potential partner/funding source analogous to the relationship CreativeHub has with the Mississauga Arts Council.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CreativeHub1352
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/creative-hub-1352
• Instagraminstagram.com/creativehub_1352

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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