A broad and inclusive approach to creativity.
The Creativity Everything lab connects ideas from many disciplines, and seeks to embrace a diverse range of creators and creative practices. Founded by David Gauntlett, Canada Research Chair in Creative Innovation at Toronto Metropolitan University, we are a growing team of researchers developing projects and experiences.

What is ‘rigour’ in practice-based research?
09 January 2025In which we establish that practice-based research is just as ‘rigorous’ as anything else.

Out now! ‘Creating with Nature’ cards
18 December 2024Beautiful new publication! We kept it a secret until the ship had crossed the Atlantic.

Music launch event for ‘Everybody…’ EP, 24 October 2024
20 October 2024In conversation with Ashley Jane Lewis.

Reframing Creativity final report is published
12 October 2024SSHRC-funded project on how creative people adapt in challenging times.

Kalaisan Kalaichelvan: Golconda — beautiful seven-track EP released
04 October 2024Out on 4 October 2024 on Unfolding Records

Unpacking queer abstraction with Francisco-Fernando Granados
10 September 2024A revealing interview with the artist.

Kalaisan Kalaichelvan: Axioms — second single
12 July 2024Beautiful new music released on 31 May 2024.

Project Crea 2024 Showcase celebrates young Latinx creators
07 May 2024Amazing mentorship program run by Val Duarte and colleagues.

Pecha Kucha video: ‘Identities, Creativity, Practice, Process and Change’
20 February 2024Lots of things in less than seven minutes.

Chris E. Vargas launches ‘Trans Hirstory in 99 Objects’
01 February 2024The creator of MOTHA visits to do a keynote!

Chris E. Vargas launches ‘Trans Hirstory in 99 Objects’
01 February 2024The creator of MOTHA visits to do a keynote!

Conversation with Justine Woods and Francisco-Fernando Granados on practice-based research
08 January 2024New article!

A practice-based PhD as a basket of things
07 January 2024Extended discussion of the basket of things approach.

Practice-based Research – Some new principles
03 January 2024Useful pointers on doing practice-based research.

New single, ‘Everything or Nothing’, released 21 December 2023
21 December 2023Music “about seeking connection in anxious times”.

New single, ‘Everything or Nothing’, released 21 December 2023
21 December 2023Music “about seeking connection in anxious times”.

‘Creativity’ audiobook on Spotify and Audible
10 November 2023Creativity insights experienced in aural format.

Ashley Jane Lewis joins Creativity Everything
01 October 2023First female recipient of the TMU Postdoctoral Fellowships for Black Scholars.