Spaces
- - - Raid Spaces
      
      In our co-working Spaces, creatives can build their ideas, collaborate, and access varied expressive platforms.
      
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  - - Come together
      
      Inquire today to book a desk.
      
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Press
- - - RAID Press
      
      Our creator-driven publishing initiative, producing bold, original comics, art books, and graphic novels — dedicated to helping creators share their stories.
      
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  - - Submissions
      
      Reach out today to learn how we help independent creators produce their personal works while maintaining their creative integrity.
      
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Studio
- - - Raid Studio
      
      Our Studio agency brings together a community of experts to create teams that scale to your project.
      
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  - - Let’s collaborate
      
      Connect with us today to learn how we can help you tell your story.
      
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Gallery & Cafe
- - - RAID Gallery & Cafe
      
      A vibrant cultural hub dedicated to promoting independent creators, exceptional art, and the thriving community that surrounds it.
      
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  - - Visit today
      
      9 – 4 Weekdays | 10 – 5 Weekends
      
      For orders: 416-961-1275
      
      1720 Queen Street West
      Toronto, ON M68 1B3
About
- - - Next Generation
      
      Watch the documentary taking a peek into the lives as creatives and storytellers of RAID Studio members.
      
      Watch now >
  - - About RAID
      
      The Royal Academy of Illustration & Design, aka R.A.I.D., is an award-winning community of artists where co-working space meets creative agency.
      
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Co-Work Community

Spaces

Explore RAID Spaces, our co-working community — where creatives focus, collaborate, and bring ideas to life in an inspiring, art-driven environment.

Publishing House

Press

Discover RAID Press, our creator-driven publishing initiative, producing bold, original comics, art books, and graphic novels — dedicated to helping creators share their stories.

creative agency

Studio

Meet RAID Studio, our creative agency specializing in bold visual storytelling, delivering scalable teams and bespoke visual solutions for clients, brands, and publishers.

Art & coffee

Gallery & Cafe

Visit the RAID Gallery & Cafe — where we celebrate art and storytelling in all its forms. Explore original works by local and international creators, browse unique books, and enjoy the perfect cup of coffee in a creative, welcoming space.

RAID: The CREATIVE ECOSYSTEM

Welcome to RAID, an award-winning creative community where co-working meets studio innovation and collaboration. Founded in 2002, the Royal Academy of Illustration & Design (RAID) offers a vibrant, dynamic space where artists, illustrators, writers, and creators come together to build, connect, and grow. Our mission is to empower creators by providing diverse platforms and resources that nurture creativity and elevate original storytelling.

RAID operates through multiple specialized arms: a bustling co-working studio designed to inspire focus and collaboration; RAID Press, our creator-driven publishing house producing bold, original comics, graphic novels, and art books; and RAID Creative, a full-service agency that assembles scalable teams of elite professionals to deliver innovative, tailored art solutions for brands, publishers, and creators alike.

Committed to fostering creativity and empowering storytellers, RAID is where ideas come to life.

Connect & DISCOVER

We’re thrilled to welcome you to our public-facing Gallery & Café — a vibrant hub where creativity and community come alive. Enjoy a cup of coffee or a light snack while immersing yourself in original artwork and discovering talented creators through their books and art. Join us for a wide range of events—from life drawing sessions to artist talks and workshops — all designed to connect, inspire, and educate the creative community. Above all, our mission is to foster meaningful connections and, most importantly, to have fun.

Where Art Unveils the Hidden

Where Art Unveils the Hidden by Inna Gherciu is a photographic series that invites viewers…

Please destroy and rebuild with care

Brennan Bova is a multi-disciplinary animation professional with over 15 years of industry experience.

A Cotton Candy World, The Art of Ramón Peréz

A Cotton Candy World invites you to immerse yourself in the whimsical and dreamlike universe…

community, concepts, & creation

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