New Artist in Residence
ALLISON RIETTA
Allison Rietta (b. 1969) lives and works in Toronto, Canada. She is an abstract painter, working predominately in watercolours and acrylics. Her paintings and collages explore mystic geometry, symbols and patterns. Her work is informed by her 25+ years as a graphic designer, and her spiritual practice of meditation and sound healing. Allison grew up in Toronto, Canada, and has lived and worked in Germany, Italy, and the UK. She has exhibited in solo and group shows in Toronto, New York and London UK. Three of her abstract watercolour paintings were featured in British Vogue’s ‘Vogue Gallery’ print issues March, April and May 2022. Allison was longlisted for the Jackson’s Painting Prize UK two years in a row, and most recently has been shortlisted for the Visual Art Open 2023 UK and International Emerging Artist Award. The Holbrook Danville has exclusively acquired Allison’s artwork for their new 42-room boutique hotel in Danville’s Old West End District, VA, USA.
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Welcome to The Lobby, where creativity, community, and craftsmanship meet. The Lobby is more than just a concept store—it's a modern home and lifestyle boutique, a thriving art gallery, and an intimate event space for the curious, the creative, and the community-minded. At The Lobby, shop for thoughtful pieces that embody impeccable design, timeless beauty, and supreme functionality. In the gallery, immerse yourself in the inspiring collections of established and emerging artists while you shop. At the event space, connect with like-minded guests at any of our ever-evolving workshops, seminars, and thought-leadership events. And for help locating a home service or product, reach out to our concierge services – a one-of-a-kind complimentary service that connects the community with best-in-class home service providers and product vendors.
Learn MoreWhen real estate sales shifted online during the pandemic, Toronto-based agent Cailey Heaps and her team at Heaps Estrin found they were missing the face-to-face aspect of their very social jobs. “Real estate has always been a business about people more than anything,” Heaps says. To help bring that personal element back, Heaps opened the Lobby, a concept shop dedicated to fostering community while connecting consumers with local design-based businesses.
The Lobby focuses on developing a community hub vibe, where shoppers can interact and discover new artists and products. "My vision was to create a place where all these elements could intersect," says Cailey. Clearly, she has sealed the deal.
SHOP - The Lobby is a cool concept/community store meets art gallery started by a real estate company.
Located at the corner of Yonge Street and MacPherson Avenue, The Lobby by Heaps Estrin combines a retail store, concierge service, art gallery, event space, and real estate office. “Our foundational business is real estate, but The Lobby is the physical manifestation of all the things that we do outside of that,” Cailey Heaps of The Heaps Estrin Team told Daily Hive. “It’s all of our passions — culture, community, and concierge — coming together.”
On a low-slung block in Toronto’s upscale Rosedale neighborhood, the Lobby stands out for its colorful window displays and bold artwork. Inside, the shop proffers tasteful home goods, quietly luxurious clothing, whimsical jewelry, and a selection of books.
Not much makes us happier than a female run business with a desire to truly foster community connections. The Lobby is exactly that. Located in one of our favourite neighbourhoods in the city (Summerhill), the Lobby by Heaps Estrin offers a place to gather, discover new artists and designers, shop local and connect with likeminded people in the neighbourhood.
FAQ
What is The Lobby?
We are a retail store, art gallery, and event space. We are the community and lifestyle component of the Heaps Estrin Real Estate Team. We provide a community hub where you can shop our curated retail collection, enjoy our art gallery, and attend our community events.
What is your retail return policy?
You have 14 days to return your purchase for a full refund. The product must be unused, in its original condition, with all packaging and tags still attached. You can exchange or return for store credit up to 30 days after purchase if the product is unused and its original condition.
What is your art return policy?
All art purchases are final sale. No returns or exchanges are available on art purchases.
How do I become an Artist in Residence at The Lobby?
If you are an artist and would like to be considered to be the next artist in residence at The Lobby, please submit your portfolio to thelobby@heapsestrin.com.
Can I take my art with me the day I purchase it?
Your art piece will need to remain at The Lobby until the end of the artist's exhibit.
Do you ship artwork?
We can arrange to have your art piece shipped to you, however, the customer is responsible for the shipping costs.
Do you ship retail?
Yes, we can ship anywhere in Canada. Shipping costs apply.
What is the concierge service?
The Lobby brings its own take on the concept of hotel concierge into the space. Drawing on a wide network of real estate, business, trade and client connections, our complimentary concierge service provides customers with support finding the best service providers and product vendors no matter your location or need.