Another Toronto creative hub is gone. OpenConcepts — a grassroots creative hub that's been home to countless open mics, art events, and emerging talents in Toronto — has just been evicted from its space. "The eviction started with a notice saying our lease was being renewed for another three years," said Khary Safari, founder of OpenConcepts. For many in the city's creative community, the news hits hard and, unfortunately, is all too familiar. "The OpenConcepts community, in particular, is so important because we are social beings, and we are all artists.