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EXHIBITION: Select Works: Contemporary Canadian Textile-Based Collection at Cambridge Galleries Riverside (January 24 – February 19, 2012; Reception: January 24th, 6:30pm)

tara — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 18:15:47 +0000

Knit #1 by Lyn Carter courtesy of the Ontario Association of Art Galleries website.

Did you know that Cambridge Galleries are super into textiles? Hosts of the annual Fibreworks juried art exhibition, Cambridge Galleries frequently features exhibitions of Canadian textile artists (notably Lyn Carter and Anna Torma) and also have an very impressive amount of contemporary textile work in their permanent collection. Catch a glimpse of some of their collection in the exhibition Select Works, opening this Tuesday. A [...]

EXHIBITION: Seripop @ Blackwood Gallery, UTM (January 18 – March 4, 2012 )

jen — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:42:04 +0000

Years ago when I lived in Montreal, one of the best things about strolling around my neighbourhood was checking out the gig posters that changed regularly on telephone poles, mailboxes & in cafe windows. A handful of extremely talented and visionary screenprinting artists used the streets as their gallery, and truth be told, sometimes their vision trumped basic communication about who was playing and when and where – though nobody seemed to mind. Seripop was definitely at the vanguard of this poster art movement, and it [...]

EXHIBITION: Neon Glow by Amanda McCavour at The Earl Selkirk Gallery @ ARTiculations (until January 20, 2011)

jen — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:08:31 +0000

The Junction is absolutely jammed with exciting design & craft shops and creative celebrations of late, so it was more of an ‘awesome, of course’ than an ‘no, really??’ when Amanda alerted me to to the fact that a ARTiculations, a cute new art supply store/workshop space/exhibition venue has opened there.

You can catch Amanda’s window installation and gallery show in the space until January 20th, check out the ARTiculations blog for upcoming workshops , and pop in to the [...]

EXHIBITION: Crystal Liu, Julie Moon and Rajni Perera at Katzman Kamen Gallery, Toronto (November 26th-December 22, 2011)

tara — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:51:38 +0000

Julie Moon, Shazzam II. Image courtesy of Katzman Kamen Gallery.

I feel like its been almost impossible to keep on top of all the amazing exhibitions happening across the city over the past month or so. Here is yet another one– a three person show with crafty ceramicist extraordinaire Julie Moon, along with two drawers I was not previously familiar with, Crystal Liu and Rajni Perera. Hot tip: Julie Moon will be selling her wares at this year’s City [...]

EXHIBITION: Kristin Ledgett: Bones and Bluster at Communication Art Gallery (November 18th–December 3rd, 2011)

tara — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 18:39:06 +0000

Photo Courtesy of the Communication Art Gallery website.

I just read a short review on Akimblog of this knitty little exhibition of work by none other than local craft hero Kristin Ledgett of The Knit Cafe! I’m kicking myself about not finding out about this sooner. The show comes down in just a few days, so race over to Harbord Street and check it out before it disappears.

Kristin Ledgett
Bones and Bluster
Solo Exhibition at
Communication Art Gallery

Kristin Ledgett has [...]

GET SCHOOLED: Power Kids: Make a Book Workshop at The Power Plant (Sunday, October 23, 2011; 3 pm)

tara — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:59:22 +0000

I admit to being a little out-to-lunch when it comes to keeping informed about The Power Plant‘s programming. I can’t for the life of me remember where I found out about it, but I came across this neat little bookmaking workshop for kids that will be happening there this weekend. Cheers to The Power Plant for spreading the artists’ book gospel to people of all ages!

POWER KIDS: Make a Book

Taking cues from Derek Sullivan’s interest in books [...]

POSTCARDS FROM THE ROAD: Gallery Hoppin’ in Chelsea and the Lower East Side, NYC

tara — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 21:34:32 +0000

Last Saturday, I went on a fast and frantic tour of a few New York City art galleries on a day trip from Baltimore. 8 hours of driving, 6 hours of hanging out…what was I thinking?! Saw some great stuff though, including a model of the Expo ’67 Pulp and Paper Pavillion in a Chelsea gallery, as well some amazing sculpture by American artist Do Ho Suh. The glowing [...]

EXHIBITION: Capacity at the DX (August 25-October 15, 2011; reception: August 26)

jen — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 12:45:02 +0000

If, like me, you missed the Capacity show during design week in January, you will be happy to hear that the Design Exchange is hosting the exhibit starting August 25. They are also running a panel discussion on a topic at the heart of this lady-designed show, Design and Gender. Not to be missed! Also also, they are accepting submissions for Capacity 2012 (deadline September 15, 2011) so email them if you are interested in participating.

It is with much pride and excitement we announce that [...]

EXHIBITION: Paradise Lost at Fly Gallery (June 24-August 13, 2011)

tara — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:11:00 +0000

Paradise Lost banner design by Scott Carruthers

What can I say about Fly Gallery? Toronto’s longest running window gallery space, Fly is a Toronto institution. It dedicated itself to the noble task of making art accessible and available to both a suspecting and unsuspecting Queen Street public 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The proprietors, Tanya and Scott, are talented artists in their own right, and they did a service to the streetscape by programming [...]

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: The 9th Annual Original SQUARE FOOT Show 2011 (show: August 6 – August 21, 2011; deadline: July 1, 2011)

jen — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 14:01:13 +0000

Double congrats are in order as Sandra and Ross of Square Foot are not only celebrating the 9th anniversary of this incredibly popular show, but also the birth of their little boy! One seriously amazing addition to their collection of little beauties, to be sure.

The 9th Annual Original SQUARE FOOT Show 2011
NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL CALL FOR ARTISTS IN ANY MEDIA:
AWOL Gallery is seeking submissions for Toronto’s most anticipated summer group show!

AWOL Gallery is once again planning for The Square Foot Show, an annual group [...]

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Visual Fringe 2011 (deadline: first come, first serve; show: July 6-17, 2011)

jen — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 12:15:59 +0000

The Fringe Fest just announced an exciting new addition to their programming – Visual Fringe – where in-line with the theatre aspect of the festival, all are invited to show their work in mini-galleries on a first-come first-serve basis with no curatorial restrictions. This is a great opportunity for craft artists with unconventional work to get seen, to experiment with new directions, or for sheepish newbies to show their work without fear of rejection! Another bonus would be the fact that artists or collectives pay a small participation fee [...]

EXHIBITION: Marian Bantjes: I Wonder at Onsite (at) OCADU (March 2-June 5, 2011) REVIEW

tara — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 19:27:22 +0000

I Wonder image courtesy of Onsite (at) OCADU’s website

A few weeks ago I dropped in to see the exhibition I Wonder at Onsite (at) OCADU, which features the innovative and utterly seductive work of Canadian graphic artist Marian Bantjes. I Wonder is also the title of Bantjes’ new book, which not only features her lush and highly original work with design and typography, but it also discusses her thoughts on design. Having flipped through the book in [...]

EXHIBITION: In Plain View at Telephone Booth Gallery (January 12 – February 19, 2011, reception: February 5 )

tara — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 02:16:48 +0000

In Plain View Exhibition Invitation, courtesy of Telephone Booth Gallery

During TCA’s hiatus, I came across listings here and there for bits and pieces of programming at Telephone Booth Gallery, a relatively new gallery space in The Junction with a healthy interest in promoting the work of local craftspeople. Among the artists represented are talented Harbourfront residents Shuyu Lu and Lizz Aston, as well as fibre artist Noelle Hamlyn. Their current exhibition, In Plain View, incorporates photographic work by Mark Kasumovic with textile work [...]

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: The Wunderkabinet (deadline: July 23, launches: August 28)

jen — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 13:46:48 +0000

Our dear friend Leah of Toronto Church of Craft and City of Craft is currently living/making cool stuff happen in Berlin. She’d very much like to create some links between the craft worlds here and there – please see her call for your submissions to her latest project below.

Located inside the incredible bastel lounge that is La Bastellerie in Berlin’s Kreuzberg neighbourhood, The Wunderkabinet will house a very special collection of handmade curiosities from parts near and very far.* [...]

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Gallery 1313

angelune — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 01:13:33 +0000

Gallery 1313 is looking for submissions for the Process Gallery!!
We have 33 feet of running wall to be filled with your work! This space offers artists a place to test out new works that are in the process of development. We encourage all emerging craft, video, new media, installation and performance artists to propose projects for this space.

The rental fee for two weeks is $500. While this may seem like a lot, you don’t have to sit in the gallery, there are no commissions to the gallery and you can [...]

EXHIBITION: Hey Come Inside: Project 165 Open House Weekend (May 28-30)

rosalyn — Fri, 28 May 2010 04:34:08 +0000

Project 165 is pleased as punch to announce Hey Come Inside: a weekend-long open studio art event featuring drawing, painting, installation, video, performance, photography and other work by Project 165’s studio artists, volunteers and other friends.

This is a unique opportunity to gain special insight into the vibrant culture of one of Toronto’s most unique artist-run spaces and to consider that, as art writer Sarah Thornton put it, the studio “isn’t just a place where artists make art but [...]

EXHIBITION: Julia Prime – Arboretum at The Japanese Paper Place (until May 28)

rosalyn — Sun, 23 May 2010 16:21:43 +0000

Julia Prime – Arboretum
at The Japanese Paper Place

A collection of embroidered and printed trees on washi. On display in the Artist Resource Center at The Japanese Paper Place until May 28th.

www.juliaprime.ca

The Japanese Paper Place
9am-6pm Monday to Friday
77 Brock Ave.
Toronto, ON
416-538-9669
www.japanesepaperplace.com

GET SCHOOLED: XPACE Proposal Workshop (June 19)

rosalyn — Sun, 23 May 2010 16:07:50 +0000

XPACE Proposal Workshop
June 19th, 2010 2pm- 4pm

XPACE offers proposal workshops prior to each of our application deadlines. At the workshops we will discuss proposal writing guidelines and tips that attendees can use to develop proposal and grant writing skills. The group discussion and one-on-one conversations will provide you with lasting knowledge that will build your proposal and grant writing skills. This workshop will be lead by XPACE staff, as well as a special guest- to [...]

EXHIBITION: The House that Masons Built house (until May 18)

rosalyn — Sun, 16 May 2010 13:38:18 +0000

Hey Neighbour,
Who said nothing cool happens in the Suburbs? Leave the gallery behind and come check out “The House that Masons Built” at 53 Prince Charles Drive from May 8th ‘til May 18th.

It is widely assumed that people’s identities are defined by the objects they own, what they choose to live amongst in the domestic sphere, and how much of this is represented in public. After years of being altered and re-altered, these histories associated with the Mason family at 53 Prince Charles Drive have been pushed farther and [...]

EXHIBITION: Christina Gapic – Featured Artist at bookhou (April 28-May 30)

rosalyn — Thu, 06 May 2010 13:39:22 +0000

Christina Gapic – Part of bookhou’s featured artist series and part of the Scotiabank CONTACT photography festival
April 28-May 30, 2010

Gapic’s images of India were photographed over a three-year period from 2005 to 2008. The show portrays an intimate view of the country and its people through the artists’ selected works.

bookhou shop
798 dundas street west
toronto, on
416-203-2549
www.bookhou.com

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: 50/50 Juried Art Exhibition (August 1-8, deadline: June 29 or July 3)

rosalyn — Thu, 06 May 2010 13:09:49 +0000

Queen Gallery is accepting submissions to the 50/50 show.
All artwork must be 20” x 20” (including frame, if work is framed) and artists can submit up to three works. Art must be dropped off on Tuesday, June 29th between 11am and 5pm or Saturday July 3rd between 1 and 4pm, along with the signed contract and a $10 deposit. The jury will review the work and the jury’s decisions will be emailed Saturday July 10th. If the work was not selected for the show, it [...]

EXHIBITION: Out of Hand (May 6-14, reception: May 6)

rosalyn — Mon, 03 May 2010 17:58:55 +0000

www.whippersnapper.ca

VENDOR CALL: Make it (June 5)

rosalyn — Sat, 01 May 2010 03:37:47 +0000

Saturday June 5, 12-6pm
Beaver Hall Gallery
29 McCaul Street

We currently have a few tables left for Make It – an arts and crafts show and sale at Beaver Hall Gallery on Saturday June 5th benefitting the Furniture Bank. Please note that we are at capacity for jewelry vendors and are only looking for other types of work. Please contact me for further information.

Contact Info:
Kiran Thind at kiran.thind@rogers.com
facebook group here

NEIGHBOURHOODS: Oakville

nightjar books — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 01:10:55 +0000

Our newest addition to the Toronto Craft Alert line-up, Neighbourhoods will feature the craftiest parts of GTA-and-Beyond neighbourhoods!

By Cait Harben

A few months ago, I graduated from art school and made the move away from my intricately-built support network in Halifax, to my parent’s suburban home in Oakville, Ontario. So far the move has mostly been positive—I work for a great art gallery and maintain a network of arty friends in the Toronto area—but I am often left wondering where all the twenty-somethings have gone, and longing for local organic [...]

CRAFTY HAPPENING: 2010 Arts Open House & Crafts Sale @ Sheridan College, Oakville (May 1)

rosalyn — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 03:04:22 +0000

SHERIDAN ARTS FESTIVAL SHOWCASES UP AND COMING ARTISTS

The School of Animation, Arts and Design opens its doors to the public again this spring for visitors to view some of the finest arts facilities on the continent, speak with student representatives and program faculty and find out why every year 4,000 students choose to attend Sheridan’s 28 programs in animation, arts and design.

See work by students in various programs including Art Fundamentals, Visual and Creative Arts, Crafts and Design: Glass, Ceramics, Textiles, Furniture.

EXHIBITION: things iridescent

jen — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 20:28:39 +0000

Last night while admiring Elly‘s foil stamped holograph Bread Clip earrings by Sandy Plotnikoff (acquired at MADE), Grant , who himself has created a gorgeous iridescent hanging garden currently showing at MADE’s installation space*, mentioned that Sandy has a print show on at an Ossignton gallery.

With a little digging I found that Foil Problem is showing at Hunter and Cook (15 Ossington Ave.) until May 16th.

If you love colour & shiny things like I do, I think this show may really do it for you!

*by [...]

EXHIBITION: It’s A Big Deal! at the Ontario Crafts Council (May 6-28, reception: May 6)

rosalyn — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 21:18:18 +0000

It’s a Big Deal!

May 6 – May 28, 2010
Ontario Crafts Council Gallery
990 Queen Street West, Toronto
Please join us for the Opening Reception on Thursday, May 6, 5:30 – 8:30 pm.

Micah Adams
Alisha Marie Boyd
Norah Deacon
Niko Dimitrijevic
Margaret Lim
Shuyu Lu
Amanda McCavour
Adriana McNeely
Rose-Angeli Ringor
Johanna Schmidt
Patrycja Zwierzynska
Curated by Melanie Egan, Head of Craft and
Patrick Macaulay, Head of Visual Arts at Harbourfront Centre

This exhibition strives to communicate new ideas and shape perceptions about contemporary craft. It is about the [...]

EXHIBITION: New Installation by Grant Heaps at MADE (April 22-June 12, reception: April 22)

rosalyn — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 13:22:39 +0000

MADE presents “Daydreamin’- a Grant Heaps remix”
A new installation by Grant Heaps

Opening Reception at MADE Thursday April 22nd, 7pm to 9pm
Exhibition continues to June 12th

Grant Heaps provides a visual extrapolation of the song Daydreamin’ by Lupe Fiasco. Shreds of fabric discards are stitched together by Heaps in his own lyrical tracing of the scraps of memory and feelings that describe a life.

Lupe Fiasco’s song Daydreamin’ is a record of contrasts: bliss and frustration, loud and soft, beautiful and ugly, reality and perception. Heaps chose to [...]

EXHIBITION: The Reconceptualized Universe of The Anti-Logo League Girls (April 8-May 15, reception: April 8)

rosalyn — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 13:52:32 +0000

Reliquary 5, archival digital print, 32” x 32”, 2008.

The Reconceptualized Universe of The Anti-Logo League Girls

Stephanie Cormier’s Solo Exhibition

April 8 – May 15, 2010
Opening Reception: Thursday, April 8, 2010 6:30-8:30pm

for more details, see here: http://openstudio.on.ca
Stephanie Cormier: http://www.artinteriors.ca/artists/stephanie_cormier

Open Studio is pleased to present The Reconceptualized Universe of The Anti-Logo League Girls, a solo exhibition by Toronto-based artist Stephanie Cormier from April 8 to May 15, 2010.

Stephanie Cormier’s Anti-Logo League Girls are warriors created from society’s detritus. Fashioned from appropriated advertising images and [...]

EXHIBITION: Barbara Di Lella at Bookhou (March 31-April 25)

rosalyn — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 13:30:24 +0000

Barbara Di Lella – part of bookhou’s featured artist series
March 31-April 25

artist statement:
Since almost forever I have been drawn to the process of aging: from the weathered and layered flaking paint on old wood to the faded and yellowed pages of time-worn books. I am intrigued by the past, the secrets of history and the hidden stories within people and objects that have lived before I was born.

The images, colours and textures I choose are derived from the part of me that has no thought. They are compilations [...]