CRAFTIVISM: Z’s by the C – a radical crafting + napping project (July 17-18)

rosalyn — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 03:09:42 +0000

Come decorate a sleeping mask before catching some Z’s in downtown Toronto!

The residents of Toronto are invited to come personalize a sleeping mask using simple crafting techniques before covering their eyes and dozing off in the city. By creating a safe sleeping zone on the site of a proposed park in the Queen West neighbourhood, Eric Moschopedis and Mia Rushton seek to legitimize public napping under the aegis of art – just sweet public dreams!

MORE INFO: www.theatrecentre.org /

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Hoopla: The Art of Unexpected Embroidery (deadline: June 15)

rosalyn — Tue, 25 May 2010 14:51:27 +0000

Do you design unusual or unexpected pieces of needlepoint? If so, you should design a pattern for Hoopla, The Art of Unexpected Embroidery, to be published by Arsenal Pulp Press in fall 2011.

Hoopla: The Art of Unexpected Embroidery rebels against the traditional notions of quaint embroidery with motifs of flowers and songbirds. The book will feature unusual stitch work on a variety of [...]

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Come Up To My Room 2011 (January 27-30, 2011 deadline: May 31, 2010)

rosalyn — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 02:47:48 +0000

COME UP TO MY ROOM 2011
The Gladstone Hotel’s 8th Annual Alternative Design Event

January 27 to 30, 2011
(Coinciding with Toronto International Design Festival and the Interior Design Show)

Deadline: Monday, May 31st, 2010.

Call for Submissions

ATTENTION: DESIGNERS, ARCHITECTS, VISUAL ARTISTS, PHOTOGRAPHERS, SCULPTORS, WRITERS, MUSICIANS, SET DESIGNERS, PROP MAKERS, SOUND ENGINEERS, CERAMACISTS, TEXTILE ARTISTS, CRAFTS PEOPLE, FILMOGRAPHERS, PRINT MAKERS, NEW MEDIA ARTISTS and ALL CREATIVE MAKERS:

The Gladstone Hotel seeks Expressions of Interest for innovative, cutting-edge, contemporary design and installation-based projects for The Gladstone Hotel’s [...]

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Rental Proposals at Project 165

rosalyn — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 14:17:29 +0000

Project 165 is seeking rental proposals for exhibitions and events in its exhibition site in Kensington Market, for its Spring, Summer and Fall programming periods.

Project 165 is an artist-run hub that exists to catalyze community and genuine collectivity; support the social, creative and professional development of emerging and early-career cultural producers; and challenge the ways in which culture is produced, perceived and consumed.
Project 165 encourages experimentation, innovation and fun!

Exhibitions are scheduled for one- or two-week periods. Project 165 is also available for
one-night events, such as performances, [...]

CRAFTY CONTEST: ‘I LOVE TORONTO’ Design Contest (deadline: April 15)

rosalyn — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 23:22:53 +0000

The Rage is an independent boutique in Kensington Market featuring clothing, accessories and art from new local talent. For The Rage 5th Anniversary, we want to celebrate with a unique opportunity for designers, artists and crafters alike who all share a special love for this city we call home.

For more information, please visit:
The Rage
2 Kensington Avenue
416-599-5177
info@ragetoronto.ca
www.ragetoronto.ca

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Art & Science Fair at the Harbourfront Centre (May 8, deadline: March 26)

rosalyn — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:25:41 +0000

Too Cool For School
Art & Science Fair

Harbourfront Centre, Toronto, May 8, 2010

The Too Cool For School Art & Science Fair is an interdisciplinary project in which people from all walks of life come together in a convergence of art and science. The event is structured just like a school science fair participants will display their projects on rows of tables, and will be on hand to discuss their work with the public. The difference is that this event is as much as art as it is about [...]

CRAFTY HAPPENING: Methinks Presents NYC Roadtrip 12 (February 24-28, payment deadline: Feb 12)

rosalyn — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 23:26:14 +0000

Methinks Presents
NYC Roadtrip 12

NYC Roadtrip is a collective act of discovery. Put more broadly, it’s an artist-run travel service, relational art project and psychogeography experiment designed for cultural explorers of all kinds who want to make genuine social connections, find inspiration and experience everyday urban existence in unusual ways.

Limited tickets quickly disappear. Act now!

DEPART:
Feb 23, 11:45pm

DAYS IN NYC
Feb 24, 25, 26, 27

RETURN
Feb 28, Back in Toronto approx. 10:00pm

COST
414.95 (tax included)

PAYMENT METHODS
Cash, money order or certified cheque, made payable [...]

HELP WANTED: Call for unwanted craft supplies (December 12)

jen — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:53:16 +0000

Bring your unwanted clothes and unwanted supplies to City of Craft on Saturday, December 12 between 12 noon – 3:00 p.m. or email or call to arrange for drop off or pick up ahead of time.

I am creating an installation during the event, made of Unwanted Clothes. We are also getting crafty and making things with the scraps or leftover supplies for the installation. If you have something made of scraps you would like included in the installation, bring it to the event and it will be used.

On Sunday, December 13 the [...]

EXHIBITION: CUT & PASTE: Photo Collage Animation Project (September 12-October 17, reception: September 18)

rosalyn — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:47:49 +0000

CUT & PASTE
Photo Collage Animation Project
September 12 – October 17, 2009

A co-presentation by:
The Toronto Animated Image Society & Gallery 44 Centre for Contemporary Photography

TAIS and Gallery 44 have commissioned eight local artists to create new photo-based animations exploring the subject of “feeling photography”, the title and theme of a conference hosted by the Toronto Photography Seminar in October 2009 in Toronto (www.torontophotoseminar.org).

New works by:

soJin Chun
Paola Denegri
Koko Kurunathan & Ambereen Siddiqui
Christine Lucy Latimer
Sue Lloyd
Kathleen Mullen
Elena Potter

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Knitters of all levels for art project (end of Sept.)

Tasha — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 20:09:19 +0000

Attention all knitters and would-be knitters! Breeyn McCarney is a fashion designer and textile artist. Her next collection, entitled Hard-Boiled Wonderland will reflect themes of community, resourcefulness and hand-made textiles. In this spirit, she is inviting knitters of all skill levels to contribute to the project. Excellent knowledge of knitting is NOT a pre-requisite. Beginner, intermediate and expert are all welcome. Any colour, any stitch size, any tension – any fibre! Even if it’s made of old shoe-laces, she wants it. Pieces should be no smaller than three [...]

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Come Up To My Room 2010 (January 21-24, 2010. deadline: July 24)

rosalyn — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 04:52:56 +0000

COME UP TO MY ROOM 2010
The Gladstone Hotel’s 7th Annual Alternative Design Event
January 21-24, 2009 (Coinciding with IDS)

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Expression of Interest Deadline: July 24, 2009 (no later than 5pm)

The Gladstone Hotel seeks “Expressions of Interest” for innovative, cutting-edge, contemporary design and installation-based projects for The Gladstone Hotel’s annual alternative design event, Come Up To My Room. The seventh installment of CUTMR will take place from January 21st to 24th, 2010 at the historic Gladstone Hotel in downtown Toronto. [...]

CRAFTIVISM: Craft supplies sought for hospital donation project

jen — Thu, 21 May 2009 16:47:00 +0000

Erica wrote us to request that we put out a call for donations to support her project to create decorated terracotta pots, plaques, and baskets with her photos to give to hospitals, doctors and parents who have suffered the loss of a child. She recently lost a baby born at 17 weeks and has launched this project as a way to cope and give thanks and support to others in similar situations.

To read about her personal experience, visit her website Nichole Noelle, and to see the work she [...]

STUDIO SPACE: Daily & weekly rentals for photo shoots, film shoots, events and other projects

jen — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:09:40 +0000

Studio 201 is a 650 sq. foot, very affordable studio available for daily and weekly rentals for photo shoots, film shoots, events and other projects. Viewings by appointment 9am-7pm.

Features:

large, open space (400 sq. feet of shooting space) with 15′ ceilings
fully equipped kitchen (contains everything except a stove)
movable make up & hair area
private bathroom
loading dock with an elevator
wireless internet access
movable client meeting area
beautiful hardwood floors
open 24/7
located in Toronto west end studio district
easy access by car or TTC
very close proximity to a photo equipment rental place
lighting photo equipment available upon request at a [...]

CRAFTY HAPPENING: Fashion Tuesdays Drop-in @ Sew Be It Girl (April-May)

rosalyn — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 02:43:51 +0000

Fashion Tuesdays – Drop-In

Free-style lab time! Come in and create what you want. A chance to bring in your own projects to work on with a little support and guidance. It’s also a great opportunity to hang out with other fashionistas. Ages 8 – 18

$15 + GST per hour

April 7, Tuesday. 4-6pm

April 28, Tuesday. 4-6pm

May 12, Tuesday. 4-6pm

May 26, Tuesday. 4-6pm

Sew Be It Girl
282 Eglinton Avenue West
647-347-6353 or 416-481-7784
info@sewbeitstudio.com
www.sewbeitstudio.com

CRAFTY CHAT: Truth or Dare: Three perspectives on two projects by Iris Häussler (March 5)

jen — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 14:48:00 +0000

I’ve heard great things about Honest Threads and am looking forward to both seeing this show and hearing these folks talk about it….

Truth or Dare: Three perspectives on two projects by Iris Häussler
Panel discussion organized in conjunction with the exhibition Honest Threads
Thursday, March 5, 6:30 PM, Free
Honest Ed’s, 581 Bloor Street West

Featuring: Martha Baillie (Writer, Toronto), Shelley Hornstein (Professor of Architectural History, Urban and Visual Culture, York University), David Moos (Curator, Contemporary Art , Art Gallery of Ontario)

In a crossover between art, literature [...]

CRAFTY HAPPENING: NYC Roadtrip (February 17-22)

jen — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 02:10:00 +0000

METHINKS PRESENTS NYC ROADTRIP!

A unique opportunity for Toronto’s creative community to make lasting connections, get inspired and explore urban existence under unusually funtastic circumstances!
NYC Roadtrip is not your typical travel service. Artist-run, community-focused and tailored for the artist’s budget – and informed by relational aesthetics, psychogeography and DIY culture – it is multiform, theoretically and practically. It is a unique opportunity for creative adventure-seekers to network, get inspired, workshop special [...]

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: of limited edition art multiples (show: February 25 – April 29, deadline: February 8)

jen — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 23:16:00 +0000

Launch Multiples

Call for Submissions:

Po-lar-i-ty

[poh-lar-i-tee, puh-]

-noun

1. Physics

a. the property or characteristic that produces unequal physical effects at different points in a body or system, as a magnet or storage battery

b. the [...]

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Honest Threads with the Koffler Gallery (deadline: January 20, 2009, show opens January 22, 2009)

jen — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 14:20:00 +0000

Honest Threads
Share your story and the shirt off your back in this art project by Iris Häussler

The Project

This January the Koffler Gallery hits the road with exhibitions in unexpected places all around the city of Toronto. The first of these opens on January 22 at Honest Ed’s store on Bloor Street:
Honest Threads by Iris Häussler.

Exploring the intersection of visual art, literature, and theatre, Toronto artist Iris Häussler creates immersive environments that reveal personal histories, real or fictional. Responding to the Koffler Gallery’s invitation [...]

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Create the Situation (deadline: December 15)

jen — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 04:34:00 +0000

WE WANT

YOU TO

CREATE

THE SITUATION!

Create the Situation is looking for contributors. We want you to create the situation!

Inspired by the popular [...]

EXHIBITION: NYC Retro Show (Dec 6-14, reception: Dec. 6)

jen — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:37:00 +0000

OPENING RECEPTION
Sat, Dec 6
6:30pm – 12:05am

EXHIBITION RUNS
Dec 6 – 14
12 – 4pm

LOCATION
Project 165
165 Augusta Ave, Kensington Market, Toronto, Canada

Project 165 is psyched to announce Methinks Presents’ NYC Retro Show, a mAshUp multiMeDia s___c_ __r_A_p*book-themed show featuring photos, sound art, video, installation, postcard art, sketches, journal entries, artifacts, handmade halloween masks and other creative contributions by participants of the most recent NYC Roadtrip.

NYC Roadtrip is not your typical travel experience. Artist-run, community-focused and [...]

CRAFTIVISM: Weekly StreetKnit SnB in the Annex (Sundays)

jen — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 01:20:00 +0000

The snow is on the ground. The weather outside is frightening. Fresh baked knits so inviting.

This is a reminder that, yes, Streetknit is still here and going strong. And it’s time to start pouring in those projects to our drop-off points. The shelters need them.

AND ANNOUNCING . . .

THE FIRST WEEKLY STREETKNIT SNB STARTS IN THE ANNEX!

In super news: Teresa Young, our super-powered, oft-times knit instructor/facilitator/

emissary/go-to woman, is convening the [...]

TALK AMONGST YOURSELVES

angelune — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 12:29:00 +0000

another hot weekend went by and i barely got any crafting in. i did, however, have a yard sale and got rid of tons of stuff. i’m not sure that means that i can get more stuff…
i really need to get going on a quilting project that i’ve been planning for months. it needs to be done by a certain date so i really should get started. i’ll report back next monday on whether i got any work done on this top secret project.
as [...]

GET SCHOOLED: 2nd location for fashion summer camp for teens (July & August dates)

jen — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:07:00 +0000

A note from Sew Be It….

****Exciting News****

We have just opened a second location for our summer camp.

Sew Be It Studio has partnered up with The Canadian Stage Company Wardrobe Shop. The Fashion Summer camp will be located at The Canadian Stage Company Wardrobe Shop, 26 Berkeley Street. A safe, central location that is easily accessible by subway or car. It is [...]

TALK AMONGST YOURSELVES

angelune — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 17:49:00 +0000

aaaah the heat… no complaints! i like it when it’s warm enough to wear next-to-nothing. however, crocheting on the streetcar this morning felt extra hot, and it wasn’t just the %100 wool in my lap. this weekend i finally visited the antiques and vintage shops in the Queen West and Roncesvalles area that i had been meaning to check out for years. there were so many great ideas for re-vamping and re-purposing items i have around the house – more projects!

as part of the Toronto [...]

QUESTIONS FOR CRAFTERS: Lily Yung

jen — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 13:35:00 +0000

Interview by Nicole Morell

Two goals of next week’s World Washi Summit are to draw attention to the huge creative potential of traditional handmade Japanese paper and to honour artists from around the globe who are discovering and using washi in exceptional ways. One of these artists is Lily Yung, a Toronto-based print-maker and jeweler whose pieces more commonly use readily available materials like plastics, neoprene and stainless steel wire. TCA talks to Lily about her involvement with the Summit and her unique experimentation with washi.

CRAFTY HAPPENING: Spins and Needles at Gallery Lambton – Sarnia ON (June 7)

jen — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 13:28:00 +0000

Spins and Needles at Gallery Lambton – Sarnia ON
Saturday June 7th, 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Main Gallery
Free of charge – no experience necessary; suitable for all ages.

Spins and Needles craft + DJ is a traveling cultural event that mixes hip do-it-yourself projects with funky music spun by DJs in various galleries, bars and esoteric spaces across Canada and beyond. The leaders Melanie Yugo and Jason Pelletier create an inclusive space where music, arts & [...]

TALK AMONGST YOURSELVES

angelune — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:44:00 +0000

hmmm, not much crafty happened in my world this weekend, so i’m itching to get back into it. i did pick up some supplies for projects that have been staring at me for months… maybe i’ll finish some this week (or start at least). anyone else with some yarns to tell?

as part of the Toronto Craft Alert’s goal to galvanize the city’s craft community, we’d like to get a bit of a discussion going. discuss any crafty topic you like… we’ll be re-posting this thread every monday [...]

QUESTIONS FOR CRAFTERS: Luce Beaulieu of POSCH

jen — Fri, 30 May 2008 16:30:00 +0000

Interview by Pamela Grimaud, TCA’s new Montreal correspondent.

This month’s Q&A is with Luce Beaulieu, founder of two-year old POSCH, a Montreal-based design company that creates bags and gift wrapping fabrics from upcycled textiles. A portion of the profits from each POSCH purchase goes towards supporting the Piping Plover population of Quebec (one of which can be seen both piping and ploving on each bag) as well as Équiterre, a local NGO that aids citizens in becoming more earth-friendly. Visit the POSCH site to purchase your own nifty bag or giftwrap, learn which [...]

CRAFTY HAPPENING: LuminaTO Streetscape events of note (June 6-15)

jen — Thu, 29 May 2008 19:08:00 +0000

LuminaTO’s StreetScape, in association with the Art Gallery of Ontario and in collaboration with Manifesto Community Projects, re- imagines urban space as Toronto becomes host to some of the world’s best large- scale wall painting, drawing and street art.

From June 6-15, top street artists, wall-painters and boundary-pushing multimedia creators re-imagine Toronto’s post-industrial waterfront, housing communities, and urban spaces in the midst of revitalization as monumental canvases. Large in scale, bold and beautiful in content, these transformed regions of Toronto will become an inspiration for public creativity, as [...]

CRAFTY HAPPENING: spOtlight: Ontario’s first Celebrate Our Artists weekend festival

jen — Thu, 29 May 2008 19:01:00 +0000

Thanks to Natalie and Elena for bringing this event to our attention…

about spOtlight:
Details about spOtlight: Ontario’s first Celebrate Our Artists weekend festival, Friday June 6 to Sunday June 8, 2008 are now available at www.spotlightfestival.ca or through the Ontario Arts Council website at www.arts.on.ca More than 100 free arts activities will take place in Cambridge, Guelph, Kitchener, Stratford and Waterloo.

festival launch:
Join us for the festival kick-off at [...]

Toronto Craft Alert » Project

CRAFTIVISM: Z’s by the C – a radical crafting + napping project (July 17-18)

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Hoopla: The Art of Unexpected Embroidery (deadline: June 15)

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Come Up To My Room 2011 (January 27-30, 2011 deadline: May 31, 2010)

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Rental Proposals at Project 165

CRAFTY CONTEST: ‘I LOVE TORONTO’ Design Contest (deadline: April 15)

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Art & Science Fair at the Harbourfront Centre (May 8, deadline: March 26)

CRAFTY HAPPENING: Methinks Presents NYC Roadtrip 12 (February 24-28, payment deadline: Feb 12)

HELP WANTED: Call for unwanted craft supplies (December 12)

EXHIBITION: CUT & PASTE: Photo Collage Animation Project (September 12-October 17, reception: September 18)

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Knitters of all levels for art project (end of Sept.)

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Come Up To My Room 2010 (January 21-24, 2010. deadline: July 24)

CRAFTIVISM: Craft supplies sought for hospital donation project

STUDIO SPACE: Daily & weekly rentals for photo shoots, film shoots, events and other projects

CRAFTY HAPPENING: Fashion Tuesdays Drop-in @ Sew Be It Girl (April-May)

CRAFTY CHAT: Truth or Dare: Three perspectives on two projects by Iris Häussler (March 5)

CRAFTY HAPPENING: NYC Roadtrip (February 17-22)

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: of limited edition art multiples (show: February 25 – April 29, deadline: February 8)

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Honest Threads with the Koffler Gallery (deadline: January 20, 2009, show opens January 22, 2009)

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Create the Situation (deadline: December 15)

EXHIBITION: NYC Retro Show (Dec 6-14, reception: Dec. 6)

CRAFTIVISM: Weekly StreetKnit SnB in the Annex (Sundays)

TALK AMONGST YOURSELVES

GET SCHOOLED: 2nd location for fashion summer camp for teens (July & August dates)

TALK AMONGST YOURSELVES

QUESTIONS FOR CRAFTERS: Lily Yung

CRAFTY HAPPENING: Spins and Needles at Gallery Lambton – Sarnia ON (June 7)

TALK AMONGST YOURSELVES

QUESTIONS FOR CRAFTERS: Luce Beaulieu of POSCH

CRAFTY HAPPENING: LuminaTO Streetscape events of note (June 6-15)

CRAFTY HAPPENING: spOtlight: Ontario’s first Celebrate Our Artists weekend festival