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VISUALIZING ABSENCE- TANGLED ART GALLERY
AGM FREE BUS TOUR- OCTOBER 3
Free Bus Tour
AGM | Hamilton Artists Inc. | AGH
Saturday, October 3, 12 – 6 pm
Meet at the AGO (317 Dundas St W) at 12 pm sharp
Free | Registration Required | RSVP at agm.connect@mississauga.ca
artgalleryofmississauga.com
The AGM is excited to partner with Hamilton Artists Inc. and the Art Gallery of Hamilton to offer a free bus tour to all three institutions, leaving from and returning to downtown Toronto.
First Stop | Art Gallery of Mississauga
Beyond the Pines: Homer Watson and the Contemporary Canadian Landscape
Jason Brown, Jennifer Carvalho, April Hickox, Brian Jungen and Duane Linklater, Gavin Lynch, Reinhard Reitzenstein, and Monica Tap
Homer Watson is considered to be one of the founders of the Canadian landscape painting tradition. He aimed to give a ‘truthful representation’ of the Canadian wilderness in his work, as distinct from the more romanticized style found in depictions of the English and European countryside. Contemporary Canadian artists looking at landscape must also find a way to access the ‘truth’ of a subject that is not only strongly represented in our national artistic history, but one that is both deeply political and personal. Placing contemporary work by emerging and established artists alongside that of Watson illustrates the universality of the quest to appreciate and capture the landscape in which we live.
Second Stop | Hamilton Artists Inc.
Into the Wild
Sonny Assu, Jason Brown, Leisure (Susannah Wesley and Meredith Carruthers), Duane Linklater, Alex McLeod, Darren Rigo, Elinor Whidden, Daniel Young & Christian Giroux as well as select works from the Art Gallery of Hamilton and the Workers Arts and Heritage Centre’s permanent collections
Into the Wild explores expectations of Canadian wilderness— the fictitious narratives and mythology surrounding a hyper-aestheticized Canadian landscape—how it is romanticized, and its role in the construction and perpetuation of a unifying national identity. The eight artists in this exhibition contrast idealized representations of Canadian wilderness and northerness with charged works highlighting the affects of colonial, infrastructural and environmental interventions as well as Canadians’ continued efforts to domesticate and insert themselves into these constructed mythologies. Into the Wild illustrates the political and contested nature of landscape in this nation. Landscape is political. It is framed. And most importantly, it is never neutral.
Last Stop | Art Gallery of Hamilton
are you experienced?
Nadia Belerique, Jessica Eaton, Olafur Eliasson, Dorian FitzGerald, Hadley+Maxwell and Do Ho Suh.
The AGH strikes out into our next century with a massive contemporary art exhibition. Bringing together artists from across the globe, the show offers works that appeal to the senses, making a point that an engagement with art can sometimes occur more readily if one does not have preconceived notions of what it should be. In this exhibition, experience creates meaning. Through immersive and interactive installations, photography, video, painting, sculpture and sound art, the artists engage viewers and invite participation. Familiar objects and images are presented in new contexts, suggesting alternative modes of understanding. The artworks appeal to the viewer’s psychological and intuitive senses, or memory, with the goal of promoting visual and aural awareness and engagement.
ABOUT THE ART GALLERY OF MISSISSAUGA
The Art Gallery of Mississauga (AGM) is a public, not-for-profit art gallery located in the Mississauga Civic Centre right on Celebration Square across from Square One Shopping Centre. The AGM is proud to admit people free of charge, serve communities, and provide positive visual art experiences for all visitors.
Engage. Think. Inspire. This phrase opens the dialogue at the AGM. The Gallery connects with the people of Mississauga through the collection and presentation of relevant works from a range of periods and movements in Canadian art. Expressing multiple ideas and concepts, this visual art translates into meaningful cultural and social experiences for all audiences. The AGM employs innovative education, artist projects and other forms of dialogue to advance critical enquiry and community connection to the visual arts. The mandate of the Gallery is to “bring art to the community and the community to art.”
CONTACT
Shellie Zhang – Communications
905-896-5893
shellie.zhang@mississauga.ca
FORGE: Artist's Health: Stress, Self Care and Studio Safety- October 7
Free!
FORGE: Artist's Health: Stress, Self Care and Studio Safety
Wednesday, October 7, 6:30-8:30pm.
Auditorium, Toronto Western Hospital
FORGE: Artist's Health: Stress, Self Care and Studio Safety
Wednesday, October 7, 6:30-8:30pm.
Auditorium, Toronto Western Hospital
Facebook Event HERE!
Reserve your spot here- https://www.universe.com/
Your health is important! Join the staff of the Al and Malka Green Artists’ Health Centre (AHC) at Toronto Western Hospital for a unique workshop focusing on your health and well-being.
From dealing with stress, to repetitive strain injuries, use of harsh chemicals and demanding schedules, artists put a lot of strain on their physical and mental well-being. Join us to learn tips to take care of your body and mind.
Come and meet Dr. Dugoua (Naturopathic Doctor), Ruth Bittorf (Nurse Practitioner) and Susan Lucas (Psychotherapist) as they guide you through self-care strategies including tips for managing stress, naturopathic medicine to heal the body and a guided meditation. The workshop will include an introduction to the services of the AHC, tour of the clinic and a Q&A.
Akin Collective gratefully acknowledges the support of the Ontario Arts Council.
www.akincollective.com
Reserve your spot here- https://www.universe.com/
Your health is important! Join the staff of the Al and Malka Green Artists’ Health Centre (AHC) at Toronto Western Hospital for a unique workshop focusing on your health and well-being.
From dealing with stress, to repetitive strain injuries, use of harsh chemicals and demanding schedules, artists put a lot of strain on their physical and mental well-being. Join us to learn tips to take care of your body and mind.
Come and meet Dr. Dugoua (Naturopathic Doctor), Ruth Bittorf (Nurse Practitioner) and Susan Lucas (Psychotherapist) as they guide you through self-care strategies including tips for managing stress, naturopathic medicine to heal the body and a guided meditation. The workshop will include an introduction to the services of the AHC, tour of the clinic and a Q&A.
Akin Collective gratefully acknowledges the support of the Ontario Arts Council.
www.akincollective.com
BLOORDALE LANEWAY CRAWL
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AKIN FALL GALLERY CRAWL- OCTOBER 3-
AKIN WINTER GALLERY CRAWL
OCTOBER 3, 12:00-4:00PM.
Join the event on Facebook.
Please join us for a private tour of the current exhibitions at three of Toronto's best galleries in their new locations before gathering at Akin Collective and taking on Nuit Blanche 2015 as a group.
Yes, your friends can come along. Yes, your flask can come along.
1. Meet at Cooper Cole at 12:00pm. 1134 Dupont St
2. Head to Angell Gallery. 1444 Dupont St., Unit 15
3. Head to Erin Stump Projects, 1558 Dupont St
4. Head to Akin Collective
5. Head out for the night for Nuit Blanche 2015.
ISO: Student Night @ The Powerplant- Akin Collective
ISO: Student Night @ The Power Plant
Featuring- Akin Collective
-Facebook Event-
Date and Time
6 October 2015 | 8:00 PMLocation
The Power PlantAdmission
FREE Students with ID, $12 Non-StudentsCash Bar
Attention all post-secondary students: What are you In Search Of? Our third annual Student Night is for those seeking professional development opportunities and a chance to network with established artists and other professionals. Enjoy good times with art, music, food and performances by Tough Guy Mountain and Heretical Objects Cooperative and DOOMSQUAD. Throughout the evening there will be unique opportunities for cross-disciplinary skills exchange with established cultural producers. Interested in presenting your work at our Show and Tell? Visit our website for more details on how to apply. Be one of the first 100 post-secondary students through the door and you will receive a special complimentary one-year membership to the gallery courtesy of the new W. Bruce C. Bailey Student Membership Program.
CALL FOR STUDENT PRESENTATIONS – SHOW & TELL
Are you involved in a creative project? Share your work at The Power Plant’s third annual ISO: Student Night. We invite presenters from all disciplines and backgrounds to participate in our Show & Tell presentations. All projects are welcome and can encompass art projects, start-ups, community initiative, theses, performance and much more!Presentations will take place on our Show & Tell stage and will be limited to 3 minutes in length. Presentations can include a visual, audio or performative component.
The Show & Tell presentations will are an opportunity for you to meet, network, exchange ideas and discuss your work in a public forum. Throughout the evening there will be unique opportunities for networking and cross-disciplinary skills exchange with established cultural producers.
ISO: Student Night @ The Power Plant is geared towards post secondary students seeking professional development opportunities. Be one of the first 100 post-secondary students through the door and you will receive a special complimentary one-year Membership to the gallery courtesy of the new W. Bruce C. Bailey Student Membership Program. With performances by Toronto-based artists Tough Guy Mountain, Heretical Objects Cooperative and music by DOOMSQUAD.
Submission and Entry Requirements
Please submit your application at the following email address: acostantino@thepowerplant.org
Or using our online form goo.gl/forms/t2r0G2OYDL.
Please include the following information:
• Presentation title
• A one-line description of your work
• 3-slide Power Point presentation or a 3 minute audio or video file of your work
• Your name and contact information
Submission Deadline
The submission deadline is midnight Sunday, 27 September, 2015. Accepted presentations will be notified by Thursday, 1 October, 2015. Presenters will be asked to submit their final presentations by Monday, 5 October, 2015.
GRAVEN FEATHER: 2016 CALL FOR EXHIBITION PROPOSALS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
GRAVEN FEATHER'S CALL FOR 2016 EXHIBITION PROPOSALS
DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
Graven Feather is a gallery, studio, and art space located at 906 Queen St. West in Toronto. We are interested in the promotion of contemporary fine art and craft, and we’d like to invite established and emerging artists to submit exhibition proposals for the year 2016. This call is open to all manner of artists and craft practitioners, and the possibility for creative freedom is wide open. If you have an idea for a show, we’d like to hear about it. We are in the heart of the Queen West strip of galleries and independent shops and businesses, and can offer 300 square feet of bright, beautiful, and affordable exhibition space.
Deadline: September 30th, 2015
Exhibitions Include:
A press release sent out to our media contact list.
Promotion through our newsletter and social media platforms
Evening for reception
Assistance for installation & take down
Graven Feather charges an exhibition fee of $750 +hst, as well as a 25% commission on sales conducted by the gallery.
DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
Graven Feather is a gallery, studio, and art space located at 906 Queen St. West in Toronto. We are interested in the promotion of contemporary fine art and craft, and we’d like to invite established and emerging artists to submit exhibition proposals for the year 2016. This call is open to all manner of artists and craft practitioners, and the possibility for creative freedom is wide open. If you have an idea for a show, we’d like to hear about it. We are in the heart of the Queen West strip of galleries and independent shops and businesses, and can offer 300 square feet of bright, beautiful, and affordable exhibition space.
Please make sure to READ THE SUBMISSION GUIDELINES, then send the following information to gravenfeather@gmail.com with EXHIBITION APPLICATION in the subject line.
• Name and contact information
• Project proposal
• Artist's CV
• 5-10 images of your work
• Website or Blog if applicable
• Name and contact information
• Project proposal
• Artist's CV
• 5-10 images of your work
• Website or Blog if applicable
Deadline: September 30th, 2015
Exhibitions Include:
A press release sent out to our media contact list.
Promotion through our newsletter and social media platforms
Evening for reception
Assistance for installation & take down
Graven Feather charges an exhibition fee of $750 +hst, as well as a 25% commission on sales conducted by the gallery.
CUE ARTIST SUPPORT AND FUNDING
Funding for new generation artists living and working on the margins
CUE is a radical arts initiative dedicated to supporting new generation artists who live and work on the margins. We recognize that, throughout history, some of the most important artwork was, and still is, created by artists who practice outside of conventional frameworks–underrepresented artists who, by choice or circumstance, do not participate in capitalist culture nor share in its privileges. There are bright lights shining from the cracks and corners.
APPLY FOR UP TO $1000
CUE grants are for artists who:- Identify as new generation artists (15 – 29 years old) living and working on the margins
- Work in any artistic discipline
- Have a solid idea for an art project that can be completed in 3 months and can be exhibited or presented in some way
- Demonstrate experience in their medium
- Have not received funding from the Toronto Arts Council, Ontario Arts Council, Canada Council for the Arts, or other substantial arts funding
- Connect with CUE before submitting an application
CLICK HERE FOR GUIDELINES AND APPLICATION
To connect with CUE email cuegrant@gmail.com
Information Sessions
September 15th 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. LOCATION: SKETCH - 180 Shaw Street, Suite 201, Toronto September 22nd 4 - 7 p.m. LOCATION: East Metro Youth Services - 1200 Markham Road, Suite 200, Scarborough
Drop-in Mentorship Sessions
CUE will be at SKETCH every Thursday in October 2 - 7 p.m. Drop by to get one-on-one consultation in developing your project and proposal.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:
October 30, 2015
(at 11:59-and-a-half p.m.)
Don’t be late.
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Akin Collective
presents
Akin Collective is thrilled to present a unique series of free panel discussions and artist talks at The Toronto Outdoor art Exhibition 2015.
Talks will span topics and themes including the role of public art and the ownership of public spaces, shifts in the Toronto art world, the internet as artistic space, the benefits of outdoor art, and new methods of engaging public spaces all centered around the theme of “expectations”.
Art Hear Tent at City Hall! 100 Queen Street West.
Friday, September 18:
12:30 pm: “Art and the Internet”
Alex Mcleod, Artist
Benjamin Bruneau, Artist and critic
Tough Guy Mountain, Artists.
4:30 pm: “Claiming Public Space: Who does Public Art belong to?”
Ben Mills, Vice President, Public Art Management
Lilie Zendel, Manager, StreetARToronto (StART)
Laura Berazadi, Metrolinx Senior Advisor, Integrated Art
Lara Tarlo, City Planning, City of Toronto
Saturday, September 19:
2:00 pm: “Outdoor Spaces: Activations, Interventions”
VSVSVS, Artists
Tania Thompson, Founder, Sunday Drive Art Projects
Sean Martindale, Artist
3:00 pm: Performance Art: “Audiences and Attention”
Bridget Moser, Artist
Shannon Cochrane, Artist/Director of FADO Performance Art Centre
Basil AlZeri, Artist
Sunday, September 20:
1:00pm: “Collectives and Collaborations: The Shared Spaces”
Oliver Pauk, Founder and Director, Akin Collective
Adil Dhalla, Director of Culture, Centre for Social Innovation
Ashley Proctor, Founder, Creative Bluerprint & Foundery
3:00pm:“Popular Commentary: Topics in Toronto’s Art Scene”
David Liss, Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art
Shari Orenstein, Conversations from Toronto Art World
Jamie Angell, Director, Angell Gallery
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