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Don’t miss today’s Artist Studio Visit with @k

Don’t miss today’s Artist Studio Visit with @kimleekho! This afternoon at 2:00 pm, Kim will be taking us through a tour of her home studio and answering your questions on Instagram Live.

Kim-Lee Kho is a multidisciplinary artist, and former designer, from a family of scientists and artists, of combined Chinese and British descent, all of which has influenced her work. Kho has participated nationally in exhibitions, residencies, and mentorships. A member of the @redheadgallery (Toronto), she had a solo exhibition ‘Heartspace’ in 2019, followed in 2020 by ‘Heartspace Hotel’ at The Gladstone Hotel. She has been a feature artist in both ‘In Situ’ art festivals in Mississauga, with multimedia installations and performances. Kho is a popular independent art educator, speaker, and juror, who offers free weekly Virtual Studio Parties on YouTube, and teaches online.

To view the studio tour, follow @artsetobicoke on Instagram and tune in today at 2:00 pm. Simply find the Arts Etobicoke account (@artsetobicoke) and then click on the AE icon in the top left corner, it will have a purple/pink circle around it and the word “Live.” Enjoy!

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@womxnpaint, led by artist @bkez, will be hosting

@womxnpaint, led by artist @bkez, will be hosting their fourth mural jam in September 2020. The painting will take place in North Etobicoke on the northern sound-barrier wall along Finch Avenue West, east of Kipling Ave.
Emerging, mid-career, and established female-identified, non-binary and two-spirit artists, or artist teams, are encouraged to submit concepts for murals in response to the theme “Naturally Resilient”. Based on feedback from the community, we are looking for artists to visually share stories that celebrate building strength, connection and community through developing our relationship with the natural world.

The deadline to apply is tomorrow Sunday, August 2. To find out more and to apply, see our Womxn Paint 2020 Call for Submissions. Link in bio.

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Congratulations to the winners of our Colouring Sh

Congratulations to the winners of our Colouring Sheets contest!
Thank you so much to everyone who submitted their art and contributed to the beautiful quilt that is now on display in our gallery window. Come by our Storefront Gallery at 4893A Dundas Street West to see the amazing submissions we received. Anyone who submitted their art to our Colouring Sheets contest is invited to stop by the gallery on Friday, July 31st between 12 and 5 pm to pick out some fabulous door prizes!

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Don’t miss today’s Artist Studio Visit with @f

Don’t miss today’s Artist Studio Visit with @far_stepping! This afternoon at 2:00 pm, Marjan will be taking us through a tour of her home studio and answering your questions on Instagram Live.

Marjan Verstappen is a visual artist, her practice encompasses drawing, sculpture, photography, and making art with communities. She has been teaching art since 2013. Recent exhibitions include INSTRUMENTA II (National Gallery of Indonesia, Jakarta) Atlas of Nowhere (Ashburton Art Gallery, New Zealand) and Know The Ways (Flux Factory, NYC). Verstappen was born in New Zealand, where she received her BFA in Sculpture from Dunedin School of Art. She moved to Canada in 2012 and graduated from OCAD University with an MFA in 2014. She lives and works in Toronto where she is a founding member of Younger Than Beyoncé @ytbgallery.

To view the studio tour, follow @artsetobicoke on Instagram and tune in today at 2:00 pm. Simply find the Arts Etobicoke account (@artsetobicoke) and then click on the AE icon in the top left corner, it will have a purple/pink circle around it and the word “Live.” Enjoy!

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Don’t miss your chance to apply for our Summer S

Don’t miss your chance to apply for our Summer Spotlight Etobicoke! Our live streamed talent showcase is open to all Etobicoke performers. The deadline to apply is this Monday, July 27. All performers will be paid an honorarium. Everyone is encouraged to apply, you do not have to be a professional. Please share this call with fellow artists. We would love to see your performances! For more information and to apply see link in bio.

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Don’t miss today’s Artist Studio Visit with Al

Don’t miss today’s Artist Studio Visit with Allison Asis! This afternoon at 2:00 pm, Allison will be taking us through a tour of her home studio and answering your questions on Instagram Live.
Allison Asis is the Toronto-based founder and designer of @cadettejewelry – an artisanal jewelry line for the modern and mindful woman. The brand and its collections are made to connect with individuals who seek meaningful designs that have a sincere timelessness and attention to craftsmanship. Each piece is thoughtfully meant to feel like a natural extension of the wearer as a form of self-expression.
Cadette Jewelry features contemporary pieces that are influenced by Allison's love for modern art & design, nature, and the journey of womanhood. She credits her entrepreneurial spirit to her mother, Fay, who passed from cancer when Allison was 18. It was from her mother that she gained an unwavering commitment to live each day with passion and purpose.
Each Cadette Jewelry creation is diligently handmade by Allison in her Toronto-based studio using traditional metalsmith techniques. From drafting initial sketches, to using a fabrication or wax casting approach – Allison’s meticulous process allows her to create handcrafted, quality pieces that women can feel proud to wear and cherish.
Allison values the importance of full transparency between maker & wearer. She shares ongoing clips of her work process, sources of inspiration, and more, through her Instagram channel. It's her mission to inspire followers & clients to make conscious purchase decisions and constantly question how and where items are made.
To view the studio tour, follow @artsetobicoke on Instagram and tune in today at 2:00 pm. Simply find the Arts Etobicoke account (@artsetobicoke) and then click on the AE icon in the top left corner, it will have a purple/pink circle around it and the word “Live.” Enjoy!

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Augmented Reality is coming to the Village of Isli

Augmented Reality is coming to the Village of Islington! Registrations are NOW OPEN for our community workshops. This is your opportunity to have your voice heard and help shape your community narrative. Register now and join us for our Idea Exchange with Susan Blight on Friday, July 24 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm.

Susan is co-founder of Ogimaa Mikana, an artist collective working to reclaim and rename the roads and landmarks of Anishinaabeg territory with Anishinaabemowin and is a member of the Indigenous Routes artist collective which works to provide free new media training for Indigenous youth.

All our community workshops are free, however, they are intended for community members who live or work near the Village of Islington. See link in bio for more info and sign up today!

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Augmented Reality is coming to the Village of Isli

Augmented Reality is coming to the Village of Islington! Registrations are NOW OPEN for our community workshops where you can share your thoughts, opinions, stories and experiences in the Village of Islington. Register now for our Sitting Under the World workshop with Hector Centeno on Wednesday, July 22 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm.
This is your opportunity to have your voice heard and help shape your community narrative. All our community workshops are free, however, they are intended for community members who live or work near the Village of Islington. See link in bio for more info and sign up today!

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Don’t miss today’s Artist Studio Visit with @n

Don’t miss today’s Artist Studio Visit with @naturaiorgu! This afternoon at 2:00 pm, Alexandra will be taking us through a tour of her home studio and answering your questions on Instagram Live.
Alexandra Iorgu is an internationally, rigorously trained multi-media artist with an eclectic artistic background. From mouldmaking and bronze sculptures, to editorial illustrations or acrylic paintings, her studio is full of art supplies. While her private studio practice is extremely important, her belief in the power of making and creating is often executed in the context of community, where she has received multiple grants to support her projects. Alexandra worked with clay and drew before she could read or write. She is passionate about instilling kids with an appreciation for nature, as well as the wonder and joy that comes from making artwork.
To view the studio tour, follow @artsetobicoke on Instagram and tune in today at 2:00 pm. Simply find the Arts Etobicoke account (@artsetobicoke) and then click on the AE icon in the top left corner, it will have a purple/pink circle around it and the word “Live.” Enjoy!

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Augmented Reality is coming to Islington Village!

Augmented Reality is coming to Islington Village! Starting THIS WEEK you can register for our community workshops and share your thoughts, opinions, stories and experiences in Islington Village. Register now for Oral Indigenous History and Cultural Cosmology with @philipcote1 on Monday, July 20 from 3:00 - 4:30 pm.

This is your opportunity to have your voice heard and help shape your community narrative. All our community workshops are free, however, they are intended for community members who live or work near Islington Village.

For more info see link in bio and sign up today!

This project is supported through Toronto Arts Council Strategic Funding.

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Arts Etobicoke is thrilled to be bringing Augmente

Arts Etobicoke is thrilled to be bringing Augmented Reality (AR) to Islington Village! We are working with four lead artists to combine AR technology and the story-telling of Indigenous and New Canadian artists to overlay a new narrative on the pre-existing historical murals in Islington Village. The incredible lead artists are Philip Cote, Susan Blight, Hector Centeno, and Luke Garwood.

We want to hear from you! Starting THIS WEEK you can register for our community workshops and share your thoughts, opinions, stories and experiences in Islington Village. Join us for our first community workshop, "What is Your Etobicoke?" with Luke Garwood, this Wednesday July 15 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm. This is your opportunity to have your voice heard and help shape your community narrative. All our community workshops are free, however, they are intended for community members who live or work near Islington Village.

See link in bio for more info and sign up today!

This project is supported through Toronto Arts Council Strategic Funding.

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Don’t miss today’s Artist Studio Visit with @k

Don’t miss today’s Artist Studio Visit with @kalhoney! This afternoon at 2:00 pm, Kal will be taking us through a tour of his home studio and answering your questions on Instagram Live.

Kal Honey is an award-winning graduate of OCAD. Often bold (but sometimes subtle), Kal's work in painting, collage and signage is informed by his design training and his penchant for text, wit and wordplay. Recent exhibitions include: In Situ Multi-Arts Festival, Queen West Art Crawl, The Red Head Gallery, the Gladstone Hotel’s Come Up To My Room, and as part of the National Arts Drive from his front lawn. Since covid, he has been teaching online, including his popular free Virtual Collage Jam. When he’s not making or teaching, Kal can often be found working out or cycling…

To view the studio tour, follow @artsetobicoke on Instagram and tune in today at 2:00 pm. Simply find the Arts Etobicoke account (@artsetobicoke) and then click on the AE icon in the top left corner, it will have a purple/pink circle around it and the word “Live.” Enjoy!

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