Akin is pleased to announce its new COVID-19 Resources web page. This list on this new page was compiled by the Akin Projects board and the Akin Team as a resource guide for artists, freelancers, and creatives who are in need of support during this challenging time.
This page will be updated regularly. Please check the top of the page to find out when the most recent updates were made.
Example of documentation by Jessica Thalmann for Akin Dupont artist Kayla Polan
Akin Lansdowne is happy to offer documentation services for creative people needing high resolution and clear images of their artwork.
Jessica Thalmann has expertise in documenting 2D (paintings, works on paper) and 3D artwork (sculpture, glass, ceramics, jewelry etc)!
Rate:
Akin Member Rate: $25 per hour plus expenses*
General Public Rate: $30 per hour plus expenses*
*rental of any specialized gear or lighting equipment
Depending on the amount/size of work to be documented, a documentation session will take 1-4 hours to shoot and an additional 1-2 hours of editing.
Final Output
Online: low resolution, 72dpi, JPEG (suitable for web presentation, slide shows, competition submissions entries)Print: high resolution, 300 dpi, TIFF (suitable for capturing works with critical detail and printing)
Akin Members now can receive 10% off any level of membership to the Toronto Tool Library.
At the Toronto Tool Library, anyone with a membership can sign-out tools for both their home and community initiatives. Whether you are hanging a picture or renovating a community park, the Toronto Tool Library offers a range of equipment for your project as an extremely low-cost, resource sharing and space-saving alternative to purchasing and owning tools.
Learn more about the Toronto Tool Library at www.torontotoollibrary.com
Benefits of a Tool Library:
Freelancers, including artists, often assume financial risks without the benefits of being a traditional employee. Use this calculator to convert your full-time, annual salary as an employee into an estimated freelance hourly rate.
The Toronto Design Directory (TDD) is an online listing of design studios, shops and agencies in Toronto created by designer and art director Margot Trudell.
The TDD recently launched a listing of Toronto Printers, an ever-growing list of print services available in the city. Search by location, service, name, or printer type! Don't see your favorite Toronto Printer on the list? Submit a recommendation!
The Artists' Health Alliance was formed, with a vision of creating a centre for holistic treatment and comprehensive health education and outreach for artists, students and art educators. They offer a range of resources and services for artists including reduced cost for health care, access to workshops and programming, and access to the Artists Health Centre at Toronto Western Hospital. The Centre is the only clinic of its kind in Canada that specializes in serving the entire artistic community.
Visit the website to learn more: http://artistshealth.com