Akin at The Artist Project - April 13 to 16

Get ready for the highly-anticipated return of The Artist Project at the Better Living Centre, Exhibition Place, from April 13th to 16th! Featuring over 250 independent artists, including several Akin members, this event promises to be a celebration of creativity, inspiration, and connection.

The Opening Night Preview is on April 13th from 6-10pm, it will include a fashion show from  Fashion Art Toronto, Aura photography, Tarot Card reading, and a live DJ set. Experience a stimulating environment designed to ignite enriching conversations and foster a personal connection with art.

The Akin booth will be showcasing the talented works of members of the Akin Studio Program at Auto BLDG: Amada Estabillo, Jason Bomers, Tiana Robinson, Erin McCluskey, Emily MacClennan, Mel Hayes, Felicia Cirstea, Maren Boedeker, Hamid Mohammadi, Linds Miyo and Chico Togni. Find us at booth 1009 near the Untapped Emerging Artist section (featuring Akin’s very own, Sabrina Pinksen)!

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Another interesting exhibit will be the OCAD U Career Launcher Initiative, where Vladimir Kanic, the recipient of the Artist Project 2023 Career Launcher, will present Garden of Waves, as part of his ongoing body of work with algae for the 2023 fair.

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Image Description: Miles Ingrassia at the Artist Project 2022. Miles is standing in front of his paintings which are displayed on a white wall surrounding him. Miles has a tshirt on and a hat and glasses and is smiling slightly at the camera.

While you are there, don’t forget to look for Akin members and alumni at their very own booths and say hello! Akin members exhibiting include Miles Ingrassia (booth 122), Carolina Reis (booth 108), Jen Arron (booth I6), Natalie Plociennik (booth 236) and Zoe Bridgeman (booth 926) and many Akin alumni will be among the exhibiting artists as well!  

Click here to get your tickets. See you there!  

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Accessibility Information:

The Better Living Centre has step-free access to the building and is level throughout. A limited number of assisted devices are available onsite at the information desk for those who need them. Service animals are allowed into all areas of the event that are open to the public. The Artist Project is happy to offer a complimentary admission pass for the support person of a person with a disability.

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We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts.

#BringingTheArtsToLife @CanadaCouncil 

The Akin Winter Arts Market and Exhibition at the Clark Centre For the Arts! December 3-18

Akin is very pleased to invite art-lovers, artists, and the public at large to an exciting new initiative and collaboration with the Clark Centre for the Arts in Scarborough!

• When; December 3-18, 2022

• Opening Reception: December 3, 2022 from 1-3pm

• Where: Clark Centre for the Arts, 191 Guildwood Pkwy, Scarborough

• What: Arts Market (December 3, 4, 10 and 11) and Group Exhibition (December 3-18)

• Hours, Exhibition: ‘Through 100 Windows’ December 3-18th from 9am-4pm

• Hours, Market Days: December 3 and 4 & 10 and 11 from 11am-6pm

• Admission: FREE!

Akin will be hosting a public arts event at the Clark Centre for the Arts in Scarborough, featuring art by local artists around the GTA. Artists of all levels of experience and expression will be exhibiting and selling work through the Winter Arts Market and Group Exhibition. We hope that you will join us in celebrating their achievement!

Featuring members of Akin’s studios as well as local creatives from Scarborough and surrounding neighborhoods, artists and creatives of all mediums will be participating in an interdisciplinary wall installation of art panel hangings on the walls of a professional gallery, and at the market offering handmade crafts, art and objects to the public over 2 weekends. From paintings and prints, to ceramics and textiles, we hope to present a gorgeous and colorfully integrated expression of artistic talent to warm hearts as we head into the winter months.

‘Through 100 Windows’ is a collaborative art project, aimed to highlight the harmony, beauty and hope of a community of artists who continue to share and exchange their ideas; collectively resilient and active. Taken on their own, each work is a window into an individual experience. Seen together, we are a vision of combined colour, strength and power. 

In conjunction with this event, a selection of art work by  studio members belonging to the Akin Studio Program at Auto BLDG will be featured on the 3rd floor of the Clark galleries, as well as work by Special Highlights Scarborough artists Wandy Cheng and Theresa Hopkins  

Join us for the opening reception on December 3rd 2022 1-3pm, and drop in for live music and a variety of beautiful gifts at the Arts Market on the weekends of December 3/4th and 10/11th, from 11-6pm! The exhibition will be open during regular Clark Centre hours (9am-4pm) during the week as well as weekends (11am-6pm).

Accessibility & Site Address: 
The Clarke Centre has elevators to all three floors, barrier free washrooms on each floor and automatic doors on the bathrooms and the front entrance. Located at 191 Guildwood Pkwy, The Clark Centre for the arts has free but limited parking. By TTC: from Kennedy Station, take the 116 bus to Guildwood Pkwy at the Guild Inn stop.

Thank You:
Thank you to all of our community partners and the many artists and supporters who’ve come together to share this beautiful event, including local musicians Rudy Ray’s Duo and Aaron Ridge, and participating vendors.  Particularly, we are grateful to the talented and friendly staff at the Clark Centre for the Arts, who have contributed a great deal and offer a wealth of experience and grace.

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We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts. @CanadaCouncil  #BringingTheArtsToLife

Akin at the Artist Project

Akin at the Artist Project | February 20-23, Better Living Centre, Exhibition Place

Akin Projects invites you to join us at the 2020 edition of Artist Project Toronto. Akin is excited to join this year's Artist Project as the non profit partner. In our booth, visitors are invited to view new work by a handful of our current members, learn more about our services and the many ways we offer support for artists.

Show Hours:
OPENING NIGHT - Thursday, February 20, 7-11pm

Friday, February 21, 11am - 10pm

Saturday, February 22, 11am - 8pm

Sunday, February 23, 11am-6pm

This year, the Artist Project turns 13 with its most exciting show yet and we can't wait to be a part of it! From collectors and curators, to gallerists and designers, visitors can explore and discover works of art from over 300 top contemporary artists from Canada and abroad.

This year, visitors you can view and interact with new works by members of Akin's community in Akin's non profit partner booth. Artists will be on site throughout the show to discuss their work and answer your questions.

Exhibiting Artists:
Antonio Pendones
Dalia Hassan
David Fredrik Moussallem
Foot-to-Face
Janet Hinkle
Jill Smith
Kim Kermode
Laura Kay Keeling

Accessibility Information:
The Artist Project is committed to excellence in serving all customers including persons with disabilities.The Better Living Centre is an accessible venue. It has a step free access to the building and is level throughout. A limited number of assisted devices are available onsite at the information desk for those who need them. Service animals are allowed into all areas of the event that are open to the public. Artist Project is happy to offer a complimentary admission pass for the support person of a person with a disability.

Quiet Vignettes, Anahita Azrahimi Presented with DesginTO

“I feel like I am trying to gently nudge these fragments to come together - a reflection of my inner world at the moment.”

— Anahita Azrahimi on 'Quiet Vignettes'

quiet vignettes
Jan 17 – Jan 26 2020

A collaboration between a collage artist and a floral designer, ‘quiet vignettes’ combines both practices to create a subtle — almost evanescent — experience of a balance and poised marriage of two art forms. Both artists have responded to the other in a mirrored reaction to their work. The first, a series of understated folds and creases that evoke a sense of quiet energy. The second, a presentation of evocative foliage. Though different, the pieces mix and meld into a balanced and graceful dance. The result is an intimate spatial installation. One that nudges you to slow down and pay attention — and to reflect the unassuming authority of a unique and unexpected bond.

Anahita Azrahimi, an Akin Lansdowne alum, is a collage artist and cultural producer. In her role as the Executive & Creative Director of Toronto Outdoor Art Fair, Canada’s largest contemporary outdoor art fair since 1961, Azrahimi thrives in making joy of art and direct engagement with artists accessible to all public. Azrahimi is equally passionate about creating her own moments of art.

“The works that I have created for this show are subtle collages of folds and creases that evoke a quiet movement and energy. There is a simplicity and understated quality in these works that I find deeply gratifying and calming. Fine hand-sewn stitches have replaced my previous drawings. I feel like I am trying to gently nudge these fragments to come together - a reflection of my inner world at the moment.

I have invited Lauren Wilson of Timberlost Designs to mirror the works with evocative and poetic foliage vignettes. Lauren’s creations are soulful and deep. We will create a subtle — almost evanescent — experience of a balanced and poised marriage of our practices. With this intimate spatial installation, the vision is to create a moment that nudges you to slow down and pay attention — and to reflect the unassuming authority of a unique and unexpected bond.” - Anahita Azrahimi

Artist Project 2020 Information Session at Akin Lansdowne!

Artist Project in partnership with Akin invites member artists to a cinq à sept meet and greet with the Artist Project team. Complimentary drinks and canapes will be provided.

Location: Akin Lansdowne, 87 Wade Avenue, 2nd Floor Studio

When: September 10th 2019, 5-7PM

FREE!

As Canada’s largest artist exhibited fair, Artist Project exists to create an environment that ignites enriching conversation for a more personal experience with art.

Join over 300 talented, independent, contemporary artists in showcasing and selling their work to over 16,00 art lovers and collectors this February 20-23rd at the Better Living Centre.

Applications close September 20th for the following sections of the fair;

MAIN
The fairs premier section of emerging or established artists working across many disciplines.

UNTAPPED
Untapped Emerging Artists is a juried competition that awards 20 of the country's best up-and-coming artists an opportunity to participate in a dedicated feature space at the fair.

ZINE
Introduced to the fair in 2019, the Zine section features 10-12 artists and art collectives.

Artist Project is also excited to welcome back Akin as our Non-Profit partner in 2020 as we work to further promote issues fundamental to current art practices and fundraise to help Akin with their ongoing programming and studio space efforts.

We look forward to seeing you there!

The Artist Project Team

The 2019 Toronto Outdoor Art Fair

The Toronto Outdoor Art Fair is happening this weekend in Toronto’s Nathan Phillips Square and over 360 artists and makers are ready to welcome you, including a large group of Akin artists! Art: Unwalled' is the theme this year, as part of TOAF's core belief that art should be available and accessible to everyone - with no barriers.

Location: Nathan Phillips Square

Dates & Times: Sat. (10am–7pm, Beer Garden open til 9pm), and Sun. (10am–5pm).

FREE.

The following Akin artists have booths at this year’s fair. They are scattered across the square and range from painters and illustrators to textile artists and sculptors.

1. Andrew Pierce, Booth E320, Akin St Clair

2. Chris Harms, Booth C229, Akin Alumni

3. Dorota Dziong, Booth A116, Akin MOCA Year 2

4. Elycia SFA, Booth A114, Akin Alumni

5. Eugenia Elder, Booth E355, Akin MOCA Year 2

6. Felicia Cirstea, Booth D290, Akin Ossington

7. Jamileh Salek Ostadtaqi, Booth Lawn 372, Akin Alumni

8. Japneet Kaur, Booth A94, Akin Ossington

9. Leone McComas, Booth B182, Akin MOCA Year 1

10. Liang Wang, Booth E312, Akin MOCA Year 1

11. Linds Miyo, Booth B187, Akin Lansdowne

12. Loren Kaplan, Booth E361, Akin Dupont

13. Raoul Olou, Booth B179, Akin MOCA Year 1

14. Valentina Churilova, Booth E327, Akin Dupont

15. Zach Atticus, Booth B184, Akin Dupont

16. Natalie Waddell, Toronto Potters, Booth D269-269, Akin Alumni

17. Nicole Crozier, Booth 377, Akin Ossington

Today Akin will be onsite visiting the fair and the exhibiting members of Akin’s talented community. Follow along with us by tuning into the Akin Projects Instagram account!

The Toronto Outdoor Art Fair is Canada's leading contemporary outdoor art fair and has been happening every second weekend in July since 1961, rain or shine, in the heart of downtown Toronto at Nathan Phillips Square.

Image Source: Toronto Outdoor Art Fair, 2019.

Call for Volunteers - The 58th Toronto Outdoor Art Fair!

Don't miss your chance to volunteer at the 58th Toronto Outdoor Art Fair

Toronto Outdoor Art Fair is only made possible by our amazing volunteers. Each year many dedicated volunteers lend their hands, time and expertise to make this event happen. Last year we had over 200 volunteers participate and we are excited to make our 58th year even bigger and better. If you are passionate about art or volunteering please join us at Canada’s largest, longest-running contemporary outdoor art fair this July 12-14, 2019.

By volunteering for Toronto Outdoor Art Fair, you will not only be supporting the arts and meeting amazing people, you will also be creating access and helping shape community. We will provide you with comprehensive training, a TOAF t-shirt and a volunteer appreciation event after the Fair.

There are many diverse volunteer roles including:

• Fair Volunteer - you will have the most varied role – you’ll be the face of the fair and will be on hand to provide information to our audiences, as well as leading tours and helping out artists and logistics where required.

• Logistics - you’ll be supporting our Logistics Manager on site. You will be central to the running of the fair and may be asked to do some more physical tasks, mark up the square, be in the dolly crew, helping artists setup, and keep everything running smoothly!

• Artist Liaison - Connect with our artists, watch over their booths when they need a break, help register them and assist with their needs throughout the day!

• ...and more!

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact Delanie Prasek at volunteer@torontooutdoor.art. If you would prefer an alternative way of signing up please email Delanie Prasek.

Toronto Outdoor Art Fair Call for Artists

Visual artists working in all mediums and makers in craft & design from across Canada and beyond are invited to submit applications to Canada’s largest and longest-running juried outdoor art fair. The 58th Toronto Outdoor Art Fair takes place at Nathan Phillips Square, July 12-14, 2019 and attracts over 115,000 art enthusiasts and collectors locally and internationally.

Early Bird Deadline: February 28th 2019 at 11:59PM

Final Deadline: March 6th 2019 at 12:00AM

Application Fee: $50 Regular, $30 Students.
Late fees apply beginning March 1, 2019 12:00 AM

Why should you apply?

1. Keep 100% of your profits! Our visitors spend over $2 million on buying art.

2. Showcase your work at Canada’s best-attended not-for-profit art fair without breaking the bank. Affordable booth packages to fit your budget.

3. Win one of the TOAF prestigious awards. Last year $40,000 cash and in-kind was awarded.

4. Benefit from the TOAF’s multi-platform marketing and media campaign on subways, newspapers, radio stations, social media and more.

5. Build your network by meeting exceptionally talented artists, art professionals and prospective clients.

The venue at Nathan Phillips Square is fully accessible. Artists who require accessibility support can be eligible for additional assistance through our Art Encounters program. Please contact the TOAF directly for more information.

Questions?
Contact us at info@torontooutdoor.art We can't thank you enough for your help in spreading the message about the Call for Artists for the 58th Toronto Outdoor Art Fair this July 12-14, 2019.

Call for Artists: Ontario Science Centre's Tech Art Fair

The Ontario Science Centre is looking for artists, artist collectives, innovative entrepreneurs and interdisciplinary makers who'd like to exhibit and sell their work at the Ontario Science Centre during Family Day Weekend. 

When: February 16-18th 2019.

Where: Ontario Science Centre, 770 Don Mills Road, Toronto

From installations to electronics to wearables to ceramics, they’re looking for unconventional art that connects to science and technology and provides an opportunity for interaction, collaboration and creation with their visitors.

The deadline to apply is January 14, 2019. For more information, please click HERE. This is a juried competition. 

Calling all zine makers! Apply to the Artist Project today!

This February the Artist Project will welcome its 12th year with the most exciting show yet. From collectors and curators, to gallerists and designers, visitors will have the opportunity to explore and discover works of art from over 250 top contemporary artists from Canada and abroad. This is a unique opportunity to meet and buy art directly from artists at Toronto’s favourite art fair.

Location: Better Living Centre, Exhibition Place, 195 Princes' Blvd, Toronto

When: February 21st-24th 2019

In addition to the always popular main, untapped, installation zone and the front entrance, this year’s Artist Project will feature a section for zines.

Have a zine you would like to show at the Artist Project in 2019? Find out how to apply below.

How do I apply?

Apply Online. Jury fee is $25.

How many applicants will be selected?

A maximum of 12 artists will be chosen for the ZINES section.

What is the fee for selected ZINE exhibitors?

There is a $75 fee for selected applicants to participate in Artist Project’s ZINE section. The $25 jury fee will count toward the $75 ZINE exhibitor fee.

When is the application deadline?

Deadline to apply is Monday, January 15th, 2019.

Call for Submissions: Upcoming July & June 2018 →

Queen West Art Crawl

Vendor Applications

Deadline to apply: June 15th, 2018.

The Queen West Art Crawl (QWAC) is a charitable organization designed to celebrate and promote the art, culture and diversity of Queen West in Toronto. The cornerstone of QWAC is the Outdoor Art Exhibition in beautiful Trinity Bellwoods Park in September, which draws over 60,000 visitors annually.

Building Up Together 2018

Art Auction Fundraiser

Deadline: July 10th, 2018.

Building Up is a non-profit social enterprise that installs water efficient retrofits in affordable housing buildings while training and employing people with barriers to employment to carry out that work.

North York Arts

Northbound Gallery Program

Artists have the opportunity to apply and receive FREE exhibition space in North York in 2019.

Deadline: June 28th, 2018.

North York Arts (NYA) is an arts service organization designed to address the needs and interests of North York artists, arts organizations and residents.

Myseum of Toronto

Myseum Intersections Festival

Project Proposals

Deadline: July 15th, 2018.

Myseum Intersections is an annual festival that will take place during the entire month of March, 2019. The festival explores intersectional perspectives of Toronto through collaborative exhibits, events, workshops and tours.

Quest Art

2018 TD Wealth - Thor Wealth Management Group Art Prize

To acknowledge how a vibrant arts and culture community leads to personal and economic growth for all, TD Wealth - Thor Wealth Management Group is working with Quest Art to sponsor three prestigious art prizes for our 2018 annual juried exhibition.

Deadline: July 23rd, 2018.

Quest Art School + Gallery is North Simcoe’s premier public gallery with the mission to engage and enrich the community through visual arts education, exhibition and appreciation.

KENSINGTON MARKET ART FAIR- CALL FOR ARTISTS

Submission Deadline: APRIL 7, 2015 at 6pm Exhibition dates: May 31, June 28, July 26, August 30, September 27, October 25 Kensington Market Art Fair (KMAF) is a curated outdoor art fair focusing on original two and three-dimensional artwork and prints. The KMAF has seen a huge success in attendance and sales in 2014 and we hope you will join us for our second year! KMAF takes place the last Sunday of the month in partnership with the Kensington Market BIA and Pedestrian Sundays (PSK), which bring in attendance of 15-20,000 people at every event. The KMAF is expanding to incorporate a second exhibition space on lower Augusta Avenue, as well as 77 Nassau Street. This allows us to bring in artists working in ceramics, fiber art, glass, jewelry, and metal arts along with painting, drawing, sculpture, and photography! Add your name to the long list of artists who have made Kensington Market the hub of creativity both locally and internationally! Benefits to artists: Artists retain 100% of sales All applications are free to submit 10x10 square foot space provided and pop up tent will be setup upon arrival Volunteers to help monitor and set up if needed Listing on the KMAF website with artist image, statement and website 9000 colour catalogues produced and distributed throughout the city Relations with the press and media tours Submission Process: KMAF is open to artists in all levels of their career Applications available at www.keep6.ca/kmaf Accepted Artists will be contacted by April 14th, 2015 $150 +HST per Sunday (including a white 10x10ft pop up tent set up prior to your arrival) Contact: info@keep6.ca