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Look what just arrived in my mailbox For over 50 years, artists have spent their summer learning and practicing and sharing the experience in Ontario’s beautiful cottage country. Will it happen this year? The catalogue is a little thinner than previous years, and I see that there are both in-studio and on-line options this summer. […]

Distanced Gallery hopping? Spring is here, let’s get outside. Considering a jaunt over to The Islands? Artists are resilient. Ever since gallery openings and studio visits were halted by COVID, new and creative approaches have surfaced. Many artists call the Toronto Islands home, and a visit is always a beautiful thing. A quick ferry ride

Would you like to have your work shown at the AGO? Calling all artists, of all ages, at all skill levels. Here’s your chance. Everyone is invited to participate in this online exhibition of artwork. Show what resilience means to you – survival, connection, emotions, everyday moments. Submissions will be featured in an online gallery

Do you have work that is waiting for a show? Take a look at these open call shows coming right up at Gerrard Art Space. The Textile Show – starting February 25 The Portrait – Self portrait show – starting March 18 The Show About Stories – starting April 8 The Collage Show – Starting

A workshop with Artist Jaspal Birdi A virtual event by the Robert McLaughlin Gallery in Oshawa Ontario This is a live online workshop with artist Japail Birdi. I always enjoy hearing artists talk about their work and processes, so when I literally tripped over this event, I immediately registered. The artist and her work are

Celebrating 60 years as Canada’s leading contemporary outdoor art fair. In 2020 the TOAF did a quick pivot and moved their show online; the hard work paid off and it was a very successful show. For 2021, they will be offering a hybrid show, with an online exhibition alongside an onsite show at Nathan Phillips Square.

A new year brings new opportunities…. take a look…. The Salt Spring National Art Prize The intent of SSNAP is to encourage artists whose practice demonstrates originality, quality, integrity and creativity—resulting in significant work with visual impact and depth of meaning. Approximately 50 finalists will be selected by an independent jury from across Canada to

You have registered for the online classes and they are about to start; are you ready? The Grow Your Art with Art Think Cafe Program is a complete artist learning, sharing, and critiquing package. The program is continually evolving (as is everything in life these days) and this post will be updated as needed. All

There is fascinating work being produced by artists all across Canada. Some of the best is currently on display at the Arts and Letters Club in Toronto. Even though it is not easy to go and see it in person during these COVID times, the works in the N3XT show are now available virtually. You

It is a pleasure to continue to work with Gerrard Art Space (GAS). Although required to be closed at the moment, they are still there for us in spite of the current circumstances. In addition to member exhibitions, the gallery offers several open-call shows every year. These upcoming shows are open to members and non-members: