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What does Jeff Koons have to do with the XPACE Window Space?

Above: Laura Paolini’s I’m Tired of Being Fucked, 2011; below: Jeff Koons’ Balloon Dog, 1994-2000 This month, from November 18th, XPACE’s window space will be showing a piece by Toronto artist Laura Paolini that references artist Jeff Koons’ attempt to sue San Francisco gallery Park Life, and Toronto design company Imm-Living for copyright violation. Imm-Living

Upcoming Submissions Deadlines at Artist-Run Centres Across Canada!

There are lots of deadlines coming up soon for artists’ proposals and project proposals at artist-run centres across the country. We thought we’d compile a list of these deadlines and spaces as well as list the centres that take submissions throughout the year. Just in case you’re looking for something to do over the holidays…….

Art Metropole!

It is always a good time to go to Art Metropole. The space specializes in selling multiples made by Canadian and international artists, and is a great way to buy your own piece of affordable art or give them as gifts (in time for the holidays perhaps?). Founded in 1974 by members of the Canadian conceptual artist

Drawing At First Sight

Be sure to check out OCAD’s exhibit of First Year students’ artworks. Located in Transit Space, works range in medium from graphite drawings to collage to painted works. Where: 100 McCaul Street Transit SpaceFree When: Tues November 1, 2011 to Thurs November 17, 2011

Michael Abraham’s Transformation of XPACE

Michael Abraham toronto, Canada Mixed-media artist / fabricator currently enrolled at OCAD University. Contact: michael.abraham85@gmail.com Website: http://bearjar.blogspot.com/ Wednesday, June 22, 2011 Get Slanty Framing almost done. . . laying down the OSB. Slanted floor I designed and built for Amy Lam and Jon McCurley. Aproximatly 28′ x 21′ with a 4º slant, this installation spans

Call for Nominations for the 2011 TAF Arts Awards

Toronto Art Foundation   Call for Nominations for the 2011 TAF Arts Awards.Nomination forms can be found here, and more information here. Deadline to submit is Friday July 15th, 2011.           Best, Aisha      

Don’t Stop Believing

          The Justina M. Barnicke Gallery, presents a solo exhibition by Kevin Schimdt. Don’t Stop Believing, curated by Barbara Fischer, is on view from June 8 to   August 20, 2011. The Vancouver born artist is known for his intertwining of photo and video medias, recreating unique encounters among humans and

FADO Performance Art Center Call For Submissions

                FADO is accepting submissions. More information can be found here. Deadline: August 1, 2011  

LUMINATO at OCADU

        HABIT I David Levine (Luminato Artist in Residence) Berlin based artist David Levine, will be presenting Habit, within OCAD University’s Great Hall. The instillation will be up from June 10th-19th, and an artist talk will be taking place at Chapters Festival Hall, 142 John Street, on Tuesday, June 14th at noon.

The Line

Opening Reception:: Tomorrow night  at 401 Richmond’s VMAC Gallery Vicky Avramopoulos is a 2nd year sculpture and instillation student at OCAD University. She is one of the artist whose work will be featured in the exhibition. Swing by if you can!!     Best, Aisha