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    MEDIA ADVISORY

     

    The Artist Project Celebrates Five Years of Supporting New & Emerging Artists

     

    (Toronto, January 16, 2012) From seasoned collectors and first time art buyers, to gallerists and interior designers, The Artist Project offers visitors a rare opportunity to meet and purchase work directly from Canadian and international artists. This face-to-face approach allows patrons to experience the thrill of discovering new talent and take home a great story along with their artwork. Special features such as Art Chats, the Untapped Emerging Artist Competition and expert-led tours also give visitors an insider’s view on new trends in the art world.

     

    This March, The Artist Project marks its fifth anniversary with yet another exciting show featuring original works by a juried selection of over 200 independent contemporary artists. The fair has grown dramatically through the years – from 90 to over 200 artists, and more than 12,000 visitors are expected to attend in 2012.  For four days (March 1-4, 2012), artists from a variety of geographic and creative backgrounds will converge and connect with patrons looking to get a glimpse of tomorrow’s Art Stars.

     

    WHAT’S ON AT TAP:

     

    Opening Night Preview Party Thursday, March 1, 7-10 PM (restricted19+) – Be among the first to view and purchase original works of art from top independent contemporary artists. Enjoy a decadent evening of art, music, and treats! A portion of the ticket proceeds from the Opening Night Party will be donated to the Canadian Art Foundation. For media passes, please RSVP to Sheryl So at sso@artcom.ca.

     

    Untapped Emerging Artist Competition – 17 of the best up-and-coming emerging artists will be invited to participate in this special exhibition for FREE. Visitors are asked to vote for their favourite Emerging Artist and the winner will be awarded a free booth in the Main Section for 2013!

     

    Installation Alley – Explore large-scale sculpture, conceptual art, and installations from the country’s most exciting emerging artists!

     

    The Energy Competition – Every artist in the show will have the opportunity to create a piece in their medium based on this year’s theme: energy. Winners will be selected by a panel of judges and awarded cash prizes. There is also a People’s Choice Award!

     

    “Take-12 SONY Studio” – TAP is pleased to welcome back SONY as the creator of the brand NEW “Take-12 SONY Studio” featuring the SONY A77 Translucent Mirror Camera, which takes 12 shots per second. This year, five photographers will use this revolutionary camera to develop exciting works. Editions will be available for purchase at the show.

     

    “Artists-at-Work” Presented by SONY – With the help of SONY’s latest camcorder, which features a built-in projector, five artists will document their artistic practices, their studios and techniques. The videos will be projected in the form of an installation in the “Artists-at-Work presented by SONY” feature space. 

    ART CHATS Series – Features a variety of engaging and inspiring seminars hosted by leading art and design experts. This year, the series features topics such as The Art Detectives by writer Joshua Knelman and an artist panel hosted by Canadian Art editor Richard Rhodes.

     

    Art Walks – Docents take visitors on an informative exploration of the show where they will meet the artists and ask the questions that visitors never think to ask! Art Walks are complimentary with admission and last approximately 30 minutes.

     

    Event Details

     

    WHEN: March 1 – 4, 2012

    WHERE: Queen Elizabeth Building, Exhibition Place - 180 Princes’ Blvd | Toronto, ON

    Come by: TTC, GO, or car (Paid Parking on-site)–MAP

     

    DETAILS: Admission:  $14 (adults) | $10 (seniors / students)

    Free: Children 12 years of age or under

    Free Re-Admission

    $25 Opening Night Preview (open to 19 + years of age)

    ONLINE DISCOUNTS ON TICKETS

     

    About The Artist Project:

    The Artist Project is a meeting ground for artists, art collectors, dealers and enthusiasts and produced by MMPI. As one of the largest trade show producers in the world, MMPI is committed to the continued development and enhancement of the art world through collaboration and partnership. As international purveyors of fine art, craft, and design exhibitions, our experienced staff of art fair coordinators are credited with Art Chicago™, Volta, The Armory Show, and NEXT. MMPI Canada is also responsible for Art Toronto, the One of a Kind Shows, Interior Design Show and IIDEX/NeoCon Canada.

     

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    For media inquiries and accreditation, please contact:

    Sheryl So | sso@artscom.ca| 416-966-3421 ext. 206

    For tickets / info about the show, visit: www.theartistprojecttoronto.com 

     
    Jan 19
    MEDIA ADVISORY   The Artist Project Celebrates Five Years of Supporting New & Emerging Artists   (Toronto, January 16, 2012) From seasoned collectors and first time art buyers, to gallerists and interior designers, The Artist Project offers visitors a rare opportunity to meet and purchase work directly from Canadian and international artists. This face-to-face approach allows patrons to experience the thrill of discovering new talent and take home a great story along with their artwork. Special features such as Art Chats, the Untapped Emerging Artist Competition and expert-led tours also give visitors an insider’s view on new trends in the art world.   This March, The Artist Project marks its fifth anniversary with yet another exciting show featuring original works by a juried selection of over 200 independent contemporary artists. The fair has grown dramatically through the years – from 90 to over 200 artists, and more than 12,000 visitors are expected to attend in 2012.  For four days (March 1-4, 2012), artists from a variety of geographic and creative backgrounds will converge and connect with patrons looking to get a glimpse of tomorrow’s Art Stars.   WHAT’S ON AT TAP:   Opening Night Preview Party Thursday, March 1, 7-10 PM (restricted19+) – Be among the first to view and purchase original works of art from top independent contemporary artists. Enjoy a decadent evening of art, music, and treats! A portion of the ticket proceeds from the Opening Night Party will be donated to the Canadian Art Foundation. For media passes, please RSVP to Sheryl So at sso@artcom.ca.   Untapped Emerging Artist Competition – 17 of the best up-and-coming emerging artists will be invited to participate in this special exhibition for FREE. Visitors are asked to vote for their favourite Emerging Artist and the winner will be awarded a free booth in the Main Section for 2013!   Installation Alley – Explore large-scale sculpture, conceptual art, and installations from the country’s most exciting emerging artists!   The Energy Competition – Every artist in the show will have the opportunity to create a piece in their medium based on this year’s theme: energy. Winners will be selected by a panel of judges and awarded cash prizes. There is also a People’s Choice Award!   “Take-12 SONY Studio” – TAP is pleased to welcome back SONY as the creator of the brand NEW “Take-12 SONY Studio” featuring the SONY A77 Translucent Mirror Camera, which takes 12 shots per second. This year, five photographers will use this revolutionary camera to develop exciting works. Editions will be available for purchase at the show.   “Artists-at-Work” Presented by SONY – With the help of SONY’s latest camcorder, which features a built-in projector, five artists will document their artistic practices, their studios and techniques. The videos will be projected in the form of an installation in the “Artists-at-Work presented by SONY” feature space.  ART CHATS Series – Features a variety of engaging and inspiring seminars hosted by leading art and design experts. This year, the series features topics such as The Art Detectives by writer Joshua Knelman and an artist panel hosted by Canadian Art editor Richard Rhodes.   Art Walks – Docents take visitors on an informative exploration of the show where they will meet the artists and ask the questions that visitors never think to ask! Art Walks are complimentary with admission and last approximately 30 minutes.   Event Details   WHEN: March 1 – 4, 2012 WHERE: Queen Elizabeth Building, Exhibition Place - 180 Princes’ Blvd | Toronto, ON Come by: TTC, GO, or car (Paid Parking on-site)–MAP   DETAILS: Admission:  $14 (adults) | $10 (seniors / students) Free: Children 12 years of age or under Free Re-Admission $25 Opening Night Preview (open to 19 + years of age) ONLINE DISCOUNTS ON TICKETS   About The Artist Project: The Artist Project is a meeting ground for artists, art collectors, dealers and enthusiasts and produced by MMPI. As one of the largest trade show producers in the world, MMPI is committed to the continued development and enhancement of the art world through collaboration and partnership. As international purveyors of fine art, craft, and design exhibitions, our experienced staff of art fair coordinators are credited with Art Chicago™, Volta, The Armory Show, and NEXT. MMPI Canada is also responsible for Art Toronto, the One of a Kind Shows, Interior Design Show and IIDEX/NeoCon Canada.   -30-   For media inquiries and accreditation, please contact: Sheryl So | sso@artscom.ca| 416-966-3421 ext. 206 For tickets / info about the show, visit: www.theartistprojecttoronto.com   

    The Critical Wake of Makemake @ Fountain Enterprises

    1261 Dundas St West, Toronto

    an exhibition by Kathleen Reichelt and performance by art noise band 253469

    Opening Party Thursday, December 15, 9pm

    The Critical Wake of Makemake is an imagined manifestation and the yet un-realized vessel moving towards antirealism.  It is a fictional understanding communicated through a state of constant becoming.  It is created in order to claim its rightful place in the present.  The creative inheritance being colour and transparency, rituals and the rites of masks, concealment and revealing.  Visualized openings and objects appear to convey relationships of struggle, power, ease and awkwardness through overlapping and propinquity.  Power can be seen as European realism still trumping other cultural, individual and philosophical alternatives.  Abstraction can be seen as the rejection to this that it was 70 years ago.

    The Critical Wake of Makemake is also a live performance by the art noise band 253469 starting at 9pm on Thursday December 15th.  Two 30 minute punk jazz performances including such standards as “I fly my plane backwards”, “Round the decibel” and “A ton of nothing” (senseless language, analogue and digital synthesizers and one loud electric stick guitar.)

    Exhibition runs 12.15.11 - 01.25.12

    For more information contact Maggy Perry at 647.764.0307

    or Kathleen Reichelt at 416.670.4692

    www.studio469.blogspot.com and www.253469.blogspot.com
    Dec 13
    The Critical Wake of Makemake @ Fountain Enterprises 1261 Dundas St West, Toronto an exhibition by Kathleen Reichelt and performance by art noise band 253469 Opening Party Thursday, December 15, 9pm The Critical Wake of Makemake is an imagined manifestation and the yet un-realized vessel moving towards antirealism.  It is a fictional understanding communicated through a state of constant becoming.  It is created in order to claim its rightful place in the present.  The creative inheritance being colour and transparency, rituals and the rites of masks, concealment and revealing.  Visualized openings and objects appear to convey relationships of struggle, power, ease and awkwardness through overlapping and propinquity.  Power can be seen as European realism still trumping other cultural, individual and philosophical alternatives.  Abstraction can be seen as the rejection to this that it was 70 years ago. The Critical Wake of Makemake is also a live performance by the art noise band 253469 starting at 9pm on Thursday December 15th.  Two 30 minute punk jazz performances including such standards as “I fly my plane backwards”, “Round the decibel” and “A ton of nothing” (senseless language, analogue and digital synthesizers and one loud electric stick guitar.) Exhibition runs 12.15.11 - 01.25.12 For more information contact Maggy Perry at 647.764.0307 or Kathleen Reichelt at 416.670.4692 www.studio469.blogspot.com and www.253469.blogspot.com

    Piotr Nathan, Der Fall Der Herkules, 2011, oil on canvas, 222.5 x 155.5 cm

    Exhibition: The Joy of Pleasure through January 7th, 2012 at VeneKlasen Werner

    via 

    iheartmyart:
    Nov 20
    Piotr Nathan, Der Fall Der Herkules, 2011, oil on canvas, 222.5 x 155.5 cm Exhibition: The Joy of Pleasure through January 7th, 2012 at VeneKlasen Werner via  iheartmyart:

    Art PR Wire

    Posted on Friday February 3rd 2012 at 12:18pm. Its tags are listed below.

    Feb 18 - Feb 25 LASTIN: Emerging. Established. Fresh. LASTIN is a one-week juried exhibition featuring work mainly from emerging artists of Canada as well as established artists at a destination boutique space. LASTIN is designed to support and promote fresh ideas, experimental spirit and personal development by showcasing emerging work on a regular basis and integrating with highly acclaimed international artists that BBG represents. Exhibition Dates: February 18 - 25RECEPTION: Feb 18 (Saturday), 12-3pmFree AdmissionFeatured Artists:Alain Boix TorrienteSean McLauchlanFariz KovalchukTanya KlochkovLina FaroussiDavid BrownFrancis LutaFavier MesaIrit EpsteinFacebook Event Page:http://www.facebook.com/events/350309234993498/
    Feb 18 - Feb 25 LASTIN: Emerging. Established. Fresh. LASTIN is a one-week juried exhibition featuring work mainly from emerging artists of Canada as well as established artists at a destination boutique space. LASTIN is designed to support and promote fresh ideas, experimental spirit and personal development by showcasing emerging work on a regular basis and integrating with highly acclaimed international artists that BBG represents. Exhibition Dates: February 18 - 25RECEPTION: Feb 18 (Saturday), 12-3pmFree AdmissionFeatured Artists:Alain Boix TorrienteSean McLauchlanFariz KovalchukTanya KlochkovLina FaroussiDavid BrownFrancis LutaFavier MesaIrit EpsteinFacebook Event Page:http://www.facebook.com/events/350309234993498/

    Feb 18 - Feb 25 LASTIN: Emerging. Established. Fresh.

    LASTIN is a one-week juried exhibition featuring work mainly from emerging artists of Canada as well as established artists at a destination boutique space. LASTIN is designed to support and promote fresh ideas, experimental spirit and personal development by showcasing emerging work on a regular basis and integrating with highly acclaimed international artists that BBG represents. 

    Exhibition Dates: February 18 - 25
    RECEPTION: Feb 18 (Saturday), 12-3pm
    Free Admission

    Featured Artists:

    Alain Boix Torriente
    Sean McLauchlan
    Fariz Kovalchuk
    Tanya Klochkov
    Lina Faroussi
    David Brown
    Francis Luta
    Favier Mesa
    Irit Epstein


    Facebook Event Page:
    http://www.facebook.com/events/350309234993498/

    Art PR Wire

    Posted on Thursday February 2nd 2012 at 07:55pm. Its tags are listed below.

    Image: Symbiotic by Amy Guidry; acrylic on canvas; 11”w x 14”h www.AmyGuidry.com In the past fifteen years, Louisiana-based artist Amy Guidry has made the most of that time cultivating her career as an artist. The results of which will be exhibited at the Slidell Cultural Center beginning February 24th. The work featured will include many of Guidry’s most popular paintings, including those that garnered her the attention of American Artist magazine and MTV’s The Real World: Hollywood. Viewers will get a look inside the evolution of what have become progressively more surreal paintings and have the opportunity to meet the artist. Amy Guidry: Hyperreality will open February 24th- March 30th with an opening reception from 7-9pm, February 24th, at the Slidell Cultural Center. This solo exhibition will feature paintings from several of Guidry’s series, including early portraits and social commentary works. As stated by the artist, “My work stems from two loves- Psychology and Art. With Surrealism being the grand marriage of the two, I was naturally drawn to every aspect behind the movement. Themes I explore involve the human psyche- who we are and how we interact with each other, including our relationship with other animals and the natural world.” Amy Guidry’s work has been exhibited in galleries and museums nationwide including the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey, the Alexandria Museum of Art , Brandeis University, and the Acadiana Center for the Arts. She recently received the Best of Show award in the Surreal Salon held at the Baton Rouge Gallery- Center for Contemporary Art this past January. Her work is present in private and public collections including the Alexandria Museum of Art , the Zigler Art Museum, the Schepis Museum, and the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Guidry’s paintings have been featured in publications such as American Artist Magazine, Professional Artist Magazine, Adbusters, and Newsday. Her work has also been featured on MTV’ s The Real World, Season 20: Hollywood as well as the upcoming feature film “When Angels Sing” starring Harry Connick, Jr. and Lyle Lovett. Guidry grew up in Slidell, LA and later attended Loyola University New Orleans where she received her Bachelors degree in Visual Art in 1998. Amy Guidry: Hyperreality Slidell Cultural Center 2055 Second StSlidell, Louisiana 70458 Feb. 24 - Mar. 30, 2012 Opening reception: Feb. 24, 7-9pm
    Image: Symbiotic by Amy Guidry; acrylic on canvas; 11”w x 14”h www.AmyGuidry.com In the past fifteen years, Louisiana-based artist Amy Guidry has made the most of that time cultivating her career as an artist. The results of which will be exhibited at the Slidell Cultural Center beginning February 24th. The work featured will include many of Guidry’s most popular paintings, including those that garnered her the attention of American Artist magazine and MTV’s The Real World: Hollywood. Viewers will get a look inside the evolution of what have become progressively more surreal paintings and have the opportunity to meet the artist. Amy Guidry: Hyperreality will open February 24th- March 30th with an opening reception from 7-9pm, February 24th, at the Slidell Cultural Center. This solo exhibition will feature paintings from several of Guidry’s series, including early portraits and social commentary works. As stated by the artist, “My work stems from two loves- Psychology and Art. With Surrealism being the grand marriage of the two, I was naturally drawn to every aspect behind the movement. Themes I explore involve the human psyche- who we are and how we interact with each other, including our relationship with other animals and the natural world.” Amy Guidry’s work has been exhibited in galleries and museums nationwide including the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey, the Alexandria Museum of Art , Brandeis University, and the Acadiana Center for the Arts. She recently received the Best of Show award in the Surreal Salon held at the Baton Rouge Gallery- Center for Contemporary Art this past January. Her work is present in private and public collections including the Alexandria Museum of Art , the Zigler Art Museum, the Schepis Museum, and the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Guidry’s paintings have been featured in publications such as American Artist Magazine, Professional Artist Magazine, Adbusters, and Newsday. Her work has also been featured on MTV’ s The Real World, Season 20: Hollywood as well as the upcoming feature film “When Angels Sing” starring Harry Connick, Jr. and Lyle Lovett. Guidry grew up in Slidell, LA and later attended Loyola University New Orleans where she received her Bachelors degree in Visual Art in 1998. Amy Guidry: Hyperreality Slidell Cultural Center 2055 Second StSlidell, Louisiana 70458 Feb. 24 - Mar. 30, 2012 Opening reception: Feb. 24, 7-9pm

    Image: Symbiotic by Amy Guidry; acrylic on canvas; 11”w x 14”h

    www.AmyGuidry.com

    In the past fifteen years, Louisiana-based artist Amy Guidry has made the most of that time cultivating her career as an artist. The results of which will be exhibited at the Slidell Cultural Center beginning February 24th. The work featured will include many of Guidry’s most popular paintings, including those that garnered her the attention of American Artist magazine and MTV’s The Real World: Hollywood. Viewers will get a look inside the evolution of what have become progressively more surreal paintings and have the opportunity to meet the artist. Amy Guidry: Hyperreality will open February 24th- March 30th with an opening reception from 7-9pm, February 24th, at the Slidell Cultural Center.


    This solo exhibition will feature paintings from several of Guidry’s series, including early portraits and social commentary works. As stated by the artist, “My work stems from two loves- Psychology and Art. With Surrealism being the grand marriage of the two, I was naturally drawn to every aspect behind the movement. Themes I explore involve the human psyche- who we are and how we interact with each other, including our relationship with other animals and the natural world.”


    Amy Guidry’s work has been exhibited in galleries and museums nationwide including the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey, the Alexandria Museum of Art , Brandeis University, and the Acadiana Center for the Arts. She recently received the Best of Show award in the Surreal Salon held at the Baton Rouge Gallery- Center for Contemporary Art this past January. Her work is present in private and public collections including the Alexandria Museum of Art , the Zigler Art Museum, the Schepis Museum, and the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Guidry’s paintings have been featured in publications such as American Artist Magazine, Professional Artist Magazine, Adbusters, and Newsday. Her work has also been featured on MTV’ s The Real World, Season 20: Hollywood as well as the upcoming feature film “When Angels Sing” starring Harry Connick, Jr. and Lyle Lovett. Guidry grew up in Slidell, LA and later attended Loyola University New Orleans where she received her Bachelors degree in Visual Art in 1998.


    Amy Guidry: Hyperreality

    Slidell Cultural Center

    2055 Second St
    Slidell, Louisiana 70458

    Feb. 24 - Mar. 30, 2012

    Opening reception: Feb. 24, 7-9pm

    Art PR Wire

    Posted on Saturday January 28th 2012 at 11:44am. Its tags are listed below.

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    Posted on Thursday January 19th 2012 at 02:06pm. Its tags are listed below.

    MEDIA ADVISORY   The Artist Project Celebrates Five Years of Supporting New & Emerging Artists   (Toronto, January 16, 2012) From seasoned collectors and first time art buyers, to gallerists and interior designers, The Artist Project offers visitors a rare opportunity to meet and purchase work directly from Canadian and international artists. This face-to-face approach allows patrons to experience the thrill of discovering new talent and take home a great story along with their artwork. Special features such as Art Chats, the Untapped Emerging Artist Competition and expert-led tours also give visitors an insider’s view on new trends in the art world.   This March, The Artist Project marks its fifth anniversary with yet another exciting show featuring original works by a juried selection of over 200 independent contemporary artists. The fair has grown dramatically through the years – from 90 to over 200 artists, and more than 12,000 visitors are expected to attend in 2012.  For four days (March 1-4, 2012), artists from a variety of geographic and creative backgrounds will converge and connect with patrons looking to get a glimpse of tomorrow’s Art Stars.   WHAT’S ON AT TAP:   Opening Night Preview Party Thursday, March 1, 7-10 PM (restricted19+) – Be among the first to view and purchase original works of art from top independent contemporary artists. Enjoy a decadent evening of art, music, and treats! A portion of the ticket proceeds from the Opening Night Party will be donated to the Canadian Art Foundation. For media passes, please RSVP to Sheryl So at sso@artcom.ca.   Untapped Emerging Artist Competition – 17 of the best up-and-coming emerging artists will be invited to participate in this special exhibition for FREE. Visitors are asked to vote for their favourite Emerging Artist and the winner will be awarded a free booth in the Main Section for 2013!   Installation Alley – Explore large-scale sculpture, conceptual art, and installations from the country’s most exciting emerging artists!   The Energy Competition – Every artist in the show will have the opportunity to create a piece in their medium based on this year’s theme: energy. Winners will be selected by a panel of judges and awarded cash prizes. There is also a People’s Choice Award!   “Take-12 SONY Studio” – TAP is pleased to welcome back SONY as the creator of the brand NEW “Take-12 SONY Studio” featuring the SONY A77 Translucent Mirror Camera, which takes 12 shots per second. This year, five photographers will use this revolutionary camera to develop exciting works. Editions will be available for purchase at the show.   “Artists-at-Work” Presented by SONY – With the help of SONY’s latest camcorder, which features a built-in projector, five artists will document their artistic practices, their studios and techniques. The videos will be projected in the form of an installation in the “Artists-at-Work presented by SONY” feature space.  ART CHATS Series – Features a variety of engaging and inspiring seminars hosted by leading art and design experts. This year, the series features topics such as The Art Detectives by writer Joshua Knelman and an artist panel hosted by Canadian Art editor Richard Rhodes.   Art Walks – Docents take visitors on an informative exploration of the show where they will meet the artists and ask the questions that visitors never think to ask! Art Walks are complimentary with admission and last approximately 30 minutes.   Event Details   WHEN: March 1 – 4, 2012 WHERE: Queen Elizabeth Building, Exhibition Place - 180 Princes’ Blvd | Toronto, ON Come by: TTC, GO, or car (Paid Parking on-site)–MAP   DETAILS: Admission:  $14 (adults) | $10 (seniors / students) Free: Children 12 years of age or under Free Re-Admission $25 Opening Night Preview (open to 19 + years of age) ONLINE DISCOUNTS ON TICKETS   About The Artist Project: The Artist Project is a meeting ground for artists, art collectors, dealers and enthusiasts and produced by MMPI. As one of the largest trade show producers in the world, MMPI is committed to the continued development and enhancement of the art world through collaboration and partnership. As international purveyors of fine art, craft, and design exhibitions, our experienced staff of art fair coordinators are credited with Art Chicago™, Volta, The Armory Show, and NEXT. MMPI Canada is also responsible for Art Toronto, the One of a Kind Shows, Interior Design Show and IIDEX/NeoCon Canada.   -30-   For media inquiries and accreditation, please contact: Sheryl So | sso@artscom.ca| 416-966-3421 ext. 206 For tickets / info about the show, visit: www.theartistprojecttoronto.com   

    MEDIA ADVISORY

     

    The Artist Project Celebrates Five Years of Supporting New & Emerging Artists

     

    (Toronto, January 16, 2012) From seasoned collectors and first time art buyers, to gallerists and interior designers, The Artist Project offers visitors a rare opportunity to meet and purchase work directly from Canadian and international artists. This face-to-face approach allows patrons to experience the thrill of discovering new talent and take home a great story along with their artwork. Special features such as Art Chats, the Untapped Emerging Artist Competition and expert-led tours also give visitors an insider’s view on new trends in the art world.

     

    This March, The Artist Project marks its fifth anniversary with yet another exciting show featuring original works by a juried selection of over 200 independent contemporary artists. The fair has grown dramatically through the years – from 90 to over 200 artists, and more than 12,000 visitors are expected to attend in 2012.  For four days (March 1-4, 2012), artists from a variety of geographic and creative backgrounds will converge and connect with patrons looking to get a glimpse of tomorrow’s Art Stars.

     

    WHAT’S ON AT TAP:

     

    Opening Night Preview Party Thursday, March 1, 7-10 PM (restricted19+) – Be among the first to view and purchase original works of art from top independent contemporary artists. Enjoy a decadent evening of art, music, and treats! A portion of the ticket proceeds from the Opening Night Party will be donated to the Canadian Art Foundation. For media passes, please RSVP to Sheryl So at sso@artcom.ca.

     

    Untapped Emerging Artist Competition – 17 of the best up-and-coming emerging artists will be invited to participate in this special exhibition for FREE. Visitors are asked to vote for their favourite Emerging Artist and the winner will be awarded a free booth in the Main Section for 2013!

     

    Installation Alley – Explore large-scale sculpture, conceptual art, and installations from the country’s most exciting emerging artists!

     

    The Energy Competition – Every artist in the show will have the opportunity to create a piece in their medium based on this year’s theme: energy. Winners will be selected by a panel of judges and awarded cash prizes. There is also a People’s Choice Award!

     

    “Take-12 SONY Studio” – TAP is pleased to welcome back SONY as the creator of the brand NEW “Take-12 SONY Studio” featuring the SONY A77 Translucent Mirror Camera, which takes 12 shots per second. This year, five photographers will use this revolutionary camera to develop exciting works. Editions will be available for purchase at the show.

     

    “Artists-at-Work” Presented by SONY – With the help of SONY’s latest camcorder, which features a built-in projector, five artists will document their artistic practices, their studios and techniques. The videos will be projected in the form of an installation in the “Artists-at-Work presented by SONY” feature space. 

    ART CHATS Series – Features a variety of engaging and inspiring seminars hosted by leading art and design experts. This year, the series features topics such as The Art Detectives by writer Joshua Knelman and an artist panel hosted by Canadian Art editor Richard Rhodes.

     

    Art Walks – Docents take visitors on an informative exploration of the show where they will meet the artists and ask the questions that visitors never think to ask! Art Walks are complimentary with admission and last approximately 30 minutes.

     

    Event Details

     

    WHEN: March 1 – 4, 2012

    WHERE: Queen Elizabeth Building, Exhibition Place - 180 Princes’ Blvd | Toronto, ON

    Come by: TTC, GO, or car (Paid Parking on-site)–MAP

     

    DETAILS: Admission:  $14 (adults) | $10 (seniors / students)

    Free: Children 12 years of age or under

    Free Re-Admission

    $25 Opening Night Preview (open to 19 + years of age)

    ONLINE DISCOUNTS ON TICKETS

     

    About The Artist Project:

    The Artist Project is a meeting ground for artists, art collectors, dealers and enthusiasts and produced by MMPI. As one of the largest trade show producers in the world, MMPI is committed to the continued development and enhancement of the art world through collaboration and partnership. As international purveyors of fine art, craft, and design exhibitions, our experienced staff of art fair coordinators are credited with Art Chicago™, Volta, The Armory Show, and NEXT. MMPI Canada is also responsible for Art Toronto, the One of a Kind Shows, Interior Design Show and IIDEX/NeoCon Canada.

     

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    For media inquiries and accreditation, please contact:

    Sheryl So | sso@artscom.ca| 416-966-3421 ext. 206

    For tickets / info about the show, visit: www.theartistprojecttoronto.com 

     

    Art PR Wire

    Posted on Tuesday January 10th 2012 at 08:24pm. Its tags are listed below.

    Hearts    a fundraiser for the Love Yourself Project curated byOylun  Albayrak Artist:  Oylun Albayrak, Alexis Carreno, Lainie Dalby, Berglind Holm, Charlotte Mouquin, Michael Mut, Mike Rimbaud January 25 - February 25,  2012 Opening Reception February 3  Friday 6-8 pm Origami Heart Making  February 11  Saturday 1-5 pm The Heart is known as the center of one’s emotions and thoughts of love. Today, we use the heart as a symbol to represent “Self-love”.  The artists in this exhibition come together to invoke and share one thing in common : the love of self. Self love is the willingness and openness to look within and appreciate who we are right now.  The artists included in “Hearts” stand out in their desire to understand themselves and their efforts to inspire self-knowledge and self-preservation.  In reaction to the pursuit of love deemed necessary in today’s society where the self gains worth through the eyes of others, the Love Yourself Project and this exhibition are influenced by the role of self-love as an initial necessity for the generation of all kinds of love. The familiar shape of the heart, hence, becomes a symbol of individuals celebrating themselves. Knowing and loving oneself is celebrated as the first step in understanding and loving others.  The Love Yourself Project was created to spread a message of unconditional self-love, and through education and visual arts, we aim to celebrate and empower communities around the world. For more information go to: The Love Yourself Project
    Hearts    a fundraiser for the Love Yourself Project curated byOylun  Albayrak Artist:  Oylun Albayrak, Alexis Carreno, Lainie Dalby, Berglind Holm, Charlotte Mouquin, Michael Mut, Mike Rimbaud January 25 - February 25,  2012 Opening Reception February 3  Friday 6-8 pm Origami Heart Making  February 11  Saturday 1-5 pm The Heart is known as the center of one’s emotions and thoughts of love. Today, we use the heart as a symbol to represent “Self-love”.  The artists in this exhibition come together to invoke and share one thing in common : the love of self. Self love is the willingness and openness to look within and appreciate who we are right now.  The artists included in “Hearts” stand out in their desire to understand themselves and their efforts to inspire self-knowledge and self-preservation.  In reaction to the pursuit of love deemed necessary in today’s society where the self gains worth through the eyes of others, the Love Yourself Project and this exhibition are influenced by the role of self-love as an initial necessity for the generation of all kinds of love. The familiar shape of the heart, hence, becomes a symbol of individuals celebrating themselves. Knowing and loving oneself is celebrated as the first step in understanding and loving others.  The Love Yourself Project was created to spread a message of unconditional self-love, and through education and visual arts, we aim to celebrate and empower communities around the world. For more information go to: The Love Yourself Project

    Hearts    a fundraiser for the Love Yourself Project

    curated byOylun  Albayrak

    Artist:  Oylun Albayrak, Alexis Carreno, Lainie Dalby, Berglind Holm, Charlotte Mouquin, Michael Mut, Mike Rimbaud

    January 25 - February 25,  2012

    Opening Reception February 3  Friday 6-8 pm

    Origami Heart Making  February 11  Saturday 1-5 pm

    The Heart is known as the center of one’s emotions and thoughts of love. Today, we use the heart as a symbol to represent “Self-love”. 

    The artists in this exhibition come together to invoke and share one thing in common : the love of self. Self love is the willingness and openness to look within and appreciate who we are right now.  The artists included in “Hearts” stand out in their desire to understand themselves and their efforts to inspire self-knowledge and self-preservation. 

    In reaction to the pursuit of love deemed necessary in today’s society where the self gains worth through the eyes of others, the Love Yourself Project and this exhibition are influenced by the role of self-love as an initial necessity for the generation of all kinds of love. The familiar shape of the heart, hence, becomes a symbol of individuals celebrating themselves. Knowing and loving oneself is celebrated as the first step in understanding and loving others. 

    The Love Yourself Project was created to spread a message of unconditional self-love, and through education and visual arts, we aim to celebrate and empower communities around the world.

    For more information go to: The Love Yourself Project

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    Posted on Tuesday December 13th 2011 at 08:22am. Its tags are listed below.

    The Critical Wake of Makemake @ Fountain Enterprises 1261 Dundas St West, Toronto an exhibition by Kathleen Reichelt and performance by art noise band 253469 Opening Party Thursday, December 15, 9pm The Critical Wake of Makemake is an imagined manifestation and the yet un-realized vessel moving towards antirealism.  It is a fictional understanding communicated through a state of constant becoming.  It is created in order to claim its rightful place in the present.  The creative inheritance being colour and transparency, rituals and the rites of masks, concealment and revealing.  Visualized openings and objects appear to convey relationships of struggle, power, ease and awkwardness through overlapping and propinquity.  Power can be seen as European realism still trumping other cultural, individual and philosophical alternatives.  Abstraction can be seen as the rejection to this that it was 70 years ago. The Critical Wake of Makemake is also a live performance by the art noise band 253469 starting at 9pm on Thursday December 15th.  Two 30 minute punk jazz performances including such standards as “I fly my plane backwards”, “Round the decibel” and “A ton of nothing” (senseless language, analogue and digital synthesizers and one loud electric stick guitar.) Exhibition runs 12.15.11 - 01.25.12 For more information contact Maggy Perry at 647.764.0307 or Kathleen Reichelt at 416.670.4692 www.studio469.blogspot.com and www.253469.blogspot.com
    The Critical Wake of Makemake @ Fountain Enterprises 1261 Dundas St West, Toronto an exhibition by Kathleen Reichelt and performance by art noise band 253469 Opening Party Thursday, December 15, 9pm The Critical Wake of Makemake is an imagined manifestation and the yet un-realized vessel moving towards antirealism.  It is a fictional understanding communicated through a state of constant becoming.  It is created in order to claim its rightful place in the present.  The creative inheritance being colour and transparency, rituals and the rites of masks, concealment and revealing.  Visualized openings and objects appear to convey relationships of struggle, power, ease and awkwardness through overlapping and propinquity.  Power can be seen as European realism still trumping other cultural, individual and philosophical alternatives.  Abstraction can be seen as the rejection to this that it was 70 years ago. The Critical Wake of Makemake is also a live performance by the art noise band 253469 starting at 9pm on Thursday December 15th.  Two 30 minute punk jazz performances including such standards as “I fly my plane backwards”, “Round the decibel” and “A ton of nothing” (senseless language, analogue and digital synthesizers and one loud electric stick guitar.) Exhibition runs 12.15.11 - 01.25.12 For more information contact Maggy Perry at 647.764.0307 or Kathleen Reichelt at 416.670.4692 www.studio469.blogspot.com and www.253469.blogspot.com

    The Critical Wake of Makemake @ Fountain Enterprises

    1261 Dundas St West, Toronto

    an exhibition by Kathleen Reichelt and performance by art noise band 253469

    Opening Party Thursday, December 15, 9pm

    The Critical Wake of Makemake is an imagined manifestation and the yet un-realized vessel moving towards antirealism.  It is a fictional understanding communicated through a state of constant becoming.  It is created in order to claim its rightful place in the present.  The creative inheritance being colour and transparency, rituals and the rites of masks, concealment and revealing.  Visualized openings and objects appear to convey relationships of struggle, power, ease and awkwardness through overlapping and propinquity.  Power can be seen as European realism still trumping other cultural, individual and philosophical alternatives.  Abstraction can be seen as the rejection to this that it was 70 years ago.

    The Critical Wake of Makemake is also a live performance by the art noise band 253469 starting at 9pm on Thursday December 15th.  Two 30 minute punk jazz performances including such standards as “I fly my plane backwards”, “Round the decibel” and “A ton of nothing” (senseless language, analogue and digital synthesizers and one loud electric stick guitar.)

    Exhibition runs 12.15.11 - 01.25.12

    For more information contact Maggy Perry at 647.764.0307

    or Kathleen Reichelt at 416.670.4692

    www.studio469.blogspot.com and www.253469.blogspot.com

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    Posted on Saturday December 3rd 2011 at 09:58am. Its tags are listed below.

    WSAG presents “Alter Ego”: Gloria Green December 6-23, 2011 Show description:  “Complicated and powerful, the large works (4x5 feet) presented by emerging artist, Gloria green, evoke emotion and individual interpretation in her viewers.  Her objective is to take the passion she has for classical music and medical science; and build a multidisciplinary humanistic approach in her painting. An alter ego is revealed: they can be vibrant or subdued, dark, moody or sexy — there is tranquility in colour, but it can also bring about depth and attitude.” Artwork: Passionate Wreckage 48 x 60in Acrylic on canvas $3,500 Cdn WELLINGTON STREET ART GALLERY 270 Wellington Street West Toronto ON M5V3P5 (located in the Entertainment District between John Street and Blue Jays Way on N side) hours: Tues-Fri  12-6, Sat 11-4 pm (and by appointment or chance) T: 647 352 3463 www.wellingtonstreetartgallery.ca wellington.street.art.gallery@gmail.com 

    WSAG presents “Alter Ego”: Gloria Green

    December 6-23, 2011

    Show description: 

    “Complicated and powerful, the large works (4x5 feet) presented by emerging artist, Gloria green, evoke emotion and individual interpretation in her viewers.  Her objective is to take the passion she has for classical music and medical science; and build a multidisciplinary humanistic approach in her painting. An alter ego is revealed: they can be vibrant or subdued, dark, moody or sexy — there is tranquility in colour, but it can also bring about depth and attitude.”

    Artwork:

    Passionate Wreckage 48 x 60in Acrylic on canvas $3,500 Cdn

    WELLINGTON STREET ART GALLERY

    270 Wellington Street West

    Toronto ON M5V3P5

    (located in the Entertainment District between John Street and Blue Jays Way on N side)

    hours: Tues-Fri  12-6, Sat 11-4 pm (and by appointment or chance)

    T: 647 352 3463

    www.wellingtonstreetartgallery.ca

    wellington.street.art.gallery@gmail.com 

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    Posted on Saturday December 3rd 2011 at 09:57am. Its tags are listed below.

    The Collective 12 Days of Art and Ideas
    The Collective 12 Days of Art and Ideas

    The Collective 12 Days of Art and Ideas

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    Posted on Saturday December 3rd 2011 at 09:57am. Its tags are listed below.

    IndianArtCollectors.com this month features an entirely different concept by Mr. Suresh Gulage: An artist who chose the less followed path and made Architectural Landscapes as his trademark work. December 2, 2011: Suresh Gulage is a well known name when it comes to giving life to speechless buildings.“Buildings may be mute spectators, but they hold the life of a city” says the artist that defines his ability to observe life. His work would be exclusively available for sale in exhibition section of IndianArtCollectors.com. Through brushwork and hues, Suresh highlight the beauty of buildings by recreating these marvels using a vibrant colour palette and technique that oscillates between being in-the-face to subtle and suggestive, both instances replete with the exquisiteness of the built form. Suresh Gulage loves the light play and the way the same light illuminates different parts of the building in different ways. His work is highly inspired by the effect that lights, colours, motifs, seasons and day times play on a building making it appear different at varied instances. A post Graduate in Art, this painter to created his own identity during the early phase of his career. “There are so many artists who paint landscapes, portraits, abstract, there are very few who really paint architectural landscapes. “I wanted to make a name in this genre and I think I have achieved that” says Suresh proclaiming his success without hesitation but without sounding pompous or egoistic. To browse through Suresh Gulage’s work, visit http://www.indianartcollectors.com/solo-exhibition.php

    IndianArtCollectors.com this month features an entirely different concept by Mr. Suresh Gulage: An artist who chose the less followed path and made Architectural Landscapes as his trademark work.

    December 2, 2011: Suresh Gulage is a well known name when it comes to giving life to speechless buildings.“Buildings may be mute spectators, but they hold the life of a city” says the artist that defines his ability to observe life. His work would be exclusively available for sale in exhibition section of IndianArtCollectors.com.

    Through brushwork and hues, Suresh highlight the beauty of buildings by recreating these marvels using a vibrant colour palette and technique that oscillates between being in-the-face to subtle and suggestive, both instances replete with the exquisiteness of the built form. Suresh Gulage loves the light play and the way the same light illuminates different parts of the building in different ways. His work is highly inspired by the effect that lights, colours, motifs, seasons and day times play on a building making it appear different at varied instances.

    A post Graduate in Art, this painter to created his own identity during the early phase of his career. “There are so many artists who paint landscapes, portraits, abstract, there are very few who really paint architectural landscapes. “I wanted to make a name in this genre and I think I have achieved that” says Suresh proclaiming his success without hesitation but without sounding pompous or egoistic.

    To browse through Suresh Gulage’s work, visit

    http://www.indianartcollectors.com/solo-exhibition.php

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    Posted on Sunday November 20th 2011 at 04:53pm. Its tags are listed below.

    Piotr Nathan, Der Fall Der Herkules, 2011, oil on canvas, 222.5 x 155.5 cm Exhibition: The Joy of Pleasure through January 7th, 2012 at VeneKlasen Werner via  iheartmyart:
    Piotr Nathan, Der Fall Der Herkules, 2011, oil on canvas, 222.5 x 155.5 cm Exhibition: The Joy of Pleasure through January 7th, 2012 at VeneKlasen Werner via  iheartmyart:

    Piotr Nathan, Der Fall Der Herkules, 2011, oil on canvas, 222.5 x 155.5 cm

    Exhibition: The Joy of Pleasure through January 7th, 2012 at VeneKlasen Werner

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