Artscape Youngplace is a new age modern art gallery which doubles as a venue for events. It is located at the intersection of Argyle and Shaw placing this close to Queen Street West which has a very artistic community. This venue is like none other because of the abstract art surrounding the walls giving it a modernized feel. The contemporary feel is in style and is in high demand for its simplicity. This venue has multiple exhibits at once which gives variety to the client about what they like. Artscape features Canadian artists most of them being local.

This is the perfect place as a venue because of its versatility. It can be transformed from a formal venue to casual. It is most commonly used for presentations of any sort. Artscape can fit 100 people when it is set up theatre style. It is not an overwhelming space because it is open but not too much space. There also have on-site catering which is optional however, it is recommended.

This venue is often overlooked because it is an art gallery. However, this is a beautiful venue for events. They are geared towards making the experience of an event light and filled with artwork. If you are having an event you might want to consider having it at this venue because of its avant garde artwork.

Artscape Youngplace: http://artscapeyoungplace.ca/
To Book a Flex Studio: http://artscapeeventvenues.ca/contact/
Author: Megan Teltscher

Established in 2011 and run by local artists Erin Candela and Pam Lobb, Graven Feather is an art space located in the heart of Queen West next to the Trinity Bellwoods Park. This place is for both artists and the art-loving public to display their art. Graven Feather includes workshops, retail, and gallery space. The Graven Feather is becoming Torontos networking hangout for artists in the community to share their work, and also learn from others.

 
Art
Graven Feather bases upon building a relationship with artists and the community. Graven Feather is not only a gallery space, but it also offers a venue to host events and community oriented events. Graven Feather’s studio is an open and accessible destination dedicated to fostering creative output and artistic exchange. They’ve displayed sketches of Dave Sheppard, the oil paintings of Kari Minchin, and of course the work of the gallery owners, and others. Graven Feather posts weekly, and monthly events, and artists coming to the gallery to display their art.

Workshops
Ask yourself when the last time was that you had a craft night. The Artist Residency Program is part of their initiative to widen the community and share artistic experiences. In addition to using Graven Feather as a studio to create your work, they invite you to participate in their studio/gallery/workshop space. Graven Feather has many workshops to offer, such as letterpress cards, linocut, framing and oil painting. You will gain the experience and learn something new.

Atmosphere
The Graven Feather is a unique space that can offer 300 square feet of bright, beautiful, and affordable exhibition space. It is also a bright and cheery environment. . This brightly lit and warm space is serves double-duty as a gallery and studio space. Given the small space, Graven Feather is spacious with it’s open concept, all-white minimal decor and bright lighting. This place is inviting and pleasant rather than your typical dark dungeon like art gallery.
 

Website: http://www.gravenfeather.ca/About-Us
Facebook: Graven Feather
Twitter: @gravenfeather
Email: gravenfeather@gmail.com

The venue can hold up to 750 people and has two main rooms:

• The Main Hall: 250 people for a seated reception and can be customized to accommodate any kind of event
• The Gallery: Also a 250 person capacity, great for performances and art events

The venue has 60’ ceilings and large windows offering a great view of Toronto.

More perks: A variety of in-house suppliers can be used to customize the space. As well, their list of exclusive caterers can provide a wide variety of gourmet for your guests.

Being located downtown, at the foot of the C.N. Tower, provides a ton of exciting opportunities for your event. The amazing decor and atmosphere is the icing on the cake. The venue is surrounded by history including the nearby railway heritage centre and historic trains that fill roundhouse park.

Steam Whistle has thought of everything: they also do home delivery! So, private events, corporate parties, anniversary celebrations or neighbourhood gatherings, just give them a call and Steam Whistle Home Delivery will bring the party to your place!

For more information, you can check the Steam Whistle’s website: www.steamwhistle.ca

Steam Whistle Roundhouse

255 Bremner Blvd

Email: info@steamwhistle.ca

Phone: 416.362.2337.

Website: www.steamwhistle.ca

This holiday season Toronto will once again celebrate the romance and magic of a traditional

Christmas at Lowe’s Toronto Christmas Market. This free annual event captures all of the

tradition and charm of European Christmas Market, while showcasing hundreds of unique

handcrafted products. There are some different kinds of entertainment such as musicians,

carolers and children’s choirs to Santa’s workshop which kids can have the chance to meet

Santa. You can get many kinds of Christmas gifts, especially traditional items such as crib

figurines, toys, wood carvings, hand-made ornaments, candles and holiday memorabilia.

Distillery Historic District (55 Mill Street),

Friday November 29 – Sunday December 15, Mon -Fri noon – 9pm & weekends 10am – 9pm.

The Artisans Gift Fair

This homegrown gift sale in The Annex has been running over from the end of November.

The Artisans’ Gift Fair hosts fine collection of affordable gift products. Vendors gather at the

Tranzac, located in the Annex at Bloor and Brunswick, displaying handcrafted gifts. Look for

handcrafted items such as garments, soaps, jewelry, journals, and everything from cupcakes

to cat toys. The Tranzac (292 Brunswick Ave), December 14, 15, 21, 22. 12pm – 6pm, free.

City of Craft

City of Craft is an annual craft show and exhibition in Toronto. It is also a group of people

who make other crafty things which happen throughout the year. High quality wares and

promising local crafts will be on sale, and the gifts from this sale are sure to make an

impression.

The Theatre Centre (1087 & 1095 Queen Street West),

December 14 – 15, Saturday 11am – 6pm, Sunday 11am – 5pm, $2 (children under 12 free).

Toronto Etsy Street Team’s 1st Annual Christmas Marketplace

The Toronto Etsy Street Team will be holding its first Christmas Marketplace.

Saint-Stephens-in-the-Fields (103 Bellevue, College St, in the Kensington Market neighbourhood)

December 14, 11am – 5:30pm

•more than 50 stage costumes including Ziggy Stardust bodysuits (19
72) designed by Freddie Burretti;
•music videos by David Mallet including Boys Keep Swinging (1979) and Let’s Dance (1983);
•set designs created for the Diamond Dogs tour (1974);
•Kansai Yamamoto’s flamboyant creations for the Aladdin Sane tour (1973);
•photographs by Helmut Newton, Brian Duffy and John Rowlands;
•album sleeve artwork by Guy Peellaert and Edward Bell; and
•excerpts from films and live performances including Top of the Pops (1972), The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976) and Saturday Night Live (1979)

To join this extravaganza it will be occurring from September 25, 2013 to November 27, 2013.

For more information visit http://www.ago.net/david-bowie-is-coming-to-the-ago-this-fall

The 1st Annual Rosedale Art Fair. The Rosedale Main Street BIA was proud to launch the Rosedale Art Fair this spring. The two-day event showcased the notable work of emerging artists, such as Sebastien Benitez and Treva Michelle, from across the GTA at participating Rosedale stores and restaurants.

You had the opportunity to meet live with the artists and purchase affordable high calibre works of art. It was an exceptional opportunity to support the work of up and coming local artists.

Local restaurants and merchants offered special sales and promotions during the fair, which was yet another great opportunity to support your community.

The event featured:

• · “Art in the Square” where up to forty artists showcased their curated work. Visitors had the opportunity to meet directly with the artists and purchase works of art from all the artists.
• · Photographs of Sebastian Benitez whose recent photographic series explored the themes of memory and identity.
• · Treva Michelle’s paintings which delve into the tactile process of working in vibrant saturated pigments.
• · Established Artist, one of them whom exhibited at the Louvre in Paris, also Exhibited

For more information > http://www.rosedalemainstreet.ca

About the Rosedale Main Street BIA: The Rosedale Main Street Business Improvement Area represented over 180 businesses along Yonge Street from Woodlawn Avenue to Crescent Road. The BIA worked to improve the voice of the local businesses in their community.

Picture of the Rosedale Art Fair:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/cityeventstoronto/sets/72157633500979978/with/8741273470/

Interested in what the latest Toronto’s arts and music scenes have to offer? Education Remixed is an evening showcasing the talented artists and students of Toronto’s The Remix Project, a charity dedicated to educating and inspiring Toronto’s marginalized youth. You’ll have the opportunity to soak in creative music, film and art experiences, snack on delicious Pizza Pizza and Steam Whistle Brewing options and arrive in style with UBER cab.

On April 5, 2013 at 8pm, Humber College Event Management Students will host Education Remixed, benefiting The Remix Project and the Humber College Scholarship Fund.

Students helping students is the philosophy behind the Humber College student run company, TwoTen Events who have been sharpening their event management skills all year long to host the inaugural Education Remixed (#EDxTO), benefiting the Remix Project and the Humber College Scholarship Fund.

Headlining the event is DJ Romeo bringing R&B mixes to the Berkeley Church Stage. The work of The Remix Project graduates, photography and paintings, will be displayed in the mezzanine.

Special guests such as Andrew Jones, Grey Cup winning offensive line for the Toronto Argonauts are lending their support on April 5^th, 2013.

There are a limited number of Education Remixed tickets available through the event sponsor Atendy ($20.00)

WHEN: Friday April 5^th, 2013 8pm – 1am
WHERE: Berkeley Church located at 315 Queen St. East.

Don’t miss this opportunity to support your local community and fantastic new music.

Website: http://educationremixed.com

Tickets: https://www.atendy.com/event/education-remixed-6609?

Donations: https://www.atendy.com/event/education-remixed-6609?

Being built in Winnipeg, Manitoba; upon its completion, it will be the national symbol for the cultivated paths that citizens and organizations have taken to ensure rights and freedoms for all. The CMHR will also serve as a reminder to constantly bring forth positive changes in order to eliminate intolerance, prejudice and injustice from existence.

On Oct 4th, Toronto did its part by holding “Always a Winnipegger & Friends Event”; a fundraiser for the CMHR, held at the Mayberry Fine Art Gallery. Several art lovers were present, along with those who simply wanted to make a difference. Many of the guests also happened to be Winnipeggers and ex-Winnipeggers. Among them were CMHR CEO Stuart Murray, National Campaign Chair, Gail Asper and M.P.P. Glen Murray. Alongside them, renowned Canadian singer/songwriter Chantal Kreviazuk and Winnipegger artist, Rand Heidinger.

The evening brought sounds of clinking wine glasses, live music, tasty hors d’oeuvres and sights of lovely works of art. The event showcased pieces from famed Canadian artists, such as Charles Pachter, Rand Heidinger and Tara Sawchuk; whose works were all up for bidding during the event’s silent auction. Pachters prints of impulsively juxtaposed iconic Canadian symbols and Sawchuk’s modern yet classic stained glass piece captivated the eyes of all guests.

Cheers and laughter filled the gallery however a moment was given to special guests, to take to the mic and share their emotional personal stories. Some talked of poverty while others on gaining basic human rights. Nevertheless, their anecdotes all shared the idea of Canada as a strong example for rights and freedoms on a global scale.

The night although eventful, felt short-lived and guests did not want to leave. But after celebrating humanity’s triumphs and progression many knew upon leaving, that the future did not seem brighter but is brighter.

To view pictures from this event, visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/cityeventstoronto/

For info on The Friends of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, visit http://www.friendsofcmhr.com/splash.cfm

For info on The Canadian Museum for Human Rights, visit http://humanrightsmuseum.ca/home

Author:  Habiba Ahmad

Drama is the essence of Ian’s work. His mastery is expressed with dimension, subtlet and beauty both through oil on canvas and majestic glass works. Educated as a scientist he chose to chase the visual kaleidoscope that only a storm can create, its dawn, its fury and its reprieve. A self-proclaimed “storm chaser” Ian vividely portrays the palette of nature with an emphasis on the calming effect of blue.

You can preview the new collection on Ian’s website www.iansheldon.com or
Supported by the Canada Concil for the Arts under the Alberta Creative Development Initiatvie.

Where: Gallery 1313, Gallery House Wed-Sunday 1-6 pm
1313 Queen Street West
Opening Reception: Thursday, February 23, 2012
Time: 7 – 10 pm
www.G1313.com

Remember when it was cool to crimp your hair, make mixed tapes, and dress like Madonna or MJ?

We know you do so get amped for a trip back in time!

On Friday September 24^th, Artbound will kick it old school for The pARTy: FAME!
We’re taking it back to the 80s with some of this country’s top entertainers! Dancers, singers, the ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute, one rad DJ,
and a show-stopping exclusive performance by artists from the hot musical Rock of Ages!

What to wear? Click on the evite below for slammin’ 80s style inspiration. Finish the look at The pARTy and get your hair crimped and eye makeup done in our bodacious beauty boutique.

Dude, what are you waiting for?
Get amped and get your ticket today that includes a wicked open bar and enough food to keep you dancing all night long!

The early bird $85 price goes up to $95 after September 11^th.
And hold on to your hairspray ‘cuz all who purchase tickets by this date have a chance to win 4 tickets to see Rock Of Ages at the Royal Alexandra Theatre!

MAISON at 15 Mercer (officially launching during TIFF) will set the scene as incredible artists and entertainers fill the 12,000 square foot space from floor to soaring ceiling. So put the word out to your posse and join us for one radical night out!

100% of the proceeds going to Artbound – a nonprofit initiative in support of Free The Children.

No hype required. Put the ME in FAME and don’t be lame!

Ya dig?

www.artbound.ca/theparty