Inuit Artist Creative Residency partnership with Kinngait West Baffin Eskimo Cooperative Studios (WBEC) and Dorset Fine Arts (DFA) We are delighted to announce the availability of two screenprints made by Quvianaqtuk Pudlat during his Inuit Artist Creative Residency at Open Studio. The residency was made possible with support from West Baffin Eskimo Cooperative. Read some fantastic coverage of Quvianaqtuk’s […]
We are excited to announce a limited time pre-sale for a brand new publishing project with contemporary artist Micah Lexier. The Oscilloscope Drawings is a set of ten photopolymer prints on 11″ x 17″ Japanese Kozuke paper, held in a silkscreen-printed, aluminum portfolio box. The prints feature imagery from a found technical manual, continuing Lexier’s interest in creating new […]
Open Studio’s Print Subscription offers an affordable entry point for emerging collectors to purchase an artwork by an established visual artist. Twice a year, Open Studio invites a well-known contemporary artist to create a 10″ x 8″ print, which can be purchased in advance of a set-deadline for $100. The edition size of the print […]
This year, in conjunction with Members’ Ink, a silent auction in support of Open Studio, we are launching limited edition tote bags featuring specially commissioned artwork by Annyen Lam, AKA Tiny Blades Project. A limited number of bags will be available for purchase prior to the event — $20 each (HST included). Remaining bags will be printed live […]
Each year, in anticipation of our major annual fundraiser, we also hold a raffle draw. In conjunction with Members’ Ink, a silent auction in support of Open Studio, we’re offering prizes worth over $5,700! Tickets are now on sale through the Open Studio office, and will also be available at the event on Thursday, May […]
This year, at Open Studio, Dorian FitzGerald was commissioned to create a print specially for our annual Artist Proof Sale taking place on November 30th, 2017. Dorian has an eye for detail and a very patient disposition. His practice revolves around creating large intricate paintings, which depict both extravagant settings and decorative items. The term “extra” […]
Each year, in anticipation of our major annual fundraiser, we also hold a raffle draw. In conjunction with Members’ Ink, a silent auction in support of Open Studio, we’re offering prizes worth over $6,700! Tickets are now on sale through the Open Studio office, and will also be available at the event on Thursday, May […]
“Printopolis expands the current body of literature on contemporary print culture, exploring graphic media as an ever-evolving field of inquiry, experimentation and artistic practice.” Tara Cooper and Jenn Law, Co-Editors Printopolis focuses on the critical discourse surrounding the current state of printmaking in Toronto and further afield. Inspired by the 2010 print symposium hosted by […]
Community Supported Art (or CSA) is a new collaborative fundraiser between Gallery 44 and Open Studio. Based on community supported agriculture initiatives, this model of support connects arts institutions with patrons in order to collectively build sustainability. Subscribers receive two works of art over the course of the year. Becoming a CSA subscriber is an […]
Written by Amrita Chandra You’ve heard of #BlackFriday, and maybe even #CyberMonday, but do you know about #GivingTuesday? After 2 major days for commerce, Giving Tuesday is a national day dedicated to giving! Keep an eye on our Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts starting today for our “12 Ways for Open Studio” – 12 ideas to participate […]