FREE ADMISSION! Suite #104 @ 401 Richmond Street West Join us for drinks, nibbles, contemporary art, and conversation at Open Studio’s 35th annual Artist Proof Fundraiser. The Artist Proof Fundraiser is a yearly sale of contemporary one-of-a-kind prints ($50 -$400). This lively holiday event, hosted within our newly renovated print studio and gallery spaces is notorious…
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Please join us on Thursday, June 13th, to help us celebrate Jeannie Thib’s legacy by introducing you to Mark Bath who is this year’s recipient of the Jeannie Thib Mentorship Residency. Bath worked under the guidance of Emma Nishimura who advised him in the planning and execution of the etchings and offered technical and conceptual…
A Silent Auction in Support of Open Studio SILENT AUCTION OPEN FOR BIDDING MAY 3 – MAY 9 MEMBERS’ INK PARTY / AUCTION CLOSES THURSDAY, MAY 9, 6:00 – 9:00PM SCHEDULE 6:00 PM Doors open 7:30 PM Print Award announcement 8:00 PM Auction closes 8:45 PM Raffle FREE ADMISSION! Toronto, ON – Open Studio’s Members’…
What does imagining being a bird have to teach us about being human? Sanna Wani and Penrose Press have your flightless feelings covered in this original collection of poetry and art. The Pink of the Seams is carefully designed, letterpress printed and handmade. It’s an unbound book available complete in a beautiful envelope, and as individual poem/prints….
Throughout the month of December, Open Studio will be hosting a holiday market brimming with affordable, original fine art prints and a variety of unique artist multiples including: calendars, greeting cards, tote bags and much more. Whether you’re an emerging collector or an avid art aficionado, the Open Studio holiday market is the perfect opportunity…
AFTER READING, PLEASE SCROLL DOWN FOR THE SUBMISSION FORM Open Studio’s 34th Annual Artist Proof Sale Fundraiser Deadline for Submissions (online form AND prints): Wednesday, November 14, 5:00pm EST Opening Night Party: Thursday, November 29, 6:00pm – 9:00pm, FREE ADMISSION Sale continues Friday, November 30 through Friday, December 21 Hours: Monday – Saturday, 11:00am – 5:00pm. IMPORTANT UPDATE:…
November 19, 2018 – January 25, 2019 Opening Reception: Wednesday, November 21, 5:00 – 7:00pm FCP Gallery, First Canadian Place 100 King Street West, Street level, Toronto ON Please join us at FCP Gallery on Wednesday, November 21 to celebrate the opening of PRINT MATTERS: Contemporary Printmaking from Open Studio. Printmaking is incredibly diverse and encompasses many…
Through the support of an anonymous donor, the Hexagon Special Projects Fellowship Residency provides an annual fellowship to support a mid-career or established Open Studio Artist Member through the provision of six consecutive months of studio time to create and complete a specific project. 2017-18 Recipient: Pascaline Knight Pascaline Knight weaves disciplines such as printmaking, micro-publishing,…
Arts + Letters Press is pleased to launch the inaugural issue of art+reading, a journal about reading and making, at Open Studio on Thursday, October 11, 2018, 6-8 pm. Co-edited by Jenn Law and Penelope Stewart, the first issue features an in-depth interview with artist Ed Pien, as well as contributions from Barbara Balfour, Mary…
A Portfolio of the Witnesses was created by Open Studio Artist Member Sandra Haar and is being exhibited as part of Neuberger’s 2018 Holocaust Education Week, November 1 – 8. The online calendar and guide is available here: https://www.holocaustcentre.com/hew. This year’s theme is: Illuminating the Shadows: Untold Stories of the Holocaust. A portfolio of witnesses will be on display…
Join Open Studio in celebrating Nuit Blanche 2018. It’s a great opportunity to visit the historical and lively arts hub that is 401 Richmond. Our studio will be closed for ventilation upgrades but the galleries and shop will remain open. We’re located in suite 104 and will be open until 12:00am to celebrate the sleepless night….
The Printmaker, is a collaborative print project featuring eight Open Studio Artist Members and will be on display this fall at the Stantec Window Gallery. The Concept behind The Printmaker “Cadavre exquis” or “exquisite corpse” started as a surrealist parlour game and has evolved to become a significant approach to collaborative art making. The power of the exquisite…
THE ARTIST PROOF SALE Give the gift of original fine art! Opening Night Party: Thursday, November 29, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm, FREE ADMISSION Sale continues Friday, November 30 through Friday, December 21, Monday – Saturday, 11:00am – 5:00pm. Yes, you can afford original fine art! Open Studio’s annual Artist Proof Sale puts great art within…
Please join us on Thursday, May 24th, to help us celebrate Jeannie Thib’s legacy by introducing you to Helena Rakic who is this year’s recipient of the Jeannie Thib Mentorship Residency. Helena worked under the guidance of Luke Painter and Pudy Tong. Helena states the following about her residency: The Jeannie Thib Mentorship Residency has…
Please join Open Studio and Dorset Fine Arts in celebrating the Cape Dorset 2018 Special Print Release of Shuvinai Ashoona’s A Multitude of Infinities. This suite of four sumptuous edge-to-edge printed lithographs employs a playful complexity of pattern and an unusual colour palette. These prints address a range of natural themes invoked by Ashoona’s unique…
Members’ Ink is a silent auction of original fine art prints—including etching, lithography, relief, and screenprints—by Open Studio artist members. 50% of the hammer price goes to the artists, and 50% supports Open Studio’s programming, including exhibitions, education, residencies, and professional development and studio access for artists. The work available in the silent auction…
Artist Proof Sale Opening Night Party: Thursday, November 30, 2017, from 6:00 to 9:00 pm Sale continues in our galleries to Friday, December 22, Tuesday – Saturday, 12:00 to 5:00 pm If you missed the party, join us for extended shopping hours on Thursday, December 7, to 8:00 pm. Open Studio’s Artist Proof Sale is…
Hexagon Special Projects Artist Talks: Thursday, November 16, 2017 from 6:00pm to 8:00 pm Through the support of an anonymous donor, the Hexagon Special Projects Fellowship Residency provides an annual fellowship to support a mid-career or established Open Studio Artist Member through the provision of six consecutive months of studio time to create and complete a…
Join us at the 2/edition Toronto Art Book Fair for our second consecutive year! This 4 1/2 day international art fair takes place on Friday, October 27 to Monday, October 30 with the opening night on Thursday, October 26, 6:00 – 10:00 PM. As one of over 55 participants, we’re presenting original fine art prints…
THE EVENT The theme of Nuit Blanche 2017 is Possible Futures, and focuses on themes of resistance, monuments and protest. Printmaking has a history of being a medium that can share messages widely. On September 30, Open Studio will be opening its doors to the public to print “SAVE 401” takeaway posters, tote bags, and…
Artist talk: July 8, 2017 – 3:00pm – 4:30pm Open Studio Print Sales Gallery presents an artist talk by American printmaker, Jean Gumpper. Jean will discuss her print process, her career that spans almost four decades, and on her multi-layered woodcuts pulled from the drawers of the Print Sales Viewing Room. I respond to landscape…
Open Studio, in partnership with Dorset Fine Arts, is pleased to launch the release of two screenprint editions created by Cape Dorset Inuit artist Tim Pitsiulak (1967-2016). In the Spring of 2016, Pitsiulak was the inaugural participant in the Inuit Artist Creative Residency Program at Open Studio and during a two-week period, he worked with…
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The Role of Art in Designed Spaces: Using Original Fine Art Prints to Elevate Interiors
Original fine art prints are an exceptionally versatile and economical choice for any interior project. As Canada’s leading printmaking centre, Open Studio Print Sales Gallery represents over 150 Canadian artists whose artwork can be found in residential and corporate interiors the world over, from prestigious addresses such as Canada House (London, U.K.) to even the…
The Open Studio Print Sales Gallery presents a selection of original fine art prints at the Canadian Decorators Association (CDECA) Art Alley, April 24, 2017, 9:30 am – 4:00 pm, at the Old Mill Inn, Toronto, Ontario. This is an exclusive exhibition and sale of prints curated from work in the Print Sales Gallery by…
Free Admission! Members’ Ink is a silent auction of original fine art prints—including etching, lithography, relief, and screenprints—by Open Studio artist members. 50% of the hammer price goes to the artists, and 50% supports Open Studio’s programming, including exhibitions, education, residencies, and professional development opportunities for artists. Featuring over 45 artists, the work available in…
Original fine art prints are an exceptionally versatile choice for any interior design project – whether you are a designer working on a commercial or residential interior, or simply decorating your own home. Not only are fine art prints an economical choice for any interior design project, but when sourcing original artwork you have the…
Didn’t make it to our Artist Proof Sale for the December 1 opening night? Join us for light refreshments, a studio tour, a brief talk on art collecting by Lee Petrie, Chair of Open Studio Board of Directors, and extended evening shopping hours for the Artist Proof Sale (to 8pm). The talk will be from…
Mark your calendars! Join us for the launch of the greatly anticipated Printopolis publication at Open Studio on Friday, November 25th! “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 Launch Event Details Friday,…
Artist Talks: Thursday, November 17, 2016 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Through the support of an anonymous donor, the Hexagon Special Projects Fellowship Residency provides an annual fellowship to support a mid-career or established Open Studio Artist Member through the provision of six consecutive months of studio time to create and complete a specific project….
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 exciting…
Open Studio Print Sales Gallery presents a talk and reception on Saturday, November 5, 2016 from 2-4 PM at Open Studio, 401 Richmond St. West, Suite 104, Toronto, ON. NO RSVP Necessary. Join us for a talk on art collecting by Toronto-based architect, Bill Heartwell, and with his long-time partner, Ed Phillips, consultant and former…
Opening Night Party: Thursday, December 1, 2016 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm Sale continues in our galleries to Friday, December 23, Tuesday – Saturday, 12:00 to 5:00 pm, and online to January 9. If you missed the party on December 1, join us for extended shopping hours, light refreshments and a brief talk about print…
Editions: Open Studio’s Signature Fundraising Event 50 Artworks. 50 Tickets. 1 Night. 50 tickets are sold and 50 original fine art prints are available. All works are donated by established and emerging artists from across Canada and abroad, and selected by a jury of notable art world professionals. When your ticket is drawn, you have…
31st Annual Artist Proof Sale Continues to Saturday, December 19, 2015 in our galleries and online. The Artist Proof Sale is an excellent way to kickstart or build a growing art collection. And you can do it without breaking your holiday budget! Hundreds of original works of art, including screenprints, etchings, lithographs and relief prints…
Editions: Open Studio’s Signature Fundraising Event 50 Artworks. 50 Tickets. 1 Night. 50 tickets are sold and 50 original fine art prints are available. All works are donated by established and emerging artists from across Canada and abroad, and selected by a jury of notable art world professionals. When your ticket is drawn, you have…
100 Prints. 100 Tickets. 1 Night Only. 100 tickets are sold and 100 original fine art prints are available. Tickets are drawn in random order: when your number comes up, you have one minute to choose the perfect print. Whether your ticket is drawn first, last or in between, you’ll enjoy complimentary food and drinks…