Opening nights have live music by the "Awesome Foursome" (say it in an Australian accent, and it rhymes!), band called The Sidewalkers. Eukelele, mandolin, guitars and the vocal harmonies of Martin, Richard, Darcy and Matt have made our First Friday art openings wild and wonderful!

Artisans At Work is an east end Toronto community retail and working arts centre that represents over 100 local fine craft and gift makers and 50 fine art members. Through an engaged and loyal local following of supporters, we encourage artists to teach classes, workshops and hold their exhibitions, while retailing their high quality works. We assist up and coming artists in the pricing strategies to local collectors and appreciators of craft and art. Our 2700 sq ft space has much potential to grab the visitors attention and imagination, with artist studios, mini-shop studios, a large working gallery/classroom/event space, and a beautiful storefront gift & fine craft showroom.

Artist Residency Program Proposals for 2017, Ongoing

Artists may use one private 90sq ft studio & also the daily use 650 sq ft work space available for a 1-2 month stay; easels, tables, storage and one 3 week exhibition, including opening night reception with live music, and promotion through our wide networks and social media.

In return, we ask participating artists to:

-be in studio a minimum of 15hrs/week in studio during gallery hours:

(T-F 10-6; S/S 11-5)
-give 1 talk or workshop to the public/month;
-promote our space, your process & progress, and your solo show through a variety of social media networks.

Please email Tara: artisansatwork(at)yahoo.com with Subject line: "Residency Proposal Submission" :
-Your proposal including your desired 1 or 2 months of the year,(please give us 3 options in order of preference, and we will do our best to accomodate);
-The workshop/talks you plan;
-Social media promotion strategy;
-Artistic bio includic process and mediums, and exhibit CV;
-12 cropped, good images of your work(.Jpg files, named with your first&last name ex John Smith1.jpg);
-Fee
Fees:
Application/Jury Fee of $45/artist, by E-transfer only, at the time of application.
Dual/group proposals and occupancy is also allowed.
Each artist must submit the required application and fee, as if applying alone.



Solo/Group Art Exhibit Proposals for 2017, Ongoing

For artists to use is a 650 sq ft open concept gallery space, within our established 2700 sqft fine art and gift shop with studios.

We provide promotion via our monthly Newsletter, Twitter & FB invitations to your event.

You will provide a well-designed .JPG poster; 3 printed posters (11x17) and min. 200 printed postcards for the event; social media coverage and promotion of your event, and assist in hanging your works.

Costs:

Option A. 2 week shows with opening reception,(First Friday of any month) including live music and licensed bar:
$675/ 2 week exhibit + HST.

Option B. 2 week exhibition with No opening night services provided by us:
$475/2 weeks +HST.

Please email Tara: artisansatwork(at)yahoo.com with:

-Your proposal including exhibition themes;
-Your desired dates (please give us 3 options in order of preference, and we will do our best to accomodate);
-Workshop/talks you plan, social media promotion strategy;
-Artistic bio includic process and mediums, and exhibit CV;
-12 cropped, good images of works you will be exhibiting(.Jpg files, named with your first&last name ex John Smith1.jpg);
-Application Fees
-with Subect line: "Exhibition Proposal Submission".

Dual/group proposals are allowed.

Application Fees:

- applicable at the time of application, by E-transfer only:

*Solo Proposals: $45/artist,

Group Proposals $35/artist applies at time of application, in one payment.

Each artist must submit the required application and fee, as if applying for a solo show.

*Our curatorial process also considers the possible combination of solo proposals into small selective group shows when possible, and agreeable to the artists.

 

  Past Shows:

Artisans At Work ~ AAW Gallery is now a Members Gallery!

Now accepting new members, starting Jan 2016.

Choose from the following Membership levels:

Silver 

Cost: Free *

Designed for: Artists new to exhibiting

Requirements: Acceptance subject to jury process & available space

Benefits: 1 submission piece per monthly group shows

Gallery Commision on sales: 50% 

Gold

Cost: Free *

Designed for: Occasional exhibitors, artists with cohesive series/styles, some experience exhibiting

Requirements: One-time jury of portfolio, acceptance subject to available space

Benefits: May submit up to 2 pieces to monthly group shows

Gallery Commission on sales: 50% 

Platinum

Cost: $50/ month, paid annually *

Designed for: Artists wishing to repeadedly promote their work professionally, artists with cohesive series/styles, lower commissions

Requirements: One-time jury of portfolio

Benefits:

~May submit up to 4 pieces to monthly group shows, Guaranteed space

~May Submit up to 6 pieces once a year, Guaranteed space

~May sit on Show Planning Panel, meeting twice annually to propose future premium exhibitions

Gallery Commission on sales: 35% 

Ruby

Cost: $90/ month, paid annually *

Designed for: Artists with cohesive styles/series, wishing to repeadedly promote their work professionally, wants Solo show, lower commissions

Requirements: One-time jury of portfolio

Benefits:

~May submit up to 4 pieces to monthly group shows, Guaranteed space

~May sit on Show Planning Panel, meeting twice annually to propose future premium exhibitions

~One 2 Week Solo show, including a public talk on their works, process

Gallery Commission on sales: 35% 

Plus:

Website image of your work & link to your website

Diamond

Cost: $170/ month, paid annually *

Designed for: Artists with cohesive styles/series, wishing to repeadedly promote their work professionally, wants Solo show, lower commissions & Private Studio Workspace

Requirements: One-time jury of portfolio

Benefits:

~May submit up to 4 pieces to monthly group shows, Guaranteed space

~May sit on Show Planning Panel, meeting twice annually to propose future premium exhibitions

~One 2 Week Solo show, including a public talk on their works, process

Gallery Commission on sales: 35% 

PLUS:

*6 days/month access to a private Work Studio within studio hours, reserved time slots.

*Extra days: $25/day

PLUS:

Website images of your work & link to your website

*Artists participating in exhibitions bring an appetiser to the opeing reception/First Friday event, with their name tags on it.

 A great connector.

*$15 appetiser fee if participating artist don't wish/aren't able to bring one.

*$45 hanging fee for artists who aren't able to attend their opening night with their work. 

"Heaps" of Past Shows:

AAWGallery is always accepting submissions for Our Open Calls, all mediums.

Looking for a beautiful space for your own art show? Proposals for future showsare always welcomed.

2013

October: UK Isles Show: England, Scotland, Ireland & Wales: What do they mean to you?

November: Geometric Show

December: Cabinet of Curiosity Show (focus on vintage, eclectic work)

2014

January: Urban Culture Show: All mediums will focus on Cultural Views in a non-traditional way

February: The Artistic Family Show (in honour of Family Day!): All submissions must consist of at least 3 family member's works, maximum 3 each, up to 15 in total,(depending on sizes & mediums).

March: Close Up & Personal Show: Focus on Macro, Personal, Storytelling, capturing the unseen

April: Vintage Show

May: Rosedale School of the Arts Annual Show

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The Garden Show, (with North American Native Plant Society-NANPS Plant Sale May 11 and Free talk by John Oyston

June: Square Foot Show

July: Bare Naked Show (not what you think! Or is it?): Focus on Raw materials, Minimalist

August: We Are Toronto- A Portrait & Figurative Show. An Acknowledgement of WHO makes this city vibrant, exciting and a mosaic of culture.

September: DIPF Danforth Independent Photo & Film Fest

Celebrating the local Toronto photographers and filmakers. Docs, feature and shorts. All photo art including stills.

October: Politics: Past Present & Future. Art as Political Statements.

Our musical wunderboys, The Sidewalkers will be playing all their protest folk songs on First Friday!