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

Now accepting new members.

Choose from the following Membership levels:

Silver

Free

For first time gallery exhibitors

May submit 1 piece to monthly exhibitions (Open calls & themed shows)

Subject to monthly jury process & available space

50% gallery commission on sales

Gold

Free

One-time juried membership application

May submit up to 3 pieces to monthly exhibitions (Open calls & themed shows)

One-time juried application

50% gallery commission on sales

Platinum

One-time juried membership application

May submit up to 4 pieces to each monthly exhibition (Open calls & themed shows)

May submit up to 8 pieces once per year.

Sits on Exhibition Plannel Panel of AAWGallery: meeting twice annually to propose, plan & jury future premium exhibitions

May give a talk on their work once per year

50% gallery commission on sales

$50/month paid annually

Diamond

In addition to Platinum level,

plus:

One 2 week solo show per calendar year, booked a minimum of 6 months in advance

50% gallery commission on sales

$95/month paid annually

AAW First Fridays

The opening reception of each month-long art exhibition takes place each first Friday of the month...

we call it First Fridays!

Exhibiting artists bring an appetiser to share and connect over with guests,

Live music & a Licensed Bar!

Exhibiting artists are encouraged to hold free talks or short, affordable workshops during the month.

November 2015
Open Call for Art, No theme!
Submit by email & deliver by Friday Nov. 5th, 4pm.
5 pieces, no fee, 30% of sales
Opening Reception: First Friday Nov. 6th 7:30-10:30pm
**As a community hub, Artists exhibiting bring a small snack to share with guests at the opening. Artists are also expected to be in attendance at their openings, and to promote the event on their social networks.

December 2015
Holiday Art Sale
Small, affordable art is the way to go!

Enter as many pieces you think the public will love to gift to each other.
No entry fee, 50% of sales
The show runs from Thursday Nov 26 until Dec 24.
Pick up for work is after the holiday season, on January 5th-7th, by 6pm.
There is an opening reception on First Friday Dec 4th 7:30-10:30pm with licensed bar and live music.
To be accepted, send pictures of pieces you would like to sell, with dimensions and price to us, as attachments in an email.
If accepted, delivery is on or before Thursday Nov 26th by 2pm.

Our large gallery is also where Christmas craft vendors will also set up their tables, selling handmade products, on weekends in December.
$75/day. A busy place for sure!
**As a community hub, Artists exhibiting bring a small snack to share with guests at the opening. Artists are also expected to be in attendance at their openings, and to promote the event on their social networks.

January 2016
Inspired by Animals
How many of us are inspired by animals?
Do you have more respect for them than for most humans? Does their innocent beauty fill you with compassion and awe?
January's theme is just that.
No entry fee, 50% of sales

The show runs from January 8th until Jan 29th.
There is an opening reception on First Friday Jan 8th 7:30-10:30pm with licensed bar and live music.

Email submission deadline: Thursday Jan 7th at 7pm.
Delivery on or before Friday Jan 7th at noon.
Email images you are wishing to submit, with size & price.

**As a community hub, Artists exhibiting bring a small snack to share with guests at the opening. Artists are also expected to be in attendance at their openings, and to promote the event on their social networks.

February 2016
A Family Art Affair
Art that runs in the family is what our show is all about. Its a lovely way to show a talent passed on whether by nature or nurture!
Any medium, any relation. Up to 2 pieces to each family member is allowed.
All works must be for sale.
$45 per group entry fee.
30% of works sold.
The show runs from Feb 5th until Feb 26th.
There is an opening reception on First Friday Feb5th 7:30-10:30pm with licensed bar and live music.

Email submission deadline: Thursday Feb 3rd at 7pm.
Delivery on or before Thursday Feb 4th at noon.
Email images you are wishing to submit, with size & price.

**As a community hub, Artists exhibiting bring a small snack to share with guests at the opening. Artists are also expected to be in attendance at their openings, and to promote the event on their social networks.

Thank you,
Artisans At Work~AAW Gallery
2071 Danforth at Woodbine
www.aawgallery.com
artisansatwork@yahoo.com

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.

No membership required. Competitive Rates.

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

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!

2015:

June:

“Pop” Art! We ask artists to submit what they feel represents dad, fathers, or Father’s Day.

Have a great memory on canvas? We would love to show it. $35/2 pieces +30%

Featured Artist: Donna Devlin, with her new series of Fish Portraits.

Reception FirstFriday June 5th 7:30-11pm, with local band The Sidewalkers.

July:

Open Call, no theme!

Submit any 3 pieces for $35 +30%

Reception FirstFriday, July 3rd 7:30-11pm, with local band The Sidewalkers.

August:

Bi-Annual Painting Competition!

Submit any 2 pieces for CA$H prizes! $35 +30%

Exhibitts all month, winner decided by visitors to gallery & shop all month.

Submission deadline: Thurs Aug 6th 6pm.

Reception FirstFriday, Aug 7th 7:30-11pm, with local band The Sidewalkers.

Go to the Events page for more details, themes and other events.

First Friday opening night celebration, with the fab local boys, The Sidewalkers providing excellent live music!

The works are open to the public to view and purchase all month.

If you would like to hold an art class, workshop, meeting or exhibit at our gallery, (aside from the scheduled exhibitions) please email us: artisansatwork@yahoo.com

Mission Statement

We at Artisans At Work strive to provide a cultural hub for Toronto’s east end. We wish to provide engaging programming that explores multiple facets of contemporary life through art, craft and music. Founded in December 2012, we are an up and coming destination for art and culture in Toronto.