Toronto Artist-run Galleries
This artist-run centre for contemporary photography was founded in 1979 with a mandate to exhibit, promote and offer for sale photographic art. Facilities include an art gallery, resource centre, darkroom and production facilities. Offered are education programs, weekend workshops and gallery tours.
Tues to Sat 11 am - 5 pm.
A non-profit artist- and student-run centre this gallery is committed to the
exposure of multi-disciplinary emerging artists in a professional context. With a mandate to build a bridge between art and design students and their professional counterparts they offer exhibition space for young artists. Experimental exhibitions and programming introduce artist and audience and provokes engagement and questioning. Tues to Sat noon - 6 pm.
This multi-disciplinary artist run centre has as its mandate to investigate, present and interpret contemporary art forms, different disciplines and theories. A variety of exhibitions are hosted by the artists through the year. Tues to Fri 11 am - 6 pm, Sat noon - 5 pm.
AS OF 1 AUGUST 2008 PLEASE DIRECT ALL CORRESPONDENCE TO OUR NEW GALLERY LOCATION
1286 Bloor Street West
Toronto Ontario M6H 1N9 (Canada)
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This collective of young professional artists was one of the founding galleries of the popular Queen West Gallery District. Artwork by more than 30 artists on display and for sale. Regularly scheduled exhibitions and guest curators regularly renew the gallery space. Wed to Sat 1 -5 pm, Sun noon - 4 pm.
Channel Gallery is the Distillery's newest spot for contemporary art that is varied and affordable. It is an artist-run gallery that focuses on integrating both traditional and non-traditional media with work rotated on a regular basis. Located in the Case Goods Warehouse, Building 74 Studio 109.
This artist-run centre provides permanent exhibition space and a resource centre to encourage creation of new works in the visual arts, nurture the growth of professional artists, and contribute to the development of a vibrant arts community in eastern Toronto. Monthly gallery exhibitions display works by the gallery artists and feature artists. Wed to Sun noon - 6 pm.
This artist-run centre was founded more than 25 years ago to provide a venue for presentation and sale of contemporary Canadian art photography. Representing professional photographic artists with gallery exhibitions and online programming, publications, public events and promotional activities. Tues to Sat noon - 5 pm.
YYZ is an artist cooperative dedicated to contemporary artists working in all media, and to providing a venue for the exhibition of their work through on-going programs. YYZ encourages both curated thematic group exhibitions and exhibitions by individual artists developed from open submission calls. Visitors can browse through postings, publications, archives and other arts resources in the YYZLOUNGE. Tues to Sat 11 am - 5 pm.
With a mission to expand the cultural space of technology, they are Ontario's only art centre devoted exclusively to electronic media art. A combination of exhibition space and production facilities with programming which includes exhibitions, workshops, panel discussions, artist talks, and a weekly e-newsletter.
A key printmaking centre in Canada, dedicated to the production, preservation and promotion of contemporary original fine art prints. Open Studio is a comprehensive artist-run centre for contemporary printmaking practice, providing multi-faceted services, programs and information to artists and the public alike. Regularly scheduled art exhibitions hosted through the year. Tues to Sat noon - 5 pm.
Established in 1999 and run by its seven founding members, this gallery is recognized as one of the pioneers of the Toronto Queen West Gallery District.
AWOL provides an exhibiting space for artists, and a place to obtain affordable studios. Just north of Queen Street and open Thurs to Sat noon - 6 pm, Sun 1 - 5 pm, or by appt.
Dish Gallery & Studio
Featuring the wheel-thrown pottery collections of resident artist, Susan Card, this gallery and studio space offers an array of unique gift pieces, collectibles and functional ceramics. Tea pots, bowls, platters, cups and vases are showcased and feature nature-inspired motifs and smoke-fired patinas.
AC Designs Ironwork
AC Designs Ironwork produces three types of works; commissioned functional art objects such as tables and chairs, unique one of a kind artistic pieces such as sculptures and wall mounted art and much sought after home furnishings such as mirrors, obelisks, pot racks and much more. Whatever the item, all pieces are painstakingly hand worked and forged.
Doll Collection Corp
Showcasing hand-made dolls from around the world, this artist-run gallery features rotational exhibits, an art club and doll-making courses for beginner to advanced levels. Youth course offerings are also available.
