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12
Jul
12
did you miss today's #arthour chat that took place on twitter? Check out the thread here.
*note start at the bottom and work back to the top
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08
Jul
12
I'm feeling a little overwhelmed. I took on the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition today and images of great art are still flying through my mind.
Every summer since 1961, people have been flocking to the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition (TOAE) in search of great art purchased directly from the artist. Held over three days, the TOAE is the largest outdoor art exhibition in Canada and has established itself as an important event within the Canadian arts community. Artists set up shop in booths and showcase their art to connect with collectors, art dealers and the arts community at large. The event is so...
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07
Jul
12
we are firm believers that you should learn from those who have made mistakes before you.
so we reached out and asked on our facebook and twitter, "what was the biggest mistake you've ever made as an artist?" and here is some of what was said:
"Concerning myself with what other people 'think'/say about me and my work & allowing that to stifle and or limit/define me and said work. That and looking to the wrong people for support." - Vicki rae
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05
Jul
12
In honour of Canada Day, I decided this year to witness the ultimate Canadian experience of celebrating our country’s birthday in our nation’s capital. The bands, fireworks and parties were all impressive but it was the National Gallery of Canada that was the highlight of the trip to Ottawa (though I may be slightly biased). Like the hundreds of other...
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30
Jun
12
Canadian artist, heather benning has turned an abandoned farm house she found in 2005 in Manitoba into a life-sized doll house.
The project she titled "Dollhouse" was created while she was the artist-in-residence for the community of redvers, saskatchewan.
after the side walls were removed she replaced them with glass - keeping everything protected!
Apparently the old farmhouse was abandoned in the 60's so the artist made a choice to...
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