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Laura Kay Keeling in her studio at Akin Dupont preparing new work for The Artist Project

Akin Artists at The Artist Project - Feb 23-26

February 10, 2017 by Jen Pilles in Event, Member News

This year The Artist Project contemporary art fair is celebrating it's 10th year! The show runs Feb 23-26 at the Better Living Centre and will feature work by over 250 incredible artists from Canada and abroad including some Akin Collective studio members!

Laura Keeling of Akin Dupont was one of 20 artists selected from hundreds of applications to be featured as one of the UNTAPPED Emerging Artists. Find her in Booth U-9. Laura's work pulls inspiration from beautiful everyday moments shared through her photography and collage work. She is currently working on a 'HOT ROCKS' series of collages which are composed of gemstone cut outs from old field guides.

Adria Mirabelli of Akin Dupont will be in the Installation Zone, Booth I-09.  Adria's practice is driven by an experimental approach to mark-making whereby she integrates textile manipulation processes with drawing to create large-scale, site-specific works on silk, felt, vinyl and paper. Her process focuses on a cycle of collection, preservation, and distortion.

Mila Vukosavljevic of Akin Dufferin will be in Booth 509 . Mila's oil and acrylic work questions the ties between seemingly random human interactions. A flirtation between abstraction and figuration, these works portray the inherent connectivity of mankind.

Michael Vickers of Akin Lansdowne will be speaking in the Art Chats Seminar Series on a panel entitled 'The Art of The Fluid' alongside Salimah Ebrahim, and Reagan Zuzarte. The panel discussion will examine how the confluence of technology, physical space and commerce are blurring traditional divisions today. Check it out Saturday, Feb 25th, 11:30am-12:30pm at The Artist Project. Art Chats are complimentary with admission. Space is subject to availability.

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February 10, 2017 /Jen Pilles
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The Artist Project - Call for Installation Artists

October 04, 2016 by Jen Pilles in Call for Submissions

Do you have what it takes? Submit your project for the 2017 Installation Zone!

The Artist Project is celebrating its 10th show in February 2017 and we are inviting artists to submit projects for the Installation Zone special exhibit. The Installation Zone features large-scale sculpture, conceptual art, performance art and installations. Selected installation artists will have the opportunity to exhibit their work for FREE at the 2017 fair! This amazing experience offers installation and performance artists the chance for exposure to an art-loving audience at a professional-level art fair. Additionally, they can enjoy the perks of being an Artist Project artist while connecting with an incredible network of talented and supportive artists and collectives working in a variety of media. Click here for more information.

October 04, 2016 /Jen Pilles
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Artist Project UNTAPPED Emerging Artists Competition

September 30, 2016 by Jen Pilles in Call for Submissions

Presented by DeSerres, UNTAPPED is dedicated to supporting the development of students, recent graduates and self-taught artists. This juried competition awards emerging artists a free space to exhibit and sell work to over 15,000 gallerists, collectors and art enthusiasts. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to kick start your career and get noticed in the art world! Click here for application info. Must enter by October 31, 2016.
 

September 30, 2016 /Jen Pilles
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Call for Submissions