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Image description: Blue and Black text on a pale yellow background reads: Akin Winter Arts Market and Exhibition, Exhibition December 3-18th, Gallery Opening December 3, Market days Dec 3&4, 10&11th. A variety of holiday objects in orange graphics are located on the right side.

The Akin Winter Arts Market and Exhibition at the Clark Centre For the Arts! December 3-18

November 25, 2022 by Akin Collective in Event, Exhibitions

Akin is very pleased to invite art-lovers, artists, and the public at large to an exciting new initiative and collaboration with the Clark Centre for the Arts in Scarborough!

  • When; December 3-18, 2022

  • Opening Reception: December 3, 2022 from 1-3pm

  • Where: Clark Centre for the Arts, 191 Guildwood Pkwy, Scarborough

  • What: Arts Market (December 3, 4, 10 and 11) and Group Exhibition (December 3-18)

  • Hours, Exhibition: ‘Through 100 Windows’ December 3-18th from 9am-4pm

  • Hours, Market Days: December 3 and 4 & 10 and 11 from 11am-6pm

  • Admission: FREE!

Akin will be hosting a public arts event at the Clark Centre for the Arts in Scarborough, featuring art by local artists around the GTA. Artists of all levels of experience and expression will be exhibiting and selling work through the Winter Arts Market and Group Exhibition. We hope that you will join us in celebrating their achievement!

Featuring members of Akin’s studios as well as local creatives from Scarborough and surrounding neighborhoods, artists and creatives of all mediums will be participating in an interdisciplinary wall installation of art panel hangings on the walls of a professional gallery, and at the market offering handmade crafts, art and objects to the public over 2 weekends. From paintings and prints, to ceramics and textiles, we hope to present a gorgeous and colorfully integrated expression of artistic talent to warm hearts as we head into the winter months.

‘Through 100 Windows’ is a collaborative art project, aimed to highlight the harmony, beauty and hope of a community of artists who continue to share and exchange their ideas; collectively resilient and active. Taken on their own, each work is a window into an individual experience. Seen together, we are a vision of combined colour, strength and power. 

In conjunction with this event, a selection of art work by  studio members belonging to the Akin Studio Program at Auto BLDG will be featured on the 3rd floor of the Clark galleries, as well as work by Special Highlights Scarborough artists Wandy Cheng and Theresa Hopkins  

Join us for the opening reception on December 3rd 2022 1-3pm, and drop in for live music and a variety of beautiful gifts at the Arts Market on the weekends of December 3/4th and 10/11th, from 11-6pm! The exhibition will be open during regular Clark Centre hours (9am-4pm) during the week as well as weekends (11am-6pm).

Accessibility & Site Address: 
The Clarke Centre has elevators to all three floors, barrier free washrooms on each floor and automatic doors on the bathrooms and the front entrance. Located at 191 Guildwood Pkwy, The Clark Centre for the arts has free but limited parking. By TTC: from Kennedy Station, take the 116 bus to Guildwood Pkwy at the Guild Inn stop.

Thank You:
Thank you to all of our community partners and the many artists and supporters who’ve come together to share this beautiful event, including local musicians Rudy Ray’s Duo and Aaron Ridge, and participating vendors.  Particularly, we are grateful to the talented and friendly staff at the Clark Centre for the Arts, who have contributed a great deal and offer a wealth of experience and grace.


We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts. @CanadaCouncil  #BringingTheArtsToLife

November 25, 2022 /Akin Collective
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Event, Exhibitions

'Tis the season for gifting!

December 16, 2019 by Akin Collective in Member News

Still on the lookout for that perfect gift for your sibling, friend, or studio mate? Look no further! Akin has you covered this year with gift certificates that can be applied to both shared or dedicated studios spaces at any of Akin's locations (excluding studio residency programs) and at Akin's REMOTE Gallery. You choose the value and the certificate never expires, great for now or planning for the new year!

This year you can also opt to donate a gift certificate of any value to Akin's Rent Relief Fund to help a local artist in the future.

In collaboration with Rania El Mugammar the Akin Studio Rent Relief Fund has been established by Akin Projects to provide current Akin artists and creatives with anonymous, one time emergency grants of $150 - $300, in hopes of offering short term financial aid towards one month of studio rent in unexpected situations or times of financial instability.

This unique fund has been launched as part of our ongoing Equity and Inclusion work at Akin, including our recent demographics survey report - which highlighted the needs and experiences of our community. We intend for the Akin Studio Rent Relief Fund to reduce barriers for Akin studio members and create opportunities for marginalized communities. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing, as needed, basis when funds are available. The fund will officially launch once we have raised $3,000. We have currently raised almost 50% of our launch goal!

buy your gift certificates here
December 16, 2019 /Akin Collective
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Member News

29th Annual Mistletoe Magic Exhibition - Call for Submissions

John B. Aird Gallery
November 06, 2018 by Akin Collective in Call for Submissions

Calling all artists to exhibit and sell their works for this popular holiday fundraiser. This annual silent art auction is a charitable event in support of other artists.

Objectives: To raise funds needed for the Aird Gallery’s year-round programming (12-13 exhibitions per year) and to increase the visibility of the gallery, the participating artists and organizations, while remaining free of charge to the public.

Format: A charitable exhibition and silent auction of small artworks in two or three dimensions no larger than 24” or 61 cm (framed) in any dimension. A Preview Period precedes the auction night. During the preview, artworks can be purchased if a buyer pays the full retail price.

Preview and Pre-Bidding: Thursday, December 6 to Thursday, December 13, 2018.
Gala Fundraiser Night: Thursday, December 13, 2018, 6 to 9 p.m.
Location: John B. Aird Gallery, 900 Bay Street, Toronto (Bay at Wellesley). 

Artwork: There is no entry fee to submit works. Artists are invited to provide small affordable artworks. Submissions in a range of media including fine, decorative and functional works of art and craft are encouraged. Artists are welcome to submit up to three works. The Gallery’s preference is for work priced between $200 – $600 retail. Artists who donate 100% of art sales will receive a charitable tax receipt.

Learn more here
November 06, 2018 /Akin Collective
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Call for Submissions

Akin Projects - Sale at the Akin Holiday Market and Online!

December 14, 2016 by Jen Pilles in Event

Come to the Akin Holiday Market this coming Saturday at the Lansdowne Brewery (303 Lansdowne Ave) next to the Holiday Zine + Maker Fair at Xpace Cultural Centre . Hot sales on Akin merchandise all day! All proceeds go to support Akin Projects not-for-profit arts programming.

Can't make it to the Holiday Market? All items on sale in our online shop until the end of December!

Click here to visit the shop
December 14, 2016 /Jen Pilles
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Event

Akin Holiday Market - Exhibitor list announced!

December 06, 2016 by Jen Pilles in Event

We are so excited for the Akin Holiday Market, happening on December 17 at Lansdowne Brewery (303 Lansdowne Ave) from 12pm-6pm. Here is the list of the amazing exhibitors who will be showing their work!

Akin Projects

Bernadette Peets

Cosmological Fantasias

Empath School for Arts and Magic

Enrique V. Gaudite Studio

Erin Candela

Frederick Prince

HBphotoART

Jen Pilles Illustration

Lamb Textile by Johana Cordero

Laura Elliot

Laura Kay Keeling

Mark Seagram

Rebecca Jane Houston

Shanna Van Maurik

Status Avenue

Thusnelda Florence Contemporary Jewellery & Design

That's not all! The annual Xpace Cultural Centre Holiday Zine & Maker Fair, with even more incredible artists and makers, will be happening next door! Two great events, one day, free and friendly! See you there!

December 06, 2016 /Jen Pilles
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Event

Inspirations Pottery Studio Sale! Dec 2-4

November 26, 2016 by Jen Pilles in Event

Inspirations Studio is a project of Sistering, an organization that provides practical and emotional support to vulnerable women.  The Studio is a social enterprise which gives women a chance to gain supplemental income, ceramics training, and life skills.

You are invited to the Inspirations Studio Sale!
Let your gifts give twice this holiday season!

Friday December 2: 12-6pm
Saturday December 3: 12-5pm
Sunday December 4: 12-4pm


Inspirations Studio is in the Junction Triangle at 2480 Dundas Street West, Suite 101

inspirationsstudio.org 

November 26, 2016 /Jen Pilles
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Event

Akin Holiday Market Announcement

November 17, 2016 by Jen Pilles in Event

Akin Projects is excited to be collaborating with Lansdowne Brewery and Xpace Cultural Centre for this holiday event.

Featuring unique artwork and objects from an incredible group of artists from the Akin Collective studios, this holiday market coincides with the Xpace Cultural Centre Holiday Zine & Maker Fair happening next door!

Two great events - one day only. Come check out the work of local artists and enjoy a local beer and some amazing food at the Lansdowne Brewery! Free admission - open to the public.

*Artist list to be announced shortly*

www.akincollective.com
www.akinprojects.org
www.lansdownebrewery.com
www.xpace.info

November 17, 2016 /Jen Pilles
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Event